July 2011 ISSUE
Navy re-opens powder coating facility after 16 years
Corrosion resistance reason for re-opening closed plant
FEATURES
AnodizingANODIZING: Saginaw Valley State University building meets LEED certification
First project in the northeastern and mid-Michigan to get Silver Green Building RatingLiquid Coating
Army Reducing HAP and VOC Ouput
New program wins DOD award, saves $1BAnodizing
BASF issues "Color Trend Report"
'Green Luxury," human symbiosis with technology are inPowder Coating
BEST DEFENSE: Military approves CARC powder coats
Department of Defense approves the use for military vehiclesPowder Coating
CARC: Back to the Drawing Board for Manufacturers
Manufacturers hurry to meet DoD specs
CCAI Honors Members, Elects New Officers
The Chemical Coaters Association International honored members for service and dedication and installed its 2011-2012 Officers and National Board members during their 2011 Annual Meeting held in Welches, OR in mid-June.Electroplating
Color-Changing Paints Show Safety Benefits for Soldiers
Military using ‘thermal indicating paints’ on ammunition.Anodizing
EPA proposes review of 14 chemicals known as 'glymes'
Some chemicals used in paints and coatingsPowder Coating
Navy re-opens powder coating facility after 16 years
Corrosion resistance reason for re-opening closed plantElectroplating
Pavco rolls out germ-killing metal finish
Antimicrobial protection is electrodeposited in the nickel, providing strong and long-term antimicrobial effectiveness.
Electroplating
Test panel standards being developed
ASTM standard will be first that addresses test panel preparationTom McCardle awarded CCAI's James F. Wright Lifetime Achievement award
Served on CCAI National Board and as National President.Electroplating
Two Plating Shops Hit With Fines
Van Nuys, CA plater hit with $100K; Arizona firm ponys up $125K for violations.Anodizing
Works of art in black oxide
Cleveland Black Oxide assists local artistTim Pennington: A Conversation With ... Bob Heran, ACE Equipment Co.
Matthew Kirchner: What it Takes to be a Great Board Member
Tim Pennington: We Got An App For That!