editorial
Embracing Environmental Responsibility
PF editor-in-chief Scott reflects on environmental responsibility in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
Read MoreConferences, Trade Shows, Tours and Events
Products Finishing rounds up some of its recent travels — from international trade shows to facility tours to legislative meetings regarding environmental regulations affecting the finishing community.
Read MoreSustainability, Electrification and Mobility
Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing.
Read MoreCheers to Another National Surface Finishing Day
Celebrating the contributions of finishing operations across the nation.
Read MoreWorkforce Education and the Future of the Industry
The future workforce is a top concern for industry leaders today and training those who will take the reins is imperative.
Read MoreTake Full Advantage of Industry Events
As travel plans ramp up for the year, what industry events will you attend? Products Finishing offers a quick look at some of the upcoming opportunities for 2024.
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Honoring the Champions of the Finishing Industry
Do you have an industry mentor or colleague who deserves recognition? Consider nominating them for Products Finishing’s new Champions of the Industry award.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
On Pressing the Reset Button
The New Year offers an chance to reset, but make sure to embrace the opportunity to learn lessons along the way.
Read MoreFinishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.
Read MoreThe Time is Now
Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications.
Read MoreConstant Reinvention
Industry events highlight the intersections between areas of manufacturing and the ways today’s industry trends are changing the way things are made.
Read More'Tis the Season — Gearing Up for Conferences and Trade Shows
Products Finishing looks ahead to fall finishing industry events.
Read MoreThings to Come
Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.
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The Art of Multitasking
In the frenetic pace of today’s world, keeping up with projects and responsibilities can sometimes seem daunting — here are a few multitasking strategies that may help.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023
Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show.
Read MoreCrossing the Streams
Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications.
Read MoreLooking to the Future of Finishing
Products Finishing takes a look at some of the ways the finishing industry is investing in workforce development and educational initiatives.
Read MoreCelebrating Connections in the Finishing Community
In the wake of National Surface Finishing Day, Products Finishing reflects on the importance of recognition and connections within the finishing community.
Read MoreCelebrating Powder Coating
Products Finishing reflects on Powder Coating Week 2023 and the importance of powder coating in the finishing industry.
Read MoreReassessing Your Business
The new year brings so many new things, including an opportunity to rethink the way we do things.
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The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices
The entire manufacturing process for any part can benefit from considering the final finish early in the process. This article discusses trends in surface finishing with the goal of facilitating better communication with potential partners.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
The Year Ahead of Us
Products Finishing looks ahead to a new year of reporting on the coating and finishing industries.
Read MoreLooking Back to Look Forward
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2023.
Read MoreSo Many Events… So Little Time
Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events.
Read MoreWhere Industries Intersect
Observations from the show floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022).
Read MoreAlways Moving Forward
Fall trade shows, conferences and in-person events are ramping up for everyone in the manufacturing industry. Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses a few of the opportunities on the horizon.
Read MoreA Sea Change for Automotive?
Investments in new energy vehicles by major automotive OEMs have been signaling a larger share of the market for electrified vehicles in the not so distant future — but when should finishers invest in new capabilities?
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