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Episode 5: Transitioning Hexavalent Chromium to Trivalent, Part 1

In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis sits down with Mark Schario, executive vice president with Columbia Chemical to hear about the latest innovations in trivalent chromium plating technology.

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Liquid Coating

Nanoengineered Tribological Coating Protects Against Aggressive Wear

VinTech’s Armor GFC Coating mitigates chemo-mechanical damage from aggressive wear, galling, and adhesive friction in corrosive environments.

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photo finish

Touchless faucet

Snapshots of the surface finishing industry.

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Electroplating

California Metal Finishers React to Proposed Hex Chrome Regulations

California Air Resources Board proposes aggressive deadlines for a transition from hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium.

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surfin

Reinvigorating the Workforce

Do education and outreach hold the key to solving manufacturing’s workforce problem?

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Saving the Family Glider

How awesome is powder coating? It might just preserve precious family memories.

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Electroplating

An Interview With Stacey Bales, Bales Metal Surface Solutions

Bales discusses growing up in the electroplating business, her experience as a woman in leadership and the value of industry associations.

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A Look at the Finishing Supply Chain and Workforce

The May 2021 issue of Products Finishing puts a focus on supply chain disruptions and the workforce skills gap.

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regulation

Brown and Caldwell Receives Funding for PFAS Incineration Study

Firm partners with utilities and academia to analyze the environmental impacts of forever chemical incineration at wastewater facilities.

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Anodizing

Coventya Launches Alumal Elox 557

Coventya Inc. introduces Alumal Elox 557, a liquid product designed to enhance the conventional anodizing electrolyte based on sulfuric acid.

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Liquid Coating

Axalta Wins Three 2021 Edison Awards

Axalta's LiDAR Gonio-Retroreflectometer System (ALGRS), Spies Hecker Permahyd 5650 sealer and Universal Titan Primer and Enamel Coating have won 2021 Edison Awards.

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Parts Cleaning

MicroCare Appoints Chief Financial Officer

MicroCare LLC has announced the appointment of John Stardellis as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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