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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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Unique and Evolving Electroplating Training

Offering a standard online course as well as on-site custom courses, this training firm uses student feedback to continuously improve its courses to reach industry training needs.    

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Education Bringing Cleaning to Machining

Debuting new speakers and cleaning technology content during this half-day workshop co-located with IMTS 2024.

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Workforce Education is Never Finished

Educational initiatives in the industry offer training/learning opportunities for professionals who are entering the industry to seasoned employees as well as introductory programs for high school and college students.

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Videos: 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

In these uncertain times, it is refreshing to hear from and learn about young talent in the surface finishing industry who are striving to make a difference within their organizations and the industry as a whole.

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PPG supports AMPP's EMERG Programs for future innovators

PPG contribution will support several AMPP programs designed to foster education and innovation in coatings and corrosion.

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Workforce 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.

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NASF/AESFF Announce Electroplating & Surface Finishing Course

This web-based training program is designed for operators and supervisors of job shops and captive shops applying a broad range of surface finishes on a variety of substrates.

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Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023

PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.

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Attentive Employees Support Large Customer Base

As a Products Finishing Top Shop, this company’s success with offering a variety of finishing services would not be possible without its employee dedication and the pride that’s been instilled in them to produce quality products for its long list of customers.

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Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Issues 2024 Call for Nominations

PF is looking for 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the world of coating and finishing. Deadline for nominations is February 1, 2024.

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Weiler Abrasives Appoints Vice President of Global Human Resources

Lynn Rich will help support the company’s plans for global growth and transformation.

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Defining a Top Shop: Quality, Quickness, Communication, Community

Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co. takes an active role in its community and the industry while also focusing heavily on the quality of its work and employee treatment.

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Herr Industrial Promotes Sales Manager

Craig Lawrence has been promoted to sales manager at Herr Industrial.

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Director Added to ChemQuest Team

Sandrine Garnier has been named a director at ChemQuest, utilizing more than 20 years of experience.

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Springer Industrial Website Equipped With Translation Tool

Springer Industrial's website has been equipped with a tool that translates the page's content into different languages.

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ChemQuest Names Director Supporting Technology Development Pillar

ChemQuest has named Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a director in support of its technology development pillar.

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Account Manager Joins Carlisle Fluid Technologies Team

Israel Cisneros has joined the Carlisle Fluid Technologies team as an account manager for the central south Mexico region.

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Powder System Specialist Joins Nordson Team

Jason has joined the Nordson team as a powder system specialist.

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Carlisle Fluid Technologies Adds 2 Account Managers to Team

Carlisle Fluid Technologies welcomes Dan Bates and Blair Mattison as account managers.

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Take Advantage of Finishing Industry Educational Opportunities

Looking into training opportunities within the industry? Here’s some advice to help you seek out finishing industry education and make the most of it.

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Gema Adds ServiceNet Technician

Frank Andrews joins the Gema service team as a ServiceNet technician, providing service to Gema’s North American customers.

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Global Product Manager Joins Carlisle Fluid Technologies Team

Corey Sorrento is joining Carlisle Fluid Technologies as global product manager.

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Hohman Plating Expands Facility

Hohman Plating is expanding its facilities in a $12.5 million project.

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