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Today marks a significant moment in the history of Columbia Chemical with the retirement of our longest-term employee and Shipping Foreman, Dave Rinella. Dave has been with Columbia Chemical for 37 years and 2 months …

Columbia Chemical and Alufinish offer insights into anodizing methods, material variations and best practices. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Jeff Boehmer, Director of Business Development – Columbia Chemical & Gerard Neervoort, International Technical Sales Manager – …

This helpful clinic offers insights into three common issues related to the health of your EN plating bath that will directly impact whether your plating will start. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Jacob Weingart, Ph.D., CAF, …

Congratulations to our ‘Top Shop’ Customers! Congratulations to all those recognized as this year’s PF “Top Shops” honorees! Each year, Products Finishing Magazine conducts its in-depth Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, a program designed to aid …

Columbia Chemical is proud to mark 50 years of success, innovation, and commitment to its core purpose: Simplifying Surface Finishing®. What began as a small partnership between two chemists in 1975 has grown into a …

Can you spot some of the Fathers of Finishing? This photo was taken at the 1968 Sales Meeting for the R.O. HULL CO. at the Atwood Lodge in Ohio. Many of the gentleman pictured here …

In the spirit of progress and responsiveness to the industry shift, AdTec II in Florida was looking to move away from their use of decorative hexavalent chromium to a safer, more cost effective, and similar …

Ask The Expert: Overcoming Electroless Nickel Bath Initiation Problems Ask The Expert: The Problem With Unclean Parts Prior to Plating Matt Schario provides a thorough list of rust inhibitors and their characteristics to help users …

By considering the necessary factors, conducting thorough testing and leveraging guidance from chemistry suppliers, manufacturers can choose plating coatings that ensure reliable, long-lasting fastener and component performance. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Mark Schario, CEF, CFS, Chief …

One product does not work for every shop. One chemistry is not perfect for every part. All metal finishing shops are not created equal, and this is why a robust product line is essential for …