Month: January 2021

Houston, Texas, USA — January 4, 2021: HighTech Finishing (HighTech) has appointed international business executive Simon Haining as new company president. Simon brings 15+ years of experience in various fields of manufacturing, aerospace, and aviation to HighTech. Simon will support the company’s growth objectives of advancing capabilities in metal plating for aircraft interior parts.

Most recently, Simon was General Manager of the PCC Forged Products division of Wyman-Gordon, a worldwide aerospace manufacturing company with offices in the U.K. and Houston. Simon joins HighTech to provide business leadership and operational support to serve the company’s domestic and international business jet aviation customers.

“We were impressed with Simon’s global business experience and deep understanding of manufacturing processes to optimize our delivery of finished parts to customers,” says Carl A. Bartuch Jr., CEO of HighTech Finishing. “Simon is the right person to lead our company forward enhancing our Lean manufacturing processes and building on our stellar reputation for high-quality decorative metal plating.”

“I look forward to applying my experience as a business leader in the manufacturing environment and technical understanding of metalwork to support company growth in 2021 and beyond,” says Simon Haining. “Throughout my career, I have focused on continuous improvement by asking the right questions and bringing together various departments to support the business as a whole.”

Educationally, Simon studied physics at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, where he grew up. After supporting university research into quantum physics, Simon entered the aerospace and aviation environment to apply his understanding of metallurgy and metal properties in manufacturing settings.

Simon advanced from specializing in the technical side of manufacturing to becoming an operational leader focused on refining processes that improve productivity and the quality of finished products. Throughout his career prior to joining HighTech, Simon honed critical skills managing people and took on more business responsibilities that allowed him to oversee the success of manufacturing projects for clients including Baker Hughes, Shell, Schlumberger, and Halliburton.

In 2021, Simon will spearhead efforts to optimize HighTech manufacturing processes, navigate post-pandemic challenges for the aviation market, and support the development of new services to meet the latest customer needs.

– To contact Simon Haining for introductions and further discussion, call HighTech Finishing locally in Houston at 713-666-0550 or dial toll-free +1-800-949-0124.

ABOUT HIGHTECH FINISHING: Since 1984, HighTech Finishing has led the aviation interior plating industry by providing high-quality decorative metal parts to partners in the aircraft industry that include business jet owners, aircraft interior designers, and MRO facilities. HighTech offers a comprehensive array of plating solutions, including a selection of 130+ decorative metal plating finishes for metal parts to elevate the look and feel of the aircraft interior. HighTech holds certifications and designations including FAA CRS Q9HR088B, ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100:2016.

Owning a private jet is a hard-earned, privileged luxury in which every aspect should reflect perfection. The experience of the private traveler — whether the jet owner himself, a business client on their way to an important meeting, or a family headed to a treasured vacation — should not only be superior in comfort, but aesthetically pleasing in all aspects from the moment they step foot into the aircraft.

This perfection deserves to stand the test of time to be greatly enjoyed by every person fortunate enough to travel privately. One way we achieve this at HighTech Finishing is by using a clear coat application as part of our finishing process.

Why Clear Coat on Aircraft Interior Parts?

The beauty and benefits of clear coating is tri-fold.

Endurance and Efficiency to Support Longevity

Specialized interior parts that are completed with their final color and then finished with clear coat look better longer, extending the functionality of the aircraft interior design.

The extra application is specifically designed to prevent corrosion, keeping the aircraft in the air rather than on the ground for maintenance. It also improves gloss and color retention, making the specialized colors you select look brilliant and luxurious for years to come.

Additionally, adding clear coat to interior metal parts creates a smooth surface that makes it quicker and easier to clean parts. We all know that an occasional scratch will occur with regular use. The clear coat allows you to effortlessly buff these out as if they were never there.

Your jet not only looks impeccable, but it is easier to maintain and will stand the test of time.

Enhanced Technique to Achieve a Consistent Finish

Our highly specialized and carefully selected technicians go through rigorous training in order to perfect the process of applying a seamless clear coat to parts that will be installed on the aircraft.

Our team ensures that the top coat is not over-sprayed, nor-under sprayed, to achieve an even application. A visual inspection is then performed for obvious defects so that corrections can be made.

If a rare defect is found, the clear coat can be sanded and polished due to the properties consistent in the enameled paint, without tending to run, sag, or pinhole. Significant advances have been made in the process of applying a clear top coat, which has reduced the time it takes to apply and dry.

Therefore, the amount of time an aircraft is out of service for repair is diminished and flying time is increased. At every step, parts are carefully handled, meticulously maintained, and beautifully finished.

Parts Treated with Clear Coat Adds to Enjoyment

Traveling in a private jet is meant to be enjoyed. The enjoyment not only comes from the travel experience itself, but to the eyes and touch of the traveler. Having clear coated parts significantly increases the visual appeal of the aircraft interior and feels soft and luxurious to the touch.

This indulgence will last for years due to the sustainability of the top clear coat protectant paint and alleviates the need to take your aircraft out of commission to constantly maintain its beauty, leaving you more time to enjoy the aircraft. Every person stepping aboard your aircraft will immediately see and feel luxury, as they relax and indulge in their flight.

Whether you are a business aircraft manufacturer or a private jet owner, shouldn’t your hard work be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come?

Contact HighTech Finishing for All Your Finishing Needs

The choice is clear. HighTech Finishing has you covered delivering a variety of finish and clear coat solutions to enhance your aircraft interior parts.

Your aviation interior parts are only as good as their long-lasting finishing touch. Don’t settle for anything less. We believe in our team, our capabilities, and our Quality Management System as we continue to facilitate luxurious interiors for our aviation customers.

Let us show you how we can exceed your expectations. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your aviation interior plating needs. We can be reached toll-free at 800-949-0124 or by email at info@htf.net.