The pattern of use of perchloroethylene suggests that reductions in its use in parts cleaning will be slow due to trends in other industries.
01 February 2012
Members' Content
Understanding the goals and requirements and using well-defined, effective cleaning processes goes a long way to increasing the value of your product to current and potential customers.
27 September 2011
John Durkee, Metal Finishing's "Cleaning Times" columnist, reviews three essential works on cleaning.
31 August 2011
Greg Terrell, national sales manager, Coventya, Inc., provides insights on helping reps maximize their true value proposition.
10 August 2011
Monitoring metrics in the pursuit of continuous improvement is the key to success for Tucker, Ga.-based finishing operation.
27 July 2011
National Partnership for Environmental Priorities program encourages ‘proactive’ reduction of hazardous chemicals, waste.
27 April 2011
Many finishers "preach" customer service, but at Easley, S.C.-based Palmetto Plating, client focus is Commandment #1.
16 March 2011
Long-term viability hinges on business-friendly tax policy combined with the ability of manufacturers to revitalize, rebuild, and reinvent.
18 January 2011
This column examines how regulatory agencies are hurting our country’s manufacturing prospects.
09 December 2010
PCI executive director shares his thoughts on the upcoming NAI Coating show, as well as his outlook on the global powder coating industry.
16 September 2010