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NASF REPORT: NASF Collaborates with Canadian Finishers

The CASF “Forum” conference in Toronto provided an informative overview of compliance issues and emerging regulatory issues. Also: NASF coordinating with Nickel Institute on nickel salts, metals data.

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There’s No Stopping This Powder Coating Line

McCain Manufacturing recently dramatically expanded its facilities to 100,000 sq ft to increase and improve its powder coating and finishing operations with a new automated conveyor that was installed along with a large-scale batch powder coating system.

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Powder Coating Q&A: Discoloration of Powder

Q. What could be causing the part to come out of the oven with a pink appearance? Our powder coating expert Rodger Tallbert answers this question.

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Plating Q&A: Electroless Nickel on Tungsten

Can one apply electroless nickel over a tungsten metal matrix? Art Kushner answers the question.

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Electroplating

NASF Board of Directors Recognize Four Departing Members

Pat Gleason, Ray Lucas, Bill Wiggins and Joelie Zak leaving NASF Board

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Parts Cleaning

PPG Aerospace Special-Effect Coatings Bring Virgin Atlantic Airways’ Livery To Life

Proprietary PPG pigment gives highly-reflective, vibrant color to airline’s vision

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A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

Texas-based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry buys Texas firm

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Anodizing

Chemetall Opens $25 Million Facility In Michigan This Month

200,000 square feet to house administrative, manufacturing, warehousing operations and physical testing laboratory.

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Q&A: Green Sludge in Nickel Tank

Q: I have green sludge collecting on the filters in my nickel plating bath. What is it, and what can I do to prevent this from happening in the future?

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U.S. EPA Tightens Chromium Air Standards for Coatings

NASF Highlights Weak Rationale to White House

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