While the history of electroplating is very rich and interesting, the environmental impact of the wastewater generated from the process can not be overlooked. In 1972 the Clean Water Act came into being, and gave structure for regulating the discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States. Metal finishing guidelines can be found in 40 CFR Part 433.
Element Solutions, a global and diversified specialty chemicals company which is the parent company of MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, announced its acquisition of DMP Corporation, a premier provider of turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions across multiple manufacturing industries.
As local governments and municipalities are working to resolve the issue of fats, oils and grease (FOG) that are clogging sewers systems, the issue has an immediate impact not just on households and restaurants, but also for the industrial sector such as remanufacturing and metal finishing.
