Coventya Completes Acquisition of Molecular Technology Coventya Completes Acquisition of Molecular Technology

Purchase broadens Coventya's capabilities to include cataphoretic lacquers.
07 March 2012

Debating the Wisdom of the Automotive Industry ‘Bailout’

Metal Finishing magazine recently asked various industry members if they thought that the automotive resurgence currently under way would have been possible without the U.S. government’s intervention. What followed was a spirited, evenly divided debate.
05 March 2012

Reliant Finishing Systems Nabs Industry Veteran

J.R. Stewart, formerly with Powder-X Coating Systems, named new national service manager.
19 February 2012

Metal Finishing Magazine Expands 'Ask the Experts' Roster

Pavco's Matt Stauffer tackles questions related to zinc/zinc alloys, bright nickel, acid copper, and more.
19 February 2012

PMA Releases February Business Conditions Report

Monthly survey shows metalformers predict a spike in orders over the next three months.
18 February 2012

U.S. Industrial Production Holds Steady in January U.S. Industrial Production Holds Steady in January

Modest gains in manufacturing not enough to offset declines in mining and utilities.
15 February 2012

Tenneco to Expand Georgia Production Facility Tenneco to Expand Georgia Production Facility

Major OEM and aftermarket parts manufacturer to increase production and add 350 employees in the process.
08 February 2012

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3% U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3%

Broad gains seen across private sector; manufacturing adds 50,000 jobs.
04 February 2012

PMI Index Hits 54.1 Percent in January

Leading industry barometer shows manufacturing sector continuing to expand.
01 February 2012

GM To Build $200 Million Stamping Facility in Texas GM To Build $200 Million Stamping Facility in Texas

Facility will produce large stamping components for the next generation of full-size Chevrolet Tahoes, Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
31 January 2012

DENSO and Yazaki Corporations Plead Guilty to Automotive Parts Price Fixing

Auto parts suppliers agree to pay a total of $548 million in criminal fines.
30 January 2012

Haviland Products Company Expands Staff; Announces Promotion Haviland Products Company Expands Staff; Announces Promotion

Rachel Cheng named Senior Research and Development Chemist; Rob Pawson promoted to Regional Sales Manager for the South/Southwest Regions.
25 January 2012

U.S. Industrial Production Rises 0.4 Percent in December

Increase caps 10th consecutive quarterly gain.
19 January 2012

Coventya Advances International Product Management Program

Developments include enhancement of plating on plastics line.
18 January 2012

Ecology Coatings Enters into a License Agreement with BASF Coatings GmbH

Deal enables Ecology Coatings to provide BASF a non-exclusive license for use of four patents involving metal, plastic, and fiberglass coating technologies.
18 January 2012

PPG Completes Acquisition of Colpisa

Purchase of Colombian coatings company expands PPG's presence in the region.
18 January 2012

METALAST and Dipsol of America Form Distribution Partnership

Dipsol gets aluminum anodizing chemicals and pre- and post-treatment products; METALAST broadens its reach.
12 January 2012

U.S.Auto Sales Ramp Up More Than 18% in December U.S.Auto Sales Ramp Up More Than 18% in December

Automotive manufacturers capped off a robust 2011, with the vast majority experiencing double-digit gains in the final month of the year.
08 January 2012

Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 73.9% from 2010

Statistics provide evidence that manufacturing industries are investing in capital metalworking equipment.
07 January 2012

American Coatings Association To Publish U.S. Industry Market Analysis

Comprehensive report aims to assist companies in making important tactical and strategic business decisions.
06 January 2012