SUR/FIN, organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), is the surface finishing industry’s premier event, providing a dynamic venue to explore existing and state-of-the-art technology with suppliers, OEMs and applicators/users for gaining insight toward improving surface finishing operations.

Read more: NASF Seeks Speakers for SUR/FIN 2023

Innovations in the field of sustainability, durability and fabulous metallic colours of Interpon powder coatings for architects and specifiers will be the key themes of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’ presence at the ZAK World of Facades Vietnam 2022 conference in Hanoi on November 24, 2022.

Read more: Interpon Focuses on Innovation in Architectural...

Evonik's Coating Additives business line has added a new deaerator to its portfolio. Specially designed for radiation cured wood coatings the new deaerator, TEGO Airex 923, is a highly compatible 100 per cent active organic polymer that shows improved efficiency.

Read more: Evonik Launches Next Generation Deaerator for UV...

Orion Engineered Carbons, a specialty chemicals company, announced that it has reached a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first to achieve International Sustainability and Carbon Certifications (ISCC Plus) for multiple carbon black grades made from different feedstocks at plants in two regions of the world. 

Read more: Orion Achieves ISCC for Carbon Black

Although stainless steel is a common material for parts and machines throughout the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry thanks to its known corrosion resistance, not every stainless-steel alloy can resist corrosion when exposed to certain chemicals or conditions. And when it comes to ensuring the reliability of machinery, mitigating the effects of frequent washdowns and the threat of corrosion are part of the territory.

Read more: Corrosion Coating for Stainless Steel Condensate...

Carlisle Fluid Technologies recently announced that Kevin Creegan has joined its DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing division as eastern regional sales manager.

Read more: Creegan Joins Carlisle’s DeVilbiss Division

AkzoNobel Wood Coatings has announced the appointment of Bryan Hodges as colour design manager, North America.

Read more: New Appointment for AkzoNobel Wood Coatings

Dupont launches Cyanide-free silver for industrial and electronic component finishing

Read more: Shining Through

Atotech explores challenges and opportunities for the finishing industry as it navigates the transition into the electric vehicle market 

Read more: Race to the Finish Line

Quaker Houghton recently added to its team by welcoming Jeffrey Brown as account manager—metal finishing for the Canadian region.

Read more: Quaker Houghton Welcomes First Canadian Account...