workforce development

basics

How to Find a Job in the Finishing Industry

The time is ripe to find a great job in the finishing industry. Here are some resources and training opportunities that may aid you in your search.

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40-under-40

40 Under 40: Class of 2022

Products Finishing announces this year’s 40-Under-40 award recipients. The annual program recognizes emerging leaders working to forward the surface finishing industry.

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Electrocoating

ECOAT22 Fosters Education, Networking Opportunities

From discovering the latest technology and trends to sourcing new partners, ECOAT22 is the premier event for the electrocoating industry. 

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NASF/AESF Releases 2022 Finishing Training Schedule

The National Association for Surface Finishing’s 2022 catalog of finishing courses is currently available for download.

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Weiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program

Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.

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Electroplating

Q+A: Electroplating and Anodizing Top Shop, Technical Plating

Technical Plating was recently named a Products Finishing Top Shop. We spoke with shop manager and vice president (and 40-Under-40 member) Tyler Thomas to learn more about how the shop runs.

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The Year in Review

Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.

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regulation

Episode 13: On the Line — The Year In Review

In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing takes a look back at the most pertinent stories covered by the podcast in 2021.

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management

Uyemura Associates Complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Lean Six Sigma black belts have been awarded to five associates from Uyemura: Don Gudeczauskas, April Labonte, Chris Carrillo, Jose Garcia and Scott Larson.

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Industry 4.0

Episode 12: Trends in Automation for Finishers

In this episode of On the Line, we hear insights into automation trends for finishers from Derek DeGeest of DeGeest Corp., Rob Weber of Fischer Technology, Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Robert Ravensburgen of OmniRobotic.

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