Non-PFAS Wetting Agents for Decorative Chromium(VI) Plating
This article is based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, in Session 6, Responses to PFAS / PFOA. It follows the case study of three facilities’ conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents to non-PFAS equivalents, eliminating PFAS and moving forward with a smaller and more sustainable environmental footprint. The journey of conversion from PFAS-containing wetting agents in both chromic-sulfuric etch and hexavalent decorative plating tanks can be complicated and winding due to deep rooted standard industry practices, as well as state and federal regulations. Outlined here is a clear course of action that led to eliminating PFAS from the facilities’ wetting agent strategies.
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NASF Releases July 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of July.
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PCI to Hold Symposium on Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates
“Powder Coating Wood-Based Substrates: A Proven, Sustainable Solution,” will be presented on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta Georgia.
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EPA Criticized for Ignoring Environmental Justice Concerns in PFAS Strategic Roadmap
EPA’s National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) claims the agency has failed to address adequately environmental justice concerns associated with PFAS in an effort to avoid another crisis similar to the lead in Flint, MI drinking water.
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AkzoNobel Installs New Production Line In Chinese Facility
The line is expected to boost the site’s capacity for supplying more sustainable, water-based texture paints.
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EnviroServe Acquires Clark Environmental
Ownership of Clark Environmental’s facility and associated operations is said to enhance EnviroServe’s environmental service capabilities.
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PPG Set to Expand Commitment to Sustainability Goals
PPG has an existing goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 15% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, reportedly achieving a 9.7% reduction in 2021.
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PPG’s Diane Kappas Named 2022 Woman of Influence
Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, Global Sustainability, has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 7th Quarterly Report
Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing
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Wastewater Compliance and Sustainability
A brief overview of compliance and sustainability considerations for effective wastewater treatment for finishing operations.
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Powder Coating With Recycled Plastic
Sherwin-Williams’ Powdura ECO line uses rPET resin to make a green finishing process even greener.
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Dynapower Expands Commitment to Sustainability
Dynapower leverages clean energy focus to better serve metal finishing customer base.
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Anguil Environmental Systems Seeks Pilot Customers for New IIoT Platform
Anguil’s IIoT platform is designed to leverage existing equipment data to improve performance, lower maintenance costs and prevent unplanned downtime through graphical overviews, KPI dashboards, live trending and document repositories.
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Axalta Commits to Reducing Emissions 50% by 2030
The company has also made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030, including a commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80% of Axalta's new product developments.
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Package Finishing Solutions for Manufacturing Megatrends
Sustainable solutions for plastic metallization and electronic component finishing applications.
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MacDermid Enthone Acquires HSO Herbert Schmidt
HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG. develops and manufactures highly specialized chemicals for the surface finishing industry, specializing in the field of plating on plastics and sustainable plating technologies.
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AERO Technology Exterior Finish Featured on Land Rover Defender
AERO Sustainable Material Technology finishes reportedly offer a durable finish with self-healing properties and reduced environmental impact.
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Dürr Launches Modular, Sustainable Spray Booth for Automotive
Dürr’s EcoProBooth boxes can transform individual painting lines into an efficient and flexible painting environment. The size and design of the box are standard, meaning straightforward conversions and extensions are possible without affecting production in other box segments.
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Making Chrome Safe
A non-aqueous hard chrome alternative offers safe and environmentally sustainable functional and decorative chrome coatings.
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Wieland Invests in ElectraMet for Sustainable Copper Recycling
The partnership with Wieland will enable ElectraMet to further meet growing demand for green solutions for wastewater treatment and the recovery of valuable resources that typically end up in landfills.
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