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Understanding the Hidden Costs and Benefits of Anodizing

Anodizing has capital costs and benefits beyond the machines — companies evaluating in-house systems should examine them carefully before committing.

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Anodizing

NACE International and SSPC Merge to Form AMPP

NACE International and SSPC merged to form the AMPP, which will take on research, conferences, certifications and more for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries.

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sustainability

Rhodium Prices Rally in Response to Clean Air Legislation

Environmental legislation increases the demand for rhodium, a precious metal used in electroplating as well as catalytic converters.

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Parts Cleaning

Speedy Growth in EV Batteries Spurs Cleaning Technology

Hubbard-Hall teams up with lithium-ion battery makers to provide cleaning chemistry for electric vehicle batteries.

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Electroplating

In Memorium: Harold G. Jacklin, FM Callahan & Son Inc.

Harold G. Jacklin, owner of FM Callahan & Son Inc. passed away on January 6, 2021 at the age of 87. 

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Liquid Coating

AZZ Inc. Expands Hot-Dip Galvanizing with Acme Acquisition

AZZ Inc. has acquired Acme Galvanizing Inc. in Milwaukee. With this addition, AZZ now operates 40 hot-dip galvanizing plants in North America.

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Powder Coating

A Conversation With Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings

Jase Kaser of Kaser Blasting & Coatings knows how to juggle client needs to make his family's small coating shop thrive. Dive in to this interview with Products Finishing.

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Matching Specialists to Specialties

Everyone has two or three fields that come naturally to them. Asking your team about their specialties may help you find ways to optimize your business.

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Electroplating

An Introduction to AESF Research Project #R-122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater

For 2021, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams, studying PFAS destruction via electrooxidation and electrocoagulation. This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.

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Electroplating

Plating Systems & Technologies Changes Hands

Plating Systems & Technologies has changed presidents, with David Rochester purchasing the business from founder Tom Rochester. Tom will remain as CTO.

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