Electroplating
JMD Industries Combines Plating, Powder Coating Through Diversification and Strategic Acquisition
James DeDeus, President of JMD Industries in New Hampshire, says he didn’t need much time to decide whether acquiring Massachusetts’ Patriot...
Powder Coat
Just When You Step Away, Finishing Has a Way of Calling You Back
I am a recovering powder coating shop owner, and this industry is in my blood.
Anodizing
Optimization of the Hard Anodizing Process in Acidic Baths on AA6063 Aluminum Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology
The characteristics of aluminum alloys make them the most extensively used material in the aerospace sector.
Liquid Coat
CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Names Directors and Officers
At its January 2026 Board of Directors meeting held in Longboat Key, FL, the Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education...
FGIA Updates Finishes Document for Anodized Architectural Aluminum
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated standard for the testing and performance of anodic coatings on...
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
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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...
