Electroplating
Legends: Dr. James Lindsay, General Motors (Ret.)
James Lindsay, Ph. D., is a retired research engineer from General Motors who has volunteered for numerous surface finishing industry groups over...
Powder Coat
A Plus Powder Coaters Revving Engines During Growth Spurt
Bob Bertelsen cannot recall how many times he has expanded his company, A Plus Powder Coaters, in Northeast Ohio.
Anodizing
Environmentally-Friendly Alternatives to Chromium-Based Anodization and Sealing for Aerospace
The adoption of chrome-free anodizing and sealing systems for aluminum alloys, particularly AA2024, is gaining prominence due to environmental and...
Liquid Coat
FGIA Updates Guide for Cleaning, Maintenance of Architecturally Finished Aluminum
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment, and materials applicable...
TechTalk: Brent Cassil, SurfacePrep
We spoke with Brent Cassil from SurfacePrep about all that the company offers surface finishers, as well as the recent acquisition of Schweitzer &...
Conversion Coatings
F-35 Lightning II’s Move to Remove Hexavalent Chromium Coatings Wins DoD Award
The U.S. Department of Defense’s Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024 are honoring a move to remove hexavalent chromium...
20 Questions
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20 Questions: Wally LaBurn, Alpha Metal Finishing
Wally LaBurn is a Chemical and Environmental Specialist at Alpha Metal Finishing in Dexter, Michigan.
20 Questions with Pinakin Patel, Techevon
Pinakin Patel is President of Techevon, a global metal finishing consultancy that offers a complete product line of colors and chemicals for the...
