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4 POWDER COATING, November 2018 DSM collaborates with VEPA on powder coating technology HEERLEN, The Netherlands— Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials, has launched a collabo- ration with Vepa, a leader in project furniture design, to further demon- strate the value of powder coating technology as an operationally conve- nient and sustainable alternative to solvent-based liquid coating technol- ogy for heat-sensitive substrates. Vepa will produce two furniture product lines with DSM's proprietary powder coating technology. Like many other furniture manufactur- ers and designers across the world, Vepa is looking to leverage powder coating technology to gain a competi- tive advantage, since this technology has been shown to improve the opera- tional efficiency of coating application, the total environmental impact of the manufacturing process, and the aes- thetic qualities of the final product. Developed specifically for use on MDF and other wood products, DSM's Uralac Ultra powder coating technol- ogy provides the basis for IGP, a leader in powder coating applications, to de- velop a final product solution that matches Vepa's product demands. Once the furniture panels have been successfully coated with IGP's final product solution, they will be assem- bled and distributed by Vepa. TCI moves beyond powder coatings AMERICUS, Ga.—After 30 years in powder coatings, supplier TCI has an- nounced a branding change and an ex- pansion into liquid and electrocoat products. The company, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc. and for- merly called TCI Powder Coatings, says it will be expanding its focus to concentrate on innovative coatings solutions and superior performance beyond powder coatings. "Our new brand positioning represents our new customer-centric market ap- proach that leverages our relationships with fellow RPM companies to meet specific needs with a broad portfolio of products and coatings resources," said and pollution prevention activities that took place during 2017 at more than 20,000 federal and industrial facilities across the country. The 2017 data is available by down- loading data files that can be opened using Excel or another spreadsheet ap- plication or by going to EPA's Enviro- facts website and searching for a spe- cific location, industry sector, or facil- ity. The data can be used to identify how many TRI facilities operate in a certain geographic area and where they are located, as well as what chemicals facilities are managing and in what quantities. While the preliminary data have not yet been through the complete TRI data quality process, the software facili- ties used to submit the data includes many automated quality checks that help prevent facilities from making common mistakes. EPA is now con- ducting additional quality checks on the preliminary data. Hohman Plating celebrates 100th year DAYTON, Ohio—Hohman Plating celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. The shop was founded in 1918 in S p r i n g f i e l d , O h i o , b y W i l l i a m Hohman, who moved it to Dayton in the 1930s. The company saw a growth spurt in the 1950s with manufacturing of dry film lubricants. Hohman Plating specializes in electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, chemical conver- sion coatings, spray coatings, vacuum coating, and combination coatings. Heraeus Noblelight America names new president GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Heraeus Noblelight America (HNA) has ap- pointed Pradyumna Kumar (P.K.) Swain, Ph.D., as president. Swain will be responsible for providing leadership to grow HNA's business in the areas of radiation technology, such as UV cur- ing, packaging disinfection, and air and water treatment, and maintain its mar- ket leadership position. He will also serve as the global head of innovation for Heraeus Noblelight's UV division. HNA provides UV and LED systems and thermal solutions for industrial ap- plications. construction of a hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. Miron Construction Co. Inc. en- tered a 1-year partnership to prevent common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses during construction of a university residence hall in Eau Claire, Wisc. Choate Construction Co. and Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc. have joined a strategic partnership to provide weekly training on falls, noise, rigging, heat, and silica, as well as the proper use of respirators and personal protection, during the construction of a senior living develop- ment project in Woodstock, Ga. Pioneer Metal Finishing acquired by private firm GREEN BAY, Wisc.—Private equity firm Aterian Investment Partners has acquired Pioneer Metal Finishing. Founded in 1945, Pioneer is among the largest providers of outsourced an- odizing, plating, hardcoat, adhesive, electroless nickel, and other val- ue-added surface treatment services in North America. The company oper- ates eight plants that service customers across numerous end markets and ser- vice lines. The transaction will allow for Pioneer to enter its next stage of growth with an ownership group focused on operations and performance. IMTS has largest show ever MCLEAN, Va.—A rapidly transform- ing industry sparked IMTS 2018 – The International Manufacturing Technol- ogy Show, to set all-time records for show metrics. The 32nd edition of the show drew a record registration of 129,415 people and featured over 2,500 exhibiting companies. IMTS 2018 took place in September at Chica- go's McCormick Place. Show organiz- er's stated that connectivity, the digital transformation of manufacturing, au- tomation, additive manufacturing, and a strong economy drove the record numbers. The show was co-located with HANNOVER MESSE USA. EPA releases preliminary TRI data WASHINGTON, D.C.—The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published preliminary Tox- ics Release Inventory (TRI) data about chemical releases, waste management,