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MacDermid Allstar MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a surface finishing technology provider, has announced the acquisition of All-Star Chemical Company's surface finishing and cleaning chemical solutions.

Radtech Board Members RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet and Electron Beam (UV+EB) technologies, is pleased to announce newly elected Board members for a two-year term of 2024-2025.

Akzo AI Technology Software co-developed by AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business and coatingAI is using artificial intelligence to help customers improve the application process and reduce their carbon footprint.

PPG France PPG has opened a $17 million aerospace application support center (ASC) in Toulouse, France. The facility provides filling and packaging capabilities for aerospace materials, including coatings and sealants for a wide range of aircraft, as well as technical support and a laboratory.

CFCM DrKaku 400 The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has announced internationally-known physicist Dr. Michio Kaku as the keynote speaker for its upcoming AMPP Annual Conference and Expo.

AkzoNobel Wood Powder With the importance of sustainability growing, and architects demanding lighter, more natural tones and wood-effect finishes from their suppliers, DFV, an Italian aluminum coating business, has partnered with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings to keep the business out in front by using Interpon powder coating technology that can make aluminum look like wood.

Orion Carbon Black Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals producer, announced that a fourth plant has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).

CFCM Fabtech2023 400 Scheduled for June 11-13, 2024, FABTECH Canada is held just every other year — so don’t miss your chance to attend Canada’s most comprehensive metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.
Improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions for all your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs at FABTECH Canada, which is returning to Toronto in 2024. Not only can you watch demonstrations on the exhibit floor and compare products side by side, but you can also connect with experts in your field at conference programs and special events such as leadership exchange panels, keynote presentations and networking receptions.
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At the fifth biennial CASF Golf Tournament, held at the Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax, Ont., the Canadian Association for Surface Finishing (CASF) presented the 2023 Industry Leadership Award to Mike Kuntz, executive vice-president of Kuntz Electroplating Inc.

CPCA AGM The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association’s (CPCA) annual Canadian Coatings Conference is the leading source for engaging with representatives of companies in all sectors.