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Sheboygan Paint Company Appoints Regional Sales Managers

Sheboygan Paint Company announced that Todd McPhail and Mathew Rice have joined the company as regional sales managers.

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Episode 50: An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal

Products Finishing interviews Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski to hear the latest about the company’s transformation from a traditional metal finishing job shop to a state-of-the-art finishing operation utilizing the latest in software and automation solutions.

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Coval Names Southeastern Regional Sales Manager

Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as the Coval Southeastern Regional Sales Manager.

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Cleaning Conference Format Changes to Hands-On Workshop in 2025

The workshop will build on the successful in-person and virtual workshops from the Product Quality Cleaning Workshops (PQCW) team that consists of cleaning experts Barbara and Ed Kanegsburg and Darren Williams.

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Fine Powder Substitutes PTFE in Plastics, Rubbers, Paints and Coatings

Together with customers, Dreyplas and Mitsui Chemicals Europe are developing solutions to replace PTFE with UHMW-PE and to optimize tribological properties. This also includes the use of Lubmer UHMW-PE, which is available in granulate form and has been developed by Mitsui Chemicals for extrusion and injection molding applications. 

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Custom Vertical Blast System for Aerospace and Automotive

The vertical design and custom conveyor system make the TR-1000 an ideal choice for companies looking to streamline operations.   

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Terracon Foundation Awards $3,500 Grant to Thomas More University

The Field Station’s mission is to promote environmental stewardship and conservation and does so through research, education and community engagement.   

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High Performance High Gloss Black

High performance black coating with uniform coverage and a similar appearance to e-coat.

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Long-term Stable Tape Application

Plasmatreat and Glaub Automation & Engineering presented a solution for the automotive industry focused on surface treatment with Openair-Plasma.

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Foundation Awards Grant to University

The Terracon Foundation announces a $3,500 grant to support the Thomas More University Biology Field Station.

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Production Planning Software Improves Overall Efficiency

This software tool improves how manufacturers and finishers manage production workflows.

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Precision Viscometers with High and Low Temperature Models

BYK-Gardner USA releases a product line of cone and plate viscometers designed for both high-temperature and low-temperature units.

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Finishing Activity Contracting But Slightly Slower in October

While new orders improved, materials prices continue to increase.

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Manufacturing Marvels Spotlights RTT Engineered Solutions

The company says it is excited to demonstrate a behind-the-scenes look at its manufacturing.

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Networking for Your Next Career Move or Coaching Someone Who Is? Why Specificity Matters.

I have totally changed my approach with jobseekers who reach out asking for career advice or networking assistance in finding their next role.

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Quick Turnaround is Key for Architectural Coating Shop

This California metal fabricator and coater focuses on fast turnaround and streamlining its processes with 40 years of experience in the construction industry.

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Using Solvents to Your Advantage

With so many solvent variations it can be different to choose the ones you need for your liquid coating process. In this helpful Products Finishing Ask the Expert article, Don Boespflug of Sherwin-Williams discusses the considerations you should keep in mind when selecting a solvent. 

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SATA acquires the Dan-Am Company

The acquisition of Dan-Am Co. represents a milestone for SATA and is part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the North American market.  

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The Real Coatings Delivery Problems

Liquid delivery systems can have a lack of agitation, too much agitation, no coatings temperature control, and no coatings circulation. Read Sames’ Steve Romer’s solutions for these problems in this Liquid Clinic.

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Get in the Lab: Investing in Automation

Looking to upgrade your coating process and possibly invest in automation solutions? This helpful Ask the Expert article from Tom Brown of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for doing your research and working with your equipment supplier. 

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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters – Final Report

Unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21, this NASF-AESF Foundation research project report R-120 has been ongoing since April 2019. Now complete, this report is the final report, reflecting 16 quarters of work. 

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Reliant Expands Effort to Make Equipment Delivery More Environmentally Friendly

Reliant’s updated environmental program, however, includes changes based on new information about how packaging, shipping, delivering and unpacking its products impact both customer satisfaction and the environment.

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Products Finishing Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Program

PF is looking for emerging leaders who are making a difference in the surface finishing industry. Deadline for nominations is January 17, 2025.

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Embracing Environmental Responsibility

PF editor-in-chief Scott reflects on environmental responsibility in the wake of Hurricane Helene. 

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