Products Finishing News
NASF Releases March 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of March.
Read MoreEPA Moves to Adopt ASTM’s New PFAS Standard for Site Assessments to Limit Liability for Cleanups
EPA taking steps to adopt new ASTM standards for conducting site assessments for PFAS contamination that could help limit cleanup liabilities for property owners.
Read MoreCourt Certifies Huge Class in Landmark PFAS Suit, Eyes Possible Expansion
New litigation seeking industry-funded, independent, nationwide health studies and testing to determine the health effects of numerous PFAS found in the blood of nearly all Americans for a broad class of plaintiffs.
Read MoreCDC Relaxes COVID-19 Face Covering and Distancing Guidelines
The CDC released new guidelines that relaxed safety measures need to protect employees in the workplace from the risks associated with COVID-19.
Read MorePresident Biden Announces Plan to Secure Critical Supply Chains and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
The Biden Administration released new reports from key agencies on critical supply chains, potential vulnerabilities, and a plan to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.
Read MoreCalifornia Adds PFOA to List of Carcinogens, Triggering More Prop 65 Requirements for PFAS Compounds
California continues to add PFAS to list of carcinogens and reproductive toxins to trigger additional labeling and warning requirements under Prop 65.
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Products Finishing Editorial Submission Guidelines
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AZZ Inc. to Acquire Precoat Metals
Precoat Metals is a leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America. It engages in the advanced application of protective and decorative coatings and related services for steel and aluminum coil.
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Anguil Environmental Systems Seeks Pilot Customers for New IIoT Platform
Anguil’s IIoT platform is designed to leverage existing equipment data to improve performance, lower maintenance costs and prevent unplanned downtime through graphical overviews, KPI dashboards, live trending and document repositories.
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NASF Offers Online Plating Essentials Course
The course includes lessons on plating calculations, electroplating equipment, preparing parts for cleanings, electrochemistry and more.
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