Pollution Control

sustainability

Recycling Metals

Is there a process or commercial equipment to electrodeposit Zn, Ni, Cr, Fe, and remove the heavy metals from the wastewater?

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Electroplating

A Conversation With ... Beth Gotthelf

Attorney Beth Gotthelf is general counsel to the Michigan Association of Metal Finishers, a position that quickly made her an expert on environmental law and finishing issues.

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Anodizing

A.M. Metal Finishing Meets The Lockheed Standard

Orlando plating shop one of 70 to make Lockheed Martin’s Preferred Supplier list from 2,000 vendors

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automotive

BASF Develops Color For Shanghai GM Concept Car

Buick Riviera made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2013 featuring a unique Ice Cyan-jade coating from BASF

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Electrocoating

Treating for BOD from E-Coat

What is the most effective treatment for reducing BOD anolyte? Is a small carbon absorption unit on the overflow line the solution?

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Liquid Coating

PPG Wins PACE Award For Andaro Tint Dispersions

9th time PPG has received the award that honors automotive suppliers’ innovations in products, manufacturing processes and information technology.

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Anodizing

MFASC and OC NASF Golf Tournament is June 3

Foss Stukkie and Kaiser Memorial Golf Tournament at Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in Industry Hills, CA.

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nasf

Finishers Descend on Washington

The Washington Forum, held by the National Association for Surface Finishing, and held at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, was a resounding success.

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aerospace

PPG Acquiring Deft's Aerospace Coatings

Deft’s primary business is supplying structural primers and military topcoats to the NA aviation industry, and has architectural and industrial coatings businesses.

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masking

Plating Q&A: Black Finish on 430 Stainless Steel

A reader asks 'Do you know of a way to get a black surface finish on 430 stainless steel screws that will stand up to the road blast under a car?'

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