Industrial production in the U.S. increased 0.9% in January, with increases logged across several major sectors. .
22 February 2010Metal Finishing
The West Michigan Chapter of CCAI, the Chemical Coaters Association International, plans to conduct a session at SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
21 February 2010Metal Finishing
Columbia Chemical Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of zinc and zinc-alloy plating additives, is pleased to announce ISO registration renewal
20 February 2010Metal Finishing
Douglas Kielbasa has been named Technical Service Engineer, Performance Coatings, for the U.S. Central Region by Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electr
19 February 2010Metal Finishing
According to the newly released February 2010 Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect conditions to re
12 February 2010Metal Finishing
The unemployment rate fell from 10 to 9.7 % in January, as nonfarm payroll employment—down 20,000—remained unchanged from the previous month. This accordi
11 February 2010Metal Finishing
Sales of cars and light trucks in the United States rose 6% in January, year over year. By comparison, January 2009 U.S. auto sales hit a 26-year low.
10 February 2010Metal Finishing
The AESF Foundation, the educational arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing, is offering finishers customized courses for their employees.
9 February 2010Metal Finishing
The Innovative Fluid Handling Group, or IFH, has purchased Phrophetstown, Ill.-based Williams Powder Coating and in the process created a new division call
8 February 2010Metal Finishing
Fourth-quarter results from several leading paint suppliers and chemical manufacturers reflect impact of rising demand and cost reductions.
8 February 2010Metal Finishing
Metalforming companies are increasingly optimistic about business conditions as the new year kicks off. That’s according to the newly released report from
7 February 2010Metal Finishing
President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve 3.4% increase in the Pentagon's base budget to $549 billion, plus $159 billion to fund U.S. military m
7 February 2010Metal Finishing
The National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, in cooperation with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Mich., recently kicked off the 11
1 February 2010Metal Finishing