Congratulations on your Retirement – Dave Rinella

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 …

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 …

Seeking to understand aluminum corrosion and prevention? Jacob Weingart of Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of corrosion protection options for aluminum and its alloys.  Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Jacob Weingart, PhD, Research Chemist ~ Columbia …

Columbia Chemical’s High Gloss Black system was featured in Products Finishing’s Photo Finish section of their September 2024 issue. Products Finishing Photo Finish Columbia Chemical When approached by an automotive OEM to address concerns over …

Mark Adams of Columbia Chemical discusses an overview of EN plating while helping you understand the benefits of EN and appropriate applications. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Mark Adams, Technical Account Manager ~ Columbia Chemical Q. We …