regulation

management

ASTM Committee Honors ChemQuest Vice Presidents

Two ChemQuest vice presidents are being recognized by ASTM Committee D01 on paint and related coatings, materials and applications.

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regulation

Bisphenol-Free Coating for Beverage Can Ends

A BPA-NI internal coating for beverage can ends from AkzoNobel complies with FDA and EU regulations.

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regulation

HMG Paints Receives JOSCAR Supplier Accreditation

HMG Paints has received a Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register registration mark.

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Electroplating

How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance

The advantages of boric acid-free nickel plating include allowing manufacturers who utilize nickel plating to keep up the ever-changing regulatory policies and support sustainability efforts.

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education

Precision Coating Receives ISO 14001 Certification

The company says its commitment to the environment and its health led it to seek this certification.

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regulation

Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban

Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.

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Electroplating

Episode 28.5: Calif. Air Resources Board January 27, 2023 Public Hearing Recap

Bryan Leiker, Metal Finisher’s Assn. of Calif., discusses Jan. 27 CARB public hearing over hexavalent chromium use for finishing operation in the state.

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regulation

Novel Wastewater Treatment Targets Micropollutants

Swiss wastewater treatment technology provider Oxyle specializes in advanced wastewater treatment for removal of highly persistent micropollutants such as PFAS.

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Electroplating

Trion Coatings Announces Consultation Agreement With Brad Durkin

Industry veteran Brad Durkin to aid in SAFEChrome market integration for Trion Coatings, a leader in providing alternatives to hexavalent chromium use in decorative and functional applications.

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New York Becomes Second State to Require EJ-Focused Cumulative Impact Analysis

A new law will require a thorough review of the cumulative impacts of pollution on certain disadvantaged communities before an environmental permit is issued or renewed. 

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