The National Association for Surface Finishing, NASF, reported more full-conference registrations—as well as greater exhibitor participants and higher international attendance—at SUR/FIN 2010, held June 14–17 in Grand Rapids, Mich. 01 July 2010
The National Association for Surface Finishing, organizer of SUR/FIN 2010, has signed up more than 25 “first-time” exhibitors. Additionally, about a dozen key end-market companies are expected to participate as attendees at the event. 03 June 2010
SUR/FIN 2010, set for June 14-17 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich., is literally right around the corner. Register today and be a part of something big! 02 June 2010
SUR/FIN 2010, set for June 14-17 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich., is literally right around the corner. Register today and be a part of something big! 01 June 2010
The state of U.S. manufacturing took center stage at the recent 2010 Washington Forum. 28 April 2010
The nation's car makers are facing a twin-turbo-sized challenge: consistently improving quality and standards on the shop floor while battling misperceptions about vehicle dependability in the court of public opinion. 25 March 2010
With all that NASF members and non-members alike have gained as a result of The Policy Group’s ongoing and effective advocacy efforts, one would think that more finishers and suppliers would want to participate in the annual Washington Forum. 25 February 2010
When are 85,000 job losses during a given month considered an “improvement?” When the comparative year-ago losses exceeded that number several times over. 13 January 2010
In his recent column, “Selling, Buying, and Merging Companies During a Recession” (Metal Finishing, Sept. 2009), my esteemed colleague Bert Sherwood outlined potential growth strategies for metal finishing companies looking to survive this “Great Recession.” I agree that one of the options he presented—merging—represents an ideal way to lower overhead while leveraging synergies to optimize operations and output. 12 December 2009
When the curtain lifts on SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 15–17, attendees looking for the “same old, same old” are going to be a bit disappointed. That’s because the National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, has made significant changes that promise to enhance the overall experience for exhibitors and attendees alike. 09 December 2009
PMI index trends, along with recent GDP movement, provide encouraging signs of an economic rebound. 03 December 2009
A newly released report from the Department of Labor puts job losses for the month of October at 558,000, bumping up the unemployment rate to 10.2%—up from 9.8% in September. 11 November 2009
ASM International, the materials information society, recently recognized select members for their distinguished contributions to the field of materials science and engineering via the announcement of the 2009 Class of Fellows. 01 October 2009
SUR/FIN 2009, the premier technical conference and exhibition for the North American surface finishing industry, kicked off June 15–17 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The three-day event offered more than 70 technical sessions, a special keynote presentation focused on the economy, new product demonstrations, and networking opportunities galore. 24 July 2009
It’s not too early to start thinking about technical presentations for SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place June 15–17 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is inviting researchers in the chemical engineering, material science, and/or surface finishing fields to submit abstracts for consideration by NASF’s Technical Committee. 17 July 2009
Attendees hailing from all over Latin America, Europe and beyond descended on the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, May 7–9, to attend the 30th anniversary of EBRATS, the country's premier surface finishing exposition and technical conference, organized by the Associação Brasileira de Tratamentos de Superfície (ABTS). 29 May 2009
Many manufacturing entities in the New England region of the U.S. have been able to largely withstand the recessionary onslaught that has devastated other sectors of the country, particularly the Midwest. In fact, newly released figures show industrial facilities are growing, not shrinking. 23 April 2009
The manufacturing outlook for the airline/aerospace industry for 2009 is starkly different from the scary projections coming out of the automotive industry. According to a newly released report from the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the category encompassing civil aviation, defense, and space is expected to see growth in the 2–3% range this year. Albeit modest, analysts say it is welcomed growth nonetheless. 19 January 2009
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