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Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical. Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Christian Kissig, Research …

Nearly a decade ago, Columbia Chemical achieved the goal of opening a joint venture operation in Mexico to offer full-service, direct product sales and service to a growing market. With three locations in key areas …

Columbia Chemical recently received full performance and appearance approval by Stellantis for its TriCOL® decorative trivalent chrome plating process. Full approval was granted for the current global harmonized standard PS.50065 which covers trivalent chromium to …

Mark Schario of Columbia Chemical discusses a basic history, testing overview, and operational and performance comparison, getting into the differences between chloride and sulfate trivalent chrome. #asktheexpert #regulation #sustainability Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Mark Schario, Chief …

Columbia Chemical Corp. has been granted approvals from OEMs for the use of its zinc processes as well as decorative color approvals. To achieve these approvals, the processes were subjected to rigorous internal and external …

Brett Larick of Columbia Chemical discusses the increasing demand for conductive finishes driven by the increasing electrification of vehicles. #asktheexpert #automotive Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Electroplating Brett Larick, President and CEO ~ Columbia Chemical Q. We currently …

Chad Murphy, technical account manager at Columbia Chemical, discusses strategies for troubleshooting alkaline zinc. #asktheexpert Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Chad Murphy, Technical Account Manager ~ Columbia Chemical Q. We have operated two large rack plating …

Mark Schario, Chief Technology Officer at Columbia Chemical, discusses how to choose the right coating for fasteners. #asktheexpert Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Mark Schario, Chief Technology Officer ~ Columbia Chemical Q. I am being asked to …

Mark Schario, Chief Technology Officer at Columbia Chemical, discusses disruptive change: EVs and finishing opportunities. #asktheexpert Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Mark Schario, Chief Technology Officer ~ Columbia Chemical Q: We keep hearing about the changeover …

Columbia Chemical Chief Technology Officer Mark Schario was interviewed by Products Finishing editor-in-chief  Scott Francis for an episode of their On the Line Podcast at SURFIN 2022 to discuss the the adoption of trivalent chromium with regards to the …