#SUSTAINABILITY

Electroplating

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.
#sustainability #nasf #surfin

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.
#management #sustainability

Electroplating

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.
#sustainability

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.
#40-under-40 #workforce development #sustainability

Electroplating

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.
#sustainability

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.
#pollution control #sustainability #management

Powder Coating

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.
#sustainability

Electroplating

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.
#sustainability #nasf

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.
#sustainability

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.
#pollution control #surfin #sustainability

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.
#pollution control #sustainability #surfin

Electroplating

Veolia Water Technologies Helps Optimize Resources

Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to industry sustainability.
#energy #surfin #management

US Ecology Provides Green Solutions for Finishing Shops

US Ecology uses specialized recycling methods such as recovering metals from liquids and solids.
#pollution control #sustainability #surfin

Parts Cleaning

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.
#surfin #sustainability

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?
#sustainability #management #editorial

Powder Coating

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). 
#sustainability

Electroplating

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.  
#sustainability

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.
#regulation #nasf #sustainability

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.
#sustainability

Electroplating

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.
#sustainability