#SUSTAINABILITY

Electrocoating

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

Electroplating

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

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

AkzoNobel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Latin America

AkzoNobel has announced that all of its Latin America-based manufacturing facilities are now operating on 100% renewable electricity.

PaintExpo 2024 Highlights Coating Processes of the Future

The industrial coating technology industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient processes. This trend will be reflected at the PaintExpo 2024, April 2-9, 2024 in Karlsruhe, Germany.

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Partners With CoatingAI

The partnership aims to explore possibilities with sustainability, including the development of Flightpath.

Parts Cleaning

Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation

Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 14th Quarterly Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 14th quarter of project work (July-September 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.

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.

Electroplating

MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable solutions in surface finishing and wastewater treatment.

Hubbard-Hall Acquires BioConversion Technology

The acquisition adds experience and biologics to the AquaPure product line.

PPG Commits $5 Million to Environmental Sustainability Education

The investment focuses on empowering and educating the next generation and communities on sustainability.

AkzoNobel Interpon Brand Receives EPD for Third Time

An Enviromental Product Declaration has been issued to the Interpon powder coatings brand from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings.

Electroplating

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.

Silica-free Abrasive Compounds Offer Improved Health, Safety

Osborn has a line of silica-free abrasive compounds that offer both employee and environmental benefits.

Electroplating

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.

Powder Coating

Durable Ultra Matte Powder Coating Helps Meet Aesthetic Goals

Interpon D2525 Flat Matt from AkzoNobel provides surfaces with a durable, ultra matte finish.

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.

Umicore Coatings Services Switches to 100% Renewable Energy

Umicore Coatings Services says its UK-based manufacturing facility is run entirely on renewable energy.

Ultrahigh Solids Epoxy Coating Provides Resistance to Corrosion Under Insulation

Pre-consumer recycled plastic is converted into durable powder coatings designed to promote sustainability throughout the supply chain.

Powder Coating

Online Energy Savings Calculator Promotes Energy Efficiency

An online energy savings calculator from AkzoNobel aims to help customers determine how to reduce energy usage.

Liquid Coating

Atomizer Family Promotes Sustainable Production

The EcoBell4 atomizer family from Dürr is said to have efficiency up to 98% for clearcoat applications.

Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating

Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.

Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media

Kanthal, Rath Partner to Expand Sustainable Industrial Heating Offerings

Kanthal and Rath are partnering to expand combined offerings in industrial heating technology. Through this collaboration, the companies hope to enable industries to make the “green shift.”

Automated Mixing Machine Saves Time, Provides Sustainability Benefits

The Axalta Irus Mix mixing machine’s technology reduces the need for manual mixing.

Powder Coating

Reduced, Reused and Recycled Powder Coatings Are the Future

They say necessity is the mother of invention, and with millions of pounds of powder coating going into landfills a year, these two companies have found novel approaches to dealing with this waste stream.

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.

Powder Coating

Axalta Awarded 2023 Edison Awards for Innovation

Axalta products were recognized in the Sustainability, Smart Transportation and Material Science categories.

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