I recently had the opportunity to sit down with General Manager Lou McGough and Sales Manager Dominic Zerilli of Thierica Equipment Co. in Grand Rapids, MI. (thiequip.com) Being well-diversified, Thierica serves a wide range of customers in the automotive, electronics, consumer goods, appliance, wood furniture and even the aerospace and medical product industries. Diversification is a critical factor for survival in the paint industry, and Thierica is … [Read More...] about Provider Profile -Thierica Equipment Full-Service Turn-Key Paint Process
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Pig-able Paint Systems – A Case For Efficiency
Paint process hasn’t changed very much in the last 40 years. Sure, components have improved. Diagnostics have improved. Automation has taken over and efforts to Lean the process is never ending. Paint delivery, the biggest function of a “paint process”, is still struggling to keep up with the efficiency trends though, at least with the […]
Distributor Profile – PRP Systems
Distributor profile- Paint Related Products Inc. www.prpsystems.net One of the many facets that is absolutely crucial to the seamless operation of the global auto industry, is the supply chain that supports it. No aspect of that supply chain is any more important than the non-stop need for, and consumption of process equipment and supplies, required […]
Get the Dust Off
Getting the “Dust-off” from your suppliers? The professionals that design and operate paint processes, especially Class “A” paint process, will go to great lengths to ensure their finished products have the very best paint finishes. Dirt, dust, and contaminates are major targets that paint departments focus on eliminating. In order to maintain quality in class […]
Improved Dispense Technology
In just about every manufacturing arena, dispensing systems are a crucial and ever-present technology. Regardless of the specific arena, be it electronics, food and pharma, aerospace, consumer goods or automotive, dispense systems are as important, and as common as machining, welding, stamping or molding processes. In fact, one would be very hard pressed to identify […]
A Clean Paint Shop is a Profitable Paint Shop
A clean paint shop is a profitable paint shop! The problem of “paint dirt” in Class “A” paint finishing is a major concern. Paint dirt is one of the major causes of quality control dilemmas. While there are many possible sources for paint dirt in a typical paint facility, some difficult to identify, there is […]
A Simpler Way to Install or Modify Process Piping
A simpler way to install or modify process piping. Modifying existing process piping has always been challenging. Cutting into piping that contains paint, sealer, adhesive or other materials can prove to be messy at best and logistically nightmarish at worst. Typical modification requires precise cutting and manual installation of connectors, or complicated welding process. Both […]
