What’s Happening in Metal Finishing Dennis R. Masarik has been pro- ecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Kocour Co., Chicago. Masarik previously served as Technical Director for Kocour and was instrumental in implementing IS0 9001:2000 certi- fication as well as for the installa- tion of the company’s management software and networked hardware system. With 30 years of experi- ence in the metal-finishing indus- try, Masarik has held management positions in manufacturing, techni- cal service, research and develop- ment, and marketing and sales. He has a BS degree, an MS degree from Purdue University, and a JD from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Deveco Corp. has hired Tom Pedigo as Technical Serviceman for the southeastern region, including Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, and Tennessee. He will provide technical service for Deveco’s metal-finishing and plating chemistries, working with customers in the region to improve their operations. He has over 30 years of experience in the metal-finishing industry Massachusetts and has extensive experience in consulting and engi- neering services. His responsibili- ties at M&A include environmen- tal site investigation, remedial system design and implementa- tion, due diligence assessment, new facility design and construc- tion, and regulatory agency negoti- ation-liaison. As Group Director, Steinberg will continue to advance the firm’s efforts to deliver value- added environmental site assess- ment and remediation, and envi- ronmental engineering services to its industrial and commercial clients both nationally and inter- nationally. Thomas M. Cronin has been promoted to Director of the Environmental, Health and Sciences Group. Tom is a Board Certified Industrial Hygienist and has extensive industrial manufac- turing and consulting experience. Tom provides general environmen- tal, occupational health and safety consulting services to include: envi- ronmental management systems consulting, industrial hygiene studies/evaluations, indoor air quality studies, occupational safety and health program development and implementation, occupational risk assessment, and environmen- tal, health and safety management and compliance auditing. He is also responsible for overseeing the firm’s on-site services program. Mabbett & Associates Inc., Susan S. Smits has been pro- Environmental Consultants & moted to Project Manager and Engineers, Bedford, Mass., Training Programs Coordinator recently announced several pro- with the firm. She is a Certified motions: Paul D. Steinberg has Environmental Trainer and has been promoted to Director of the extensive experience in general Site Assessment and Remediation environmental, health and safety Group. He is both a Board consulting, and engineering serv- Certified Licensed Site ices. As an environmental engi- Professional and a Registered neer in the firm’s Environmental, Professional Engineer in Health and Sciences Group, Smits provides environmental compliance, record reporting and keeping, and training services to various clients. She is the coordi- nator of the firm’s highly acclaimed and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection approved Industrial Wastewater and Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program. She also holds a Grade III-Industrial Operator’s license in Massachusetts. Charles E. Antal has joined Diirr Environmental as Regional Sales Manager, Eastern and Central regions. Antal brings over 30 years of experience in the capital equipment business with the last 16 years emphasis on all Di.irr process equipment. His first 14 years of experience was designing and selling equipment for Moco Thermal Industries, where he served as General Manager Drying Systems Div., General Sales Manager Worldwide Sales. Gordon Harbison will assume the role of Manager, Energy Management. Gordon has been with Din-r for 14 years, having served at various times as Manager of both Engineering and Original Equipment Sales for Dtirr Environmental. Houghton Fluidcare, the chem- ical management division of Houghton International Inc., Valley Forge, Pa., announces the promotion of its General Manager, Daniel W. Fisher, to the position of Vice President. In his new role, Fisher will be responsible for the growth and profitability of Houghton’s chemi- cal management division. Previously, Fisher worked for 80 Metal Finishing
Transcript
What’s Happening in Metal Finishing
Dennis R. Masarik has been pro- ecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Kocour Co., Chicago. Masarik previously served as Technical Director for Kocour and was instrumental in
implementing IS0 9001:2000 certi- fication as well as for the installa- tion of the company’s management software and networked hardware system. With 30 years of experi- ence in the metal-finishing indus- try, Masarik has held management positions in manufacturing, techni- cal service, research and develop- ment, and marketing and sales. He has a BS degree, an MS degree from Purdue University, and a JD from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
Deveco Corp. has hired Tom Pedigo as Technical Serviceman for the southeastern region, including Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, and Tennessee. He will provide technical service for Deveco’s metal-finishing and plating chemistries, working with customers in the region to improve their operations. He has over 30 years of experience in the metal-finishing industry
Massachusetts and has extensive experience in consulting and engi- neering services. His responsibili- ties at M&A include environmen- tal site investigation, remedial system design and implementa- tion, due diligence assessment, new facility design and construc- tion, and regulatory agency negoti- ation-liaison. As Group Director, Steinberg will continue to advance the firm’s efforts to deliver value- added environmental site assess- ment and remediation, and envi- ronmental engineering services to its industrial and commercial clients both nationally and inter- nationally.
Thomas M. Cronin has been promoted to Director of the Environmental, Health and Sciences Group. Tom is a Board Certified Industrial Hygienist and has extensive industrial manufac- turing and consulting experience. Tom provides general environmen- tal, occupational health and safety consulting services to include: envi- ronmental management systems consulting, industrial hygiene studies/evaluations, indoor air quality studies, occupational safety and health program development and implementation, occupational risk assessment, and environmen- tal, health and safety management and compliance auditing. He is also responsible for overseeing the firm’s on-site services program.
Mabbett & Associates Inc., Susan S. Smits has been pro- Environmental Consultants & moted to Project Manager and Engineers, Bedford, Mass., Training Programs Coordinator recently announced several pro- with the firm. She is a Certified motions: Paul D. Steinberg has Environmental Trainer and has been promoted to Director of the extensive experience in general Site Assessment and Remediation environmental, health and safety Group. He is both a Board consulting, and engineering serv- Certified Licensed Site ices. As an environmental engi- Professional and a Registered neer in the firm’s Environmental, Professional Engineer in Health and Sciences Group,
Smits provides environmental compliance, record reporting and keeping, and training services to various clients. She is the coordi- nator of the firm’s highly acclaimed and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection approved Industrial Wastewater and Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program. She also holds a Grade III-Industrial Operator’s license in Massachusetts.
Charles E. Antal has joined Diirr Environmental as Regional Sales Manager, Eastern and Central regions. Antal brings over 30 years of experience in the capital equipment business with the last 16 years emphasis on all Di.irr process equipment. His first 14 years of experience was designing and selling equipment for Moco Thermal Industries, where he served as General Manager Drying Systems Div., General Sales Manager Worldwide Sales.
Gordon Harbison will assume the role of Manager, Energy Management. Gordon has been with Din-r for 14 years, having served at various times as Manager of both Engineering and Original Equipment Sales for Dtirr Environmental.
Houghton Fluidcare, the chem- ical management division of Houghton International Inc., Valley Forge, Pa., announces the promotion of its General Manager, Daniel W. Fisher, to the position of Vice President. In his new role, Fisher will be responsible for the growth and profitability of Houghton’s chemi- cal management division. Previously, Fisher worked for
80 Metal Finishing
Bencyn Inc. starting in 1997. He served as General Manager at the time of Houghton’s acquisition of the company. In 2000 Fisher became responsible for Houghton Fluidcare’s worldwide chemical management program for the Eaton Corp. Prior to joining Houghton and Bencyn, Fisher spent 14 years in the environ- mental sector, holding Plant Manager and Operational Management positions with Heritage Environmental Services and Laidlaw Ltd.
It is with deep regret that Serfilco announces the pass- ing away of Paul R. Sandre. He was the Eastern Regional
: Sales Manager for
SERFILCO Ltd. since 1995. He was an active member of AESF and was an ASNT certified Level III in various methods of nonde- structive testing. He died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at the very young age of 55. In Paul’s spare time he enjoyed coaching hockey, skiing, and skating. He will be greatly missed by all.
Uyemura USA, Ontarioa, Calif., is pleased to announce an agree- ment with RBP Chemical Technology, Milwaukee, where- by RBP will sell Uyemura and MEC chemistries to customers. UIC’s sales and service group will support RBP’s efforts and cus- tomers. This enhances UIC’s abil- ity to continue its dramatic growth for final finishes, especial- ly electroless nickel/immerison
Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Immersion Coils For Tanks Teflon@ Sheathed Metal Tubing For High Pressure Fluids Formed Teflon Coils For Custom Heat Transfer Applications Conductive Plastic Tubing Coils
exchangers for chemically aggressive and ultrapure fluids. Unique, proprietary design features are drawn from our large experience base as a supplier to the chemical orocessina, semiconductor, steel pickling plating, and metal finishing industries. Uon@ - DuPont Co tademafk free b,.ochure
gold, electroless golds, and immersion silver processes, plus the MEC copper etching process- es). UIC will also have access to RBP’s broad range of products as customer needs arise. Chemetall akite, Berkeley Heights, N.J., is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with DMP Corp. of Fort provides wastewater treatment systems. This new partnership, along with Chemetall Oakite’s Enprox Water Treatment chemistries, strengthens the com- pany’s presence in the wastewater treatment application arena with- in various markets.
Plymouth, Mich., has initiated a new focus for its business- Energy Management. Because the efficient use of energy is
Circle 015 reader information card Circle 059 reader information ear
IVlarch 2003 81
important to both reducing oper- ating costs as well as protecting the environment, the entire cus- tomer base of the Diirr Group has expressed an urgent need for energy management expertise. Dtirr Environmental Inc., with its current programs of energy-sav- ing oxidizer retrofits, system opti- mization services, and perform- ance contract financing, is uniquely positioned to offer the entire spectrum of energy man- agement tools and services.
Michael Curran of the Curran Group, owners of JBI, a leader in industry spray booths, and Carlos Pippa, President and CEO of Blowtherm USA, a leader in automotive and heavy-duty truck spray booths, annouce that JBI and Blowtherm USA have agreed
to merge the two companies. The merger became effective March 1. The new corporation’s name is Global Finishing Solutions. Global Finishing Solutions LLC has purchased from Blowtherm SpA Italy, owner of the Blowtherm trademark, all of its interests in Blowtherm USA. Global Finishing LLC will contin- ue to enjoy a business relation- ship with Blowtherm SpA based on a license for the use of the Blowtherm trademark in North America and the supply of compo- nents for the manufacturing of spray booths. All JBI and Blowtherm USA brands, cus- tomers, accounts, products, and manufacturing facilities will be retained and operated by Global Finishing Solutions LLC. Pippa will serve as President and CEO
of the new company. He will be supported by the following man- agement team: Curran, Rick Binder, Ken Weymouth, John Pettinato, and Tom Gage.
Rheometric Scientific Inc., a provider of computer-controlled materials test systems used for physical property measure- ments, announced that it has completed the sale of its rheology instruments and services busi- ness to the TA Instruments Div. of Waters Corp. for $17 million in cash and the assump- tion of $6 million in liabilities. Rheometric Scientific retains its life sciences business. Proceeds from the sale will be used in part to retire all of the company’s bank debt, certain other obliga- tions, buy out the company’s
Work Cell Parts Washing Just Got Easier With the Introduction of...
The CLEANJEF rotary basket work cell washer is designed to efficiently remove oil, chips, and other contaminantes from the exterior sur- faces and interior pas- sages of parts. With the addition of ultrasonics the CLEAiVJEFM will remove particulates from even the smallest holes and crevices.
IVobles, your source for conveyor washers, rotary drum washers, cabinet spray washers, rotary basket
washers and custom equipment
ZNOBLES NOBLES Manufacturing, Inc.
Parts Cieaning Systems ?? Centrifugal Dryers * Military Systems 1105 East Pine St. ?? St.Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone: 715-483-3079 ?? Fax: 715-483-l 884
www.noblesmfg.com
FLUX DRUM PUMPS THE SEALLESS SERIES It’s Qua!@ That Counts This Is The Inside Story
lease obligation at its Piscataway, N.J., headquarters and provide working capital.
ASTM Subcommittee El211 on Visual Methods seeks users and producers of high-gloss paints and coatings to join its development of a Standard Practice for the Measurement of Distinctiveness of Image of High Gloss Surfaces with Visual-Instrumental Devices. The proposed standard will offer a measurement of “appearance qual- ity-control” for ultra high-gloss sur- faces such as those on automotive vehicles and cofins. To learn more about Committee E12, visit www.astm.org/CBMMIT/E12.htm. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced the election of seven members to the Executive Committee: President David G. Lee, University of Detroit Mercy; President Elect
Richard C. Peters, Timken Co.; Vice President Eugene M. Nelson, Ford Motor Co.; Secretary- Treasurer William J. Geary, Boeing Commercial Group; and three at-large members Richard L. Kegg, Techsolve, George E. West, Paccar Inc., and Neil A. Duffie, University of Wisconsin- Madison.
The Kushner Electroplating School announces the Spring sched- ule for its 2-day training program in electroplating. Electroplating Know How Basics will be offered at the following locations on the dates indicated. Phoenix, March 17 & 18; Worcester, Mass., March 24 & 25; Cincinnati, March 27 & 28; Detroit, April 7 & 8; and Greenville, S.C., April 10 & 11. To register or for more information, contact Bobby Kushner at 408/749-8652; fax,
408-749-0176; E-mail: info@plat- ingschool.com
has announced its gram: April 9-10,
Connector & Wire Finishing; May 7-9, Electroless Nickel; September 17-19, Functional Coatings; and Octob ecorative Finishes. The se 1 all be held at the company’s beadquarters in Waterbury, Corn.. For further infor- mation or to reserve space contact the program coord+oator at 203-575 5719; ~.macde~~d.~om
inks, and Owens allege have teamed
up to present a Spray Finishing Technology Workshop. This 3-day intensive training program is scheduled for May 28-30 in Toledo, Ohio. To register or for additional information, contact Jaime Hollabaugh, ~00/466-9367, X-7357; E-mail: jhollaba~gh~owens.ed~; www.owens.edulCDT
Strippbble
Plcrting Mask Kit
Continuously Remove Copper from Your Nickel Bath with the DummycellTM
Our new Dummycel17M can sit on the bottom of your nickel tank and continuous- ly remove copper while you plate with no nickel co-plate. The DummycellTM will keep your bath to less than 2 ppm copper and you do Nathan
Forget about after-hours maintenance, parts lost to poor quality, expensive additives that are just a band-aid. Give your main rectifier a break. Try the DummycellTM for thirty days with no obligation. Call (201) 944-8053 today to find out how.
Precious Metals Processing Consultants, Inc. 430 Bergen Boulevard e Palisades Park, NJ 07050 (201) 944-8053 * Fax (201) 944-8003 E-mail: [email protected]
pMpC www.preciousmetals-pmpcxom
Circle 029 reader information card Circle 042 reader information card
