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Helmee Opens US Facility in Georgia

The subsidiary expands CSD surface inspection solution sales and support to its North American customers.

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Nadcap Discusses Efficacy of Pneumatic Needle Peening for Repair of Aerospace Parts

Supplier accreditation in this emerging technology is now attainable as part of the Nadcap process.

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Congressional Letter Sent to Automakers Regarding Hexavalent Chromium

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) recently sent a major letter to automotive industry CEOs regarding the use of hexavalent chromium from plating in the automotive supply chain. NASF Government Affairs through The Policy Group spoke on this and related topics last week at the Automotive Industry Action Group’s fall conference on the International Material Data System (IMDS).

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regulation

EPA Submits Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standard to White House for Review

The new drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA was submitted to the White Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review.  The proposed rule is expected to be issued by the end of 2022.

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regulation

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS

Stakeholders looking to Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

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regulation

NASF Releases October 2022 Policy Update

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of October.

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automotive

BASF Receives PEP Environmental Stewardship Award

This award honors BASF for its stewardship and aims to inspire more businesses to be environmentally conscious and responsible.

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Liquid Coating

SAMES KREMLIN and iNTEC SAMES KREMLIN Rebrand as Sames

Paint and sealant application solutions provider refocuses on fundamentals and meeting technical and environmental challenges.

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Powder Coating

Arkema Aims to Improve Recycling of Powder Coatings

Arkema joins a consortium of companies pledged to exploring the recyclability of postconsumer PET plastics.

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Zekelman Industries Expands Inline Galvanized Tube Capacity

Zekelman Industries is expanding its presence in Blytheville, Arkansas, with the construction of a facility, producing tubes featuring Wheatland's ThunderCoat inline galvanized coating.

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