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Brunswick, Ohio – Columbia Chemical and Yuken Group (Yuken Industry Co., Ltd. and YUKEN America, Inc.) have announced a recent business collaboration designed to better serve the needs of the U.S. market. Yuken products will …

Angela Heintel provides an overview of the key factors that impact zinc plating efficiency, including additive balance, zinc concentration, generator control, and carbonate levels in high-production rack systems. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Angela Heintel, Lab …

Christian Kissig examines the critical role of torque-tension modifiers in plated fastener applications, providing practical insight into achieving reliable performance while meeting OEM specifications. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating  Christian Kissig, Research Chemist~ Columbia Chemical  Q: We …

From technical and dimensional etching to brightening, stripping, and matte finishes, we handle it all with confidence. Alufinish’s 5th-generation Alfisatin alkaline etch has once again proven to be the best-performing solution on the market. Oldcastle …

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 …