Finishing - September-October 2021

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September/October 2021 – Volume 45 Number 5 – ISSN no. 0264 2506
In this issue...
As we roll into autumn it would be interesting to find out if the finishing industry is
being affected by the lack of lorry drivers and staff in general. Hopefully this a short
term issue, but there is also the knock on effect of inflation in all sectors of the
economy, which is something we do not need as we continue to manage the pandemic
and the consequences that it has had on our lives.
In the news a new ‘colour of the year’ has been announced, plus there is the
announcement of the BCF nominees for their awards. Good luck to all who have been
nominated.
I have also noticed that a number of shows in the industry are set to take place in the
coming weeks, another sign that we are getting back to normal.
This is great news, but let’s still stay safe out there!
News
Newsdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features
Casting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Passed with flying colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Perfect polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The latest ‘big win’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Peak performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Getting a top finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
All bases covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Facts about fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Taking a shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Regulars
Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Classified listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Finishing (formerly Finishing Industries) was established in 1947 and incorporates Metal
Finishing journal, Electroplating & Metal Finishing, The Plant Journal, Surface Coatings, and
Industrial Finishing & Surface Coatings. Finishing is a member of the Metal Finishing
Association, a sustaining member of the Institute of Metal Finishing and the UK representative
of the Groupement International des Revues de Traitements de Surfaces.
Finishing – September/October 2021