NASF Weekly Bulletin-June 24, 2010

SUR/FIN 2010 Recap

After many months of planning, SUR/FIN 2010 has now come to a successful conclusion. In addition to an increase in the number of exhibitors on the show floor over last year, attendance in Grand Rapids was 30% higher than in 2009. The show's programming was designed to maximize participation among attendees and exhibitors while keeping everyone on the show floor for as long as possible. SUR/FIN 2010 offered something for everyone!

In addition to providing high quality sessions on environmental sustainability, technology trends and the economic picture, NASF partnered with the Defense Department's ASETSDefense initiative for a 2-day program on surface finishing, defense vehicles and emerging coatings technologies. Furthermore, the West Michigan Chapter of the Chemical Coaters International Association presented a session on Organic Coatings and the Center for Automotive Research gave attendees and exhibitors their views on what's in store for the automotive industry. Plans for SUR/FIN 2011 in Chicago are already underway and you can be assured that we will be building on the momentum established this year.

With an eye on 2011 in Chicago, NASF will be expanding our international outreach efforts, rolling out a new "Aerospace Roadmap for the Future" and looking for additional ways to provide value for your membership in the association. Tempering these actions is the reality that our industry faces serious regulatory and legislative initiatives that could severely impact job and captive shop operations. These include EPA's rewrite of the federal chromium air emissions MACT rule, OSHA's consideration of nickel hazards and its enforcement effort on chromium operations, a new EPA Superfund cleanup mandate that specifically targets metal finishing, a major overhaul of U.S. chemicals laws and a likely U.S. phase-out of PFOS-based fume suppressants.

Your continued support of NASF is critical as we face these challenges. We appreciate your participation and confidence in NASF, and welcome your input on any issues that are of concern to you.

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July 27 Webinar: 12:00 - 1:30 PM, EDT

Emerging Regulatory Developments for Chromium Plating Processes and Perfluorinated Mist Suppressants

Federal and state regulatory agencies continue to push more stringent controls and restrictions on chromium plating processes and the use of perfluorinated mist suppresants in the surface finishing industry. This webinar will provide the latest developments on the following critical issues from national experts:

EPA's residual risk and technology review proposed rulemaking to impose more stringent air emission controls for the Chromium Electroplating MACT standard, expected August, 2010
Increasing regulatory pressures to restrict or ban the use of perfluorinated mist suppressants for plating processes
The NASF efforts with EPA headquarters, EPA Region V and the State of Minnesota to assess the use, potential impact and possible control options or restrictions for perfluorinated mist suppressants
How the use of perfluorinated mist suppressants may impact biosolids from POTWs
The Department of Defense's proposed policy to restrict the use of hexavalent chromium

Do not miss this valuable opportunity to stay informed on how these emerging challenges can impact your business. Sign up today!

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NASF Welcomes New Board Members

NASF is pleased to welcome new Board members Paul Brancato and Keith Legg, who were approved at the NASF June 17 Board meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. They will fill the remainder of the terms vacated by Tony Alcaro and Peter Gallerani, respectively. The Board would like to recognize and thank Tony and Peter for their long-time service and dedication to the association and the surface finishing industry.

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NASF Congratulates the 2010 Award Recipients

Please join us in honoring NASF's 2010 Award winners:

Presidential Award

Robert Sica, New Brunswick Plating, Inc

Scientific Achievement Award

Ken Newby, Atotech USA, Inc.

Taormina Award

Ray Lucas, Valley Chrome Plating, Inc.

Munning Award

Eric Olander, EPI, Electrochemical Products, Inc.

Awards of Merit

Tony Alcaro, Alcaro & Alcaro Plating Co., Inc.

Will Askew Jr., I Do Sell Chemicals, Inc.

Michael Bayman, KS Gleitlager USA

Waasy Boddison, American Plating Power, LLC

Brent Burleson, Hubbard Hall, Inc.

Bill Clark, DMP Corp.

Michael Dattilo, Chemithon

Rick Delawder, SWD, Inc.

William Nebiolo, REM Chemicals, Inc.

Graham Torr, Haviland Products Co.

Blair Vandivier, Asterion, LLC

Robert Zobbi, HM Consulting, LLC

AESF Foundation

Environmental Stewardship Course

The AESF Foundation is pleased to offer this course in Chicago, Illinois from September 20 - 24. Download the registration form here. The course improves upon information included in two of our previous popular courses: Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Prevention; two of the elective subject areas required to receive your MSF.

The student may take this course as a whole (Parts 1 & 2), or may take a single part of the course, depending on your needs. Each part has its own exam, so if you plan to take the entire course, you will be taking two exams to cover the material.

Below is an outline of the materials covered.

Part-1 Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Lesson-1 The Chemistry of Water
Lesson-2 The Chemistry of Water Part 2
Lesson-3 Water (Quality, UV Disinfection, Conservation, Mass Balances)
Lesson-4 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment for Surface Finishers
Lesson-5 Process Instrumentation
Lesson-6 REDOX Treatments
Lesson-7 Alternative Methods of Wastewater Treatment
Lesson-8 Suspended Solids-Water Separation
Lesson-9 Carbon Treatment of Water
Lesson-10 Treatments for Oily Wastewater

Part-2 Pollution Prevention Concepts & Technologies
Lesson-1 Introduction & Examples of Facilities Employing P2
Lesson-2 Best Operating Practices for P2
Lesson-3 P2 for Cleaners & Acids
Lesson-4 Ion Exchange Concepts for P2
Lesson-5 Electrolytic Systems for P2
Lesson-6 Evaporative Systems for P2
Lesson-7 Membrane Systems for P2
Lesson-8 Crystallization & Diffusion Systems for P2
Lesson-9 Process Ventilation & P2
Lesson-10 Spill Prevention & Countermeasures

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Fall Course Schedule

Don't miss out on the exciting educational opportunities the AESF Foundation is offering during the rest of 2010. Click here to download the course registration form.

Course: Environmental Stewardship Parts 1 & 2(Wastewater Treatment & Pollution Prevention)

Course Dates: September 20-23, 2010

Optional Exam: September 24, 2010

Course Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Chicago, IL

Instructor: Frank Altmayer, MSF, AESF Fellow

Registration Details:

Download the Registration Form

Course: Hard Chrome