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Electrocoating

SIFCO ASC Earns ISO 14001:2015 Certification

SIFCO ASC has implemented environmentally minded improvements to its workflow and office that have earned it an ISO 14001:2015 certification.

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regulation

Saint-Gobain Abrasives Launches Safety Resource Microsite

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched a new online resource center focusing on the safe use of Norton abrasive products.

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education

New Mayzo Facility Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Mayzo’s new Walterboro, S.C. operations center has successfully earned ISO 9001:2015 quality control system certification requirements.

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Powder Coating

Inside Antimicrobial Coatings

Examining types of antimicrobial coatings from efficacy to regulatory considerations, with input from same major players in the industry.

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Liquid Coating

AkzoNobel Set To Acquire Industrias Titan's Paints Division

Dutch paint company AkzoNobel will acquire Spanish company Industrias Titan's decorative paints business, pending regulatory approvals expected by Q1 2021.

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nasf

NASF To Host Virtual Forum Reviewing EPA's Evaluation of PFAS

The July 28 webinar will discuss the EPA’s current review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) compounds.

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Ask The Expert

Selecting PPE for Your Paint Shop

Guidelines for determining the appropriate personal protective equipment for a painting operation.

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Electroplating

Dupont's Metallized Plastic Parts are Chrome-Free

The Ecoposit 95X high-throw, low-stress copper meets chrome-free regulation standards.

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regulation

Safety in Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources and recommendations for manufacturing employees to stay safe during COVID-19 were released from OSHA, AIHA.

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surfin

OEM Testing Matrix Review with Trivalent Chromium

Continued tightening of regulations on hexavalent chromium used in decorative plating have caused an increased interest from OEMs in the performance of trivalent chromium plating regarding extended outdoor corrosion and accelerated corrosion performance tests.  This article reports on corrosion testing results of trivalent chromium deposits with various thickness levels of chromium and various STEP values of the underlying nickel deposits.

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