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Finishing - Page 27
- From The Fabricator
Jason Industries to acquire Matchless Metal Polish Co.
- Mar 3, 2020
- News Release
Jason Industries, Milwaukee, has announced the planned acquisition of The Matchless Metal Polish Co., Chicago. Matchless, a provider of metal finishing products and services, will be incorporated into Jason Industries’ Osborn business unit, which serves the industrial market segment. Osborn is a...
- From The Fabricator
Uyemura expands sales, distribution in Pacific region
- Mar 3, 2020
- News Release
Southington, Conn.-based Uyemura has announced that Ronatec, a supplier of metal finishing chemicals for nickel, tin, chrome, and zinc plating as well as anodizing and black oxidizing, has joined the Uyemura distribution network. Ronatec is based in Oceanside, Calif., with blending/warehouse...
Plating tube and pipe successfully depends on communication, collaboration
- By George Gatto, Jr.
- Mar 2, 2020
- Article
Plating tube or pipe is a technical process, but not necessarily a technical challenge. Successful plating hinges more on planning and logistics than the plating process itself. Developing a detailed plan and working out all of the logistics ahead of time are matters of communication between fabricator and plater, which is the basis for successful plating.
- From The Fabricator
Walter Surface Technologies acquires ArcOne
- Feb 28, 2020
- News Release
Walter Surface Technologies, a surface treatment technology provider in Windsor, Conn., has acquired ArcOne, a provider of industrial safety products based in Taunton, Mass. Through this acquisition, Walter adds a personal protective equipment product line to its offering, complementing both its...
- From The Fabricator
Linetec's anodized aluminum finishing earns highest-level Declare Label
- Feb 26, 2020
- News Release
Linetec's anodize finishing for aluminum has earned a Declare Label as Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List Free. This means that Linetec's anodize finishing is in full compliance with the highest level of LBC criteria established through the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)....
- From The Fabricator
Advanced Heat Treat gains Nadcap accreditation for gas nitriding
- Feb 26, 2020
- News Release
Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT) has added gas nitriding to its Nadcap accreditation. AHT has obtained Merit status, so the new accreditation will last until April 30, 2022. The company also has held Nadcap accreditation for ion nitriding since 2013. The accreditation was achieved at the company’s...
- From The Additive Report
Cleanliness is a big part of Industry 4.0, says manufacturer
- By Don Nelson
- Feb 21, 2020
- Blog Post
Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing focuses on combining additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies—and keeping the walls spotless.
- From The Fabricator
Etna Products announces new ownership, hires president
- Feb 18, 2020
- News Release
Chagrin Falls, Ohio-based Etna Products Inc., a manufacturer of environmentally friendly lubricants for metal drawing and forming operations, metal removal fluids, rust preventives, and cleaners, has announced the sale of the business to Catharine Tripp Golden. As a fourth-generation leader, Golden...
- From The Additive Report
3D printing drives NASCAR champ’s factory
- By Don Nelson
- Feb 18, 2020
- Article
NASCAR champ Brad Keselowski’s manufacturing plant combines additive and subtractive technologies to speed parts production.
- From The Fabricator
Goyer Management Intl. hires PCI executive director
- Feb 13, 2020
- News Release
Lakewood Ranch, Fla.-based Goyer Management Intl., which provides association and event management services and staff to the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), has hired Kevin Coursin to serve as PCI’s executive director. A longtime member of the industrial finishing industry, Coursin has vast...
- From The Fabricator
Kalow Technologies expands with relocation in Vermont
- Feb 12, 2020
- News Release
Custom contract manufacturer and sheet metal fabricator Kalow Technologies LLC has announced its expansion and relocation to a newly renovated, 86,000-sq.-ft. facility in Rutland, Vt. The company will move the powder coating operation of R and B Powder Coating Inc., acquired in December 2019, from...
- From The Welder
Rex-Cut’s Velocity Pipeliner, Velocity Grinding wheels designed for pipe finishing
- Feb 8, 2020
- Product Release
Rex-Cut Abrasives has introduced alumina zirconia grinding wheels for pipe welding applications. The Velocity Pipeliner smooths flame-cut edges on pipe and performs root pass grinding in oil and gas pipeline applications. Its premium grain and hard bond blend make it suitable for use on stainless...
- From The Fabricator
Water-based, low-VOC VpCI-386 corrosion inhibitor from Cortec gets into microcavities
- Feb 6, 2020
- Product Release
Cortec offers VpCI®-386, a water-based coating for outdoor corrosion protection. The fast-drying, acrylic one-coat system offers a VOC of 0.6 lbs./gal., and it can be applied directly to metal. The coating’s Nano VpCI inhibitors fight microcorrosion by forming a molecular protective layer that...
- From The Fabricator
Bowman XRF appoints sales manager for North America
- Feb 4, 2020
- News Release
Bowman XRF, Schaumburg, Ill., has named Robert Coleman as sales manager for North America. He is responsible for XRF instrument sales and service in the U.S. and Canada and manages and supports the activities of Bowman Mexico. Coleman has extensive experience in PCB manufacturing and general metal...
- From The Fabricator
H.L. Blachford Ltd. acquires Markee Intl.
- Feb 4, 2020
- News Release
H.L. Blachford Ltd., Mississauga, Ont., has announced the acquisition of the business assets of Markee Intl. Corp., including all patents and formulations. The combined technology results in a full line of lubricants for pre- and postsintering powdered metal applications. All Markee products will...
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