http://www.metalfinishing.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:19:17 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/_common/img/template/metal-finishing/site-logo.gif http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7873/most-automobile-manufacturers-report-respectable-sales-for-february-/ The latest report on U.S. automotive sales showed the majority of manufacturers—including Ford, GM, Nissan, Hyundai, and Honda—experienced increases in February. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:35:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7873/most-automobile-manufacturers-report-respectable-sales-for-february-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7875/unemployment-rate-holds-steady-at-97-/ A newly released U.S. Department of Labor report showed the economy lost 36,000 last month, holding the national unemployment rate at 9.7%. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7875/unemployment-rate-holds-steady-at-97-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7876/in-memoriamsimon-p-gary-/ The U.S. surface finishing industry has lost a dear friend and a staunch advocate, with the recent passing of Si Gary, former owner and president of Scientific Control Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:11:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7876/in-memoriamsimon-p-gary-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7902/new-website-for-american-plating-power-/ American Plating Power, a leading manufacturer of rectifiers and power supplies for the electro-chemical industry, has announced the recent launch of a new website. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:43:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7902/new-website-for-american-plating-power-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7714/ism-report-shows-encouraging-activity-amidst-core-electronic-sectors-/ Computers and electronic products were among the top-performing categories in January, according to a recently released market sector report from the Institute of Supply Management, or ISM. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:54:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7714/ism-report-shows-encouraging-activity-amidst-core-electronic-sectors-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7717/enthone-becomes-canadian-distributor-for-dipsol-america-/ Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics, recently became the Canadian distributor for Dipsol America, headquartered in Livonia, Mich. The agreement represents a significant step in the partnership between two of the world’s leading chemical suppliers. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:26:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7717/enthone-becomes-canadian-distributor-for-dipsol-america-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7718/nasf-names-christian-richter-executive-vice-president-/ Christian Richter, founder and CEO of The Policy Group, was recently named executive vice president of the National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:38:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7718/nasf-names-christian-richter-executive-vice-president-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7719/2010-washington-forum-wants-you-/ With all that NASF members and non-members alike have gained as a result of The Policy Group’s ongoing and effective advocacy efforts, one would think that more finishers and suppliers would want to participate in the annual Washington Forum. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7719/2010-washington-forum-wants-you-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7514/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-january-/ Industrial production in the U.S. increased 0.9% in January, with increases logged across several major sectors. . Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:36:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7514/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-january-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7518/chemical-coaters-association-international-west-michigan-chapter-to-present-at-surfin-/ The West Michigan Chapter of CCAI, the Chemical Coaters Association International, plans to conduct a session at SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7518/chemical-coaters-association-international-west-michigan-chapter-to-present-at-surfin-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7521/columbia-chemical-announces-iso-registration-renewal-with-the-updated-iso-90012008-certificate/ Columbia Chemical Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of zinc and zinc-alloy plating additives, is pleased to announce ISO registration renewal with the updated ISO 9001:2008 certificate. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:46:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7521/columbia-chemical-announces-iso-registration-renewal-with-the-updated-iso-90012008-certificate/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7522/enthone-names-douglas-kielbasa-technical-service-engineer-us-central-region-/ Douglas Kielbasa has been named Technical Service Engineer, Performance Coatings, for the U.S. Central Region by Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7522/enthone-names-douglas-kielbasa-technical-service-engineer-us-central-region-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7289/metalformers-expect-steady-business-over-short-term-/ According to the newly released February 2010 Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect conditions to remain fairly steady over the next three months. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:41:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7289/metalformers-expect-steady-business-over-short-term-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7292/us-unemployment-rate-slips-below-10-/ The unemployment rate fell from 10 to 9.7 % in January, as nonfarm payroll employment—down 20,000—remained unchanged from the previous month. This according to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:59:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7292/us-unemployment-rate-slips-below-10-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7293/us-auto-sales-rise-in-january-/ Sales of cars and light trucks in the United States rose 6% in January, year over year. By comparison, January 2009 U.S. auto sales hit a 26-year low. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7293/us-auto-sales-rise-in-january-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7294/aesf-helps-finishers-design-custom-courses-/ The AESF Foundation, the educational arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing, is offering finishers customized courses for their employees. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:14:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7294/aesf-helps-finishers-design-custom-courses-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7110/chemical-paint-suppliers-release-4th-quarter-earnings-/ Fourth-quarter results from several leading paint suppliers and chemical manufacturers reflect impact of rising demand and cost reductions. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:23:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7110/chemical-paint-suppliers-release-4th-quarter-earnings-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7113/metalformers-optimistic-about-short-term-/ Metalforming companies are increasingly optimistic about business conditions as the new year kicks off. That’s according to the newly released report from the Precision Metalforming Association. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7113/metalformers-optimistic-about-short-term-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7112/congress-urged-to-approve-708-billion-in-defense-spending-/ President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve 3.4% increase in the Pentagon's base budget to $549 billion, plus $159 billion to fund U.S. military missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:42:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/7112/congress-urged-to-approve-708-billion-in-defense-spending-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6929/2010-bright-design-challenge-kicks-off-/ The National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, in cooperation with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Mich., recently kicked off the 11th Annual Bright Design Challenge. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:39:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6929/2010-bright-design-challenge-kicks-off-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6930/pci-nordson-to-hold-advanced-powder-coating-workshop-/ The Powder Coating Institute, or PCI, will hold an advanced two-day hands-on powder coating workshop Feb. 22–23. The event will take place at the headquarters of Nordson Corporation in Amherst, Ohio. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6930/pci-nordson-to-hold-advanced-powder-coating-workshop-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6932/process-cleaning-expo-set-for-may-/ The Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) 2010—the only event in North America dedicated to cleaning in the industrial manufacturing process—will be held in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 4–6, 2010. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6932/process-cleaning-expo-set-for-may-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6695/pma-reports-shows-metalformers-optimistic-about-shortterm-prospects/ The January 2010 Business Conditions Report from the Precision Metalforming Association, or PMA, shows metalforming companies are increasingly optimistic as the new year kicks off. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:45:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6695/pma-reports-shows-metalformers-optimistic-about-shortterm-prospects/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6697/2010-washington-forum-preview-/ The 2010 Washington Forum, organized by The Policy Group and the National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, is set for April 27–29, at the L’ Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6697/2010-washington-forum-preview-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6698/countdown-to-surfin-automotive-issues-high-on-the-conference-agenda/ With Grand Rapids, Mich., serving as the backdrop for SUR/FIN 2010, it’s only fitting that the conference programming reflect the major issues facing the domestic automotive industry. To that end, the National Association for Surface Finishing, NASF, has tapped the Center for Automotive Research, or CAR, to present a timely panel discussion focused on this key bellwether sector. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:19:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6698/countdown-to-surfin-automotive-issues-high-on-the-conference-agenda/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6699/nordson-corporation-names-new-president-ceo/ The board of directors of Nordson Corporation recently named Michael F. Hilton president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 16, 2010. Hilton, who will also join Nordson’s board of directors, will succeed retiring president and CEO Edward P. Campbell, who will continue to serve as Nordson’s chairman of the board until the company’s Feb. 16, 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:46:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6699/nordson-corporation-names-new-president-ceo/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6495/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-december/ A long spell of unseasonably cold weather pushed industrial production up 0.6% in December. This is slightly off from November, when industrial production showed a 0.9% uptick. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:47:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6495/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-december/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6496/aviation-industry-to-stay-aloft-in-2010-despite-modest-forecasts-for-orders-air-traffic/ Lower backlogs for aircraft parts, as well as uncertainty surrounding aerospace and defense budgets, shouldn't keeping aviation sector from flying high in the new year. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:26:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6496/aviation-industry-to-stay-aloft-in-2010-despite-modest-forecasts-for-orders-air-traffic/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6500/process-cleaning-expo-slated-for-may-/ The Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) 2010—the only event in North America dedicated to cleaning in the industrial manufacturing process—will be held in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 4–6, 2010. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:59:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6500/process-cleaning-expo-slated-for-may-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6499/epa-announces-chemical-action-plan/ The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, as part of its efforts to enhance chemicals management under the Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, has released action plans on four targeted chemicals: phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, polybrominated diphenyl ethers—PBDEs—and perfluorinated chemicals, including PFOA. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:55:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6499/epa-announces-chemical-action-plan/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6497/high-unemployment-unsustainable-over-long-term-experts-say-/ When are 85,000 job losses during a given month considered an “improvement?” When the comparative year-ago losses exceeded that number several times over. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6497/high-unemployment-unsustainable-over-long-term-experts-say-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6285/many-automotive-manufacturers-report-december-sales-increases-/ Ford Motor Co., Honda, Toyota, Volkswagon, BMW, Hyundai, and Kia were among the major automotive manufacturers reporting December sales growth. Increases ranged from the high single digits all the way up to 44% Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:25:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6285/many-automotive-manufacturers-report-december-sales-increases-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6286/2010-manufacturing-outlook-slow-steady-/ As manufacturing goes, so goes metal finishing—that’s a given. What remains somewhat of a mystery, though, is forecasting the precise point in 2010 when we can expect manufacturing employment and output to return to more respectable levels. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:56:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6286/2010-manufacturing-outlook-slow-steady-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6287/electronics-report-shows-printed-circuit-board-shipments-fell-in-november-/ The Association Connecting Electronic Industries, or IPC, recently announced that rigid PCB shipments declined 11.3% and bookings were down 4.1% in November 2009 from November 2008. Year to date, rigid PCB shipments were down 24.8% and bookings fell by 21.3%. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:24:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6287/electronics-report-shows-printed-circuit-board-shipments-fell-in-november-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6288/drken-showcases-new-north-american-tech-center-/ Dörken Corporation USA, an operating unit of Dörken MKS-Systeme, Herdecke, Germany and a global leader in the manufacture of corrosion protection coating systems, trademarked under the name DELTA-MKS®, for a variety of parts including fasteners, springs, brackets clips and stamped parts, recently hosted an open house to unveil its new North American Technical Center in Grass Lake, Mich. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:32:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6288/drken-showcases-new-north-american-tech-center-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6306/columbia-chemical-introduces-the-coltec-line-of-testing-solutions-for-salt-spray-corrosion-cabinets-/ Columbia Chemical is now offering COLTEC testing solutions for salt spray cabinets. New equipment including a state-of-the-art water deionization plant has been installed at the company’s world headquarters to manufacture COLTEC DI (deionized water) and COLTEC S-5 (5% sodium chloride solution). Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6306/columbia-chemical-introduces-the-coltec-line-of-testing-solutions-for-salt-spray-corrosion-cabinets-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6289/american-finishing-resources-llc-achieves-iso-90012008-registration/ American Finishing Resources, LLC, or AFR, recently announced its Chilton Coatings Removal and Tooling Fabrication operations have become registered to the ISO 9001:2008 international standard. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:35:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6289/american-finishing-resources-llc-achieves-iso-90012008-registration/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6007/us-industrial-production-ticks-up-in-november-/ Industrial production in the U.S. increased 0.8% in November after having been unchanged in October. Manufacturing production advanced 1.1%, with broad-based gains among both durables and nondurables. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6007/us-industrial-production-ticks-up-in-november-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6008/metalformers-look-for-steady-business-conditions-over-the-short-term-/ Metalforming companies expect business conditions to remain fairly steady during the next three months. That’s according to the newly released December 2009 report from the Precision Metalforming Association. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:50:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6008/metalformers-look-for-steady-business-conditions-over-the-short-term-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6010/conference-program-taking-shape-for-surfin-2010-/ More exciting details are emerging regarding the conference programming for SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place June 14–17 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:28:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6010/conference-program-taking-shape-for-surfin-2010-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6009/aesf-training-schedule-set-for-2010-/ The AESF Council, the educational arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, has released is schedule of training courses for 2010. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6009/aesf-training-schedule-set-for-2010-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6011/boeing-787-dreamliner-completes-first-flight-/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time on Tuesday, Dec. 15, ushering a new era in air travel as it departed before an estimated crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. The flight marks the beginning of a flight test program that will see six airplanes flying nearly around the clock and around the globe, with the airplane's first delivery scheduled for fourth quarter 2010. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:48:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6011/boeing-787-dreamliner-completes-first-flight-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6012/strength-in-consolidation-/ In his recent column, “Selling, Buying, and Merging Companies During a Recession” (Metal Finishing, Sept. 2009), my esteemed colleague Bert Sherwood outlined potential growth strategies for metal finishing companies looking to survive this “Great Recession.” I agree that one of the options he presented—merging—represents an ideal way to lower overhead while leveraging synergies to optimize operations and output. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/6012/strength-in-consolidation-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5840/enhancements-in-store-for-surfin-2010-/ When the curtain lifts on SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 15–17, attendees looking for the “same old, same old” are going to be a bit disappointed. That’s because the National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, has made significant changes that promise to enhance the overall experience for exhibitors and attendees alike. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5840/enhancements-in-store-for-surfin-2010-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5841/nasf-announces-2010-board-of-directors-/ The National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, has announced the members recently selected to the 2010 board of directors. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5841/nasf-announces-2010-board-of-directors-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5842/dubois-chemicals-webinar-set-for-dec-17-/ Metal Finishing, in association with Dubois Chemicals, will present a webinar on Dec. 17, 2009. The one-hour presentation, based on an update on Dubois Chemical’s Zirconization™ technology, will focus on DuBois’ DuraTEC 110 Nonphosphate Cleaning and Pretreatment Solutions for Ferrous and Nonferrous Parts. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5842/dubois-chemicals-webinar-set-for-dec-17-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5843/apec-and-west-michigan-powder-coating-join-forces/ Automated Process Equipment Corporation, or APEC, has merged with West Michigan Powder Coating to form a new division within APEC. The new division retains the name of West Michigan Powder Coating but has moved operations to APEC’s facility in Lake Odessa, Mich. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5843/apec-and-west-michigan-powder-coating-join-forces/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5844/mankiewicz-coatings-expands-in-south-carolina-/ Mankiewicz Coatings LLC, a subsidiary of German-based Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co., announced plans to locate a new $2 million facility in Berkeley County, S.C. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5844/mankiewicz-coatings-expands-in-south-carolina-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5682/governors-join-forces-in-plan-to-lift-airlineaerospace-industry/ Gulf Coast governors—including Bob Riley (R-AL), Haley Barbour (R-MS), and Bobby Jindal (R-LA)—recently announced the establishment of The Aerospace Alliance, a 501(c) private/public partnership seeking to establish the Gulf Coast and surrounding region as a world-class aerospace, space, and aviation corridor. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5682/governors-join-forces-in-plan-to-lift-airlineaerospace-industry/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5683/boeing-plant-slated-for-south-carolina-/ Boeing Co. recently broke ground in North Charleston, S.C., on a second assembly facility for its long-delayed 787 Dreamliner—across the country from its traditional plane-making hub in Seattle. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5683/boeing-plant-slated-for-south-carolina-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5684/rigid-printed-circuit-board-shipments-down-in-october-ipc-report-shows-/ Newly released data from the Association Connecting Electronic Industries, or IPC, shows both shipments and bookings for rigid printed circuit boards were down in October. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5684/rigid-printed-circuit-board-shipments-down-in-october-ipc-report-shows-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5685/economic-indicators-point-to-signs-of-recovery-/ PMI index trends, along with recent GDP movement, provide encouraging signs of an economic rebound. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5685/economic-indicators-point-to-signs-of-recovery-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5365/us-industrial-production-inches-up-01-in-october-/ A newly released report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. industrial production increased 0.1% in October after having averaged monthly gains of about 0.9% over the previous three months. The leading sectors were primary metals, which jumped 3.5%, and machinery output, which edged up 0.2%. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5365/us-industrial-production-inches-up-01-in-october-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5366/metalformers-expect-decline-over-the-short-term/ Metalforming companies anticipate a dip in business conditions and incoming orders. That’s the main findings from the November 2009 Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5366/metalformers-expect-decline-over-the-short-term/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5367/annual-new-england-surface-finishing-regional-serves-up-educational-networking-opportunities-/ Scores of surface finishers—and even a few suppliers—from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, were on hand recently for the 6th Annual New England Surface Finishing Regional, held at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, Mass. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5367/annual-new-england-surface-finishing-regional-serves-up-educational-networking-opportunities-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5183/us-unemployment-rate-hits-102-in-october-/ A newly released report from the Department of Labor puts job losses for the month of October at 558,000, bumping up the unemployment rate to 10.2%—up from 9.8% in September. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5183/us-unemployment-rate-hits-102-in-october-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5184/benchmark-products-inc-and-new-surface-technologies-to-join-forces/ Benchmark Products, Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind., and New Surface Technologies, LLC, of Bedford, Ohio, recently announced the formation of Asterion, LLC, effective Dec. 1, 2009. Asterion will manufacture and sell the entire metal finishing product line of both companies. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5184/benchmark-products-inc-and-new-surface-technologies-to-join-forces/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5185/clearline-industries-signs-agreement-with-rinehart-racing-/ Rinehart Racing has entered into a new state-of-the-art manufacturing arrangement with Clearline Industries, LLC, for the manufacturing of its motorcycle performance exhaust product line. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5185/clearline-industries-signs-agreement-with-rinehart-racing-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5186/metokote-corporation-to-build-new-plant-in-germany/ MetoKote Corporation, a provider of protective coating applications based in the United States, has chosen Germany as the site for its new manufacturing plant. MetoKote recently broke ground on the new facility in the Southern German city of Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. The new investment, which represents $9.7 million, will also serve as a pilot project focused on reaching further customers in continental Europe. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/5186/metokote-corporation-to-build-new-plant-in-germany/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4917/us-gdp-up-35-in-the-3rd-quarter/ U.S. gross domestic product, or GDP, grew 3.5% in the third quarter, according to a newly released report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, or BEA. The increase, the first rise in a year, reflected higher consumer spending on durable goods—including automobiles—as well as investments in home building. By comparison, GDP decreased 0.7% in the second quarter. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4917/us-gdp-up-35-in-the-3rd-quarter/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4918/mixed-3rd-quarter-reviews-for-coating-suppliers-chemical-manufacturers/ The 3rd quarter provided a mixed bag for several of the industry’s leading coating suppliers and chemical manufacturers. Preliminary numbers showed some are still feeling the effects of the global economic downturn, while others are recovering more quickly. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4918/mixed-3rd-quarter-reviews-for-coating-suppliers-chemical-manufacturers/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4919/wagner-sherwinwilliams-form-purchasing-agreement/ The Sherwin-Williams Company and Wagner Systems, Inc., have formed an agreement designed to expand the relationship between the two companies, enabling product finishers using Sherwin-Williams innovative ProVisions™ program to purchase Wagner’s line of manual industrial powder coating equipment. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4919/wagner-sherwinwilliams-form-purchasing-agreement/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4920/new-website-for-fanta-napco-udylite-brands/ Fanta Equipment, a leading fabricator of metal finishing equipment in North America, has launched a new website featuring its Fanta, Napco, and Udylite brands. The new site includes information on the custom capabilities, brand-name machines and replacement parts available from Fanta, Napco, and Udylite. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4920/new-website-for-fanta-napco-udylite-brands/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4660/gm-invests-230-million-in-four-plants-/ General Motors Company, GM, is investing more than $230 million in four GM plants in the greater Flint, Mich., area to support the production of the fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. The investment represents more than 500 jobs. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4660/gm-invests-230-million-in-four-plants-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4661/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-september-/ Industrial production rose 0.7% in September after an upwardly revised gain of 1.2% in August, according to a newly released report from the Federal Reserve. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4661/us-industrial-production-inches-upward-in-september-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4662/metalformers-see-business-leveling-off-in-the-fourth-quarter/ Metalforming companies expect business conditions and incoming orders to plateau during the final quarter of 2009. That’s according to the October 2009 Precision Metalforming Association, or PMA, Business Conditions Report. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4662/metalformers-see-business-leveling-off-in-the-fourth-quarter/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4565/ipc-releases-worldwide-annual-printed-circuit-boards-report-/ The Association Connecting Electronic Industries, IPC, has released its Worldwide Annual Printed Circuit Boards Report. The release projects double-digit declines for 2009. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4565/ipc-releases-worldwide-annual-printed-circuit-boards-report-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4566/honda-recognizes-dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-/ Honda recently named DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings a Supplier of the Year for outstanding performance in providing products and services. Out of a base of 2,400 suppliers, only 12 companies were recognized. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4566/honda-recognizes-dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4567/joe-powder-joins-metal-finishings-roster-of-ask-the-experts-/ Joe Powder, the powder coating expert featured in the monthly “Ask Joe Powder” section of Metal Finishing magazine, will now be available to answer reader inquiries online at Metal Finishing’s dedicated organic finishing website. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4567/joe-powder-joins-metal-finishings-roster-of-ask-the-experts-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4568/aesf-electroplating-course-set-for-october-2629-in-warwick-ri-/ The AESF Foundation announces the last call for its Electroplating and Surface Finishing Course, scheduled to take place Oct. 26–29 at the Holiday Inn Express at 901 Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick, R.I. The deadline for registration is Monday, Oct. 19. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4568/aesf-electroplating-course-set-for-october-2629-in-warwick-ri-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4569/elsyca-launches-lecture-series-on-electrochemical-processes-/ Representatives from Elsyca, a Leuven, Belguim-based company specializing in numerical modelling technology to predict and optimize electrochemical processes such as electroplating, plans to hold a Lecture Series on “Transport Phenomena in Electrochemical Processes” at the world renown von Karman Institute in Belgium from Nov. 30–Dec. 4, 2009. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4569/elsyca-launches-lecture-series-on-electrochemical-processes-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4424/us-auto-sales-tumble-in-september-/ Auto sales in the U.S. fell by 23% in September, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department. Hardest-hit were General Motors and Chrysler, whose sales fell by 45% and 42%, respectively, year over year. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4424/us-auto-sales-tumble-in-september-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4425/us-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-98-/ Employers cut 263,000 jobs in September, bringing the U.S. unemployment rate to 9.8%—a 26-year high. That’s according to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4425/us-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-98-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4426/osha-proposes-adoption-of-ghs-standards/ Jordan Barab, acting chief of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, recently signaled his organization’s intent to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, commonly referred to as GHS, within the United States. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4426/osha-proposes-adoption-of-ghs-standards/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4427/dymax-taps-industry-veteran-to-head-up-regulatory-affairs-quality-control-/ DYMAX, Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment, has announced the appointment of Peter Zazzaro as global director of quality and regulatory affairs. In his new position, Zazzaro will report directly to Greg Bachmann, president. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4427/dymax-taps-industry-veteran-to-head-up-regulatory-affairs-quality-control-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4270/gm-adds-a-third-shift-at-three-us-assembly-plants/ General Motors Company, GM, will add a third shift at three facilities—Fairfax, Kan.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and Lansing Delta Township, Mich. The additional shifts will result in the restoration of 2,400 jobs and enable GM to increase its domestic manufacturing plant utilization. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4270/gm-adds-a-third-shift-at-three-us-assembly-plants/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4271/ipc-releases-monthly-report-on-printed-circuit-board-shipments/ The monthly North American printed circuit board report from the Association Connecting Electronic Industries, IPC, shows declines among both shipments and bookings. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4271/ipc-releases-monthly-report-on-printed-circuit-board-shipments/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4272/columbia-chemical-joins-ask-the-experts-roster-on-metalfinishingcom/ Jeff Grodecki, technical support manager for Columbia Chemical, becomes the latest addition to the “Ask the Experts” roster on metalfinishing.com. Grodecki will field questions related to the categories of zinc and zinc alloy plating. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4272/columbia-chemical-joins-ask-the-experts-roster-on-metalfinishingcom/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4273/itw-gema-and-alliance-surface-finishing-team-up-to-market-new-powder-coating-process-/ ITW Gema and Alliance Surface Finishing, Inc., recently reached an agreement on a strategic global partnership to promote a new Alliance Surface Finishing-patented technology known as the Dual Coat System, or DCS. This new technology enables manufacturers to apply two different powder coat films within the same powder booth and then co-cure. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4273/itw-gema-and-alliance-surface-finishing-team-up-to-market-new-powder-coating-process-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4274/asm-internationals-class-of-2009-fellows-includes-metallurgical-and-coating-specialists-/ ASM International, the materials information society, recently recognized select members for their distinguished contributions to the field of materials science and engineering via the announcement of the 2009 Class of Fellows. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4274/asm-internationals-class-of-2009-fellows-includes-metallurgical-and-coating-specialists-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4149/metalformers-less-optimistic-about-business-conditions-over-the-short-term-/ Metalforming companies are somewhat less optimistic about the trend in general activity and in their expectations for new orders over the next three-month period than they were one month ago. That’s according to the newly released September 2009 Precision Metalforming Association, PMA, Business Conditions Report. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4149/metalformers-less-optimistic-about-business-conditions-over-the-short-term-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4151/epa-finalizes-the-nations-first-greenhouse-gas-reporting-system-/ On January 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, will, for the first time, require large emitters of heat-trapping emissions to begin collecting greenhouse gas, GHG, data under a new reporting system. This new program will cover approximately 85% of the nation’s GHG emissions and apply to roughly 10,000 facilities. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4151/epa-finalizes-the-nations-first-greenhouse-gas-reporting-system-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4153/ccai-to-host-new-finishing-technologies-pavilion-at-the-fabtech-show-/ The Chemical Coaters Association International, CCAI, has announced that beginning in 2010, it will host a new Finishing Technologies Pavilion at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM tradeshow. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4153/ccai-to-host-new-finishing-technologies-pavilion-at-the-fabtech-show-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4007/nasf-reminds-industry-members-to-save-the-date-for-surfin-2010-in-grand-rapids-michigan-/ The National Association for Surface Finishing, NASF, is inviting industry members to save the date for SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place June 15 –17 at the Devos Place Convention in Downtown Grand Rapids, Mich. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4007/nasf-reminds-industry-members-to-save-the-date-for-surfin-2010-in-grand-rapids-michigan-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4008/michigan-governor-seeks-to-expand-automotive-investment-/ Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has concluded her ninth overseas investment mission and fourth visit to Japan, meeting with company leaders from Denso to encourage the company to expand in Michigan. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4008/michigan-governor-seeks-to-expand-automotive-investment-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4009/coating-east-online-registration-ends-this-week-/ The last day to register for COATING 2009, which takes place in Nashville, Tenn., is Friday, Sept. 18. After that time, only on-site registration will be available. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4009/coating-east-online-registration-ends-this-week-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4010/akzonobel-adjusts-performance-coatings-and-specialty-chemicals-portfolios-/ AkzoNobel adjusts Performance Coatings and Specialty Chemicals portfolios as part of a realignment that will see the launch of two new business units and the merger of two others. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4010/akzonobel-adjusts-performance-coatings-and-specialty-chemicals-portfolios-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4011/concurrent-technologies-corporation-awarded-competitively-bid-us-army-tank-research-contract-/ Concurrent Technologies Corporation, CTC, recently won a competitively bid contract to participate in the support of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, or TARDEC, Omnibus Program. The contract is a five-year, multi-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract worth up to $430 million. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4011/concurrent-technologies-corporation-awarded-competitively-bid-us-army-tank-research-contract-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4012/henkel-adds-hit-solutions-to-stable-of-distributors-/ Henkel Automotive Surface Technology Group has entered into an agreement with HIT Solutions, whereby HIT Solutions will serve as a sales and distribution partner for much of the Midwest United States. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4012/henkel-adds-hit-solutions-to-stable-of-distributors-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4013/integran-technologies-signs-agreement-with-magnetic-shield-corporation/ Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Integran Technologies Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of advanced metallurgical nano-technologies, has entered into a market development agreement with Bensenville, Ill.-based Magnetic Shield Corporation, which specializes in solving problems of magnetic interference, also known as low frequency EMI. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/4013/integran-technologies-signs-agreement-with-magnetic-shield-corporation/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3900/us-unemployment-rate-rises-to-97-in-august-/ The U.S. economy lost 216,000 jobs in August, pushing the nation’s unemployment rate to 9.7%, according to a newly released Labor Dept. report. While job losses are never good news, analysts are nonetheless encouraged by moderation in the overall loss of jobs. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3900/us-unemployment-rate-rises-to-97-in-august-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3899/metokote-corporation-names-ppg-industries-supplier-of-the-year-/ MetoKote Corporation, an industry leader in protective coating applications—including electrocoat, powder coating and liquid paint—has awarded PPG Industries its inaugural Supplier of the Year 2009 Award. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3899/metokote-corporation-names-ppg-industries-supplier-of-the-year-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3901/countdown-to-surfin-2010-nasf-calling-on-finisher-exhibitors-/ The National Association for Surface Finishing, or NASF, is putting out the call for finisher exhibitors to participate in SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place in Grand Rapids, Mich., June 15–17. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3901/countdown-to-surfin-2010-nasf-calling-on-finisher-exhibitors-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2534/ford-motor-co-to-install-novel-paint-emissions-conversion-system/ Ford Motor Co. plans to install a patented Fumes-to-Fuel system at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant—an innovative system designed to convert emissions from its paint shop into electricity. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2534/ford-motor-co-to-install-novel-paint-emissions-conversion-system/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3718/us-auto-sales-hit-3b-mark-in-august-/ A newly released government report showed U.S. auto sales reached $3 billion in August, largely on the strength of government incentives such as the Cash for Clunkers program. Several automotive manufacturers experienced double-digit sales increases as trade-in incentives pushed overall industry sales to the first year-over-year increase in almost two years—all welcomed news to industry analysts. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3718/us-auto-sales-hit-3b-mark-in-august-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3720/ipc-monthly-north-american-printed-circuit-board-report-reflects-declines/ The Association Connecting Electronic Industries, or IPC, has released its North American Printed Circuit Board Report providing key statistics for the month of July. For the most part, both shipments and bookings were down compared to June. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3720/ipc-monthly-north-american-printed-circuit-board-report-reflects-declines/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3721/institute-for-supply-management-index-rises-in-august-/ The newly released Institute for Supply Management’s Index, a barometer of manufacturing inventories, rose more than 8% to 52.9 in August—up from 48.9 in July. A reading above 50 indicates expansion and growth, while a number below 50 means economic contraction. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3721/institute-for-supply-management-index-rises-in-august-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3722/metal-finishing-launches-online-finishers-directory-/ Metal Finishing magazine, the plating and coating industries’ technology magazine, is making it easier for finishers to connect with potential customers. Metal Finishing recently took the wraps off the new Finishers’ Directory, part of the newly revamped metalfinishing.com website. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3722/metal-finishing-launches-online-finishers-directory-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3576/gm-to-invest-millions-in-lithiumion-battery-plant-for-extendedrange-electric-vehicles/ General Motors Company, GM, will invest $43 million in Brownstown Township, Mich., to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. According to GM, it is the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. operated by a major automaker, and it demonstrates GM’s commitment to deliver more fuel-efficient vehicles to consumers. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3576/gm-to-invest-millions-in-lithiumion-battery-plant-for-extendedrange-electric-vehicles/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3577/new-england-surface-finishing-regional-set-for-november-/ The Springfield, Mass., AESF branch, in conjunction with Valley Plating and Poly Plating, has announced this year’s New England Surface Finishing Regional is set for November. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, Mass. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3577/new-england-surface-finishing-regional-set-for-november-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3578/nace-international-and-the-powder-coating-institute-pci-form-new-industrial-coatings-show/ The Powder Coating Institute, or PCI, and NACE International, The Corrosion Society, or NACE, will be partnering to produce The North American Industrial Coating Show to be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Oct. 27-29, 2010. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3578/nace-international-and-the-powder-coating-institute-pci-form-new-industrial-coatings-show/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3579/fall-schedule-set-for-aesf-foundation-educational-courses-/ The AESF Foundation has released the schedule for its Fall 2009 courses. Topics range from environmental issues to precious metal plating techniques. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3579/fall-schedule-set-for-aesf-foundation-educational-courses-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3580/columbia-chemical-hosts-threeday-training-session/ Columbia Chemical recently hosted three representatives from Ebara-Udylite Mexico to an intensive three-day training session at the facility's technical support center. Jeff Grodecki and Kristen Melnek lent their expertise in assisting Saul Angel Dominguez, Elena Gpe. Lozano Palacios and Adira Guadalupe Ramirez Delgado with the technical training. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3580/columbia-chemical-hosts-threeday-training-session/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3581/dupont-powder-coatings-launches-new-website/ DuPont Powder Coatings recently launched a new website designed to give customers quick and easy access to information about its powder coatings brands and products. The easy-to-navigate design presents a bright and inviting appearance and includes comprehensive product, color and technical information as well as a digital color card showing the 400-plus RAL and standard colors and surface effects in stock and ready to ship same day. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3581/dupont-powder-coatings-launches-new-website/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3398/gm-to-boost-north-america-auto-production/ General Motors, GM, is increasing production at several North America assembly plants in response to increased sales. The decision maans will bring approximately 1,350 UAW and CAW employees back to the assembly lines. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3398/gm-to-boost-north-america-auto-production/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3406/dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-wins-gms-2008-supplier-of-the-year-award-/ DuPont Automotive OEM Coatings has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for 2008. The honor, DuPont Automotive’s second in as many years, is in recognition of DuPont’s performance as a global provider of finishes. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3406/dupont-automotive-oem-coatings-wins-gms-2008-supplier-of-the-year-award-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3412/metalforming-companies-predict-business-will-spike-over-short-term-/ Metalforming companies predict a spike in business conditions during the next three months. These findings emerge from a newly released Precision Metalforming Association Business Conditions Report. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3412/metalforming-companies-predict-business-will-spike-over-short-term-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3413/us-industrial-production-rises-05-in-july-/ A newly released report from the Federal Reserve showed U.S. industrial production rose 0.5% in July, a tangible improvement over June’s 0.4% decline. Analysts say the news supports hopes that the longest recession since the 1930s is finally drawing to a close. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3413/us-industrial-production-rises-05-in-july-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3414/metal-finishing-magazine-to-conduct-webinar-on-the-forensic-analysis-of-coating-failures/ Metal Finishing continues its online webinar series with a presentation on the “Forensic Analysis of Coating Failures.” The webinar will be moderated by Ron Joseph, Metal Finishing's organic editor, and a full-time paint and coatings consultant. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3414/metal-finishing-magazine-to-conduct-webinar-on-the-forensic-analysis-of-coating-failures/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3417/society-of-vacuum-coaters-to-hold-inaugural-topical-topcon-conference-/ The Society of Vacuum Coaters, SVC, plans to hold its inaugural Topical Conference—also known as TopCon—on Nov. 3-5, 2009, at the Albuquerque Marriott, in Albuquerque, N.M. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3417/society-of-vacuum-coaters-to-hold-inaugural-topical-topcon-conference-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3212/service-filtration-corporation-serfilco-ltd-set-to-acquire-baronblakeslee-/ Service Filtration Corporation, or SERFILCO, Ltd., has announced that a Letter of Intent has been signed for the purchase of all assets of the Baron-Blakeslee Equipment Division of Enviro Tech International, Inc. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3212/service-filtration-corporation-serfilco-ltd-set-to-acquire-baronblakeslee-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3213/program-agenda-firmed-up-for-southern-metal-finishing-conference-/ The 6th Annual Southern Metal Finishing Conference, set for Sept. 14-15 at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, S.C., promises to offer a wealth of networking opportunities, education, and team-building activities. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3213/program-agenda-firmed-up-for-southern-metal-finishing-conference-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3216/aluminum-anodizers-council-to-offer-anodizing-essentials-workshop-/ The Aluminum Anodizers Council, or AAC, is inviting attendees to learn about basic techniques for producing a quality anodized product at its upcoming Anodizing Essentials Workshop, slated for Oct. 6, 2009, at the Sheraton Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3216/aluminum-anodizers-council-to-offer-anodizing-essentials-workshop-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3111/ipc-releases-report-on-printed-circuit-boards-/ The Association Connecting Electronic Industries, IPC, has announced the findings from its monthly North American printed circuit boards report. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3111/ipc-releases-report-on-printed-circuit-boards-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3117/president-obama-nominates-dr-david-michaels-for-osha-post-/ President Barack Obama earlier this month nominated David Michaels, Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3117/president-obama-nominates-dr-david-michaels-for-osha-post-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3086/dismal-secondquarter-earnings-for-chemical-companies-coating-materials-suppliers-/ Second-quarter earnings reports from some of the largest chemical companies and coating materials suppliers, including BASF, Clariant, Dow, DuPont, and PPG, reflect diminished demand from key end-use sectors. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3086/dismal-secondquarter-earnings-for-chemical-companies-coating-materials-suppliers-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3087/cash-for-clunkers-turbocharges-july-auto-sales-/ The U.S. government’s trade-in program, Cash for Clunkers, sparked a boost in demand making July auto sales better-than-expected—more precisely, the best performance since August 2008. GM, Chrysler Group, Fort Motor Co., and Honda Motor all said they were helped by the popular program, with Ford in particular showing a 2% increase year over year while overall U.S. auto sales rose sharply month over month. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3087/cash-for-clunkers-turbocharges-july-auto-sales-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3088/pace-of-gdp-declines-in-second-quarter-/ A newly released Commerce Department Report showed gross domestic product, GDP, slowed 1% in the second quarter vs. 6.4% in the first three months of the year. Economists and analysts say that’s an encouraging sign that the recession might be coming to an end. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3088/pace-of-gdp-declines-in-second-quarter-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3089/haviland-products-acquires-benchmark-inc-/ Haviland Products, which formulates, manufactures and distributes decorative, functional and specialty coatings for Fortune 500 companies nationwide, announced the acquisition of Wyandotte, Mich.-based Benchmark, Inc., a leader in the formulation and manufacturing of surface finishing chemistry since 1956. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3089/haviland-products-acquires-benchmark-inc-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3090/werner-auer-to-head-siemens-vai-metals-technologies-/ Effective July 1, 2009, Werner Auer took the reins as head of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co. Auer, who was previously CFO of the Business Unit located in Linz, succeeds Richard Pfeiffer as CEO. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3090/werner-auer-to-head-siemens-vai-metals-technologies-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3091/dysol-inc-aligns-with-socomor-finishing-solutions-/ Dysol, Inc., manufacturer of the patented DS-Series line of environmentally compliant cleaning solvents, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Socomor Finishing Solutions of France, a worldwide manufacturer of surface finishing products with plants in France, Poland and China. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3091/dysol-inc-aligns-with-socomor-finishing-solutions-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3092/dysol-inc-adds-magchem-to-distributor-lineup-/ Dysol, Inc., has appointed a distributor for the MagChem line of engine overhaul, maintenance and lubrication products. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3092/dysol-inc-adds-magchem-to-distributor-lineup-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3108/haviland-products-company-partners-with-canadian-finishing-systems-/ Haviland Products Company has tapped Canadian Finishing Systems to be its exclusive surface finishing distributor to all of Canada. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3108/haviland-products-company-partners-with-canadian-finishing-systems-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3113/the-electrocoat-association-and-chemical-coaters-association-international-plan-seminar-for-the-fall-/ The Electrocoat Association and the Chemical Coaters Association International have joined forces to bring the finishing industry the 2009 Electrocoating Seminar, which is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 11–12, 2009. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3113/the-electrocoat-association-and-chemical-coaters-association-international-plan-seminar-for-the-fall-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3114/the-electrocoat-association-sets-date-for-annual-meeting-/ The Electrocoat Association will hold its annual meeting Nashville, Tenn., at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, located at 2800 Opryland Drive, on Sept. 29, 2009. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3114/the-electrocoat-association-sets-date-for-annual-meeting-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3115/2009-powder-coating-forum-set-to-launch-in-september-/ The 2009 Powder Coating Forum is set to take place at the Embassy Suites in Cleveland, Ohio, from Sept. 16–17. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3115/2009-powder-coating-forum-set-to-launch-in-september-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3116/paint-expo-parts2clean-events-planned-for-2010/ Two of Germany’s most important industrial and surface finishing events—Paint Expo and parts2clean—have set dates for 2010. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3116/paint-expo-parts2clean-events-planned-for-2010/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3118/erulemaking-enhances-regulationsgov-for-access-to-federal-regulations-/ The eRulemaking Program has launched a significant upgrade to www.regulations.gov, the website that provides one-stop, public access to information related to current and forthcoming regulations issued by the federal government. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3118/erulemaking-enhances-regulationsgov-for-access-to-federal-regulations-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3063/nasf-presents-industry-awards-at-surfin-/ NASF, the National Association for Surface Finishing, recognized more than a dozen individuals for their dedication, service, and technical contributions to the surface finishing industry during a special ceremony at SUR/FIN 2009 in Louisville, Ky., June 15–17. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3063/nasf-presents-industry-awards-at-surfin-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3060/keynote-speaker-set-for-southern-metal-finishing-conference-/ Jon Allen, Sr., vice president of RamQuest Software, Inc., has been tapped to deliver the keynote speech at the 6th Annual Southern Metal Finishing Conference in Charleston, S.C., Sept. 13–15 at the historic Francis Marion Hotel. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3060/keynote-speaker-set-for-southern-metal-finishing-conference-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3061/coating-east-2009-online-registration-now-open-/ Online registration is now open for COATING EAST 2009, the second innovative regional conference & trade show to be held in 2009 Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3061/coating-east-2009-online-registration-now-open-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2790/surfin-09-recap-economic-keynote-technical-conference-deliver-/ SUR/FIN 2009, the premier technical conference and exhibition for the North American surface finishing industry, kicked off June 15–17 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The three-day event offered more than 70 technical sessions, a special keynote presentation focused on the economy, new product demonstrations, and networking opportunities galore. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2790/surfin-09-recap-economic-keynote-technical-conference-deliver-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2793/us-industrial-production-dips-04-in-june-/ A newly released report from the Federal Reserve showed U.S. Industrial production decreased 0.4% in June after having fallen 1.2% in May. For the second quarter as a whole, output fell at an annual rate of 11.6%, a more moderate contraction than in the first quarter, when output fell 19.1%. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2793/us-industrial-production-dips-04-in-june-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2786/gm-emerges-from-bankruptcy-/ Just a few weeks after General Motors (GM) filed for Chapter 11 Protection, the company has announced its emergence from bankruptcy, leaner, refocused, and positioned to better compete in the global automotive marketplace. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2786/gm-emerges-from-bankruptcy-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2787/enthone-acquires-assets-of-canadabased-westbrook-technologies/ Enthone, Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics, has acquired select assets of Westbrook Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario. Specifically, Enthone has acquired exclusive rights and knowledge to all Westbrook intellectual property as it relates to the surface finishing industry. The asset acquisition substantially expands Enthone’s market presence throughout Canada, while further strengthening its portfolio of corrosion-resistant coatings for the surface finishing industry. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2787/enthone-acquires-assets-of-canadabased-westbrook-technologies/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2788/metalformers-shortterm-outlook-is-positive-/ Metalforming companies expect continued strengthening in business conditions during the next three months, according to the findings of the July Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2788/metalformers-shortterm-outlook-is-positive-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2789/call-for-papers-for-surfin-2010-/ It’s not too early to start thinking about technical presentations for SUR/FIN 2010, set to take place June 15–17 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is inviting researchers in the chemical engineering, material science, and/or surface finishing fields to submit abstracts for consideration by NASF’s Technical Committee. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2789/call-for-papers-for-surfin-2010-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2600/ipc-testifies-on-epa-request-for-guidance-on-reopening-dsw-rule-/ Fern Abrams, director of environmental policy and government relations for the Association Connecting Electronic Industries (IPC) recently testified in support of the environmental benefits of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2008 Definition of Solid Waste Rule (DSW) at the agency’s public meeting earlier this month. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2600/ipc-testifies-on-epa-request-for-guidance-on-reopening-dsw-rule-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3018/dubois-chemicals-joins-epas-climate-leaders-program-/ DuBois Chemicals, a global provider of sustainable cleaning solutions for safe, high- performing facilities, is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Leaders program, thereby demonstrating its continued commitment to environmental improvement and providing sustainable cleaning solutions. By participating in Climate Leaders, DuBois has pledged to reduce its corporate-wide GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and has passed the requirements of entering the program. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3018/dubois-chemicals-joins-epas-climate-leaders-program-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3019/precision-quincy-announces-strategic-alliance-with-pollution-control-products-co/ Precision Quincy Corp., an industrial process oven manufacturer, has formed a strategic alliance with Dallas-based Pollution Control Products Co., a burn-off oven producer. Distribution will be handled by Essex Brownell, which will offer these complementary lines of curing and stripping ovens to better serve the motor, transformer, and motor repair industries, the parties said. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3019/precision-quincy-announces-strategic-alliance-with-pollution-control-products-co/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3037/powder-coating-demand-expected-to-rise-over-next-few-years-/ U.S. powder coatings demand is projected to expand 3.5% annually to 445 million pounds in 2013, with a market value of $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, volume growth is expected to significantly outpace the gains of the 2003–2008 period as durable goods shipments are forecast to rebound from a weak 2008 base. These findings are courtesy of a newly released study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio-based industry research firm. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3037/powder-coating-demand-expected-to-rise-over-next-few-years-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3038/reliable-silver-unveils-new-customized-pricing-strategy-/ Reliable Silver, Inc., which has been fabricating metals products for industrial and decorative applications for more than 30 years, has rolled out a new pricing program governing its line of precious metals for plating. The program, which entails a value-added, customized pricing/service strategy anchored by a newly redesigned website, is designed to help finishers lower their costs and boost productivity in these challenging economic times. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3038/reliable-silver-unveils-new-customized-pricing-strategy-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2599/washington-forum-09-recappart-ii-nickel-in-eus-gun-sights/ Nickel metal is safe from broad regulatory action—for now—although a large shadow of scrutiny still looms. That’s the news Dr. Adriana Oller, PhD, DABT, manager, mutagenicity and carcinogenicity for the Nickel Institute, delivered to attendees at the recent 2009 Washington Forum, the annual regulatory symposium sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2599/washington-forum-09-recappart-ii-nickel-in-eus-gun-sights/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3077/metalforming-districts-form-alliance-with-miosha-/ The East and West Michigan Districts of the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) have signed an alliance agreement with the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) to promote the safety and health of workers in the metalforming industry. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3077/metalforming-districts-form-alliance-with-miosha-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3079/ccai-honors-board-members-installs-new-officers-/ The Chemical Coaters Association International, CCAI, honored members for their service and dedication and installed its 2009–2010 officers and national board members during its recent annual meeting, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3079/ccai-honors-board-members-installs-new-officers-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3082/michigan-governor-announces-jobcreation-initiatives-/ Michigan governor Jennifer M. Granholm has announced an aggressive strategy to diversify the economy and attract investment in the state. The plan entails more than a dozen job-creating projects estimated to generate more than 11,000 new positions while retaining another 846 jobs. The plan will reportedly bring more than $247 million in new investment to communities across the state. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3082/michigan-governor-announces-jobcreation-initiatives-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2785/gm-seeks-to-reorganize-via-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing-/ After weeks of speculation, General Motors (GM) on June 1 announced plans to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The filing, which represents the largest Chapter 11 case in U.S. industry, will allow GM to sell various assets, restructure debt, cancel contracts, and close operations that normally would have to continue running. GM has amassed more than $172 billion in debt—nearly twice the value of its assets. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2785/gm-seeks-to-reorganize-via-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3083/dow-coating-materials-vice-president-lays-out-market-strategy-/ Luis Fernandez, the new vice president of Dow Coatings Materials, outlined the market strategy for the newly formed division of Dow Chemical Company. The unit was formed as a result of Dow’s acquisition of Rohm and Haas in April 2009. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3083/dow-coating-materials-vice-president-lays-out-market-strategy-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3084/thousands-flock-to-brazil-for-ebrats-09-/ Attendees hailing from all over Latin America, Europe and beyond descended on the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, May 7–9, to attend the 30th anniversary of EBRATS, the country's premier surface finishing exposition and technical conference, organized by the Associação Brasileira de Tratamentos de Superfície (ABTS). Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3084/thousands-flock-to-brazil-for-ebrats-09-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2897/us-industrial-production-fell-by-05-in-april-/ The nation's industrial production fell 0.5% in April—the smallest amount in six months. Analysts believe this provides fresh evidence that the pace of the economy's decline is slowing. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2897/us-industrial-production-fell-by-05-in-april-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3121/wheelabrator-disa-group-announce-merger-/ DISA Group, a leader in molding and casting technology, has merged with Wheelabrator Group, a leader in surface preparation technology, to create a formidable metallic parts enhancement company. The two companies, each owned by Mid Europa Partners, have been granted official approval by the German Bundeskartellamt to complete their merger process. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3121/wheelabrator-disa-group-announce-merger-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2597/epa-contemplating-revisions-to-definition-of-solid-waste-rule-/ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to review its revised Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule, which went into effect Dec. 29, 2008. The EPA will take comments on the rule at the request of a Sierra Club petition seeking an immediate stay and repeal of the 2008 regulation. The agency will hold a public meeting on June 30, 2009, at the EPA Potomac Yards Conference Center in Arlington, Va., to consider potential revisions to the DSW rule. Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2597/epa-contemplating-revisions-to-definition-of-solid-waste-rule-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2598/washington-forum-09-recappart-i-from-card-check-to-climate-change-policy-under-the-microscope-/ Surface finishing industry members convened in Washington, D.C., April 28–30 for the 2009 Washington Forum, the annual event sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) in conjunction with The Policy Group, NASF's government relations arm. Topics of discussion spanned the spectrum from the impact of existing and pending regulations on manufacturing and workplace safety, to the outlook on the overall economy under the new administration. Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2598/washington-forum-09-recappart-i-from-card-check-to-climate-change-policy-under-the-microscope-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2898/us-auto-sales-continue-downward-slide/ Auto sales in the U.S. continued on their downhill roll as most manufacturers reported high, double-digit sales decreases. Industry analysts see the trend in this key bellwether economic sector as further evidence of a deepening recession. Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2898/us-auto-sales-continue-downward-slide/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2855/chrysler-at-obama-administrations-prodding-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-/ Weeks after the Obama Administration facilitated the ouster of former General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoneer as it pressed the company to construct a roadmap to return to profitability, the government-appointed Automotive Task Force has affected another development impacting the industry: Chrysler has essentially been forced into bankruptcy protection with the goal of sealing an alliance with Italian automaker Fiat. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2855/chrysler-at-obama-administrations-prodding-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3122/dixie-industrial-finishing-hosts-award-ceremony-for-georgia-senator-johnny-isakson-/ Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) recently received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence—an honor that recognizes federal lawmakers whose voting records have consistently supported manufacturing in America. The event was sponsored by Dixie Industrial Finishing Co., Inc., in Tucker, Ga. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3122/dixie-industrial-finishing-hosts-award-ceremony-for-georgia-senator-johnny-isakson-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2892/new-england-manufacturers-buck-the-national-trend-/ Many manufacturing entities in the New England region of the U.S. have been able to largely withstand the recessionary onslaught that has devastated other sectors of the country, particularly the Midwest. In fact, newly released figures show industrial facilities are growing, not shrinking. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2892/new-england-manufacturers-buck-the-national-trend-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2901/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-report-firstquarter-earnings-/ Deterioration in the global economy resulted in soft first-quarter earnings numbers due to lower demand in many of the end-use markets serviced by major paint manufacturers and chemical suppliers. Suppliers are hopeful that the second quarter earnings will be much improved as customers seek to replenish inventories. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2901/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-report-firstquarter-earnings-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2893/optimum-anode-technologies-enters-the-arena-/ Optimum Anode Technologies, a newly formed business affiliate of Titan Metal Fabricators, has hit the ground running with a full complement of dimensionally stable anode coatings designed to meet or exceed the technical and operational needs of customers in a number of industries, including biotechnology, cathodic protection, chemical process, electronics, metal finishing, water and wastewater treatment, and specialty applications. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2893/optimum-anode-technologies-enters-the-arena-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2596/dod-forcing-the-hexchrome-alternative-issue-/ According to InsideEPA.com, the Pentagon's acquisition chief has signed off on a memo essentially forcing the military to use substitutes in place of hexavalent chromium, an anti-corrosive, in new weapon systems and processes as well as in operation and maintenance activities. The move goes a step further than the traditional process where substitutes are recommended but not required. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2596/dod-forcing-the-hexchrome-alternative-issue-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2850/obituary-stephen-candiloro-sr-plating-industrial-giant-/ Stephen Candiloro, Sr., one of the plating industry’s technical giants, suffered a fatal heart attack on Feb. 6. He was 77. During the latter half of his 60-year career in plating, Candiloro was the technical heart of the team that propelled Epner Technology, Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., into its second century as one of the world’s leading high-tech contract electroplaters. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2850/obituary-stephen-candiloro-sr-plating-industrial-giant-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2856/dow-completes-acquisition-of-rohm-haas/ On April 1 the Dow Chemical Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Rohm and Haas. The acquisition is a major step in Dow’s strategy of growing its performance products and specialty portfolio to deliver more consistent earnings growth. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2856/dow-completes-acquisition-of-rohm-haas/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2895/process-automation-international-and-elsyca-join-forces-to-provide-electroplating-optimization-solutions/ Hong Kong-based Process Automation International Ltd. (PAL), which supplies technologies and expertise in a variety of plating methods, has entered into a partnership with Elsyca, a Leuven, Belgium-based supplier of plating feasibility and tooling solutions. The goal, the parties said, is to provide a one-stop source for electroplating optimization solutions. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2895/process-automation-international-and-elsyca-join-forces-to-provide-electroplating-optimization-solutions/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2886/relief-on-the-way-for-auto-industry-suppliers-/ The Obama administration plans to provide broad relief to the American auto industry with the creation of a $5 billion fund to aid troubled parts suppliers. The plan is in keeping with the government’s strategy to prop up General Motors and Chrysler as it seeks to stabilize the industry. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2886/relief-on-the-way-for-auto-industry-suppliers-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2900/columbia-chemical-named-approved-boeing-supplier-for-cadmium-brightener-applications-/ Columbia Chemical Corp. has been granted approval by the Boeing Company as a supplier of cadmium brightener for applications on all models of their commercial airplanes. Columbia Chemical’s COLCAD 100 brightener for cadmium plating is designed to produce brilliant, uniform deposits in both rack and barrel plating applications while providing long operating life with low-cost bath operations. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2900/columbia-chemical-named-approved-boeing-supplier-for-cadmium-brightener-applications-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2595/osha-upholds-chrome-pel-exposure-limit-/ In a ruling of major significance, a federal circuit court upheld OSHA’s 2006 decision to set a Cr6 workplace exposure limit of 5 µg/m3. The announcement comes from The Policy Group, the Washington, D.C.-based government relations arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2595/osha-upholds-chrome-pel-exposure-limit-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2899/ipc-survey-shows-reverse-trend-in-regional-electronics-sourcing-/ Forty-two percent of responding companies cited changes in their customers’ sourcing patterns from Asia back to North America or Europe in the past two years, according to the results of a survey conducted by IPC, the Association Connecting Electronics Industries. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2899/ipc-survey-shows-reverse-trend-in-regional-electronics-sourcing-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2858/us-automotive-sales-continue-slump-in-january-/ Automotive sales in the U.S. continued their downward spiral as several major manufacturers reported high double-digit declines. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2858/us-automotive-sales-continue-slump-in-january-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2853/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-release-earnings-reports-/ The tentacles of global economic recession have reached the chemical and paint industries. The latest earnings reports among the majors reflect softening industrial demand. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2853/chemical-suppliers-paint-manufacturers-release-earnings-reports-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2854/california-pondering-lower-permissible-exposure-limit-for-normal-propyl-bromide-npb/ If you're manufacturing, selling, or interested in using normal propyl bromide (n-PB) as a cleaning solvent, you will want to be knowledgeable about a process of regulation happening now in California. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2854/california-pondering-lower-permissible-exposure-limit-for-normal-propyl-bromide-npb/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2896/fourthquarter-gdp-drops-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-20-years/ The U.S. government has reported that gross domestic product (GDP)—the broadest measure of economic growth—contracted at an annual rate of 3.8% during the fourth quarter of 2008. While that was better than the 5.4% drop analysts had expected, the fall-off represents the worst decline in GDP since 1980. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2896/fourthquarter-gdp-drops-to-lowest-level-in-more-than-20-years/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2594/new-epa-directive-exempts-popular-cleaning-agent-from-voc-status-/ Our metal finishing industries have been driven and changed by environmental, health, and safety concerns for a generation. The direction has always been—for excellent reasons—restriction or abandonment of some then-useful technology. On Jan. 13, however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enabled an opportunity for change in the opposite direction. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2594/new-epa-directive-exempts-popular-cleaning-agent-from-voc-status-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2859/domestic-airlineaerospace-industry-poised-for-a-lift-in-2009-/ The manufacturing outlook for the airline/aerospace industry for 2009 is starkly different from the scary projections coming out of the automotive industry. According to a newly released report from the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the category encompassing civil aviation, defense, and space is expected to see growth in the 2–3% range this year. Albeit modest, analysts say it is welcomed growth nonetheless. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2859/domestic-airlineaerospace-industry-poised-for-a-lift-in-2009-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2593/epa-to-reconsider-amendments-to-national-emissions-standards-for-cleaning-solvents-/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period on its proposal to reconsider amendments to the national emissions standards for halogenated solvent cleaning (degreasing) using the chlorinated solvents promulgated in May 2007. As a result, the deadline for comment is now Feb. 4, 2009. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2593/epa-to-reconsider-amendments-to-national-emissions-standards-for-cleaning-solvents-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2857/december-auto-sales-tumble-35-2008-sales-down-overall-/ U.S. automotive sales took another high double-digit dive as revenues among the leading manufacturers fell more than 35% in December. The news comes on the heels of a similarly dismal automotive report for November. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2857/december-auto-sales-tumble-35-2008-sales-down-overall-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2894/toyota-to-idle-plants-to-scale-back-production-/ Toyota Motor will idle its plants in Japan for 11 days in February and March to reduce output in the face of steeply declining global vehicle sales, the company announced recently. The Japanese auto giant said the suspension will affect production at all 12 of Toyota's directly operated domestic plants, which include four vehicle assembly plants and also factories that make transmissions, engines, and other parts. The stoppages are in addition to a three-day shutdown this month at these plants that Toyota had already announced. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2894/toyota-to-idle-plants-to-scale-back-production-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3533/sherwinwilliams-expands-aerospace-coatings-distribution-/ Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added two distribution partners and new locations for two existing partners in its North American sales and service network. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3533/sherwinwilliams-expands-aerospace-coatings-distribution-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2592/policy-group-predicts-more-industrial-controls-in-the-future-/ The industry will likely see more controls—not less—on industrial processes in both the commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) context. So said Christian Richter, principal with The Policy Group, during an address at the DOD's Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Conference held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. In the broader context, Richter forecast a likely trend of increased regulations for chromium and other metals and processes in the future. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2592/policy-group-predicts-more-industrial-controls-in-the-future-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2590/foulke-resigns-post-at-osha-/ He was on hand at the Washington Forum in May 2007 to sign the historic agreement with the National Association for Surface Finishing. Now comes news that the Honorable Edwin Foulke, Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), has left his post to join an Atlanta law firm. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2590/foulke-resigns-post-at-osha-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2591/proposed-hexchrome-rel-leaves-industry-nervous-about-osha-pel-/ A new NIOSH proposal to lower the recommended exposure limit (REL) for hexavalent chromium to one-fifth the agency's previous level and 25 times lower than OSHA's permissible exposure limit may have some in industry nervous that it could lead to calls for a stricter OSHA PEL. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2591/proposed-hexchrome-rel-leaves-industry-nervous-about-osha-pel-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2589/epa-issues-final-ruling-on-hazardous-waste-classifications-/ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a final rule that revises the definition of solid waste to exclude certain hazardous secondary materials from regulation under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The purpose of this final rule is to encourage safe, environmentally sound recycling and resource conservation and to respond to several court decisions concerning the definition of solid waste. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2589/epa-issues-final-ruling-on-hazardous-waste-classifications-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2588/epa-plating-and-polishing-area-source-final-rule-notification-deadline-looms/ On July 1, 2008, EPA published the final regulation for plating and polishing area sources in the Federal Register (73 Fed. Reg. 37728). The final rule, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW, is effective immediately for new affected sources (i.e., those that begin operations on or after July 1, 2008). Under the new plating and polishing rule, owners and operators of affected sources must comply with several notification and recordkeeping requirements. An initial notification must be submitted to the EPA or an authorized state agency no later than Oct. 29, 2008. Existing plating and polishing operations must comply with the new regulatory requirements by July 1, 2010. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2588/epa-plating-and-polishing-area-source-final-rule-notification-deadline-looms/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3017/atotech-opens-north-american-tech-center-for-corrosion-protection-/ Earlier this month Atotech celebrated the grand opening of its new North American TechCenter for corrosion protection applications. The event, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls, included a customer seminar on new trends and technologies for electrolytic corrosion protection, zinc flake coatings for automotive fasteners, and Atotech’s involvement in sustainable development. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3017/atotech-opens-north-american-tech-center-for-corrosion-protection-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2587/nasf-offers-critical-guidance-on-reach-regulation/ The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) has launched a new program to help members navigate the regulatory maze otherwise referred to as “REACH,” the regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals. The goal is to provide finishers, suppliers, and manufacturers alike with critical guidance on the European Union’s new chemicals Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2587/nasf-offers-critical-guidance-on-reach-regulation/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3011/enthone-opens-semiconductor-applications-center-in-taiwan/ Enthone, Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics, has announced the opening of its Semiconductor Applications Center in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The Semiconductor Applications Center represents a multi-million dollar investment that further enables Enthone to deliver customer-driven solutions to the dynamic wafer fabrication marketplace. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3011/enthone-opens-semiconductor-applications-center-in-taiwan/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3015/dubois-chemicals-launches-sustainable-solutions-program-/ DuBois Chemicals, the industrial division of JohnsonDiversey, Inc.—a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions—has launched Sustainable Cleaning Solutions, a program designed to reduce customers’ total cost of ownership through products and applications that are lean, green, and clean. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3015/dubois-chemicals-launches-sustainable-solutions-program-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3016/ccai-honors-industry-members-names-200809-officers-/ The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) honored members for their service and dedication at its annual meeting held earlier this summer in Clearwater Beach, Fla. During the event, the association also installed its 2008–09 officers. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3016/ccai-honors-industry-members-names-200809-officers-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2586/epa-issues-neshap-standards-/ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing national emission standards regarding the control of hazardous air pollutants for nine metal fabrication and finishing area source categories. This final rule, which went into effect on July 23, establishes emission standards in the form of management practices and equipment standards for new and existing operations of dry abrasive blasting, machining, dry grinding, and dry polishing with machines, spray painting, and other spray coating, as well as welding operations. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2586/epa-issues-neshap-standards-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3012/ipc-survey-reveals-electronics-industry-is-not-prepared-for-reach-/ More than 40% of manufacturing and purchasing personnel have no understanding of the REACH regulation as it affects their companies. The same holds true for nearly one-third of senior management and 29% of engineering personnel. (Even 28% of environment, health, and safety personnel have no understanding of REACH’s impact.) All this according to the newly released results of a survey on “REACH Preparedness,” conducted by IPC, the Association Connecting Electronics Industries. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3012/ipc-survey-reveals-electronics-industry-is-not-prepared-for-reach-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2585/epa-issues-final-air-emissions-standards-for-plating-and-polishing-area-sources-/ On July 1, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final regulation for plating and polishing area sources in the Federal Register (73 Fed. Reg. 37728). The final rule, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW, is effective immediately for new affected sources (i.e., those that begin operations on or after July 1, 2008). Existing plating and polishing operations must comply with the new regulatory requirements by July 1, 2010. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2585/epa-issues-final-air-emissions-standards-for-plating-and-polishing-area-sources-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2584/epa-amends-hazardous-waste-listing-/ Effective July 7, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will amend the list of hazardous wastes from non-specific sources (called F-wastes) by modifying the scope of the EPA Hazardous Waste No. F019. Specifically, the agency plans to exempt wastewater treatment sludges from zinc phosphating, when such phosphating is used in the motor vehicle manufacturing process—provided that the wastes are not placed outside on the land prior to shipment to a landfill for disposal, and the wastes are placed in landfill units that are subject to or meet the specified landfill design criteria. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2584/epa-amends-hazardous-waste-listing-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2967/nordson-corp-signs-distribution-agreement-with-sensory-analytics/ Nordson Corp., Westlake, Ohio, earlier this week announced that it has signed a license and distribution agreement with Greensboro, N.C.–based Sensory Analytics, a leading developer of innovative coating measurement systems. The distribution agreement enables the exclusive use of certain Sensory Analytics SpecMetrix coating measurement technologies within new Nordson’s coating measurement offerings for container manufacturers. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2967/nordson-corp-signs-distribution-agreement-with-sensory-analytics/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2968/ian-sellars-managing-director-of-elcometer-passes-/ Ian Sellars, the owner and managing director of Elcometer, and one of the founders of the modern coating inspection industry, passed away last week. He was 70. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2968/ian-sellars-managing-director-of-elcometer-passes-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3014/sirius-technology-and-taskem-announce-merger/ Sirius Technology, Inc., and Taskem, Inc., announced that the two companies have merged. The deal, effective April 1, 2008, will result in a new company to be called Coventya, Inc. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/3014/sirius-technology-and-taskem-announce-merger/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2581/dod-sees-major-impacts-from-the-european-unions-new-chemical-regulations-/ A top Defense Department official says the European Union's (EU) broad chemical regulatory system could have major "indirect" impacts on the Defense Department, including limiting supplies and increasing costs of some materials, although the department will likely be able to comply with the system's direct requirements, such as measures requiring substitution of harmful chemicals. This news comes from a Defense Department alert released earlier this week. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2581/dod-sees-major-impacts-from-the-european-unions-new-chemical-regulations-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2580/the-policy-group-to-submit-proposal-on-pending-usepa-plating-polishing-rule/ The Policy Group, the educational and advocacy arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), next week expects to submit a proposal to the EPA regarding the pending USEPA "Plating and Polishing Rule." According to Christian Richter, one of the Policy Group's principals, the EPA rule would essentially impose new requirements on non-chromium plating processes. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2580/the-policy-group-to-submit-proposal-on-pending-usepa-plating-polishing-rule/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2577/epa-updates-solid-waste-testing-and-monitoring-manual-sw846/ The EPA has announced new revisions to its guidance manual of appropriate and reliable methods for testing and monitoring hazardous waste. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2577/epa-updates-solid-waste-testing-and-monitoring-manual-sw846/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2578/osha-issues-inspection-procedure-guidelines-on-hexchrome-exposure-/ OSHA recently issued an instruction to provide guidelines and establish uniform inspection and compliance procedures for the new hexavalent chromium workplace exposure standard that was promulgated Feb. 28, 2006 (OSHA Directive Number: CPL 02-02-074). Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2578/osha-issues-inspection-procedure-guidelines-on-hexchrome-exposure-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2575/european-union-denies-exemption-for-the-use-of-hexavalent-chromium-for-electricalelectronic-equipment-/ The European Union continues to issue regulatory directives restricting or limiting the use of metals in products such as the ELV, RoHS, and WEEE. Providing the surface finishing industry with information on compliance and testing methodology, understanding the specific requirements of these directives and how they impact global supply chains, and positioning the industry to more competitive in global markets is critical for the metal finishing industry and its customers. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2575/european-union-denies-exemption-for-the-use-of-hexavalent-chromium-for-electricalelectronic-equipment-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2576/dhs-issues-revised-list-of-chemical-and-threshold-levels-for-chemical-facility-security-regulations-/ On Nov. 20 DHS released a revised final rule and “Appendix A” list of chemicals. The Appendix A list of chemicals provides Screening Threshold Quantities (STQ) that trigger reporting requirements for facilities that possess chemicals of interest that may pose a potential security threat. In finalizing the Appendix A list of chemicals, DHS made several significant changes to the regulation. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2576/dhs-issues-revised-list-of-chemical-and-threshold-levels-for-chemical-facility-security-regulations-/ http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2574/epa-allows-continued-use-of-pfas-fume-suppresants-/ On Oct. 9, 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule imposing restrictions under Section 5 of the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) on the manufacture, import and use of 183 perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical compounds. 72 Fed. Reg. 57222. These PFAS compounds are used as fume suppressants for controlling emissions from several metal finishing operations such as chrome plating. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metalfinishing.com/view/2574/epa-allows-continued-use-of-pfas-fume-suppresants-/