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Measuring Thickness
Measurement methods used by handheld coating thickness gauges include magnetic induction for measuring nonmagnetic coatings applied to a ferrous metal, or an eddy current method for measuring nonconductive coatings over a nonferrous substrate, such as aluminum. The phase-sensitive eddy current method has significant advantages for measuring metallic coatings applied to parts with various shapes. Regardless of the application, those who measure coating thickness should be aware of technology that has been developed to assist in meeting their measurement challenges. These technological advances include new calibration options, interchangeable probes, data documentation
and solutions for nonstandard applications….
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Enercon Completes Surface Treating Lab
Enercon has completed its new Atmospheric Plasma Surface Treating Laboratory. The 400-square-foot laboratory is designed to provide a resource to companies seeking solutions to improve adhesion, clean, etch and otherwise functionalize surfaces.
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DuPont Performance Coatings Opens New Training Facility
 DuPont Performance Coatings has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art training facility in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada. The facility serves customers located in eastern Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic Provinces and northeastern U.S., and supports a range of industrial segments
, including collision repair, aviation, industrial coatings, commercial fleet, and original equipment manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks and buses. Construction of the training center was completed in December 2006. The large, ultra-modern center features a 12,000-square-foot production area with dedicated paint facilities.
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DHS Issues Requirements Applicable to Finishers
The Department of Homeland Security has issued regulations to establish chemical facility security standards. Finishers and chemical suppliers need to review the requirements of this rule to determine whether they need to submit an initial “Top-Screen” assessment of the potential risks regarding the chemicals that are manufactured, used, stored or distributed at their facilities.
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Additional Regulatory Updates (click on the title for more information):
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EPA Set to Issue Proposed Air Emissions Rule for Plating and Polishing
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Industry Comments Being Prepared on EPA’s New Definition of Solid Waste
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New Legislation to Help Small Businesses Comply with Federal Regulations
ICI Rejects Akzo Nobel Takeover Bid
Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI) has rejected an approach by Akzo Nobel N.V., Arnhem, the Netherlands, for a possible cash offer.
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nCoat to Acquire Metallic Ceramic Coatings
nCoat, Inc., a nanotechnology company based in Whitsett, NC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all the capital stock of MCC, Inc. (Metallic Ceramic Coatings or MCCI), doing business in the marketplace under the brand of JET-HOT® Coatings.
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Valspar Flooring Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Realizing the growing importance of green, sustainable building practices, Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Corp., has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a product manufacturer member.
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Steel Dynamics to Acquire The Techs
Steel Dynamics, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Techs, a Pennsylvania-based flat-rolled-steel galvanizing company. The company includes three hot-dip galvanizing facilities in the Pittsburgh, PA, area.
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INNOVATIONS WANTED
 The December issue of Finishing Today
magazine will showcase the top finishing innovations of 2007...but we need your help! Please nominate the companies and products you believe are most worthy of this honor. Awards will be presented in three categories: materials, equipment and processes.
E-mail your nominations to editor@finishingtodaymag.com, or call Kevin Biller at 614.286.2148. Please include a sentence or two explaining why you think your nominee deserves this special honor.
Hurry…the deadline for nominations is
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New Technology Allows Cold Spray of Powder Coatings
Linde Gas, a North American subsidiary and affiliate of The Linde Group,
and several partners have developed a high-pressure gas delivery system that allows powders to be sprayed using nitrogen at temperatures that do not melt the powder particles.
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DSI Develops New Coatings in the IR Spectrum
Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI), a manufacturer of durable thin-film optical coatings, has developed new coatings that operate in the 3 to 5 micron and the 8 to 12 micron infrared (IR) spectral regions for sophisticated military, aerospace and industrial tasks that require robust coating solutions.
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Ferro Introduces New CMP Slurries
Ferro Corp.’s Electronic Material Systems business has advanced its chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) technology with two slurries that enable high-yield processing of 65 nanometer and 45 nanometer node electronic devices.
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NASF Offers Free Ride to Detroit-Based SUR/FIN Attendees
The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) will provide Detroit-based automotive OEMs and finishers with free transportation to and from Cleveland on Wednesday, August 15, for the keynote SUR/FIN 2007 presentation by John McElroy.
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