Products Finishing News
Axalta Releases Global Automotive Color Popularity Report for 2022
First published in 1953, the report provides a comprehensive account detailing color popularity in the automotive industry with current data showing neutral colors remain popular.
Read MoreCalifornia Looks to Finalize Rule Phasing Out Hexavalent Chromium Plating Processes
California will hold a public hearing January 27, 2023 on its new state rule to phase out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing.
Read MoreEPA Releases New Human Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
EPA has issued its draft IRIS human health assessment of hexavalent chromium. The draft assessment will undergo closer review next year.
Read MoreEPA Issues Guidance for Reducing PFAS in Water Discharge Permits
EPA has issued guidance to states and POTWs on how it can use existing permit authorities to reduce PFAS in water discharges.
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Surface Roughness, Texture, Tribology Educational Workshop Registration Opens
The class and workshop will be held May 3-5, 2023, in Livonia, Michigan.
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Estron Chemical Welcomes Project Leader
Thomas Hesse joins Estron Chemical as a project leader.
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BASF Inaugurates Its Largest Surface Treatment Site in China
Designed as a smart factory, the site enables a wide range of digital applications and automation.
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AkzoNobel Acquires Lankwitzer Lackfabrik's Aluminum Wheel Liquid Coatings Business
The acquisition of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik by AkzoNobel is complete. The deal was first announced in July 2022.
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VST Appoints Marketing and Communications Director
Julie Sims has been named as Valence Surface Technologies' marketing and communications director.
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California Public Hearing to Decide Fate of Hex Chrome Plating and Anodizing
Metal Finishing Association of California urges all members of the metal finishing community to submit comments prior to the hearing.
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