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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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Electrocoating

Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment

Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS Rulemaking

Stakeholders looking to the Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

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Powder Coating

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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automotive

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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Anodizing

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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basics

Powder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product

Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.

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Liquid Coating

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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Parts Cleaning

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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Parts Cleaning

Hubbard-Hall Acquires Torch Surface Technologies

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

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