NASF Releases Public Policy Update for December 2021
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of December.
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Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections
Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.
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Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: AESF Research Project #R-121, 6th Quarterly Report
The NASF Research Board has funded a research grant at Wayne State University on sustainability in the surface finishing industry, under the direction of Professor Yinlun Huang. The objective of the work is to create a surface-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system to measure economic, environmental and social sustainability. In this report, a benchmarking study of five plants was undertaken to illustrate how the sustainability assessment works.
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AGC Chemicals Showcases Sustainable Precision Cleaning Solvents
AGC Chemicals’ Amolea AS-300 and AS-300AT are categorized as non-hazardous air pollutants with an ozone depletion potential of near zero and a global warming potential of less than one.
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Annual Golf Outing Raises Money for Environmental Fund
The Masters’ Association of Metal Finishing’s Annual Golf Outing raised $10,000 for the MAMF Environmental Fund.
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Powder Coating Offers Chrome Plating Effect
Interpon Cr powder coating offers a sustainable, durable, flexible alternative to chrome plating.
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Hubbard-Hall Claims 2021 Top Workplaces Award
Hearst Media Services names Hubbard-Hall a winner of the Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield County Top Workplaces 2021 Award.
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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: 5th Quarterly Report
The NASF Research Board has funded a research grant at Wayne State University on sustainability in the surface finishing industry, under the direction of Professor Yinlun Huang. The objective of the work is to create a surface-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system to measure economic, environmental and social sustainability. In this report, he describes how such a tool can work to benefit our industry. The reader is invited to contact Dr. Huang in identifying plating shops willing to participate in this program; it is not too late.
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Brown and Caldwell Employee Recognized
Water Environment Federation recognizes Brown and Caldwell senior associate engineer Pono Hanson with young professionals award.
#sustainability #workforce development
White Paper Discusses the Role of Powder Coating and Increased Durability for a Sustainable Future
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings releases Interpon white paper on the need for greater use of increased durability powder coatings in the architectural sector.
#sustainability #construction
Holistic Approach to Final E-Coat Rinse Operations
New final rinse technology optimizes ecoat process, reduces cost and improves sustainability.
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EPA to Set New PFAS Discharge Limits
EPA to Set New Federal Wastewater Discharge Standards for PFAS in Surface Finishing Operations.
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MacDermid Enthone Highlights Sustainability-Focused Etching Process
SUR/FIN 2021 exhibitor MacDermid Enthone showcases its Evolve plating process, a chromium-free etch process specifically designed for supply chain sustainability.
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Magneto Special Anodes from Evoqua Highlights Range of Titanium-Based Technology
SUR/FIN 2021 exhibitor Magneto Special Anodes from Evoqua manufactures inert, Titanium-based anodes that are designed to be long-lasting while minimizing environmental impact.
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DuPont Showcases Several New, Sustainability-Focused Products
DuPont claims its expanded line of products, which the company will display at SUR/FIN, will enhance performance, manage compliance and deliver a more sustainable process.
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Precious Metal Recovery Systems
Filter Pump Industries to showcase Penguin precious metal recovery systems at SUR/FIN 2021
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Portable Ion Exchange Program and Automated Recycling Systems
Portable ion exchange columns eliminate the need to store or handle chemicals
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Auto Technology Provides Environmental Testing, Equipment
Auto Technology provides a variety of testing, including corrosion and temperature/humidity as well as advanced cyclic environmental corrosion tests.
#sustainability #measurement-testing #pollution control
Customized, Turnkey Wastewater Recovery/Treatment
Turnkey Wastewater Recovery/Treatment
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High Recovery Reverse Osmosis Technology
CaptuRO reverse osmosis membrane technology recovers 90-95% of the water volume being processed
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