MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions (MEIS, Waterbury, Conn.) recently held a sustainability summit in Guadalajara, Mexico. Following the success of the company’s initial sustainability summit in Detroit, Michigan this past September, the company hosted the event in Mexico, selected for the thriving vehicle export business that is supported by many plating companies that use MEIS products. The summit aimed to inform attendees of new government policies and equip customers with the necessary tools and information to meet the demands of these regulations going forward. 

Across North America, these summits brought together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and applicators spanning sectors such as automotive, household goods, and plumbing. The Guadalajara summit featured detailed presentations from keynote speakers and industry experts, on a variety of topics including the impact of low metal electroless nickel (EN) processes on sustainability efforts, sustainable solutions in decorative coatings eliminating the need for PFAS, and how to empower zero liquid discharge through water treatment innovations. The session concluded by encouraging attendees to challenge industry norms to pave the path forward to a sustainable future. 

“As part of our sustainability efforts, we have undertaken a comprehensive strategy to eliminate hexavalent chromium from our operations and products,” says Glen Breault, Vice President of North America at MEIS. “This includes the development of alternative, environmentally friendly processes and materials that not only meet industry standards but also surpass them. Our dedication to being hex chrome free aligns with our broader sustainability goals, which include reducing our carbon footprint, conserving resources, and promoting eco-friendly practices throughout our supply chain.”

MacDermid Enthone presented innovations in decorative coatings and plating on plastics that utilize trivalent chrome technologies — a direct and sustainable alternative to hexavalent chromium for surface finishing, as well as innovative technologies in electroless nickel (EN) PTFE. To conclude the day, experts presented high-performance water treatment and metal recovery process technologies that, once adopted, have the ability to achieve sustainability goals.

“As a company, we are steadfastly committed to taking care of the environment. This is showcased by our ongoing efforts to develop future-focused, industry-leading technologies that help our customers meet their sustainability goals,” says Alfonso Espejo, Managing Director, Western Canada, Western USA, and Mexico at MEIS. “Government regulations will continue to change, and our presentations at the Sustainability Summit centered around products that are designed to meet the regulations of today while preparing our industry for the future.”