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Overview
It is widely recognized in many industries that sustainability is a key driver of innovation. Numerous companies, especially large ones that made sustainability as a goal, are achieving clearly more competitive advantage. The metal finishing industry, however, is clearly behind others in response to the challenging needs for sustainable development.
This research project aims to:
Create a metal-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system, which will contain sets of indicators for measuring economic, environmental and social sustainability,
Develop a general and effective method for systematically sustainability assessment of any metal finishing facility that could have multiple production lines, and for estimating the capacities of technologies for sustainability performance improvement,
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PF columnist Rodger Talbert on the early days of the powder coating industry.
An excerpt from PF’s interview with Bill Saas
Saas
Today we ll be talking to Bill Saas, one of the inductees into PF’s 2021 Hall of Fame. Saas was the owner of the chemical supplier Tascam from 1982 to 2007, before selling the business to Coventya.
Saas was chair of the government advisory committee and served as president of the metal finisher supplier Association. In 2020. He was presented with the NASF Presidential Award, which recognizes extraordinary service by an NASF member.
Tell me a bit about how you got your start in the finishing industry.
Evolving Automation in Automotive takes a look at the latest coating technologies for the automotive sector from leading robotics and surface finishing technology providers.
Coatings Drive Electric Vehicles Further offers a overview of the various coatings used to enable electric vehicle batteries, helping to maintain optimal temperature, reduce electrical interference and reduce the risk of fire.
The Changing Landscape of Automotive discusses ideas about where the industry is heading in light of rebounding from the pandemic, efforts to shorten the supply chain and the growth of EVs.
As always you’ll find helpful technical articles, insightful “Ask the Expert” clinics, columns, interviews, and the latest news and innovations from the finishing industry.