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PPG to acquire US coating firm Whitford

Whitford Worldwide Company (Whitford), a global manufacturer that specialises in low-friction and nonstick coatings for industrial applications and consumer products, is to be acquired by PPG Industries, Inc. The sales is being advised by Harris Williams, a middle market investment bank, led by Patrick McNulty, John Lautemann, Ty Denoncourt and Jeff Mullen of Harris Williams’ Industrials Group. The transaction is subject […]

Ship & Shore Environmental sets sights on fastener industry

Ship & Shore Environmental Inc, a leading US pollution abatement firm, is to focus its sales and marketing efforts on the fastener industry. As a part of its ongoing 2018 sector diversification strategy as well as the increasing environmental regulations, the company has decided to further strengthen its core industries, including fastener coating. “In a competitive […]

Coating & plating: ND Industries, MacDermid Enthone & Reinhardt

We bring together fastener performance-boosting coating, sealing and plating options available to the market, plus expert comment on the sector. ND Industries ND Industries is a manufacturer of solutions for fastener locking, bonding, sealing, masking, lubricating and assembling. ND pre-applies a wide selection of custom manufactured materials onto fasteners, creating point-of-assembly readiness. This results in […]

Magni, Böllhoff and Reinhardt to participate in 3rd Corrosion Forum

The third Corrosion Forum is tabled to take place 18-19 April 2018, coinciding with World Corrosion Awareness Day. The Forum has been designed to provide a broad overview on research activities within the Magni Group, on its state-of-the-art coating solutions, new standards and bolt connection technologies in relation to coating systems. Taking place in Schorndorf, […]

Master Abrasives appointed UK agent for Thielenhaus Superfinish Innovation

Master Abrasives has been appointed to represent Superfinish Innovation AG, a division of Thielenhaus Technologies GmbH, as its agent in the UK & Ireland. Their superfinishing devices working with tapes or stones are offered for high-precision applications requiring optimum geometry and surface quality. The superfinishing process is used in automotive, aerospace and many other markets […]