atlantic region metal finishing industry p2 pilot project by rodger albright june 2 nd 2005 introduction to key process in many manufacturing industries profound affect on the appearance and or functionality of a product coming under increasing scrutiny from government regulators public processes involved can result significant releases other chemicals environment approximately 1200 mfi canada estimated 54 background why hexavalent chromium regulations proposed chromic acid etching unknown components number distribution facilities discharges emissions sludge disposal halifax source control initiative camf program focus regional smes with 500 employees often do not have access resources expertise effectively design their own environmental programs s mission act as voice for helping member business succeed partners canadian finishers association natural plan 2000 climate change opportunities agency acoa eco efficiency centre provinces kind support resource ressources naturelles interest who electroplating anodizing parts cleaning galvanizing chrome coating electro polishing jewelry powder coatings circuit board manufacturers
