Electroplating
Sumco Acquires American Electro Products, American Plastic Products
American Electro Products and American Plastic Products in Waterbury, Connecticut, have been purchased by Sumco, which has plating facilities in...
Powder Coat
Training Part II: Develop a Specific Category of Employee
Last month’s article discussed “training” in a general sense, offering a bird’s-eye view of the training landscape.
Anodizing
Anodization of Stainless Steels: Advances in Nanostructured Oxide Synthesis
The electrochemical anodization of stainless steels enables the fabrication of nanostructured oxide layers with high corrosion resistance and...
Liquid Coat
AMPP Names Annual Service and Technical Awards Winners
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) announced the recipients of its 2026 Annual Service and Technical Awards, which will be...
FGIA Announces 2026 Events and Locations
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has formalized its 2026 conference and regional events schedule, beginning with the FGIA 2026...
Conversion Coatings
TechTalk: Ted Ventresca, Chemeon Surface Technologies, on Touch-Up Repair Kit for Aluminum
Hexavalent chrome set the gold standard for corrosion protection on aluminum, particularly in aerospace and defense applications.
20 Questions
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...






