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EPA Issues Chromium Air Rule, Despite NASF Meeting With White House Officials
The U.S. EPA signed the final chromium electroplating air rule Aug. 15 after it was finally cleared by the White House; the NASF says it might take the matter to court to overturn the rule.
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Carlyle Group to Buy DuPont Coatings Business for $4.9B
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group and DuPont announced that they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Carlyle will purchase DuPont Performance Coatings for $4.9 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2013, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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Rockwell Collins Gets $1M Defense Contract For Reducing Growth Of "Tin Whiskers"
See the VIDEO of how microscopic metal fibers can form on lead-free metal coatings and cause short circuits in electronics
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Despite NASF Plea, EPA Issues Chromium Air Rule
NASF will be reviewing the rule and supporting documents to determine whether to proceed with a legal challenge.
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PPG Earns John Deere Recognition As A Partner-Level Supplier
Program created in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
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New Anti-Bacterial Polymer Coating Eyed For Medical Devices
SEE THE VIDEO as scientists discover 'non-stick' polymers that prevent accumulation of biofilms
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Automotive Color Trend Show Future Colors Will Be 'Nuanced' Berry And Copper Tones
Results from this year's report show future colors will be 'naturally cultivated'
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New Surface Coating Evicts Biofilms For Good, Researchers Say
Team of Harvard scientists has developed a slick way to prevent the troublesome bacterial communities from ever forming on a surface.
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PPG Introduces 'Secure Launch Excellence' Process for Rapid Coatings Development
New brochure details process focusing on rapid coatings development, integration
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Cleaning Limescale from Galvanized Steel
How do you clean white lime scale and rust spots on galvanize?
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PARTS CLEANING: Re-Thinking Precision Cleaning of Tools
A new cleaning line has eliminated manual scrubbing labor and increased throughput for Hardcoating Technologies as its commitment to quality has taken it from coating 67,000 cutting tools in its first year to more than 1.7 million over the next decade. The company now coats more than two million parts annually.
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PARTS CLEANING: Ultrasonic Cleaning for Large Lots of Small Parts
With ultrasonic cleaning, particulate and film-like soils can be removed not only reliably, but also very quickly and efficiently—even on parts with difficult-to-access hollow spaces such as blind holes, knurling and grooves.
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