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Chemistry is the branch of science that revolves around the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds, how they change, and the release or absorption of energy.

Behrman Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Metallizing Service Company Holdings (MSC), a specialist in advanced thermal spray coatings and finishing services for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

The ability to test, validate, and refine finishing processes before they ever hit a production line has become invaluable.

Boeing teams have qualified a paint stripper to help prevent small holes, known as pits, that used to appear on aluminum fuselage skins.

At its January 2026 Board of Directors meeting held in Longboat Key, FL, the Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation welcomed its officers for 2026-27, as well as three new directors.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated standard for the testing and performance of anodic coatings on architectural aluminum extrusions and panels.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) announced the recipients of its 2026 Annual Service and Technical Awards, which will be presented during the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in March in Houston, Texas.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has formalized its 2026 conference and regional events schedule, beginning with the FGIA 2026 Annual Conference taking place March 2-5 in Huntington Beach, California.

Supply chains are facing myriad challenges in today’s dynamic global market. And any disruptions to these complex networks can be more than a temporary inconvenience for manufacturers; they can be a serious financial threat.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance is holding a free webinar on quality procedure programs.

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is holding a free webinar on “Demonstration and Validation of Corrosion and Repair Applications for DoD Assets.”

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The owner of a metal coating company was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for a decade-long scheme to avoid paying employment taxes to the IRS.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated its solar reflective finishes standard.

Ashley and Jason Hunsaker spent a considerable amount of time developing their trademark thermal spray coating, BTHC-0005, which they claim is superior to hard chrome deposits for corrosion protection.

We talk with Trey Peavy, the General Manager of RTT Engineered Solutions, about the company's products and recent acquisition.