NEWs
FINISHING INDUSTRY
ON THE MOVE
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MARCH 2017 — PFonline.com
FINISHING INDUSTRY
ON THE MOVE
NEWS
Winona Powder Coating completes the expansion of its large-
volume batch powder coating line to handle products up to
32 feet long. The 167,000-square-foot facility currently houses
powder coating lines, sand blasting, wheelabrating and the
expanded batch system.
Arlington Plating Co. (APC) completes a $2 million investment
and installation of an anodizing line at its Palatine, Illinois, head-
quarters that reflects the increased demand for aluminum anod-
izing. With 44 process tanks, the 5,000-square-foot automated
line produces MIL-A-8625 Type II (sulfuric) anodizing with high pH
sealants, die coloring and electro-color capabilities, in addition to
bright dip, lacquer/post-dip and satin finishing applications.
PPG acquires assets from automotive refinish coatings
company Futian Xinshi. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Futian is a privately-owned company based in the Guangdong
province of China. Futian distributes its products in China
through a network of more than 200 distributors. PPG will
acquire key assets of the company, including Futian's trade-
marks, product technology and customer list.
PRAB, manufacturer of conveyor and chip
systems, welcomes Keith Rouse as the new
director of marketing for global operations. A
Michigan State University graduate, Rouse has
experience in print, digital, social, mobile and
content marketing, brand management, ROI
analysis, analytics and market research.
Surface finishing additive manufacturer
Columbia Chemical announces the appoint-
ment of four positions:
Jenn Scott has been appointed technical
service specialist for Chicago and will be
responsible for the customer relationships in
Illinois and Wisconsin.
Dennis Borsuk has been
added as sales representa-
tive for Cleveland, focusing on
prospective customers in Ohio,
Pennsylvania and New York.
Tom Mastalerz has been
added as sales representative
for Tennessee and will be building relationships
for the company in Tennessee, Alabama and
Georgia.
Joe Vanderberg has been added as sales
representative for Texas, responsible for devel-
oping customer relationships within the state.
Keith Rouse
Jenn Scott
Dennis Borsuk Tom Mastalerz
Joe Vanderberg