#SUSTAINABILITY

Electrocoating

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing. 
#editorial #sustainability

Reducing VOCs

Coating materials (paint and solvent) are one of the most significant sources of VOC generation. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers advice for reducing VOC consumption.
#ask the expert #regulation #sustainability

Electroplating

Hexavalent to trivalent chromium — the environmental benefits

Regulatory pressures to switch from hexavalent chromium to trivalent alternatives are a growing concern for many finishing operations. In this Products Finishing Ask the Expert clinic, Brittany McKinney of Pavco discusses the environmental considerations driving these regulations. 
#ask the expert #regulation #sustainability

Electroplating

Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall

Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management. 
#pollution control #regulation #sustainability

AkzoNobel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Latin America

AkzoNobel has announced that all of its Latin America-based manufacturing facilities are now operating on 100% renewable electricity.
#sustainability

Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating

Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
#energy #sustainability

PaintExpo 2024 Highlights Coating Processes of the Future

The industrial coating technology industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient processes. This trend will be reflected at the PaintExpo 2024, April 2-9, 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany. 
#sustainability

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Partners With CoatingAI

The partnership aims to explore possibilities with sustainability, including the development of Flightpath.
#sustainability

Electroplating

Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation

Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.
#sustainability

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 14th Quarterly Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 14th quarter of project work (July-September 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.  
#nasf #sustainability #measurement-testing

Electroplating

MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable solutions in surface finishing and wastewater treatment. 
#sustainability

Hubbard-Hall Acquires BioConversion Technology

The acquisition adds experience and biologics to the AquaPure product line.
#pollution control #sustainability

PPG Commits $5 Million to Environmental Sustainability Education

The investment focuses on empowering and educating the next generation and communities on sustainability.
#sustainability

AkzoNobel Interpon Brand Receives EPD for Third Time

An Enviromental Product Declaration has been issued to the Interpon powder coatings brand from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings.
#sustainability

Electroplating

Trivalent Chrome Overview

As the finishing industry begins to move away from the use of hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium, what factors should finishers consider as they make new investments? Mark Schario, chief technology officer for Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of this complicated topic.
#ask the expert #regulation #sustainability

Silica-free Abrasive Compounds Offer Improved Health, Safety

Osborn has a line of silica-free abrasive compounds that offer both employee and environmental benefits.
#medical #sustainability

Powder Coating

Durable Ultra Matte Powder Coating Helps Meet Aesthetic Goals

Interpon D2525 Flat Matt from AkzoNobel provides surfaces with a durable, ultra matte finish.
#sustainability

Bonus Podcast: SUR/FIN 2023 Interview with Richard Lynch, MacDermid Enthone

Products Finishing talks trends in the finishing industry with Richard Lynch, senior global vice president, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions.
#regulation #surfin #sustainability

Umicore Coatings Services Switches to 100% Renewable Energy

Umicore Coatings Services says its UK-based manufacturing facility is run entirely on renewable energy.
#sustainability

Ultrahigh Solids Epoxy Coating Provides Resistance to Corrosion Under Insulation

Pre-consumer recycled plastic is converted into durable powder coatings designed to promote sustainability throughout the supply chain.
#sustainability