FT ONLINE: Furniture Design More than ever, consumers are taking a global perspective in decorating and furnishing their homes. Interest in furniture that is exotic and eclectic is strong and is pushing aside the tendency to purchase furniture groupings in any one style. Rather, today’s sophisticated consumer wants an interesting mix of styles and colors that reflect individuality. Multi-step finishing processes, such as those that include glazing, underscore the importance of each individual piece. Consumers are gravitating toward pieces that look handmade as opposed to uniform, mass-produced finishes...
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Dürr and BMW Named “Energy Partners of the Year”
Dürr Systems, Inc. and BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC were joint recipients of the “Energy Partner of the Year” award presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January. The honor was bestowed on both companies in recognition of a project implemented at the BMW facility in Spartanburg, SC. As reported in the July 2006 issue of Finishing Today (then Industrial Paint & Powder), the facility uses methane collected from biodegradable municipal waste as energy for paint shop operation...
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Ford Awards Global Technical Approval to Akzo Nobel Akzo Nobel has been awarded a global technical approval for all repair systems for Ford Motor Co. worldwide. The approval extends to all collision repair centers worldwide repairing Ford vehicles…MORE
Becker Industrial Coatings Acquires Specialty Coatings Becker Industrial Coatings
, the North American subsidiary of Sweden-based AB Wilh. Becker, has completed the acquisition of Specialty Coatings Co, a manufacturer of industrial coil coatings. Prior to the acquisition, Specialty was owned by the Neems family. According to Becker, Jack Neems will remain president of the company. Specialty will become a unit of Becker Industrial Coatings…MORE
Allied PhotoChemical Selected as a “Company to Watch” Allied PhotoChemical, a manufacturer of ultraviolet paint and coatings solutions, has been selected by the Edward Lowe Foundation as one of Michigan’s “50 Companies to Watch.”
The awards program celebrates high-performing, second-stage companies in the state. Known for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, unique processes or philanthropic actions, these companies represent a range of industries from around Michigan…MORE
Nordson UV Earns ISO Certifications The UV systems business of Nordson Corp. has earned the ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification, which ensures that the company meets the highest and most current quality standards in its products and processes. The certification, based on a comprehensive audit by third party agency Det Norske Veritas (DNV), indicates that Nordson UV Systems has successfully revised its quality management system…
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Cummins to Become CEO of Ciba Specialty Chemicals
The board of directors of Ciba Specialty Chemicals has decided to dissolve its double mandate as of January 1, 2008, following the successful implementation of the strategic transformation of the company. Brendan Cummins, who has been chief operating officer since October 2005, will be appointed as the new CEO, while Armin Meyer, chairman of the board and CEO, will focus on his role as chairman of the board…MORE
Spotten Named Sales Manager for MCS Russell Spotten has been appointed to national sales manager, surface preparation and coating applications, for Moisture Control Services (MCS), a division of Munters AB. Spotten is a NACE Certified Senior Corrosion Technologist and NACE Certified Protective Coatings Specialist. In his new role, Spotten will be responsible for expanding MCS’ service offerings to the industrial coatings market segment…
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Ferro Introduces Metallic-Look Appliance Coatings The Evolution™ coatings from Ferro Corp. are designed to be cost-effective alternatives to stainless steel and copper. According to the company, the new porcelain enamel-based coatings do not show noticeable fingerprints, do not discolor from heat, and are resistant to stains, scratching, and chemical cleaners…
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SICO Debuts VOC-Free Paints The Sico Design product line from SICO Paints has been reformulated to be free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). According to the company, the new paints deliver high performance, resistance and adhesion –features that have previously been a challenge with low-VOC finishes….MORE
TASROP Develops Wastewater Filtration System The STW Recycling System from TASROP, Inc. was developed to minimize the high costs associated with maintaining and operating product pretreatment systems and wastewater disposal. The system cleans the washing solution and retains the cleaning chemicals, thereby substantially reducing water consumption. The technology was initially developed for powder coating facilities…
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Magnatag Launches Maintenance Tracking System The Maintenance Master™ magnetic board from Magnatag Visible Systems shows a full year of preventative maintenance at a glance for each machine, vehicle and equipment item in a facility. Color-coded magnets identify the week's job assignments, giving managers and employees advance notification on maintenance work for the entire year…
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August Mack to Hold EH&S Web Seminars
Beginning in April, August Mack Environmental will hold a series of monthly web seminars on topics relevant to the finishing industry. The first seminar will be held April 10 and will discuss “MSDS – A Manageable Solution to an Unmanageable Problem.” Other seminars will address subjects such as Form R reporting, emission reporting, recent legislation, MSDS management, and chemical inventory and regulatory management. There is no charge to attend, but preliminary registration is required. For more information or to register, call 317.579.7400 or visit
www.augustmack.com.
NASF Washington Forum Scheduled for May
The 2007 NASF Washington Forum, hosted by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), will be held May 1-3, 2007 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. The event will include presentations, panel discussions and briefings on technology, policy, regulatory and economic trends in the industry. The forum will feature three technical courses — the Regulatory Compliance Workshop, Wastewater Treatment and Control Workshop, and the Innovative Pollution Prevention Practices Workshop — as well as keynote remarks by a leading member of Congress and an optional day of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. For more
information, call 202.457.8404 or visit www.nasf.org.
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