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l INDUSTRY NEWS
Oerlikon Metco Offers Materials Newly Optimized
for Additive Manufacturing Applications.................................................................................. 4
New Imperial Technology..........................................................................................................4-5
Flame Spray Technologies Announces “eGun”........................................................................... 5
Happy 80th Birthday..................................................................................................................... 5
Exline Video Wins Telly Awards................................................................................................... 6
Metallisation Launches Online Shop........................................................................................... 7
See Page 10 CTS Opens Technology Center................................................................................................... 8
Polymet Corporation Wins Prestigious Innovation &
Technology Award.................................................................................................................. 9
Hemipleat® Synthetic Dust Collector Filter................................................................................. 11

l ITSA
Membership..........................................................................................................................12-14

l BUSINESS NEWS
Prospecting isn’t an Event; It’s a Campaign.............................................................................. 16

l PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Memorium – Billy Randall Martin............................................................................................... 18
Mitchell Dorfman, Oerlikon........................................................................................................ 18
Adriano Machado, Höganäs .................................................................................................... 18
Dr. Michael Reiß, H.C. Starck GmbH................................................................................... 19
Reza Rokin, Oerlikon........................................................................................................... 19, 21
Alex Zappasodi, Polymet........................................................................................................... 21

l CALENDAR
Events........................................................................................................................................ 22

l SAFETY NEWS
Safe Gas Cylinder Handling & Storage..................................................................................... 24

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About the Surface Solutions Segment

The Oerlikon Surface Solutions Segment
includes the two brands Oerlikon Balzers
and Oerlikon Metco. Oerlikon Balzers
is one of the world’s leading suppliers
of surface technologies that significantly
improve the performance and durability of
precision components as well as tools for
the metal and plastics processing industries.
Extremely thin and exceptionally hard
coatings reduce friction and wear. Under
Morphology of typical gas atomized alloys optimized the technology brand ePD, the company
for new applications in laser-based additive develops integrated services and
manufacturing processes. solutions for the metallization of plastic
parts with chrome effects. Oerlikon Metco
l OERLIKON METCO is equipped to custom-design materials
and currently markets optimized alloys
enhances surfaces with coating solutions
and equipment. Customers benefit
OFFERS MATERIALS such as MetcoClad 718, MetcoClad 625,
MetcoClad 625F. Aiding these activities is
from a uniquely broad range of surface
technologies, coating solutions, equipment,
NEWLY OPTIMIZED Oerlikon Metco’s ability to offer clients high-
end testing and characterization services
materials, services, and specialized
machining services and components. The
FOR ADDITIVE that ensure materials meet customers’
requirements with top performance results.
innovative solutions improve performance
and increase efficiency and reliability.
MANUFACTURING “Additive manufacturing has created an
Oerlikon Metco serves industries such as
power generation, aviation, automotive,
APPLICATIONS increased interest for developing metals and
alloys materials,” explains Materials Product
and other specialized markets. The
Surface Solutions Segment operates a
Line Manager, Thomas Glynn. “The boost dynamically growing network of currently
Oerlikon Metco has expanded its in process-specific powder development more than 145 sites with over 140 service
materials portfolio with novel, activities prepared us to meet this market and production centers in 35 countries in
superalloy powders optimized for trend through innovations that reinforce Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia,
our knowledge in the relationship between employing more than 6,000 people. The
new applications in laser-based and powder characteristics and resulting
electron beam additive manufacturing Surface Solutions Segment is part of the
component quality.” Oerlikon Metco has Switzerland-based Oerlikon Group.
processes that save customers’ over 50 years of experience in developing
development time and resources. powder products for challenging industries
with critical material requirements.
In keeping with recent developments in
the fabrication of components by additive Current powder manufacturing activities
manufacturing processes such as laser include initial prototype quantities, pilot
sintering (LS), laser melting (LM), laser production lots, and scale up to produce and
metal deposition (LMD) and electron deliver many tens of tons of materials per
beam melting (EBM), Oerlikon Metco year suitable for laser-based and electron
has expanded its R&D and materials beam additive manufacturing applications.
engineering competency to support
customers producing components using About Oerlikon Metco
those processes. These parts are formed
layer-by-layer using metals, alloys and
Oerlikon Metco enhances surfaces that
bring benefits to customers through a
l NEW IMPERIAL
metal matrix composites. The high growth
opportunities from aerospace, defense and
uniquely broad range of surface
technologies, equipment, materials,
TECHNOLOGY
automotive industries must meet demanding services, specialized machining services Imperial Systems, Inc. announces
requirements to create increasingly complex and components. The surface technologies ‘Even-Lock Technology’. This breakthrough
components yet exhibit mechanical such as Thermal Spray and Laser Cladding filter cleaning technology ensures even-
properties obtained using traditional improve the performance and increase gasket compression on all cartridge filters
manufacturing methods. efficiency and reliability. Oerlikon Metco in your CMAXX industrial dust collector.
serves industries such as aviation, power With Even-Lock Technology, you can be
For key applications, superalloy materials generation, automotive, oil & gas, industrial assured that there are no hazardous leaks
are preferred for their strength and corrosion and other specialized markets and operates anywhere across the filter gaskets. Other
resistance at high temperatures. Oerlikon a dynamically growing network of more brands of industrial dust collection systems
Metco has been involved in multiple projects than 40 sites in EMEA, Americas and Asia use methods like individual door pans with
to correlate materials, manufacturing Pacific. Oerlikon Metco, together with hand crank knobs that can easily be lost or
processes and metallurgical mechanisms Oerlikon Balzers, belongs to the Surface stripped out. Some other brands are using
to create tailored materials for additive Solutions Segment of the Switzerland-based cam-bars that rotate to clamp the filter in
manufacturing processes. The company Oerlikon Group. place.
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Even-Lock Technology employs

individual cams at each filter, from the
front to the back, to ensure 100% Even-
Locking Technology by compressing

l FLAME SPRAY TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES

the Deltamaxx filter gaskets at a 50:1
compression rate. This design is superior

EGUN™ SYSTEM
because you do not have to worry about
the torsion effect from a rotating bar that
is likely to twist in-motion and not deliver
the same compression, if any, to the rear After a 3 year development program, FST Ethanol allows the eGun™ System
filters. Our Even-Lock Technology works is pleased to announce the eGun™ System to operate in a Neutral, Oxygen Rich
just as well with loaded heavy filters. together with the eGun™. The eGun™ is a or Fuel Rich combustion mode. In
No matter how heavy the filter is from liquid fuel torch that utilizes ethanol as its fuel. effect, the eGun™ gives better
loading, you can be assured if the slide There are many advantages to using ethanol control over the balance between the
rail arm is locked forward your gaskets as compared to kerosene. kinetic and thermal energy.
are protected by ‘Even-Lock Technology’.
Even-Lock Technology by Imperial The eGun™ System, with the unique • Using 50% less oxygen than other
Systems, Inc. is standard in every Ultra High Pressure UHP/HVOF eGun™, liquid fueled HVOF systems.
CMAXX Industrial Dust Collector. represents the latest liquid fuel HVOF
technology. With this system, we anticipate • Requiring 60% less cooling capacity
About Imperial Systems: bringing new and unsurpassed coatings than other liquid fueled HVOF
to market. Numerous spray trials have systems.
Imperial Systems is an industrial demonstrated that the eGun™ delivers
dust collection manufacturer with a coatings of equal or better quality when • Using ethanol fuel is Green
complete systems background. From the compared to conventional HVOF or HP/HVOF Technology providing environmental
conceptual state through the installation, torches. advantages via lower emissions and
Imperial Systems is a one source is an exceptionally clean process
company. The eGun™ System reduces operating compared to kerosene.
costs while increasing coating quality by:
Visit our website, www.isystemsweb.
com • Imparting higher particle velocities
or call 724-662-2801 for more information due to higher combustion chamber
regarding pressures of up to 13 bar.
Even-Lock Technology and the CMAXX • Using ethanol provides a larger
Industrial Dust Collector. operating window, allowing for the
development of unique parameters.

l HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY The event was held in conjunction with a consortium meeting
and featured lectures from alumni spanning some four decades
of graduates. Noteworthy is the continued association of many
Last year, our colleague and founder of the Stony Brook thermal of the alumni in the field of protective coatings and thermal spray
spray program, Professor Herb Herman celebrated his 80th technology. A celebratory dinner event sponsored by the Materials
Birthday. On that occasion CTSR alumni and friends were at hand to Science Department was held with friends and family following the
honor their beloved Professor and to pay tribute to his contributions two day workshop.
not only to the field of thermal spray but also to the development of
human resources in the field. The CTSR family wished Herb a very happy birthday and wished
him and his wife Barbara the very best in their golden years.

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people and their clients we serve, “said Dan Holmgren, President

and Creative Director of Imagemakers. If you haven’t yet watched
the video, please do. It does a great job of telling the Exline story.

Watch for a new video coming in October 2015 which will provide
an overview of the Exline Corporation and highlight Exline’s
Industrial repair capabilities. To view the Exline video, visit Youtube
and search for “Exline, Inc Gas Compression Services”.

For more information visit www.exline-inc.com

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE

Your company should join the
International Thermal Spray
l EXLINE VIDEO WINS TELLY AWARDS Association (ITSA) now! ITSA is now a
STANDING COMMITTEE
Standing Committee of the American
Last year, Exline worked with Imagemakers, Inc. a Wamego, Welding Society expanding the benefits
Kansas based marketing agency to produce a corporate video of company benefits. As a company-member professional
highlighting Exline’s history in the Gas Compression Industry.
industrial association, our mission is dedicated to expanding the
Since the video’s release last October, it has been recognized use of thermal spray technologies for the benefit of industry and
both locally and nationally. Here is a list of the awards the video society.
has been awarded. At the American Advertising Awards, the ITSA members invite your company
American Advertising Federation awarded the Exline video with to join us in this endeavor.
a Silver Award in Digital Advertising-video. It was the only film to
See pages 12 – 14
receive that honor out of 24 entries. The Telly Awards, is an award
honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web
commercials, videos, and films, and outstanding local, regional and
cable television commercials and programs and segments. A Telly
award is given based on the merit of each entry, rather than the
entries competing with one another for honors. The Exline video
was entered into the Online Commercial-Institutional/Corporate
Image category and was noted as winning a Bronze award. The
Exline video was also recognized by the Topeka Chapter of the
International Association of Business Communicators, (IABC).

The video was recognized at as an “Award of Merit” winner at the

2015 Bronze Quill awards in held in Topeka, Kansas. Entries in this
competition were judged by IABC members in Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Tennessee. Exline was entered in the corporate/
industrial video category. The winning team from Imagemakers,
Inc. consists of Colin MacMillan, Dan
Holmgren, Dusty Thomas, and Jaclyn
Collins. Colin MacMillan is the Director
of Photography for Imagemakers. Exline
members have enjoyed working with
Colin during his filming trips to Salina.

For this video, Colin also followed some

of Exline’s field service crews to the
Northern Natural Gas facility in Bushton,
Kansas and the Tallgrass Energy facility
in Tescott, KS. Colin was granted access
inside the facility and allowed to film the
Exline crews working at those stations.
“We enjoy being able to provide our
clients with material that have been not
only able to win awards, but have proven
to deliver measurable results”. The best
part of our job is seeing the positive
effects Imagemakers’ work has on the
The Telly Award

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l METALLISATION list, stock availability, a detailed price list and

system manuals. The customer account
for our direct customers, resellers and our
mutual end users. We are totally committed
LAUNCHES ONLINE SHOP area also enables customers to manage
their accounts, view their order history and
to delivering excellent service and work
tirelessly on our customer experience.
track current quotes and invoices. We have distributors and users in over 30
Metallisation Ltd, a leading manufacturer countries and need to make sure they have
of thermal spray equipment, has launched The online shop, which is accessed via access to system parts and consumables
its new online shop providing 24 hour the Metallisation website, has been around the clock. The new site is safe,
access to its vast array of system spares, designed to be compatible with all devices. secure, simple and easy to use and we are
accessories and consumables. The site has quick access menus, which delighted to make it available to potential
are sub divided to enable simple and new distributors, resellers and customers
Metallisation equipment has been efficient navigation. To assist users in the in regions where we are not currently
designed for a wide range of uses, from identification and selection of the correct represented.”
engineering and surface modification part, detailed explosion diagrams have
coating applications using high-tech, fully been used to show them in situ in common The Metallisation team is committed to
automated laser cladding, through to system structures. Good quality pictures providing its customers with the high level
corrosion protection of steel fabrications of each item will reduce the chance of of aftercare service it prides itself on. As
using arc or flame-sprayed coatings. The customers ordering the wrong part. well as the new online shop, Metallisation
coating systems are widely used across is still contactable by telephone or email for
many sectors, including aerospace, steel A ‘quick add’ feature allows a simple, swift any detailed technical questions, equipment
manufacture, automotive, oil and gas, addition of any required part to the user’s queries or application advice.
construction and many other general basket if they know the part number. A safe
manufacturing industries. secure check out allows customers to pay
via their account or through a secure credit
The new online shop has been launched card transaction. Once an order has been
as part of Metallisation’s commitment placed full shipping costs and details are
to its global customer base to deliver also provided, which enables customers to
excellent customer service every time. Now follow their order and know exactly when it
customers can access their account online will be delivered. For more information, please contact Stuart
24 hours a day, no matter what time zone Milton, Sales Director on +44 (0) 1384 252
they are in. Customers simply log in to their Stuart Milton, Sales Director, says: “The 464 or visit www.metallisation.com
business account to gain access to the stock aim of the online shop is to make life easier

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l CTS OPENS the heart of the center, where innovations

and collaborations are explored and
The center strives to make strategic
investments in technology that will rectify
TECHNOLOGY CENTER cultivated. With the space and resources
to evaluate and pursue opportunities, the
time-to-market dilemmas in a controlled R
& D environment, while providing thermal
IN CINCINNATI, OH Technology Center is uniquely positioned
to develop and streamline cutting-edge
spray process control innovations.

advancements in coating processes in About Cincinnati Thermal Spray, Inc.

CTS is committed to innovation all aspects of the business allowing CTS
through technology. As thermal spray Cincinnati Thermal Spray, Inc. (CTS)
to remain at the top of the thermal spray
processes continue to evolve with rapidly provides high technology coatings to
industry.
changing technology, the CTS Technology improve the performance of products
Center leverages CTS’s unique blend of throughout a variety of industries. We
The Technology Center identifies,
implementation intelligence, technology provide solutions in the form of thermal
analyzes and develops new solutions to
expertise and entrepreneurial drive to build spray coating, dry film lubricants, porcelain
address environmental and performance
collaborative opportunities with its enamels, anti-corrosion
challenges and create the next generation
customers. The Technology Center staff paints, and protective sealers, along with
of thermal spray products. The Technology
and leadership team is driven by technology. turnkey service to machine and coat a final
Center assesses new and existing
This team is made up of talented individuals, product. CTS is a service based company
technology investment opportunities to
pulling together innovators and leaders with more than 30 years of industry
pursue a fresh vision for coatings innovation.
with the vision of advancing thermal spray knowledge and experience.
coatings technology through collaboration. • Plasma and HVOF Thermal Spray
The team comes from various backgrounds, Development
all with the skills and expertise needed to
produce actionable results. • Metallographic Evaluation and
Image Analysis
Located in Cincinnati, OH, this home for • Furnace Cycle Testing
the new Technology Center provides an For more information,
• White Light Profilometry Testing visit www.cts-inc.net
exceptional environment for innovation and
growth. A development lab housed here is • Failure Analysis

What: Why:
Thermal spray coating equipment • • Services:
-brand
and consumables from Praxair coating equipment installations and
training, calibrations
and repairs

• Half a century
of leadership

Thermal spray powder and wire Replacement parts HP/HVOF , arc spray, plasma systems and more

www.praxairsurfacetechnologies.com
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Praxair, the Flowing Airstream design, the TAFA logo and the FLAME design are trademarks of Praxair S.T. Technologies,
Inc. TAFA Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Praxair Surface Technologies.

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WIRE FOR THE WORLD

Whatever your needs, wherever you are
– We’ll get you wired.
l POLYMET CORPORATION WINS
PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION &
TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Polymet Corporation is a world class manufacturer of wire
used for hardfacing, welding, and thermal spraying. But they
ask you don’t simply view them as a manufacturer. Polymet is a
powerhouse of innovation. Since its inception, the company has
been dedicated to growing an organization whose foundations
are built upon groundbreaking, innovative developments. They
have time and time again proven that they are well deserving of
the reputation they have earned - Pioneers. Polymet’s technical
expertise and unparalleled development capabilities have led to a
unique product position in the markets they serve; markets such as
aerospace, oil & gas, and power generation. Manufacturer of
High Performance Wire for Hardfacing,
It is with pride they share that Polymet Corporation has won Welding and Thermal Spraying.
Cincinnati Business Courier’s prestigious Innovation & Technology
Award. Specifically, Polymet was recognized for Outstanding
Advanced Engineering. polymet.us
[email protected]
“It is especially meaningful to receive this award this year. We’ve +1.513.874.3586
dedicated a significant amount of time, effort, and resources into
advancing our research and development capabilities and it has
most definitely paid off”. Says Polymet President, Bill Mosier. “It
is exciting and encouraging for the team to see that their efforts are

l JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY

being recognized on a larger scale”.

Polymet is particularly excited about launching and growing

their new Vecalloy Product Line. These are all one-of-a-kind
patented products that have been meticulously engineered to solve
TECHNOLOGY® A PUBLICATION OF THE
specific wear problems in specific industries. They are confident
that these, along with their extremely unique product development
ASM THERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
processes and capabilities played a huge factor in their exciting new
achievement. Simulation of Motion, Heating, and Breakup of
Molten Metal Droplets in the Plasma Jet at Plasma-Arc
For more information, Spraying
visit www.polymet.us
M.Yu. Kharlamov, I.V. Krivtsun, V.N. Korzhyk,
Y.V. Ryabovolyk, and O.I. Demyanov
The mathematical model for the for the process of plasma-arc
wire spraying is proposed, which describes behavior of molten
Where is your article? metal droplets in the plasma jet, allowing for the processes of their
deformation and gas-dynamic breakup. Numerical analysis of the
We encourage you to processes of motion, heating, and breakup of molten metal droplets,
detached from the sprayed wire at plasma-arc spraying of coatings,

send articles, news, was performed. It is shown that during molten droplets movement
in the plasma jet their multiple breakup takes place, leading to
formation of sprayed particles with dimensions much smaller than
announcements and dimensions of initial droplets, detached from the sprayed wire tip.

information to Read the entire article in the April 2015 Issue.

Visit www.asminternational.org/tss
[email protected]

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l JOIN ITSA AT FABTECH 2015

FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to
Chicago, Illinois November 9-12, 2015. The four day show will cover
550,000+ net square feet of floor space at McCormick Place. More than
40,000 attendees and over 1,500 exhibiting companies are expected to
gather once again celebrating metal manufacturing at its best.

The event also provides learning opportunities beyond the show floor
with over 100 educational sessions which include a half-day “What Is
Thermal Spray?” symposium, a Thermal Spray Pavilion and a LIVE
Thermal Spray demonstration throughout the exhibition.

Visit the 2014 “Live Demo” movie at www.thermalspray.org

Join the International Thermal Spray Association with your Company

booth at the FABTECH Thermal Spray Pavilion this year in Chicago.

To reserve your booth space, contact

Joe Krall,
800.443.9353 x297 or
email [email protected]
For event information,
visit www.fabtechexpo.com

SEE THERMAL SPRAY LIVE DEMONSTRATION AT

What Can Thermal Spray Do For You?

• THERMAL SPRAY CAN: • BENEFITS: • TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
u Resist Abrasion, Adhesion, and Fretting u Better Performance u Hard Chrome Replacement
u Improve Temperature Resistance u Longer Component Life u Roll Surfacing
u Improve Corrosion Resistance u Decreased Maintenance u Cutting Edges
u Improve Electrical Conductivity and/or Resistivity u Inventory Reduction u Wear Surfaces
u Maintain Mechanical Properties of the Substrate u Reduced Replacement Costs u Corrosion Resistance
u Rebuild Worn or Mis-Matched Parts u Less Downtime – More Production u Localized Coating and Dimensional Restoration

Demonstrations every hour on the hour. Industry representatives will be available to answer
questions. Attendees will receive a 36-page “What Is Thermal Spray?” publication which
STANDING COMMITTEE
highlights processes and industries served.
FABTECH Expo November 9-12, 2015 Chicago, IL / North Hall N24084

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l HEMIPLEAT® SYNTHETIC DUST COLLECTOR FILTER

BECOME A MEMBER OFFERS HIGH MOISTURE RESISTANCE,
OF THE DURABILITY, ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
Jonesboro, Ark., March 31,
2015 – The new HemiPleat®
Synthetic dust collector filter from
Camfil Air Pollution Control
(APC) combines a high efficiency
synthetic media with proprietary
open-pleat technology for
STANDING COMMITTEE exceptional performance and long
life in harsh, humid environments.
The washable media is resistant
to moisture and can handle
heavy dust loading conditions
Your company should join the and/or hygroscopic or sticky dusts generated in food, pharmaceutical and many other
processes.
International Thermal Spray
Association (ITSA) now! ITSA is The HemiPleat® Synthetic filter uses a lightweight, 100 percent spun bond polyester
media in a pleated design that maximizes surface area while maintaining open pleat
now a Standing Committee of the spacing. The wider spacing of the patented HemiPleat design exposes more media to
American Welding Society expanding the air stream, resulting in lower pressure drop and improved dust release during pulse
cleaning. Sturdy and durable, this moisture resistant media may be washed and reused
the benefits of company benefits. As a in many applications with operating temperatures up to 160 degrees F.
company-member professional industrial HemiPleat Synthetic is available in a standard version or a nano fiber media version
association, our mission is dedicated that uses Camfil APC’s proprietary “eXtreme” media technology. The nano fiber layer
acts like a pre-filter that enhances surface loading of dust, keeping most particles from
to expanding the use of thermal spray embedding in the base media. This enhances the filter’s efficiency as well as its cleaning
technologies for the benefit of industry ability for longer service life. The standard media is rated at MERV 11, and the nano
fiber media is rated at a MERV 15 filtration efficiency based on the ASHRAE 52.2 test
and society. standard.

HemiPleat® Synthetic filters are available for Farr Gold Series® dust collectors or for
ITSA members retrofit on most major brands of competitive cartridge dust collectors.
invite your company
For further information, please visit
to join us in this endeavor. www.camfilapc.com/hemipleat/synthetic
See pages 12 – 14
For general information,
contact Camfil APC at
1-800-479-6801 (U.S./Canada) or
1-870-933-8048 (international);
email [email protected],
web www.camfilapc.com.

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JOB SHOP MEMBER n ELLISON SURFACE n ST. LOUIS METALLIZING COMPANY

TECHNOLOGIES, INC. St. Louis, MO
COMPANIES Mason, OH Mr. Michael Murphy
Mr. Eric Dolby [email protected]
n ACCUWRIGHT INDUSTRIES, INC. [email protected] / 513.770.4928 314.531.5253 / www.stlmetallizing.com
Gilbert, AZ www.ellisonsurfacetech.com
Mr. David Wright n SPRAYMETAL, INC.
[email protected] / 480.892.9595 n EXLINE, INC. Houston, TX
www.accuwright.com Salina, KS Mr. Andrew Schumacher
Mr. Doug Porter [email protected] / 713.924.4200
n ATLAS MACHINE & SUPPLY, INC. [email protected] / 785.825.4683 www.schumachercoinc.com
Louisville, KY www.exline-inc.com
Mr. Richie Gimmel n SUPERIOR SHOT PEENING, INC.
[email protected] / 502.584.7262 n F.W. GARTNER THERMAL SPRAYING Houston, TX
www.atlasmachine.com Houston, TX Ms. Mollie Blasingame
Mr. Jimmy Walker [email protected]
n BENDER US [email protected] / 713.225.0010 281.449.6559 / www.superiorshotpeening.com
Vernon, CA www.fwgts.com
Mr. Doug Martin n UNITED SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES
[email protected] / 323.232.2371 n FERROTHERMAL SPRAY COATING Altona, Melbourne Australia
www.benderus.com Monterrey N.L. Mexico Mr. Hugo Howse
Mr. Renato Drexel [email protected] / 61.393.98.5925
n BYRON PRODUCTS [email protected] / 52.818.331.0816 www.ust.com.au
Fairfield, OH www.drexel.com.mx
Mr. Keith King
[email protected] / 513.870.9111 n FUSION, INC. SUPPLIER MEMBER
www.byronproducts.com Houston, TX
Mr. Jeff Fenner COMPANIES
n CASCADURA INDUSTRIAL S.A. [email protected] / 713.669.1003
Sorocaba SP Brazil www.fusionhouston.com
Mr. Ricardo Leoni n AMETEK, INC.
[email protected] n HAYDEN CORPORATION Eighty-Four, PA
55.15.3332.9622 / www.cascadura.com.br West Springfield, MA Ms. Cindy Freeby
Mr. Dan Hayden [email protected] / 724-225-8400
n CASTOLIN EUTECTIC [email protected] www.ametekmetals.com
Lausanne, Switzerland 413.734.4981 / www.haydencorp.com
Ms. Patricia Frund n ARDLEIGH MINERALS, INC.
[email protected] / 0041.21.694.1132 n NATION COATING SYSTEMS Beachwood, OH 44122
www.castolin.com Franklin, OH Mr. Ernie Petrey
Mr. Larry Grimenstein [email protected] / 216.464.2300
n CINCINNATI THERMAL SPRAY, INC. [email protected] / 937.746.7632 www.ardleigh.net
Cincinnati, OH www.nationcoatingsystems.com
Mr. Bill Menth n BAY STATE SURFACE
[email protected] / 513.699.3992 n PLASMA COATINGS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
www.cts-inc.net Union Grove, WI Auburn, MA
Mr. Daniel Cahalane Mr. Jay Kapur
n CURTISS-WRIGHT SURFACE [email protected] / 262.878.2445 [email protected] / 508.832.5035
TECHNOLOGIES www.plasmacoatings.com www.baystatesurfacetech.com
Windsor, CT
Mr. Peter Ruggiero n PLASMA TECHNOLOGY, INC n CAMFIL APC
[email protected] Torrance, CA Jonesboro, AR
860.623.9901 / www.cwst.com Mr. Robert D. Dowell Mr. Matt Caulfield
[email protected] / 310.320.3373 [email protected] / 800.479.6801
www.ptise.com www.farrapc.com

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n CARPENTER POWDER PRODUCTS n KENNAMETAL STELLITE COMPANY, INC. n THERMION, INC.

Pittsburgh, PA Goshen, IN Silverdale, WA
Mr. Chip Arata Mr. David A. Lee Mr. Dean Hooks
[email protected] / 412.257.5102 [email protected] [email protected] / 360.692.6469
www.carpenterpowder.com 574.534.8631 / www.stellite.com www.thermioninc.com

n CENTERLINE WINDSOR LIMITED n LINCOLN ELECTRIC

Windsor, ON Canada Cleveland, OH
Mr. Julio Villafuerte Mr. Thomas Brown ASSOCIATE MEMBER
[email protected] / 519.734.8464 [email protected] ORGANIZATIONS
www.supersonicspray.com 216.383.2951 / www.lincolnelectric.com

n DONALDSON TORIT n LINDE GAS USA LLC n ADVANCED MATERIALS AND

Minneapolis, MN Murray Hill, NJ
Ms. Lori Lehner Dr. Joe Berkmanns TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
[email protected] / 800.365.1331 [email protected] Simi Valley, CA
www.donaldsontorit.com 908.771.1353 / www.us.linde-gas.com Dr. Robert Gansert
[email protected] / 805.433.5251
n FLAME SPRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. n LINEAGE ALLOYS www.adv-mts.com
Grand Rapids, MI Baytown, TX
Mr. Terry Wilmert Mr. Gordon Jones n ASM THERMAL SPRAY SOCIETY
[email protected] / 616.988.2622 [email protected] / 281.426.5535 Materials Park, OH
www.fst.nl www.lineagealloys.com Ms. Sarina Pastoric
[email protected]
n FUJIMI INC. n METALLISATION LIMITED 440.338.5151 / http://tss.asminternational.or
Arlington Heights, IL Dudley West Midlands, United Kingdom
Mr. Michael Akiyoshi Dr. Terry Lester n STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
[email protected] / 847.398.6544 [email protected] / +44.1384.2524646 AT STONY BROOK
www.fujimico.com www.metallisation.com Stony Brook, NY
Prof. Sanjay Sampath
n GENIE PRODUCTS, INC. n METALLIZING EQUIPMENT CO, PVT. [email protected]
Rosman, NC Jodhpur, India 631.632.8480
Mr. Brad Walsh Mr. SC Modi www.ctsr-sunysb.org
[email protected] / 828.862.4772 [email protected] / 91.291.2747601
www.genieproducts.com www.www.mecpl.com

n GLOBAL TUNGSTEN AND n NORTH AMERICAN HÖGANÄS SUPPORTING MEMBER

POWDERS CORP Hollsopple, PA SOCIETIES
Towanda, PA Mr. Andy Hoffman
Mr. Paul Sedor [email protected] / 814.361.6875
[email protected] www.hoganas.com n DVS, THE GERMAN
570.268.5393 / www.globaltungsten.com WELDING SOCIETY
n OERLIKON METCO (US) INC. Mr. Jens Jerzembeck
n GLOBE METAL, INC Westbury, NY
Mr. Steven Ort [email protected]
Sainte-Catherine, QC Canada www.die-verbindungs-spezialisten.de
Mr. Adam Rubin [email protected] / 516.334.1300
[email protected] / 450.645.9397 www.oerlikon.com/metco
n GTS E.V., THE ASSOCIATION OF
www.globemetal.com
n PM RECOVERY, INC. THERMAL SPRAYERS
n GREEN BELTING INDUSTRIES LT Harrison, NY Mr. Werner Kroemmer
Mississauga, ON, Canada Mr. Paul Sartor [email protected]
Mr. Tim Connelly [email protected] / 860.536.5396 +49.89.31001.5203 / www.gts-ev.de
[email protected] / 905.564.6712 www.pmrecovery.com
www.greenbelting.com n IMM, INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS
n POLYMET CORPORATION MALAYSIA
n H.C. STARCK NORTH AMERICAN Cincinnati, OH Mr. Johar Juhari
Mr. Bob Unger [email protected]
TRADING LLC NEWTON, MA [email protected] / 513.874.3586 603.5882.3584 / www.iomm.org.my
Ms. Ana Duminie www.polymet.us
[email protected] / 617.407.9960
www.hcstarck.com n JTSS, JAPAN THERMAL SPRAY
n PRAXAIR SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES SOCIETY
Concord, NH
n HAI ADVANCED MATERIAL Mr. Richard Thorpe Mr. Nick Yumiba
SPECIALIST [email protected] / 603.224.9585 [email protected] / +81.6.6722.0096
Placentia, CA www.praxair.com/thermalspray www.jtss.or.jp
Mr. Daren Gansert
[email protected] / 877.411.8971 n PROGRESSIVE SURFACE n MPIF, METAL POWDER INDUSTRIES
www.hardfacealloys.com Grand Rapids, MI FEDERATION
Mr. Bill Barker Mr. James R. Dale
n HAYNES INTERNATIONAL [email protected] / 800.968.0871 [email protected] / 609.452.7700
Mountain Home, NC www.progressivesurface.com www.mpif.org
Mr. Richard Hoskinson
[email protected] / 765.456.6094 n SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMIC MATERIALS n TSCC - THERMAL SPRAYING
www.haynesintl.com Worcester, MA COMMITTEE OF CHINA SURFACE
Mr. Howard Wallar
n IMPERIAL SYSTEMS [email protected] ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION
Jackson Center, PA 508.795.2351 Prof. Huang Xiao
Mr. Jeremiah Wann www.coatingsolutions.saint-gobain.com [email protected]
[email protected] / 724.662.1721 +86.10.64882554
www.isystemsweb.com n THERMACH, INC. www.chinathermalspray.org
Appleton, WI
Mr. David Lewisen
[email protected] / 920.779.4299
www.thermach.com
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The International Thermal Spray Growing in size and value, there are now over 30 different spray
Association is closely interwoven guns and miscellaneous equipment, a variety of spray gun manuals,
with the history of thermal spray hundreds of photographs, and several historic thermal spray
development in this hemisphere. publications and reference books.
Founded in 1948, and once known as
Metallizing Service Contractors, the Future plans include a virtual tour of the collection on the ITSA
association has been closely tied to website for the entire global community to visit. This is a worldwide
most major advances in thermal spray industry collection and we welcome donations from the entire
technology, equipment and materials, thermal spray community.
industry events, education, standards
and market development. ITSA SPRAYTIME NEWSLETTER
Chairman Mosier A company-member association, ITSA Since 1992, the International Thermal Spray Association has
invites all interested companies to talk been publishing the SPRAYTIME newsletter for the thermal spray
with our officers, and company representatives to better understand industry. The mission is to be the flagship thermal spray industry
member benefits. A complete list of ITSA member companies and newsletter providing company, event, people, product, research, and
their representatives can be found at their website membership news of interest to the thermal spray community.
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OFFICERS endeavor.

Chairman: Bill Mosier, Polymet Corporation

Vice-Chairman: Jim Ryan, Carpenter Powder Products NEW – All ITSA company members
Corporate Secretary: Kathy Dusa
are now also Supporting Members of
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (above officers plus the following) the American Welding Society.
Richard Grey, Retired-Genie Products, Inc.
Larry Grimenstein, Nation Coating Systems Whether you are a job shop, a captive in-house facility, an
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has contributed to the growth of the thermal spray community, social activities provide numerous opportunities to discuss the needs
especially in the development of new technologists and engineers. and practices of thermal spray equipment and processes with one
ITSA is very proud of this education partnership and encourages all another.
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announced the establishment of a Thermal Spray Historical
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York at Stony Brook in the Thermal Spray Research Center, USA. visit the membership section at www.thermalspray.org.

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5 STEP TO BUILDING A sell more frequently to existing

customers. Do you have a
3. DEVELOP A HIRING PROCESS:
Mid-sized companies rarely have a formal

CHAMPIONSHIP
strategy that addresses these hiring process. Most of these companies
three areas? More important, are waiting until they desperately need
are you focused on selling a new salesperson. Then they will cull

SALES TEAM to your ideal customer?

Companies are often trying to
sell to everyone, but all of the
through some resumes and set up a few
face-to-face interviews, only to hire the most
acceptable of the lot. But hiring is the most
serious rewards come when critical part of developing a championship
Joe runs a mid-sized manufacturing
they focus on selling to their sweet spot. In sales team! It’s time to create a formal
company with nineteen salespeople. The
Joe’s case, his salespeople are calling on process that involves assessments, phone
sales team is a mix of long-time veterans
any and every prospect they come across, screens, consistent interview questions and
and newcomers. Sales have been flat for
indiscriminately. He needs to clarify for his role-plays. Right now, Joe has no hiring
the past eighteen months, even though the
team exactly where they should be focusing process and hires people based on his gut
economy has improved. Joe is constantly
their time and efforts in order to increase all in interviews. As a result, he has struggled
frustrated with his ineffective attempts to
areas of sales growth. with a number of miss-hires over the years.
get his team to prospect more. He tries to
He needs to formalize this process and
show them how to sell more effectively, but 2. ASSESS THE EXISTING TEAM: remove his gut from the equation as much
they continue to fall back into the same old It’s critical that you know your sales team, as possible.
habits. inside and out. How many A-players,
B-players and C-players do you have? How 4. TRAIN CONSISTENTLY: A suggestion
Joe knows that his team can and should
does your existing team feel about your here and there does not count as consistent
be selling at least an additional $5 million in
organization? How should you manage each training. In order to develop a championship
revenues. He feels stuck.
salesperson according to his strengths and sales team, it’s critical that you invest a
Does this sound familiar? Joe’s is one weaknesses? For example, Joe knows that lot into training that team. This means
of the most common situations I encounter he has only three A-players, eight B-players, conducting regular trainings to reinforce
as a sales strategist. Companies often and the rest are C-players or worse. He is the most critical selling concepts. Every
underperform because they have not spending most of his time trying to improve salesperson needs to be on the same page
systematically built a sales team. Follow the latter with little to show for the effort. in selling technique. In Joe’s organization,
these five steps to develop a championship Rather, he must more deeply understand each salesperson sells in his or her own
sales team of your own: the strengths and weaknesses of each team way. They are all over the map in terms
member and be willing to replace some of of effectiveness. Joe must either develop
1. RE-EVALUATE THE STRATEGY: his underperformers with new recruits. Both or bring in an outside selling system for
There are three key ways to increase sales: online data-driven assessments and on-site everyone in the organization to follow.
find more customers, make larger sales and evaluations help to drive this activity.

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5. CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY: Most mid-sized organizations ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marc Wayshak
are only tracking their salespeople’s sales numbers. But what is the bestselling author of two books
about their day-to-day prospecting activities? How many calls are on sales and leadership, Game Plan
made, referrals asked for and meetings set up? By holding your Selling and Breaking All Barriers, as
salespeople accountable to their daily prospecting activities, you well as a regular contributor for Fast
can track what their pipeline will be in the future, which is the most Company, Entrepreneur Magazine and
important indicator of future sales. Up until now, Joe has only the Huffington Post Business section.
reviewed sales numbers at the end of each month in order to hold As a sales strategist, Marc created the
his salespeople accountable. This leads to his sales team feeling Game Plan Selling System to revolutionize
frustrated and without a clear plan to find success. By laying out the way salespeople, entrepreneurs and
what he expects his salespeople to do each day, Joe can more companies approach selling. Marc’s sales
effectively manage his team. strategy is based upon his experiences as
an All-American athlete, Ivy League graduate, startup entrepreneur
Following these five simple steps can take mid-sized organizations   and years of research, training and selling. He holds an MBA
from haphazardly managing their people to developing a champion- from the University of Oxford and a BA from Harvard University.
ship sales team. Get his free eBook on 25 Tips to Crush Your Sales Goal at
GamePlanSelling.com.

You can call him at (617) 203-2171 or email him at Info@

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IN MEMORIUM
n “ It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I inform you
that our beloved friend and partner Billy Randall Martin passed
away in May, 2015 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife Emily, his children
Brian and Erin and his entire family whom he dearly loved.
Randall was a great friend and leader and mentor to others. As
a partner in American Surface Modifications LLC, Randall
was instrumental in the formation of the company and made an
indelible and invaluable contribution to our company, our people,
our customers and our industry over his entire 35 year career.

Prior to American Surface Modifications LLC, Randall held several positions in Sermatech including
General Manager and Sales Manager and played a key role in transferring thermal spray technology
to various Sermatech locations. To all who had the honor of knowing him and working with him, he will
be sorely missed. His family would like to extend thanks to everyone who sent lovely flowers, cards
We are all saddened by and emails and visited Randall in the hospital and nursing home and attended his mass service, gave
the passing of memorial or performed other acts of kindness.”
Billy Randall Martin Dr. Srinivasan “Shanks” Shankar, Chairman,
on May, 2015 American Surface Modifications LLC
Email [email protected]

DORFMAN RECEIVES ASM TSS Challenges in the Thermal Spray Industry” Adriano is a valued member of the
PRESIDENT’S AWARD and co-authored a written commentary management team for Region South
published in the JTST entitled “Challenges America, says Melker Jernberg, Höganäs
n Mitchell R. Dorfman, and Strategies for Growth of Thermal Spray President and CEO. With his experience
FASM, Metco Fellow at Markets: The Six-Pillar Plan based on this he is well suited to take over the positive
Oerlikon Metco, is a keynote address.” development started and managed by
2015 recipient of the TSS Mitch has been an ASM member since Claudinei Reche. Adriano assuming the
President’s Award for 1988. He has held various positions with position makes for a seamless shift in the
Meritorious Service. ASM/TSS over the years, including ASM region management.
He obtained a MS in Thermal Society President and Immediate
Materials Science and a BS in Mechanical Past President, Technical Chair for ITSC Claudinei Reche leaves Höganäs for a
Engineering from SUNY at Stony Brook, 2009, Topical Chairman for several industry position at another international company.
NY in 1978 and 1979, respectively. During conferences, Chairman of ASM/TSS Höganäs 24 March 2015
his 35-year career at Sulzer Metco (now Information and Development Committee
Oerlikon Metco), Mitch has held many and ongoing reviewer of technical papers for
positions in Materials Engineering, Materials the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology.
Manufacturing and Technical Sales
Support. He was instrumental in developing About Höganäs
and commercializing the HOSP (plasma
densification) manufacturing process at ADRIANO MACHADO APPOINTED Höganäs is the world’s leading
Sulzer Metco. In addition, he has developed REGION MANAGER FOR SOUTH manufacturer of iron and metal powders.
many materials for the aerospace/industrial AMERICA Together with our customers we develop
gas turbine and general industry market tomorrow’s automotive components,
segments. Ceramics for thermal barrier n Adriano Machado has products for brazing, electric motors and
coating applications, ceramic and metal been appointed President systems for sustainable energy production.
composites for compressor and turbine of Höganäs Brasil Ltda During 2013 the turnover was SEK 6 338
abradable applications, and carbides for and Head of Region million. Höganäs, founded in 1797, is
wear applications are just a few areas of South America. He owned by Lindéngruppen and FAM.
his research and development activities in assumes the position on
thermal spray technology. 1 April, 2015.
Throughout his career, Mitch has authored
over 60 technical papers and holds 20 Adriano Machado has been with Höganäs
patents in materials related to thermal Brazil for five years working with sales and Thermal Spray Jobs listed at
spray technology. In 2003, he received supply chain. For the past three years he
the “Distinguished Alumni Award” from has been Commercial Director. He has a “FOR HIRE”
the Center of Thermal Spray Research degree in Foreign Trade, an MBA from FGV www.thermalspray.org
at SUNY Stony Brook. In 2012 he gave in Brazil and an Executive Certificate in
the keynote talk at ITSC 2012 in Houston Innovation and Strategy from MIT Sloan.
entitled “Upcoming Global Opportunities and

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H.C. STARCK EXPANDS global supplier of technology metals International Thermal Spray Conference
EXECUTIVE BOARD and advanced ceramics, and serves (ITSC) 2015 for his outstanding presentation
growing industries such as the electronics, titled “The Effects of Post Cold Spray Heat
n H.C. Starck GmbH is chemicals, automotive, medical technology, Treatments on Microstruc-ture & Mechanical
expanding its Executive aerospace, energy technology, and Properties of 7075 Al Depositions”.
Board to include the environmental technology industries, as
new position of Chief well as engineering companies and tool “The Young Professionals Session is one
Technology Officer manufacturers, from its own manufacturing of the most valuable events that we conduct
(CTO): Effective February facilities located in Europe, America, and at the ITSC,” says Richard Schmid, CTO at
1, 2015, Dr. Michael Asia. In 2013, the company had about 2,800 Oerlikon Metco, “It creates a high level of
Reiß has taken on this position, which employees in the United States, Canada, excitement within the student bodies. These
was created in response to the rising Great Britain, Germany, China, Thailand, students are the future of our industry;
importance of technological aspects to H.C. Vietnam and Japan. therefore, this is a worthy investment in our
Starck’s successful further development future.” This years’ award was presented
particularly in view of the global strategic Additional news about the company is by the session organizer, Professor
growth projects of the company. In his new available at www.hcstarck.com/press. Sanjay Sampath, Director of the Center for
position, Dr. Reiß will be part of the H.C. Thermal Spray Research at Stony Brook
Starck Group Executive Board together with State University of New York, and Markus
President and CEO Dr. Andreas Meier, CFO Heusser, Head of Business Unit Materials
Dr. Matthias Schmitz, and Executive Board RISING MATERIALS SCIENTIST and Technology at Oerlikon Metco.
members Dr. Dmitry Shashkov and Edmar WINS METCO SPONSORED YOUNG
Allitsch. PROFESSIONALS AWARD AT As part of the award prize, Mr. Rokni
ITSC 2015 received an all-expense paid trip to New
“H.C. Starck is a company driven by York where he had the opportunity to visit
innovation and technology, so adding the n The Young Professionals Award (YPA) Oerlikon Metco’s Westbury facility and
position of Chief Technology Officer to is sponsored by Oerlikon Metco and meeting with several management team
the Executive Board is a logical step in supported and organized by the German members, including Oerlikon Metco (US)
strengthening the H.C. Starck Group in Welding Society (DVS) and ASM President Friedrich Herold and Materials
the best possible way through optimized International. It has been a successful R&D Manager Jing Liu, Coating Solutions
technological and long-term alignment of the event since it was in-troduced in 2011 by Center Manager Chris Dambra. After touring
production sites,” said Dr. Engelbert Heimes, Professor Kirsten Bobzin of the University the R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing
Chairman of the Supervisory Board. “We are of Aachen. The YPA aims to recognize Departments and experiencing firsthand the
pleased to have been able to bring Dr. Reiß bright young individuals who show promise processes and operations of a production
on board for this challenging role,” he adds. in contributing to the advancements in plant, he stated: “It was a great pleasure
“Our company’s unique technological surface engineering. The winner receives meeting everyone. I was pretty amazed by
expertise, combined with highly efficient high recognition from industry leaders and is the friendly and multicultural environment
production processes, is an important awarded a cash prize plus an all-expense- and by the interesting projects Oerlikon
success factor in H.C. Starck’s future paid visit to an Oerlikon Metco facility. Metco manages.”
development. We are pleased that the
Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Reza Rokni, a recent Ph.D. graduate Prior to achieving his Ph.D. degree, Mr.
Reiß, a highly experienced colleague with in Materials Science and Engineering Rokni had published thirteen technical
long-standing experience at H.C. Starck from the South Dakota School of Mines papers whereby he demonstrated
and proven technical expertise,” said H.C. & Technology, received the Young exceptional qualities desirable in the next
Starck CEO Dr. Meier. “In recent years, Professional Award this year at the generation of innovative professionals. He
Dr. Reiß has already played a major role
in the worldwide expansion of our powder
business and successfully headed various
site optimization projects,” he continued.

After studying process engineering, a

three-year stint as a researcher, and then
earning his doctorate at Clausthal University
of Technology (Germany), Dr. Michael Reiß
started his career at H.C. Starck GmbH in
2000 as the Head of Process Optimization
and Process Development in the Hart
Metal Industry Business Unit. After that,
he held various positions with local or
global responsibility, acting as Operations
Manager, Production Manager, Site
Manager, and Technical Director within the
H.C. Starck Group.

About H.C. Starck Coating Solutions Center Manager Chris Dambra greets Mr. Reza Rokni and
explains the coatings application support and development processes.
The H.C. Starck Group is a leading
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is currently conducting post-doctoral research focused on surface POLYMET ANNOUNCES ALEX ZAPPASODI CLARK
modification processes, such as thermal and cold spray. “I am AS MARKETING MANAGER
glad that I can stay in this area and can keep contributing to the
knowledge and science of it,” he concludes. n Polymet Corporation is pleased to announce
Alex Zappasodi Clark as their new Marketing
Manager.

In this new role Alex will oversee all aspects of

About Oerlikon Metco Polymet’s marketing efforts with a direct focus on
Oerlikon Metco enhances surfaces that bring benefits strategic market growth through a comprehensive
to customers through a uniquely broad range of surface inbound marketing strategy.
technologies, equipment, materials, services, specialized
machining services and compo-nents. The surface technologies Alex joined the Polymet team in January of 2014 as a sales
such as Thermal Spray and Laser Cladding improve the and marketing specialist with her duties split between marketing,
performance and increase efficiency and reliability. Oerlikon customer service and sales support. With a background in digital
Metco serves industries such as aviation, power gen-eration, marketing strategy and a track record of successfully implementing
automotive, oil & gas, industrial and other specialized markets and results driven projects, Polymet is confident that managing their
operates a dynamically growing network of more than 40 sites in marketing efforts is where Alex will provide the most value.
EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific. Oerlikon Metco, together with
Oerlikon Balzers, belongs to the Surface Solutions Segment of Polymet Corporation is a world class manufacturer of high
the Switzerland-based Oerlikon Group (SIX: OERL). performance welding, hardfacing, and thermal spray wire. The
company’s foundation was built on the manufacturing of wire for
For further information, demanding aerospace applications; these services led the way for
please visit www.oerlikon.com/metco. Polymet to develop numerous innovative solutions for challenging
welding and hardfacing applications across a wide array of
industries.

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l SAFE GAS CYLINDER HANDLING & STORAGE

According to OSHA gouges, digs, corrosion or pitting that may Store all gas cylinders in definitively
Standard 29 CFR decrease wall thickness. assigned places away from elevators,
1910.101(a): stairs, or gangways. Locate storage places
“Inspection of Also, check for neck and valve defects.
where cylinders will not be knocked over
compressed gas Never handle cylinders roughly, or roll
or damaged by passing or falling objects,
cylinders. Each or drag a cylinder. Misuse can weaken a
or subject to tampering by unauthorized
employer shall cylinder and make it unfit for future use.
persons.
determine that Strap large cylinders to a wheeled cart to
compressed gas ensure stability when moving, and only Keep oxygen cylinders segregated from fuel
cylinders under move one cylinder at a time. cylinders by 20 feet or by fire resistant wall. Do
his control are not store cylinders in unventilated enclosures.
in a safe condition to the extent that this Keep the cylinder valve closed when it The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization
can be determined by visual inspection. is no longer necessary to be open. This is of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable
Visual and other inspections shall be important for both full and empty cylinders. tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks
conducted as prescribed in the Hazardous Keeping the valve closed on empty cylinders shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas
Materials Regulations of the Department prevents corrosion and contamination from Association Pamphlet P-1- 1965.
of Transportation (49 CFR parts 171- air and moisture getting into the cylinder
179 and 14 CFR part 103). Where those after it is empty. Charlie Howes is a semi-retired safety
regulations are not applicable, visual and consultant, licensed private investigator,
other inspections shall be conducted Mark cylinders as being empty and and technical writer with over 20 years of
in accordance with Compressed Gas segregate empty cylinders from full experience in the welding & thermal spray
Association Pamphlets C-6-1968 and C-8- cylinders. Inspect all cylinders for damage
industries.
1962, which is incorporated by reference as before storing. Make suwre that all cylinders
specified in Sec. 1910.6.” are stored on a dry surface.
Contact Charlie Howes at
Visually inspect the gas cylinder before Inside of buildings, store cylinders in a www.charleshowes.com or
placing it into service. Look for dents, well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, Twitter: @cphowes.
crevice corrosion, bulges, arc or torch burns at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly com-
that may weaken the cylinder wall; or, cuts, bustible materials such as oil or excelsior.

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