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.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Products Finishing
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.
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.
Veolia Water Technologies Helps Optimize Resources
Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to industry sustainability.
US Ecology Provides Green Solutions for Finishing Shops
US Ecology uses specialized recycling methods such as recovering metals from liquids and solids.
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.
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).
Steps to Take Control of Wastewater Treatment
Finishing operations should consider their environmental impact and other motivating factors, beyond mere compliance.
Tim Hanna
Vice President of Business Development, PRAB
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.
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.
Benefits of Recycling Vibratory Finishing Effluent
Recycling vibratory wastewater can be very advantageous and cost effective, says Dean Bell of Precision Finishing, but only if done properly.
Dynatect Roll-Up ChemTank Cover Reduces Heat Loss, Evaporation
Tank covers designed to to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental conformance.
California Issues Mandatory PFAS Testing Requirements for Chrome Plating Facilities
California State Water Resources Control Board issued order requiring mandatory environmental assessment at 271 chrome plating facilities.
Intelligent Calendar Assists in EHS Compliance
Environmental compliance calendar gives businesses a personalized calendar for EHS reporting.
Coating Plastic Parts More Efficiently
Quality, costs and sustainability in focus with liquid coatings.
Doris Schulz
Midwest Finishing Offers Custom-Engineered Systems
Products include pretreatment washers, dry-off and cure ovens, environmental rooms and conveyance systems.
How Phosphates Impact Your Discharge
Phosphate conversion coatings are used to impart corrosion resistance, lubricity or to serve as a base layer for subsequent coatings. Hubbard-Hall’s Robin Deal explains their environmental impact.
Axalta Receives Ducks Unlimited Award
The award recognizes corporations from the United States, Canada or Mexico that have made contributions to wetlands conservation and environmental stewardship.
PFAS and the Surface Finishing Industry
NASF and its member companies have a long history of environmental stewardship, especially when it comes to PFAS.
SFChina Exhibitor Registration Open
Exhibit zones include Electroplating and Finishing Technology, Environmental, Safety and Protection, and Coating Applications and Coating Products.
Dürr Acquires Babcock & Wilcox's Environmental Business
Germany-based Dürr has completed the acquisition of the industrial environmental technology businesses of U.S. company Babcock & Wilcox, which provide air pollution and noise control technologies.
NASF Report May 2016: The Surface Technology Environmental Resource Center
NASF and its foundation partner with National Center for Manufacturing Science to better coordinate regulatory and ethical guidance for finishers.
Christian Richter
Executive Vice President, NASF
Turnkey Finishing Solutions on Display at FABTECH
Midwest Finishing Systems offers custom-engineered systems including pretreatment washers, dry-off and cure ovens, environmental rooms, and conveyance systems.
Process Solutions Specially Formulated for Metal Coil
Henkel offers a variety of Bonderite process solutions for the metal coil industry, specially formulated for high-speed and continuous operation of manufacturing lines, as well as greater cost-efficiency and sustainability.
Return-to-Operator Parts Washer Designed for Robot Interface
The Renegade I-Series RTOcarousel parts washer is designed for precision cleaning and drying of industrial components without solvents, resulting in lower environmental impact, increased automation and reduced labor costs.
Mankiewicz Coating Systems Address Digitalization, Sustainability Demands
The Celerol EMV coating system is designed to shield against electromagnetic radiation, and Alexit Unique Chrome is a chrome-replacement paint.
Chicago NASF Midwest Sustainability Summit Coming in September
The featured speaker at the event in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, will be former F-100 fighter pilot and Vietnam prisoner of war Guy Gruters.
Kingscote Bright Dyes Certified for Food Equipment Applications
Kingscote Chemicals has developed a new line of Bright Dyes for use in food-zone applications that contain no heavy metals and are environmental friendly.