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.
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Metal Finishing Technologies Names President
President Zach Kleiner will shepherd MFT through operational growth, workforce pipeline development and continued leadership on sustainability in metal finishing.
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EPA Releases Milestone Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in recent days the release of its long-anticipated human health assessment for hexavalent chromium. The assessment is expected to drive tighter requirements and pressure for new restrictions, and the industry has major concerns with the agency’s science in early reviews of the draft. NASF plans to submit comments during the 60-day comment period, which ends on December 19, 2022.
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SurTec, Okuno Expand Cooperation to Europe
Surface treatment specialist SurTec announces cooperation with Okuno Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. in Europe.
NASF Offers Online Industrial, Precious Metals Plating Course
NASF and its educational branch AESF are offering an online educational course for plating on industrial and precious metals.
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Coating Removes PVC Residue at High Temperatures
By treating PVC sticking and wearing, General Magnaplate says this coating reduces downtime and expenses caused by these issues.
Caplugs Acquires Safeplast to Expand Solutions for Hose Protection
Caplugs acquires Safeplast as part of the company's efforts to expand hose protection capabilities.
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Plating Options for Hydrogen Technology
Holzapfel Group develops plating solutions for hydrogen production.
MKS Instruments Acquires Atotech
The acquistion positions MKS to advance electronic device miniaturization and complexity, as well as extend product offerings for industrial applications.
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Silver-graphite Coating Fulfills Technical Requirements
Graphite particles mixed into the silver layer of this coating promote great abrasion resistance at maximum loading performance.