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Expedition manufacturing at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant.
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Ford Announces Another $1B U.S. Investment 2 Days After Being 'Blindsided' by DOT
CEO Farley said the funds demonstrate "commitment to American manufacturing."
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Richmond San Rafael Bridge
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Certified Coatings Company Secures Largest Contract in Company History
The scope includes a full abrasive blast and protective coating application.
August 4, 2026
Attalon's advanced coatings enhance the performance, durability and survivability of critical missile components, including nose cones.
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Missile Coating Manufacturer Attalon Announces Big U.S. Expansion to Meet Surging Demand
The investment will increase output by more than 4x to address munitions shortage.
July 15, 2026
Before and after descale and wash.
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Why Industrial Parts Washing is Crucial for Successful Secondary Operations
Viewing parts washing as "secondary" creates serious downstream problems.
June 5, 2026
Talica Coating 1300x800
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Talica Acquires AeroDynamics Metal Finishing to Expand into Aerospace, Defense
The company offers anodizing, chemfilm, passivation, electropolishing and specialized coatings.
April 1, 2026
Lubrizol announced a major advancement in its CPVC manufacturing with the introduction of LED reactor technology at the company’s Louisville, Kentucky, plant.
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Lubrizol Launches Breakthrough LED Chlorination Tech to Elevate CPVC Resin Performance
Lubrizol's LED innovation revolutionizes CPVC production with unprecedented thermal stability and sustainability gains.
February 27, 2026
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Ind Physics Vitrek
Industrial Physics Acquires Vitrek
September 2, 2026
Talica
Talica Strengthens Aerospace, Defense, and Medical Device Capabilities with Acquisition of Hard Anodize
September 2, 2026
Sherwin Williams
OneCure Powder Portfolio
July 27, 2026
Bin Master Sized
VRX Vibrating Rod Level Sensors
June 2, 2026
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NASF SUR/FIN 2026 Kicks Off June 2
June 1, 2026
Akzo Nobel
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Launches Eco+ Services
May 1, 2026
Alliance Sized
Aquamaster HE Series Parts Washers
May 1, 2026
When drilling components such as cam rings that require tight positional tolerances, process stability becomes essential.
Thousands of Holes, Zero Doubt
March 17, 2026
Uyemura
Electrolytic Nickel Plates at 200% the Speed
February 25, 2026
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Why Surface Pretreatment Is the Unsung Hero of Plating Success
December 5, 2025
Indco
Gear Drive Mixers for Paints, Primers, Coatings
November 3, 2025
GrayMatter Robotics' AI-powered robot systems.
GrayMatter Robotics Awarded Air Force Contract for Advanced Robotic Finishing System
October 28, 2025
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Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor
A six-step framework for building AI business cases that survive audit scrutiny, board review, and hindsight.
September 3, 2026
Kennametal
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Grooving & Threading Inserts with Proprietary Coating Technology
The KCU10B grade offers superior hardness, making it perfect for continuous cuts.
October 14, 2025
Sherwin Williams
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Single-Coat High-Performance Acrolon 680
The high-performance direct-to-metal (DTM) polyurethane coating delivers notable efficiencies.
September 23, 2025
Lk Metrology
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Plug-and-Play Surface Inspection Probe
The sensor eliminates the need for secondary surface roughness inspection.
September 22, 2025
Captec has upgraded from a six-tank to a 12-tank configuration for advanced chemical processing.
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Captec Invests in Advanced Surface Treatment Infrastructure to Meet BR 3939 Warpaint Standards
The treatments are engineered specifically for mission-critical environments.
September 16, 2025
Sur Fin
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SUR/FIN 2025 Recaps Dynamic Week for Surface Finishing Industry
The event featured 175+ exhibitors, 60+ technical sessions, and numerous networking opportunities.
August 6, 2025
Plasmatreat's HydroPlasma.
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Plasmatreat Introduces HydroPlasma: A Sustainable, High-Performance Surface Cleaning
HydroPlasma delivers a chemical-free alternative using compressed air, electricity, and water.
July 25, 2025
Nanotech Sized
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Cool Touch Insulative Coat
Breakthrough thermal protection that defies extreme heat instantly.
July 8, 2025
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Finishing Association Leaders Weigh In on Trends, Policy and SUR/FIN ‘25
See how NASF is adapting its focus to the current critical needs of the industry.
June 2, 2025
Gardco Sized
New Products
Linear Abraser
This versatile tester enables operators to conduct a wide range of physical property tests.
March 31, 2025
Paul N Gardner Sized
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Non-Contact Wet Film Thickness Gauge
It requires minimal calibration.
March 4, 2025
Madison Sized
New Products
DART 151 X-R Quickly Removes Rust, Scale, Mineral Deposits
DART 151 X-R is safe to use on stainless steel alloys when used as directed; it produces a controlled etch on aluminum, copper, and ferrous alloys.
March 4, 2025
Weiler Sized
New Products
Ceramic and Silicon Carbide Non-woven Cleaning and Stripping Products
Strip discs deliver superior cleaning power and extended product life for steel and stainless steel.
February 10, 2025
Akzo Nobel Installs Hydrogen Powered Spray Booth At New Automotive Training Center
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AkzoNobel Installs Hydrogen-Powered Spray Booth at New Automotive Training Center
The facility is part of a multi-million dollar program.
February 3, 2025
For coatings manufacturers, the most important step to take in choosing the right mixer is determining the performance specifications that need to be met.
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Coatings Manufacturers: Which Laboratory Mixing System Is Right For You?
Guiding coatings manufacturers through important factors in selecting equipment and accessories.
January 28, 2025