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Naveen Rasayan is the name of the Indian partner of pump manufacturer Hendor. It is a leading distributor of electroplating equipment accessories and chemicals. Naveen Rasayan is present in five cities in India.
The ecoZINQ zinc surface generates 43 percent less CO2 emissions than conventional piece galvanized surfaces. Zinq took measures over the entire product life cycle to achieve this.
The previous project manager Gerald Weisser took over the management of the Surface Technology business unit at Höcker Polytechnik GmbH in April. The company's coating solutions are to be offered worldwide in the future.
The battery-powered one-hand reciprocating saw from Flex is suitable for fast and convenient work. Wood and metal as well as steel and aluminum can even be sawn in the dark thanks to several LEDs.
The Chairman of the Committee for Environment, Climate and Energy Management Daniel Karrais visited Chrom-Müller Metallveredelung in Oberndorf at the beginning of May. The member of the state parliament from Württemberg provided information on the effects of the revision of the Industrial Emissions…
A pleasant mix of materials, matched in look and feel, is usually the basis for good design, whether of furniture, interiors or facades. Paint manufacturer Adler offers woodworkers plenty of inspiration with twelve new material boards.
The German Coatings and Printing Inks Industry Association (VdL) met in Lübeck for its ordinary general meeting. The most important topics: the economic situation, the Green Deal and excessive statutory regulations.
On April 1, 2023, EnviroChemie AG acquired 100 percent of the shares in ProWaTech and Hauser + Walz. The new members will continue to operate as independent companies.
Oftec Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG celebrates its 25th anniversary. In May 1998, the first goods carrier was coated in the newly built production facility in Hagenbach. The first goods carrier started with truck attachments for KTL coating.
The Supervisory Board of Dr. Hönle AG appoints Dr. Franz Richter, currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the UV technology company, as interim successor to CEO Norbert Haimerl.
Axalta has launched a fully autonomous mixing system for the automotive refinish industry. The system is characterized by high color accuracy.
OTH Hagen creates CO2 balance
According to its recently prepared carbon footprint, the electroplating company is on the way towards climate neutrality. The certificate from Ecocockpit shows the ecological footprint at the Hagen production site.
Thermal management specialist technotrans SE starts the 2023 financial year with double-digit revenue and EBIT growth. Revenue in the focus market of energy management rose by almost 100 percent.
In April, the 11th specialist conference on deburring technologies and precision surfaces was held by the organizer fairXperts. More than 80 participants gathered in Nürtingen to hear presentations on current solutions for the deburring and surface finishing production steps.
The new series of magnetically coupled centrifugal pumps has improved flow characteristics and a long service life with a small footprint. Hendor also significantly improved the CO2 balance.
According to the Steel and Metal Processing Trade Association (WSM), 49 percent of industrial companies did not apply for an electricity price brake. The reason for this, they say, is the fear of additional payments and the bureaucratic effort involved.
The Copper Symposium of the Copper Association is being held for the 18th time this year, this time in cooperation with the University of Jena
European Welding Service GmbH is launching a new generation of tungsten electrodes. The electrode has the color code 'pearl copper' and a three percent rare earth content. It is designed to improve TIG welding.
It's that time again: From July 17 to 21, the TU Ilmenau invites guest students to its lecture halls. The focus of the free offer is electroplating and surface technology.
The cleanliness requirements for high-tech components are becoming increasingly demanding and stringent. This is why "High Purity" is the highlight topic at this year's parts2clean.