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Powder Coating

PPG Helps High-End Patio Furniture Maker With Transition

After relocating its operations, OW Lee expanded its partnership with PPG to build a new powder coatings line and train over 200 new hires.

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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters: Full Progress Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project has been ongoing since April 2019 but was unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21. This report (1) re-introduces the project and (2) covers all of the work thru June 2021. The project focuses on an electrochemical, destructive treatment strategy for the remediation of relevant PFASs in electroplating wastewater. The overall objective is to utilize a cost-effective reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) for the removal of PFAS from synthetic electroplating wastewater.

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Powder Coating

Loss of Efficiency

Experiencing a decline in efficiency? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers ideas for improvement.

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Powder Coating

Coating Vending Machine Frames

Performance Powder Coating of Longwood, Florida  showcases a recent project completed for Everest Ice and Water Systems.

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Electroplating

Kelly Chemical Corp. Distributes Single Component EN Solution in Asia

Surface Technology Inc. has named Kelly Chemical Corp. as a distributor of its One-Plate electroless nickel solution. Kelly Chemical Corp will provide One-Plate to the Asian market and provide customer support.

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sustainability

Holistic Approach to Final E-Coat Rinse Operations

New final rinse technology optimizes ecoat process, reduces cost and improves sustainability.

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Electrocoating

It's About Perseverance

Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis talks about the importance of in-person trade shows.  

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EPA Moves to Repeal More Flexible Trump-Era Waters of the U.S. Rule after Court Ruling

The ruling continues the legal and regulatory battle over the scope of federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act,

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Electroplating

George Koch Sons Rebrands Finishing Businesses

With new brand identity, KOCH combines five finishing businesses under one umbrella company that provides all major coating technologies.

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