After more than two years of development and thorough field testing, Columbia Chemical has introduced TriVecta® Black 100 trivalent chromate for zinc-plated parts.
Raymor Aerospace Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymor Industries Inc., has received accreditation by Nadcap in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS7003 for its coating services. The prestigious Nadcap accreditation is considered the ultimate approval of a quality supplier to the aerospace and defense industries.
The Environmental Protection Department – Pollution Prevention and Remediation Division of Broward County in Florida recently honored Industrial Environmental Coatings Corp. DBA Enviroline Group with the Emerald Award for its efforts in preventing pollution at its manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, FL. This award is the culmination of an extensive evaluation and inspection process and recognizes the company’s “ongoing compliance with environmental regulations and the implementation of programs and/or techniques that protect and preserve our environment over and above statutory requirements.”
Clear Seas Research, an industry-focused market research firm, has been accepted as a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO). CASRO is the leading membership organization in the market research industry.
AkzoNobel has launched its new corporate brand, along with a commitment to deliver “Tomorrow’s Answers Today.” In addition to a subtle name change and a new logo, the company has introduced a new brand architecture, along with updated values and a new brand philosophy.
Elm Plating in Jackson, MI, has had to lay off its third shift - 13 workers - as a result of the ongoing UAW strike at five American Axle plants in Michigan and New York that began on February 26 over a labor agreement.
SigmaPrime 700 and SigmaPrime 700 LT coatings from PPG Industries' protective and marine coatings (PMC) business will be applied to a vessel being built in Korea for Chandris Hellas that will be the first built in full compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ballast tank coatings regulation titled Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).
PolyOne Corp., a provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has renamed its vinyl business segment to Geon Performance Polymers. The business is working to capitalize on specialty applications such as innovative surface finishes and colors for appliances, high-performance commercial graphic films, protective coatings for rigid food packaging, and various healthcare applications.
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