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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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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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Thin-film Process Recognized for Sustainability Contributions

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment is recognizing Henkel for its Pallumina thin-film process.

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Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott Interviewed in Enterprise Minnesota Magazine

Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott was recently featured in the Fall 2022 edition of Enterprise Minnesota magazine. In the interview, Elliott discussed the effect of the pandemic-era economy on manufacturing and how small and medium-sized manufacturers are preparing for a potential recession.

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Powder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product

Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.

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How to Avoid Mud Cracking

Julie Holmquist of Cortec Corporation discusses ways to avoid mud cracking defects when applying anticorrosion coatings.

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Episode 25: An Interview with Darren Howard, Circle-Prosco Inc.

As phosphate-based pretreatments become increasingly regulated, more finishers are considering zirconium pretreatment solutions. Darren Howard, a key account manager with Circle-Prosco, Inc., discusses the increasing popularity of zirconium pretreatment use in such areas as automotive and agriculture.

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Hubbard-Hall Acquires Torch Surface Technologies

Hubbard-Hall expands its product offerings through the acquisition of Torch Surface Technologies.

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