NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: 2nd Quarterly Report
This report covers the second quarter of project work (July-September 2020) on this project at Wayne State University in Detroit. The objective is to help metal finishing plants to conduct a self-managed sustainability assessment and identify technical solutions for sustainability performance improvement. The reader is invited to contact Dr. Huang in identifying plating shops willing to participate in this program.
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Hubbard-Hall Adds Aquaease Business Development Manager
Hubbard-Hall recently hired Fernando Carminholi as the business development manager for its Aquaease Infinity line of sustainable cleaners.
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New Modular Cad Line Enables Landing Gear Overhaul Facility
AerSale recently installed a modular cadmium electroplating line from Ronatec C2C. The new line boasts a complete water recycling system, closed-loop wastewater treatment and an efficient dual microboiler system.
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Video: An Interview with Emily Peck, Laboratory Manager
Emily Peck of MicroCare was on Products Finishing's 40 Under 40 list for 2020. She spoke with managing editor Jenny Rush about sustainability, career goals and advice.
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A Conversation with Richard Lynch of MacDermid Enthone
Vice president of MacDermid Enthone Richard Lynch talks to Products Finishing about the importance of mentors, sustainability and sweater vests.
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MacDermid Launches Environmental Solutions Business
MacDermid Envio Solutions will focus on helping customers profitably reduce their environmental impact through proprietary water treatments and materials recycling solutions.
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Sherwin-Williams' Powdura ECO Hybrid Powder Coatings Made from 25% Recycled Plastic
The coating products contain the equivalent of seven to 10 single-use (16-ounce) recycled plastic water bottles.
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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: 1st Quarterly Report
This report (1) introduces the new project and (2) covers the first quarter of project work (April-June 2020) on this project at Wayne State University in Detroit. The objective is to help metal finishing plants to conduct a self-managed sustainability assessment and identify technical solutions for sustainability performance improvement. The reader is invited to contact Dr. Huang in identifying plating shops willing to participate in this program.
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Minibags Ensure Dust-Free Handling of Orion's Carbon Black Materials
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. has introduced a packaging system with soluble and meltable Minibags for dust-free and sustainable handling of carbon black.
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Kontek Ion Exchange Systems Deionize Water for Recycling
The Rekon's applications include raw water purification, softening and deionization, wastewater recovery and recycling, polishing and targeted ion recovery.
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Midwest Air Products to Display Range of Pollution-Control Products
Products are designed to solve environmental control problems and include corrosion-resistant PVC air pollution control equipment.
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Veolia Water Technologies Helps Optimize Resources
Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to industry sustainability.
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US Ecology Provides Green Solutions for Finishing Shops
US Ecology uses specialized recycling methods such as recovering metals from liquids and solids.
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BHC's Range of Precision Cleaning Solutions Designed for Sustainability
BHC's Aquavantage aqueous detergents enable improved parts cleaning and degreasing, broad material compatibility and is said to reduce costs.
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Business As Usual? Coronavirus and Manufacturing Industry Recovery
As we recover from the coronavirus epidemic, how many companies will use lessons learned during this time to reevaluate the way they do business?
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Sherwin-Williams Launches Powdura ECO Coatings Using Recycled Plastic
Sherwin-Williams has launched a line of powder coatings that uses a polyester resin comprised of 25% pre-consumer recycled plastic (rPET).
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Cyanide-Free Silver Plating Process Meets Environmental Responsibility Standards
Technic’s new cyanide-free silver plating process addresses the global demand for an environmentally-safe, high-performance silver process.
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NASF Update on EPA Enforcement Discretion Policy for Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a policy memorandum indicating that it will exercise enforcement discretion for any non-compliance that may result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DuPont Sustainable Solutions Acquires Lodestone Partners
Merger expands DSS’ knowledge and capability in the area of operations excellence, particularly in the natural resource and mining industry.
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ECS Environmental Solutions Acquires KCH Engineered Systems and Heil Engineered Process Equipment
Combined entity focuses on meeting odor and air pollution control needs of both municipal and industrial customers.
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