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Anodizing 3 Apr 2013

Columbia Chemical Receives GMW 4700 Approval

Trivecta Ni-Z Black 70 with Trivecta Black Sealer 350 approved under the GMW 4700 Type B, BL specification

Anodizing 1 Apr 2013

European Commission Issues Roadmap for Targeting Chemicals, Metals

55 substances per year will be risk-assessed, but the mid-term objective is to assess 80 substances by the end of 2014.

Liquid Coating 1 Apr 2013

General Motors Names BASF as 2012 Supplier of the Year

BASF’s Coatings Division supports GM by combining modern paint processes with special effect pigments and technologies.

Pollution Control 1 Apr 2013

The NASF 1000: Finishing Industry Leaders Support NASF Public Policy Agenda

The NASF recently launched the NASF 1000 initiative to provide sustaining support for the finishing industry’s public policy advocacy and government relations activities.

Electrocoating 1 Apr 2013

Super Steel’s Grand E-Coat Re-Opening

Milwaukee-based contract manufacturer re-invigorates electrocoat line that symbolizes the revitalization of the company, which is celebrating its 90th birthday this year.

medical 1 Apr 2013

New Anodizing Technology for Reusable Medical Equipment

Decorative properties of Type II, functional properties of Type III.

Electroplating 1 Apr 2013

Senate Bills Would Require High-Risk Facilities to Implement “Inherently Safer Technologies”

Senator Lautenberg introduced two bills seeking to require certain high-risk facilities to implement measures—including so-called inherently safer technologies —to protect them from terrorist attacks.

Electroplating 1 Apr 2013

Warsaw, Ind: The orthopedics capital of the world

Study done by Kosciusko County says employs about 6,800 orthopedic industry workers, representing nearly one in every four jobs in the county.

medical 1 Apr 2013

Medical Coatings Find a Home in Indiana

Warsaw is home to a diverse and exceptionally local community of Tier 1s and specialty services providers, including Whimet Inc., a prominent, second-generation provider of anodizing and ultrasonic processing,

Powder Coating 1 Apr 2013

Powder Coating Wood Picking Up

Designers have come to appreciate the flexibility provided by a quality powder coat on wood, and consumers have come to appreciate the products’ look, feel and durability.