20 Questions with Nathanial Fowler, Electro-Spec
Nathaniel Fowler is the Day-Shift Supervisor for Electro-Spec Carolina in Lexington, South Carolina.
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Benefits of using a Triple Catalyst Bath for Sustainable Hard Chromium Electroplating
Hard chromium plating bath chemistry has advanced through several stages since its introduction in the late 1920s.
Legends: Larry Capoccia, Alexandria Metal Finishers
Loreto “Larry” Capoccia came to the U.S. from Italy with his wife in 1966 and soon found a career in the metal finishing industry.
U.S. EPA Has Pollution Prevention Grants Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has $16 Million available for Pollution Prevention (P2) grants.
On the Rack: Break Good Racking Practice Down To Basic Issues
A finishing operation with a single automatic plating line was having trouble with how its team was racking parts.
20 Questions with Juana Chavez-Rangel, Saporito Finishing
Juana Chavez-Rangel is a Production Manager with Saporito Finishing in Cicero, Illinois.
Effective Removal of Cyanide and Heavy Metals from an Industrial Electroplating Stream
Cyanide is cytotoxic for animals and humans, inhibiting the cytochrome oxidase enzyme and preventing the transport of oxygen into the cells [1].
Legends: John Lindstedt, Advanced Plating Technologies
When John Lindstedt entered the Navy several decades ago, he was selected for the Nuclear Propulsion Program in support of the submarine program.
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Florida Finisher ElectroLab II Works ‘Harder’ and Smarter
Lonnie Harder doesn’t talk in grandiose terms about all that he wants to add or change about his Florida metal finishing company, ElectroLab II.
Pioneer Metal Finishing Donates $5,700 to MI Cancer Group
Pioneer Metal Finishing Michigan location selected Ribbons of Monroe as its 2022 fundraiser recipient.
US Dept. of Labor Fines El Paso Metal Plater on Worker Exposer Items
A federal workplace safety investigation of an El Paso jewelry metal-plating finisher found the company again exposing workers to serious hazards.
Mechanical Behavior of Hard Chromium Deposited from a Trivalent Chromium Bath
In view of some new environmental directives, hexavalent chromium baths can no longer be used to electroplate thick hard chromium deposits.
EPA to Delete Texas Plater from Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is deleting the River City Metal Finishing Superfund site in San Antonio, Texas, from the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites.
Japanese Bus Maker Cancels Order after Hex Chrome Discovery
A Japanese bus maker has canceled an order from a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer after learning that hexavalent chromium was used on some parts of the vehicles.
Platers Made Impassioned Pleas to California Board to Keep Jobs
Aviation Repair Solutions owner Jim Meyer wrote 27 letters to the California Air Resources Board when it proposed banning hex chrome finishing in the state.
Thoughts on Converting to Trivalent Hard Chrome
Hexavalent hard chrome plating is under severe attack by environmental extremists.
Michigan Metal Coatings Plans $4.6M Expansion
Michigan Metal Coatings in Port Huron says it is planning a $4.6 million expansion of its facilities.
Taiwanese Researchers Develop Electroless Plating Method for High-Capacity, Low-Cost Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have wide applications owing to their high energy density and relatively low weight.
Michigan Platers Sentenced For Violating Clean Water Act
The owners of ASP Plating in Grand Haven have been sentenced for violating the Clean Water Act.
20 Questions with Kym Rosner, Professional Plating
Kym Rosner is the Zinc Team Leader at Professional Plating Leader in Brillion, Wisconsin.
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Friendly Skies as Wichita’s Metal Finishing Co. Soars to Over 500,000 SF
As one of the largest family-owned aerospace processing operations in North America, Metal Finishing Co. President Robert Babst says he has no intention of selling his business.
