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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.


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

Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management. 

Electroplating

Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023

PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.

Electroplating

Episode 35: Advancing Trivalent Chromium for Functional Coatings

Products Finishing recently caught up with Doug Morrison and Kyle Hankinson of Trion Coatings to hear the latest developments with their SAFEChrome trivalent chromium technology. 

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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.

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.

ASTM Committee Honors ChemQuest Vice Presidents

Two ChemQuest vice presidents are being recognized by ASTM Committee D01 on paint and related coatings, materials and applications.

Non-Cyanide Silver Plating, AMS 2411J
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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. 


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Bisphenol-Free Coating for Beverage Can Ends

A BPA-NI internal coating for beverage can ends from AkzoNobel complies with FDA and EU regulations.

Liquid Coating

HMG Paints Receives JOSCAR Supplier Accreditation

HMG Paints has received a Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register registration mark.

Electroplating

How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance

The advantages of boric acid-free nickel plating include allowing manufacturers who utilize nickel plating to keep up the ever-changing regulatory policies and support sustainability efforts.

Precision Coating Receives ISO 14001 Certification

The company says its commitment to the environment and its health led it to seek this certification.

Anodizing

Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban

Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.

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Episode 28.5: Calif. Air Resources Board January 27, 2023 Public Hearing Recap

Bryan Leiker, Metal Finisher’s Assn. of Calif., discusses Jan. 27 CARB public hearing over hexavalent chromium use for finishing operation in the state.

CFS

Finishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023

Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

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Novel Wastewater Treatment Targets Micropollutants

Swiss wastewater treatment technology provider Oxyle specializes in advanced wastewater treatment for removal of highly persistent micropollutants such as PFAS.

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Trion Coatings Announces Consultation Agreement With Brad Durkin

Industry veteran Brad Durkin to aid in SAFEChrome market integration for Trion Coatings, a leader in providing alternatives to hexavalent chromium use in decorative and functional applications.

EPA Pushes Back Timeline for Developing PFAS Effluent Limits

The proposed new metal finishing standards to address PFAS is now being pushed back from August 2024 to December 2024. NASF is discussing with EPA staff the agency’s pending survey of the industry, which will likely be sent to finishing companies by April 2023.

EPA Releases Plan for New Health Risk Assessment for Cobalt

EPA released its draft plan for IRIS cancer assessment for inhalation of cobalt that takes a “no safe-level” approach inconsistent with the consensus from other available studies.

NASF Releases January 2023 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 January.

New York Becomes Second State to Require EJ-Focused Cumulative Impact Analysis

A new law will require a thorough review of the cumulative impacts of pollution on certain disadvantaged communities before an environmental permit is issued or renewed. 

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Anode Answers for Hard Chrome Plating

While problems continue to rise with using lead anodes for hard chrome plating, some manufacturers are discovering platinized titanium anodes as a much-improved alternative with a long list of advantages.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

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OSHA, DOT and EPA Penalties Increase for 2023

The Department of Labor to revise civil penalty amounts for employer OSHA violations.

Anodizing

California Public Hearing to Decide Fate of Hex Chrome Plating and Anodizing

Metal Finishing Association of California urges all members of the metal finishing community to submit comments prior to the hearing.

Electroplating

NASF Releases December 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 December.

Weiler Abrasives Expands SPOT Safety Training Program

Trainees learn safe, effective use of abrasives and brushes, and ways to identify hazards.

Anodizing

California Looks to Finalize Rule Phasing Out Hexavalent Chromium Plating Processes

California will hold a public hearing January 27, 2023 on its new state rule to phase out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing.

EPA Issues Guidance for Reducing PFAS in Water Discharge Permits

EPA has issued guidance to states and POTWs on how it can use existing permit authorities to reduce PFAS in water discharges.   

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