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energy

Barn Door Hardware Maker Installs New Powder Line in Larger Facility

Goldberg Brothers anticipates a 30 percent boost in efficiency with the new powder system and a 15 percent reduction in energy consumption.

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Electroplating

Michigan Takes Steps to Eliminate PFOS, PFOA and PFAS

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring wastewater treatment plants with industrial pretreatment programs to screen for and eliminate these compounds commonly used in the metal-finishing industry.

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nasf

NASF Seeks Nomination for Industry Awards

The NASF will recognize a number of well-deserving individuals in several different awards categories. Nominations are due by March 30.

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Electrocoating

Ecoat18 Preview

The conference offers something for both experienced professionals and ‘newbies.’

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Electroplating

Formation of Trivalent Chromium Passivation Layers

The trivalent process is proven to be a safe replacement for hex chrome, but fundamental knowledge of its composition is required.

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Top Shops

A Conversation with Rick Gehman, Keystone Koating

Rick Gehman is president of Keystone Koating in Lititz, Pennsylvania, which has been a Products Finishing Top Shop numerous times.

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energy

Energy Coatings Withstand Time, Corrosion

The Z-Pex multi-layer system battles harsh oil and gas chemicals.

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Liquid Coating

How to Audit a Liquid Paint System

To correct paint system settings that have drifted over time, Sames Kremlin’s Steven Romer strongly recommends annual audits.

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Liquid Coating

BASF Sponsors Automobile Design Competition

Introduced in 2012, Detroit’s Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment is considered the “Fight Club of Design,” an underground, automotive industry event developed to identify emerging talent in car design.

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Powder Coating

IGP Pulvertechnik AG Acquires Performance Powders

The Swiss powder coating system manufacturer has purchased the Kentucky-based company and hired Dean Edwards to head up the new North American operations.

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Powder Coating

Protherm Purchases Process Thermal Dynamics

Protherm owner Marty Sawyer also owns Trimac Industrial Systems of Kansas City, Kansas, which manufactures process heating and cleaning equipment.

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Liquid Coating

PPG Market Manager Receives Metal Construction Association Award

Forty-year PPG veteran Scott Moffatt was recognized for his volunteer contributions to the organization.

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