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Anodizing

ANODIZING: Saginaw Valley State University building meets LEED certification

First project in the northeastern and mid-Michigan to get Silver Green Building Rating

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Liquid Coating

Army Reducing HAP and VOC Ouput

New program wins DOD award, saves $1B

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Anodizing

BASF issues "Color Trend Report"

'Green Luxury," human symbiosis with technology are in

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Powder Coating

BEST DEFENSE: Military approves CARC powder coats

Department of Defense approves the use for military vehicles

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Powder Coating

CARC: Back to the Drawing Board for Manufacturers

Manufacturers hurry to meet DoD specs

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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.

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Liquid Coating

Color-Changing Paints Show Safety Benefits for Soldiers

Military using ‘thermal indicating paints’ on ammunition.

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Anodizing

EPA proposes review of 14 chemicals known as 'glymes'

Some chemicals used in paints and coatings

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Powder Coating

Navy re-opens powder coating facility after 16 years

Corrosion resistance reason for re-opening closed plant

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Electroplating

Pavco rolls out germ-killing metal finish

Antimicrobial protection is electrodeposited in the nickel, providing strong and long-term antimicrobial effectiveness.

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Electroplating

Test panel standards being developed

ASTM standard will be first that addresses test panel preparation

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Tom McCardle awarded CCAI's James F. Wright Lifetime Achievement award

Served on CCAI National Board and as National President.

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Electroplating

Two Plating Shops Hit With Fines

Van Nuys, CA plater hit with $100K; Arizona firm ponys up $125K for violations.

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Electroplating

Works of art in black oxide

Cleveland Black Oxide assists local artist

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