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Practical Environmental Management Reduces Costs, Refines Quality

By focusing on effluent treatment and efficient tin recovery, this Indian surface treatment plant meets stringent environmental standards and sustainable high-quality production. 

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Platform Provides Business Insights for Profit Growth

Axalta Nimbus is a customer experience platform that provides access to tools and insights designed to improve efficiency and increase profitability.

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Keyland Polymer Appoints Vice President

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences appoints Andrew Walton to vice president, effective immediately. 

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Coatmaster AG Names New CEO

Coatmaster AG announces a new CEO to enhance management focus on growth, advanced technologies and international business.

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An Altruistic Growth Strategy Puts People First

Professional Plating emphasizes investing in its team and fostering a supportive environment on the shop floor.

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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.

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The Disconnected American Worker

Virtual meetings and the ability to work remotely have created new flexibility in how we work, but at what cost?

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Top Shop’s Journey to Building a Unique Brand

Since this new Ohio plater took over the space and assets of a former plating business, it is intentional about setting itself apart from prior ownership.

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Altana Announces New Leadership

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.

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Top Shop Savors Past 20 Years of Prosperity

This one-stop finishing shop was rescued by new management in 2004. Since then, its rejuvenation has brought substantial growth and success to the business.

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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. 

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Materials Group Celebrates 85 Years in Business

Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group, celebrates its 85 years of business.

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Finishing 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.

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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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Service for Customized Critical Manufacturing, Quality Management

Performance360 helps companies achieve success through the improvement of internal systems and performance and managing supply chains.

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PEM Announces New Leadership

PEM president John Kapsner announces retirement. Kelly McCabe assumes role of company president, while Brad Leiferman steps into the position of Operations Manager. 

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MicroCare Appoints VP of Technology and Compliance

MicroCare has appointed Venesia Hurtubise as its vice president of Technology & Compliance.

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Orion Industries, Dimension Bond Announce Leadership Change

Kevin Hess has been promoted from vice president to president at Orion Industries and Dimension Bond as George Osterhout retires.

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PPG Appoints Vice President of Global Automotive Coatings

PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza to serve as the vice president of its global automotive coatings business.

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ASTM Committee Honors ChemQuest Vice Presidents

Two ChemQuest vice presidents are being recognized by ASTM Committee D01 on paint and related coatings, materials and applications.

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Crossing 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. 

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Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions Names Managing Director of Electroplating Business Line

Michael Herkommer has been named managing director of the electroplating business line at Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions.

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Datacolor Acquires Matchmycolor

Datacolor has acquired Matchmycolor, strengthening the Datacolor's ability to provide more color management solutions to meet customer goals.

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