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Snapshots of the finishing industry.

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NASF Releases November 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 November.

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Handheld Device Receives Software Update for Noncontact Coating Thickness Measurement

Swiss-based coating provider AG is releasing a software update for its advanced thermal optics handheld device, the Coatmaster Flex.

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Video: FABTECH Day 2

Products Finishing Video Recap of FABTECH Day 2.

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EPA Creates New Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office

EPA formally announced the creation of its new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office is expected to have 200 EPA employees and could have a significant impact on facility permits. 

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EPA Releases Milestone Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in recent days the release of its long-anticipated human health assessment for hexavalent chromium. The assessment is expected to drive tighter requirements and pressure for new restrictions, and the industry has major concerns with the agency’s science in early reviews of the draft. NASF plans to submit comments during the 60-day comment period, which ends on December 19, 2022.  

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Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment

Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.

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Video: FABTECH Day 1

Products Finishing Video Recap of FABTECH Day 1.

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS Rulemaking

Stakeholders looking to the 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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A Small-Batch Job Shop Secures Big Wins

Since opening in 2016, Hoosier Coatings has experienced tremendous growth by finding holes in the market. Where its customers go, Hoosier follows.

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