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Dörken 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.
American Finishing Resources, LLC Achieves ISO 9001:2008 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.
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.
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.
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.

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Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, March 15, 2010
Enthone expands staff...Acme Celebrates 100 years in business...NADCAP approval for SIFCO
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, March 8, 2010
February automotive sales, plus newly released unemployment numbers.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast: March 1, 2010
Online registration is now open for SUR/FIN 2010! Save the date for June 14–17, Devos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast February 2, 2010
People in the News...Awards & Certifications...Plant Expansions

Webinars

Zirconization™ Update: Introducing DuBois Chemicals, DuraTEC 110 Nonphosphate Cleaning and Pretreatment Solutions for Ferrous and Nonferrous Parts
Nonphosphate pretreatment systems are gaining broader acceptance in the market place. Public opinion, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship are moving manufacturers away from phosphate-based chemistries.
Alternative Pretreatment Technologies for Steel and Aluminum Surfaces
This informative webinar program will cover current environmentally acceptable alternative pretreatment processes for steel and aluminum surfaces. It will: identify and define conversion coatings; discuss the basics of a zinc phosphate process for ferrous and aluminum surfaces; outline the advantages and disadvantages of zinc phosphate; and delve into the pros and cons of alternative technologies, such as zirconium, titanium, and silane. Ron Joseph, Organic Coatings Editor for Metal Finishing, moderates.

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Painting, Coatings, Coating Analysis, Coating Failure Analysis
Ron Joseph is the organic finishing editor for Metal Finishing magazine. He is also the paint and coating consultant with Exponent, Inc., of Menlo Park, Calif.

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The Clean Energy Race: Pew Center Sees Greenhouse Gas Regulation As All But Inevitable
Drew Amorosi, managing editor of Metal Finishing, recently caught up with Dr. Manik Roy and Dr. Janet Peace of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change to discuss the climate change legislation making its way through Congress. One fact is clear from the conversation: Whether it’s via Congress, the states, or the EPA, the regulation of greenhouse gasses is very much on the horizon here in the United States, if not already upon us. The question for the business and manufacturing community is by which method and from what source will regulation emerge, and what system will be the least harmful to business conditions?
National VOC Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings
In June of 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established national reactivity-based emission standards for 170 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in aerosol coating products. This aerosol coatings reactivity rule aims to encourage reformulation of aerosol coatings to reduce ground-level ozone formation. The rule specifies reactivity limits for 36 aerosol product categories. The 170 VOCs are ranked by their reactivity factor (RF, units in grams of ozone per gram of VOC). VOCs with a high RF are more likely to form ozone, an air pollutant, than VOCs with a lower RF.
Platers/Painters Profile: Tucker Industrial Coatings Embraces the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Bernie Tucker, owner of Tucker Industrial Liquid Coatings, saw a niche opportunity—and he seized it.
When the Dust Settles: A Tutorial on Dust Collection and Explosion-proof Vacuums
Because traditional methods like sweeping and compressed air hardly combat fine dust, powder coating facilities often meet OSHA standards with shop-style vacuums. Although these vacuums might be acceptable for general cleaning of dust and debris outside of coating booths, using them to collect combustible metal dust can not only be deadly, but it may also violate the requirements set forth in OSHA’s Combustible Dust NEP, which calls for electrical vacuums used in dusty areas to be approved for the hazard-classified location.

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The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.

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