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SUR/FIN Session to Focus on PFAS, Chromium Plating and Automotive Supply Chain
Experts from the surface finishing industry, representatives from several automotive OEMs, and government officials will be part of a technical session at SUR/FIN on June 7, 2022 that will focus on the barriers and incentives associated with chromium plating in the automotive supply chain.
Read MoreCARB Releases Draft Regulatory Language for Chromium Plating Rule
In draft regulatory language, CARB bans hexavalent chromium plating processes, prohibits any new hexavalent chromium permits, and imposes strict new control measures until the bans take effect.
Read MoreEPA Proposes CWA Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Rule
EPA has proposed regulations that would require certain facilities to develop and submit a Facility Response Plan to address worst case discharges of Clean Water Act hazardous substances.
Read MorePreventing Corrosion in Small Areas
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses how to get proper cleaning and coverage in tight Faraday areas.
Read MorePFAS Legislation Introduced That Specifically Targets Surface Finishing
Legislation was recently introduced again in Congress that would require EPA to issue wastewater discharge limits for PFAS for electroplating and metal finishing source categories. Among other impacts, the measure would accelerate the PFAS rulemaking on which NASF is already working with EPA.
Read MoreAZZ Inc. Completes Acquisition of Precoat Metals
Precoat is a leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions. The company has approximately 1,100 employees and operates a network of 13 manufacturing facilities with 15 coating lines and 17 processing lines.
Read MoreWalmec Offers Four-Stage Membrane Dryer
The AMD-035 Membrane Dryer is ideal for applications such as waterborne paints or other sensitive tasks that require the highest standard of clean and dry compressed air.
Read MoreShockform Launches Upgraded Needle Peening Tool
The Spiker-ES enables peening to be performed using tungsten carbide needles, and the process parameters are continuously monitored, controlled and recorded.
Read MoreAtotech Partners With Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories will use Atotech’s Uniplate equipment technology in its new 162,000-square-foot facility that will serve as home for its printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing operation.
Read MoreMicroCare Appoints New Laboratory Technical Director
Marufur Rahim manages quality analysis activities associated with the ongoing manufacture of MicroCare products and also leads research and development activities for new MicroCare technologies.
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