October 2011 ISSUE

Burn off ovens no longer part of controversial rules. The decision came after PF wrote extensively how the EPA under-reported the number of burn off ovens; the EPA claimed less than 50 when PF reported the number could be as high as 10,000.

Electroplating

Dayton metal finisher expanding

$2.2 million project will add 22 new jobs

Electroplating

DeFelsko founder Frank Koch succumbs

Inspection instrument pioneer was 77

Mechanical Finishing

Drag Finishing of Delicate Parts

For complex parts with high surface finish specs, production deburring and surface prep can be done using the drag finishing process whereby the parts to be deburred and finished are mechanically dragged through the media while attached to fixtures—thus preventing the parts from contacting one another.

FINANCE: Deal Structure is Key in the Sale of a Finishing Business

Thinking of selling? Here’s how to get the biggest return on your investment.

Anodizing

Flying High with BSAA: Environmentally friendly alternative to chromic acid anodize

BSAA oxide coating exhibits many of the same properties as the aluminum oxide coating that is derived from the chromic acid process.

Anodizing

GE picks Alabama for new engine coatings plant

$45 million plant is projected to employ 300 to 400 workers, building components for the F136 jet engine.

Electroplating

Global Metal Finishing Chemicals Market to Reach $8.0 Billion by 2015

A new report says that the global metal finishing chemical market says sales will top $8 billion by 2015. Europe and the United States represent the largest markets for metal finishing chemicals worldwide, as stated by the new market research report research report “Metal Finishing Chemicals: A Global Strategic Business Report,” being sold by Global Industry Analysts Inc.. However, growth is expected to emanate from the Asia-Pacific market, which is forecast to register a CAGR of more than 3 percent during the analysis period.

Powder Coating

Lean AND Green: Energy Saving Innovations in Paint System Design and Retrofits

Energy-Saving Innovations in Paint System Design

MATT KIRCHNER: We're Here for You

Column: Look for hidden opportunities to build loyalty.

Electroplating

Mercedes-Benz to use novel cylinder coating technology

Technology decreases 4.3 kg of engine weight and reduces fuel consumption by 3%

Powder Coating

NDSU researchers develop coatings from crops

Several agricultural crops could play a significant role in biobased resins and coatings recently developed by researchers at North Dakota State University. Scientists at NDSU have developed biobased resins that may prove to be a “game changer” in coatings and resin technology. The NDSU researchers have developed a family of resins from renewable raw materials, creating resins that eliminate hazardous components such as formaldehyde and bisphenol-A. The resins are based on sucrose and vegetable oils, and can be varied to perform in many applications and industries.

Powder Coating