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Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections

Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.
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Addressing Problems With Carbon Treatment for Nickel Tanks

Getting defects after performing carbon treatment and maintenance? Josh Fish of Pavco Inc. offers insights for mitigating problems that might arise from carbon treatment for nickel tanks.
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Acid Zinc-Nickel Benefits Market Share

Stephen Roberts of Columbia Chemical discusses the advantages of adding acid zinc-nickel capabilities to your plating operation.
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Know Your Tank Liner Options

Experiencing tank trouble? Curtis Goad of GOAD Company, supplier linings, plating tanks and critical containment, discusses tank lining options. 
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Electrolytic Rack Stripping Best Practices

J.R. Eyerly of Haviland Enterprises discusses the benefits of switching to an electrolytic strip from a nitric-based nickel strip for rack stripping, as well as best practices to ensure desired results.
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Using Ion Exchange in Trivalent Chromium Systems

Shane Moore of Pavco discusses the role of ion exchange technology in trivalent chromium systems for maintaining a consistent deposit. 
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Coping With Staffing Shortages

Tom Mastalerz, business development manager at Columbia Chemical, discusses strategies for optimizing operational efficiencies to help combat staffing shortages.
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Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization

Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.
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Glass Bead Blasting as Plating Pretreatment

What are the best practices for using blasting in preparation for plating? Angelo Magrone of Bales Metal Surface Solutions discusses the ins and outs of glass bead blasting.
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Disruptive Change: EVs and Finishing Opportunities

As EVs continue to claim an increasingly larger share of the automotive market, what can finishers expect in terms of demand for finishes? Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical shares his insights into the kinds of opportunities EVs present for finishers.
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