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Jeff Boehmer, CEF, will be on site at the Florida’s Finishers Conference January 28 to deliver a technical presentation entitled: What is the Future of Decorative Chrome Plating? Advancements in Decorative Trivalent Chromium Technology With …

Columbia Chemical has been consulted heavily by OEMs and Tier suppliers on the topic of zinc-nickel as the finish is incorporated into additional OEM specs and the market continues to grow. Zinc-Nickel has increasingly become …

In a recent issue of Products Finishing magazine, Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical addressed common frustrations when running duplex nickel systems that can result in failing CASS tests. #asktheexpert Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Chad Murphy, …

Columbia Chemical’s existing line of industry-leading trivalent chromium-based passivates is hexavalent chromium-free, complies with current ELV, RoHS, and REACH regulations and consistently meets and exceed OEM standard for corrosion protection. These products offer a trivalent …

Congratulations to our ‘Top Shop’ Customers! Congratulations to all those recognized as this year’s PF “Top Shops” honorees! Each year, Products Finishing Magazine conducts its in-depth Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, a program designed to aid …

Curt Sotera of Columbia Chemical offers insights for achieving the desired results when plating parts in zinc-nickel with a black passivate. #asktheexpert Products Finishing Expert Clinic/Plating Curt Sotera, Technical Account Manager ~ Columbia Chemical Q: …

The recently announced consolidation of MacDermid Enthone and Coventya is creating a tremendous amount of speculation and discussion in the industry. We all know that competition is healthy. It drives awareness, quality, innovation, increases efficiency, …

Recognized as a world leader in Zinc Plating technology, providing options for acid zinc platers dealing with the Potassium Chloride shortage is a priority topic right now. Q. I am an acid zinc plater and …

Quality standards have become extremely important in recent years. As a commitment to our customers, we’ve invested extensively in our analytical lab in order to provide the best technical service and support. And that’s what …

Cares PPP, Labor Market, Logistic Challenges, Supply Chain Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), representing Ohio’s 16th District in the U.S. House of Representatives recently visited Columbia Chemical. Congressman Gonzalez met with President Brett Larick and other …