Pollution Control

What to Consider When Applying a Classic Black Finish

Q. What are the best options for a durable black finish? Uyemura's Rich DePoto answers that question.

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management

Southern California Platers Facing Lower Air Emission Standards

MFASC meeting with the South Coast Air Quality Management District over proposed lower emission levels for hexavalent chromium.

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curing

PPG Coatings Protect World's Tallest Condo Tower

Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-story skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminum window wall systems finished with PPG's Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings.

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Rolls-Royce's Profound Paint Job with 23.75-Carat Gold

Imagine a paint job for a vehicle that is 10 layers thick and which uses 250 percent more paint than the standard, a standard which is already superlative.

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Anodizing

Goad Company Wins New Product Excellence Award

Company has solved a major problem with large vinyl containment systems by eliminating hand welds to seal their massive number of lining seams, which often resulted in leaks and costly downtime repairs

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Electroplating

Arresting Indoor Air Quality Criminals in Metal Finishing and Chemical Tanks

These so-called ‘criminals’—indoor air quality criminals, that is—can escape from open surface tanks causing irritation or harm to operators.

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Anodizing

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Frederick Gumm, John Horner, Dr. Leslie Lancy, John Lindstedt and Milt Stevenson Sr. were elected by a panel for their contributions to the surface finishing industry.

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Parts Cleaning

Pretreatment Change Eases Wastewater Headaches

OMG Roofing Products gets help with wastewater treatment.

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NASF Taking Nominations for Industry Awards

At Sur/Fin 2017 in Atlanta, the NASF will again recognize strong leaders who have selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the surface finishing industry with a series of awards.

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Pioneer Metal Finishing Relocates to New Hope, Minnesota

The New Hope facility will feature advanced technology and disciplined manufacturing processes to keep Pioneer at the forefront of the metal finishing industry.

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