Protherm, LLC is an electric infrared heater and oven manufacturer based in Brandon, Minnesota.

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Josh serves as chairperson of the Membership Committee for the Powder Coating Institute and is also active in the Central States Chapter of the Chemical Coaters Association International.

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Operating under the mantra “powder coating done right,” the Powder Coating Institute’s (PCI) reengineered and expanded certification programs support the entire powder coating marketplace by assessing a company’s capability to produce quality parts.

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New and innovative programming will be featured at The Powder Coating Institute’s POWDER COATING 2018 Technical Conference from March 12-15, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. With four days of powder coating education, tabletop exhibits, general sessions and social gatherings, this event offers the perfect balance of training and networking for all powder coating professionals.

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FABTECH 2017 is now in the books. This immense exposition was held for four days at McCormick Place in Chicago. This show is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, and hosted more than 1,700 exhibiting companies and a total of 44,935 attendees from 120 countries. This year’s theme was a celebration of manufacturing’s industrial evolution. With more than 750,000 sq.-ft. of exhibit space, FABTECH provided attendees with access to the fabrication industry’s leading companies, latest innovations and insight into current and future trends.

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Preparing a part properly is an essential first step for a durable powder coat. Depending on the substrate, you may require chemicals that etch the surface for proper powder adhesion, or it may require phosphating to improve corrosion resistance. Once the part is cleaned, proper masking materials are needed to protect some areas from being powder coated. The suppliers listed here can help guide you through this process. Don’t forget to tell them you found them in Powder Coated Tough!

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Preparing a part properly is an essential first step for a durable powder coat. Depending on the substrate, you may require chemicals that etch the surface for proper powder adhesion, or it may require phosphating to improve corrosion resistance. Once the part is cleaned, proper masking materials are needed to protect some areas from being powder coated. The suppliers listed here can help guide you through this process. Don’t forget to tell them you found them in Powder Coated Tough!

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Bluestreak I MES I QMS™ joined PCI about four years ago. As a technology provider to this serviced-based market, we have appreciated everything PCI has to offer, and have enjoyed partnering with PCI by connecting to the membership through participating at events, speaking opportunities, annual meetings and sponsorships.

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As you have been reading, this edition of Powder Coated Tough celebrates the theme of “Giving Back.” We all would like to take a step back and laud the generous efforts by our colleagues and companies that make a difference in everyday life. I thought long about the subject of this column. My initial impulse was to itemize a chronology of personal efforts to support newcomers and innovators in our industry. Then I realized there is a much bigger picture to be appreciated.

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Welcome back to PC Pop Quiz—the department in Powder Coated Tough that is designed to test your general powder coating knowledge while competing against industry colleagues! When you joined The Powder Coating Institute, you received Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher’s Handbook. It’s time to put it to use and compete with your colleagues for a chance to win your own limited-edition PCI longor short-sleeved t-shirt!

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