Electroplating
MacDermid Enthone’s Parent Ends $14.5B Acquisition by Solstice Advanced Materials
MacDermid Enthone’s parent, Element Solutions, says it has canceled its $14.5 billion agreement to be acquired by Solstice Advanced Materials, just...
Powder Coat
Unlocking Hidden Capacity: How Radiant Heat Technology Is Changing the Economics of Industrial Curing
If you’ve spent any time around a finishing line, you’ve probably heard some variation of the same conversation.
Anodizing
Passing the Torch While Building the Future: AAC’s Anodizing Education Program Takes Center Stage in Cincinnati
When the Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) gathers in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 6-8 for its 35th Annual Anodizing Conference and Exposition,...
Liquid Coat
How Electrostatic Guns Can Benefit Your Coating Facility
Electrostatic guns offer several benefits, including excellent finish quality and a very high transfer efficiency of up to 90%.
AMPP Relaunches Internal Corrosion Specialist Certification for Advanced Corrosion Professionals
Internal corrosion can create significant risks to asset integrity, personnel safety, environmental protection, and reliable operations, making the...
Wastewater Treatment
EPA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes PFAS Rulemakings
In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda.
Conversion Coatings
Beyond Time and Temperature: Mastering Chemical Control and Post-Treatment in Conversion Coatings
In metal finishing operations, conversations about process control often begin with two familiar variables: time and temperature.
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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...
