Plating

I want to share what I feel is the single most important growth strategy for the finishing and coating industry that you can execute for 2024 and beyond.

Production Plating of Mukilteo, Washington, was one of three Pacific Northwest companies recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards.

The Canadian Association for Surface Finishing honored Mike Kuntz of Kuntz Electroplating with its 2023 Industry Leadership Award presented.

This paper discusses recent research work on the development of a functional trivalent chromium plating process from a trivalent-based electrolyte to replace hexavalent chromium plating.

Based on their make-up and operating requirements, metal finishing processes are subject to depletion of chemical constituents.

Humberto Murillo Sr. came to the U.S. four decades ago with very little to his name.

The Florida Finishers Corp. will hold its annual Mid-Winter Conference and Expo on January 25-26 in Tampa.

Passivation remains a critical step in maximizing the essential corrosion resistance of parts and components machined from stainless steels.

NEO Industries Inc., a surface technology manufacturer for work rolls in steel and aluminum manufacturing, announced an expansion of its current operation in Kentucky with a $12.4 million investment, creating 20 new jobs.

We spoke with attorney Ethan Ware to get his perspective on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalizing its rule on reporting on PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

The term “stainless” as it applies to stainless steel is misleading, as many think that stainless steel cannot corrode because it is stainless.

The finishing industry requires many operations to pay attention to who their competition might be, and sometimes, it even requires them to join forces.

“People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about.”

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says that Amphenol Aerospace paid a $945,000 penalty for falsifying waste treatment info for its plating operation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule on reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Hexavalent hard chromium plating baths are somewhat tolerant to many types of contamination.

We talked with Kees Stigter from Hendor about their new filtration system in use by many finishing operations across the globe.

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is hosting a free webinar on Oct. 19 on “Alternative Coating and Plating Technologies for Corrosion and Repair.”

As soon as an electroplating shop mentions new or upgraded lines to Renny Fritz, that is when the questions start pouring out of him.

Electroplating often requires a considerable amount of space and human resources.