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Finishing - Page 48
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Brush-on Presto gels from Birchwood Technologies impart color, durability to metal
- Mar 6, 2018
- Product Release
Birchwood Technologies offers several brush-on gel formulations that impart a durable, darkened finish to metal without the need to dip the entire part in a liquid bath container. They are designed for sheet metal that needs partial finishing and touchups. Presto Black® gel is suitable for most...
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AM Machinery Sales offers upgraded control panel for Loewer DiscMaster
- Mar 2, 2018
- Product Release
AM Machinery Sales offers an upgraded user interface for the Loewer DiscMaster line of metal finishing machines. The control panel features a digital readout for tool positioning and a tool change button. The new digital readout sits on the control panel for convenient viewing. A frequency inverter...
- From The Fabricator
PCI announces 2018 board of directors and executive officers
- Mar 1, 2018
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute, Taylor Mill, Ky., has announced its 2018 board of directors and executive officers. The officers are:President: Chris Merritt, Gema USAVice President: John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems Inc.Secretary/Treasurer: Suresh Patel, Chemetall US Inc.Past President: Ron...
- From The Fabricator
Automating powder coat system, adding IR curing accelerate productivity
Matthews Industries offers fabricating, welding, coating, and assembly services in the manufacture of compressed air systems, food service equipment, HVAC/refrigeration components, cabinets and electrical enclosures, industrial valves, and consumer products. Company leadership realized efficiencies in its finishing line and eliminated bottlenecks by installing automated powder coating application and an electric infrared preheating system, thereby doubling line speed and output.
- From The Fabricator
Linetec wins Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award
- Feb 26, 2018
- News Release
Wausaw, Wis.-based Linetec has received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Large category for companies with 300 to 799 employees. The award recognizes manufacturers for their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction, and quality jobs....
- From The Welder
Rex-Cut Abrasives’ Advantage grinding disc is aggressive, lightweight
- Feb 20, 2018
- Product Release
Rex-Cut Abrasives has introduced the Advantage ceramic grinding disc. The ultra-lightweight disc is designed to reduce vibration and operator fatigue, the company states. The ceramic grain combined with the proprietary backing creates a disc with the toughness of a grinding wheel and the rapid...
- From The Fabricator
Incertec added to SpaceX-approved vendors list
- Feb 12, 2018
- News Release
Incertec, a plating, metal finishing, and engineering company in Fridley, Minn., has been named an approved metal finisher for SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company. Incertec provides electroplating, anodizing, and finishing for the aerospace, defense, military, and...
- From The Fabricator
Valence Surface Technologies receives new aerospace approvals for Kansas plant
- Feb 12, 2018
- News Release
Valence Surface Technologies, an independent aerospace and defense product finishing company, has received new Boeing and Bombardier approvals for hardness and conductivity testing at its Wichita, Kan., facility, formerly known as Chrome Plus Intl. Valence Wichita now holds hardness and...
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Cortec VpCI-372 E peelable coating protects metal profiles
- Feb 12, 2018
- Product Release
Cortec® has developed VpCI®-372 E, a water-based, extra-thick, peelable acrylic coating for temporary protection of metal parts against rust and corrosion in harsh, outdoor, unsheltered conditions. The coating protects metal surfaces such as splines, threads, and machined areas that have dynamic...
- From The Fabricator
TCI Powder Coatings names account manager
- Feb 7, 2018
- News Release
Americus, Ga.-based TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM Intl. Inc. and producer of thermoset powder coatings, has named Drew Spencer as the new account manager for the Ohio and western Pennsylvania/New York territory. Spencer previously worked as digital coordinator at Shift Digital and as...
- From The Fabricator
Doerken Corp. announces personnel appointments
- Feb 7, 2018
- News Release
Doerken Corp. USA, Grass Lake, Mich., a manufacturer of corrosion protection coating systems for fasteners, springs, brackets, clips, stamped parts, and large underbody components, has announced the appointment of Dennis Mulalic as director of business affairs and Kristie Maciejewski as OEM...
- From The Fabricator
AZZ Inc. acquires Rogers Brothers Co.
- Feb 1, 2018
- News Release
AZZ Inc., a Fort Worth, Texas-based provider of metal coatings services, welding systems, specialty electrical equipment, and highly engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial markets, has acquired all the assets and outstanding shares of Rogers Brothers...
- From The Fabricator
Harley-Davidson's plant closure leaves a void in manufacturing community
Harley-Davidson has announced the closure of its Kansas City, Mo.-based factory. Editor-in-Chief Dan Davis looks back on his visit to that facility and reflects on just how market forces can affect even the most famous of brands.
- From The Fabricator
Southwest Metal Finishing, Inventix Mfg. purchased by Armor Group
- Jan 30, 2018
- News Release
New Berlin, Wis.-based Southwest Metal Finishing has been purchased through a court-supervised receivership proceeding by Armor Group Inc., based near Cincinnati. Armor also took ownership of Inventix Mfg., which Southwest purchased in 2004. Southwest Metal Finishing offers decorative chrome...
- From The Fabricator
The Pangborn Group selects VP of operations
- Jan 23, 2018
- News Release
The Pangborn Group, Fairburn, Ga., a provider of surface preparation products, has appointed Lori Kent as vice president of operations. She is a 25-year veteran of the manufacturing industry, with experience running various divisions of Char-Broil LLC. At that company, she also had direct...
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