sustainability

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Axalta Commits to Reducing Emissions 50% by 2030

The company has also made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030, including a commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80% of Axalta's new product developments.

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electronics

Package Finishing Solutions for Manufacturing Megatrends

Sustainable solutions for plastic metallization and electronic component finishing applications.

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sustainability

MacDermid Enthone Acquires HSO Herbert Schmidt

HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG. develops and manufactures highly specialized chemicals for the surface finishing industry, specializing in the field of plating on plastics and sustainable plating technologies.

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sustainability

AERO Technology Exterior Finish Featured on Land Rover Defender

AERO Sustainable Material Technology finishes reportedly offer a durable finish with self-healing properties and reduced environmental impact. 

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Dürr Launches Modular, Sustainable Spray Booth for Automotive

Dürr’s EcoProBooth boxes can transform individual painting lines into an efficient and flexible painting environment. The size and design of the box are standard, meaning straightforward conversions and extensions are possible without affecting production in other box segments.

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Electroplating

Making Chrome Safe

A non-aqueous hard chrome alternative offers safe and environmentally sustainable functional and decorative chrome coatings.

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Wieland Invests in ElectraMet for Sustainable Copper Recycling

The partnership with Wieland will enable ElectraMet to further meet growing demand for green solutions for wastewater treatment and the recovery of valuable resources that typically end up in landfills.

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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for December 2021

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of December.

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Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections

Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.

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Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: AESF Research Project #R-121, 6th Quarterly Report

The NASF Research Board has funded a research grant at Wayne State University on sustainability in the surface finishing industry, under the direction of Professor Yinlun Huang.  The objective of the work is to create a surface-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system to measure economic, environmental and social sustainability.  In this report, a benchmarking study of five plants was undertaken to illustrate how the sustainability assessment works.

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