DCHN Brings High-Performance Metal Finishing and Anodic Coating Solutions and Technologies, including, MICRALOX®, to D2P Show.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/21/2017 -- DCHN, LLC will be exhibiting at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show in Marlborough, MA on September 27 and 28, 2017 at booth # 210. As an industry leader in innovative anodizing and fine metal finishing, DCHN will demonstrate its full-service capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing, hard coat, and passivation, among other finishing services. D2P shows are scheduled throughout the year at locations around the U.S. They are the largest design and contract manufacturing events in the country. At the Marlborough, MA show, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will learn first-hand from DCHN representatives about viable metal finishing solutions and technologies and their applications for reusable aluminum parts that are exposed to corrosive environments. Representatives of the Precision Coating PTFE division will also be present at the booth.

Attendees can learn about DCHN's streamlined, managed solutions in bundled anodic coating packages that include in-house SANFORDPRINT™ embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services.

DCHN representatives will be available to discuss the benefits of MICRALOX®, a patented anodic coating with a microcrystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. Developed and licensed by Sanford Process Corporation, MICRALOX® (microcrystalline aluminum anodic coating) is designed specifically for applications where conventional and hard coat anodizing fail to protect the finish from corrosion, chemical attack, and steam discoloration. While it retains typical anodic coating properties, such as abrasion resistance, hardness/chip resistance, and dielectric properties, it is extremely stable in harsh environments. It is an ideal finishing solution for challenging applications, such as medical devices, that require periodic cleaning, sterilization, harsh chemicals, detergents, and exposure to corrosive galvanic environments. MICRALOX® protects the aluminum and eliminates the need for chromium seals, plastic coatings, or the use of more expensive metals. MICRALOX® can also be dyed in a range of bright and vibrant colors.

David DiBiasio, VP of sales at DCHN and Precision Coating Company said, "There are many factors to consider when designing parts to be anodized, especially when used in high-performance applications in challenging environments. It is critical that OEMs understand the processing parameters, because they impact the time-to-market schedule and overall project cost significantly. The D2P show provides us with a great platform to share our anodizing and our PTFE coating expertise at our Precision Coating division. We will demonstrate the benefits of MICRALOX® and our additional proprietary coatings over other anodizing products."

Attendees can register here for free admission.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN, a Katahdin company, operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN has medical accreditation with ISO-13485:2003 2012, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into its management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

About Katahdin Industries
Katahdin Industries, Inc. (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries including DCHN, Sanford Process, Precision Coating, and Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics, Tapes & Belts.

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DCHN, a Subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., to Demonstrate a Wider Breadth of Anodizing and Finishing Solutions for OEMs

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/03/2017 -- DCHN, LLC will demonstrate its comprehensive range of in-house metal finishing capabilities at New England's premier manufacturing exposition, EASTEC, in West Springfield, MA, from May 16-18, 2017 (booth # 5645). DCHN is a leader in aluminum anodizing innovation, serving the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a wide breadth of proprietary finishing solutions, including its revolutionary coating technology, MICRALOX®. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic, and other materials.

Dave DiBiasio, VP of Sales at DCHN states, "DCHN's investment in R&D, quality control, and processes is testament to the continued growth in demand for MICRALOX®. Coating isn't all we do. From design considerations, coating, and surface finishing to printing of parts for specific applications—we help manufacturers navigate the whole process. Visit us at booth #5645 and learn more about our full range of in-house anodizing services that can significantly save you time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple suppliers."

Unlike traditional amorphous hard coat anodizing processes, the MICRALOX® anodizing process addresses the major problem of corrosion and fading in aluminum medical products due to washing, disinfecting, and other common sterilization methods. The FDA identified the need to improve the quality and effectiveness of reprocessing reusable medical devices as one of its top priorities in 2016. DCHN also helps manufacturers implement the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on medical devices. DCHN's bundled printing services ensure traceability and part identification when using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or SANFORD PRINT—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface.

Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, said, "DCHN has significantly deepened and broadened its in-house R&D activities in its continuous commitment to provide customer-focused anodizing solutions that drive convenience and lower costs for their bottom line. As a finishing partner, we help OEMs realize their final product, focusing on the options that work for their unique specifications. We look forward to connecting with the manufacturing community at the EASTEC show and discussing our expanded capabilities to support products—from prototyping to high-volume commercial manufacturing—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications."

For more information on DCHN and its in-house anodizing capabilities, visit www.d-chn.com.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN, LLC, a Katahdin company, has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN recently received the accreditation for ITAR, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 and ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

About Katahdin Industries
Katahdin Industries (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries including DCHN, Sanford Process, Precision Coating, and Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics, Tapes & Belts.

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DCHN, a Subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., to Demonstrate a Wider Breadth of Anodizing and Finishing Solutions for the Medical Device Industry

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/26/2017 -- DCHN, LLC will demonstrate its comprehensive range of in-house metal finishing capabilities at the upcoming Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West show at the Anaheim Convention Center, in California from February 7 - 9, 2017 (booth #2296). DCHN is a leader in aluminum anodizing innovation, serving the global medical device industry with a wide breadth of proprietary finishing solutions. Stop by DCHN's booth and find out about further advances regarding their revolutionary medical device coating technology, MICRALOX®. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic, and other materials.

Dave DiBiasio, Sales Manager at DCHN states, "The company's investment in R&D, quality control, and processes is testament to the continued growth in demand for MICRALOX®. Coating isn't all we do—we help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices navigate the process. We offer coating, color, surface finishing, and printing—guiding customers on how to pull it all together for their specific applications. Visit us at booth #2296 and learn more about our full range of in-house anodizing services that can significantly save you time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple suppliers."

Unlike traditional amorphous hard coat anodizing processes, the MICRALOX® anodizing process addresses the major problem of corrosion and fading in aluminum medical products due to washing, disinfecting, and other common sterilization methods. The FDA identified the need to improve the quality and effectiveness of reprocessing reusable medical devices as one of its top priorities in 2016. DCHN also helps manufacturers implement the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on medical devices. DCHN's bundled printing services ensure traceability and part identification when using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or SANFORD PRINT—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface.

Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, said, "DCHN has significantly deepened and broadened its in-house R&D activities in its continuous commitment to provide customer-focused anodizing solutions that drive convenience and lower costs for our customers' bottom line. As a finishing partner, we help medical device companies realize their final product, focusing on the options that work for their unique specifications. We look forward to connecting with the medical device community at the MD&M West show and discussing our expanded capabilities to support medical device products—from prototyping to high-volume commercial manufacturing—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications."

For more information on DCHN and its in-house anodizing capabilities, visit www.d-chn.com.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN, LLC, a Katahdin company, has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN recently received the accreditation for ITAR, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 and ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

About Katahdin Industries
Katahdin Industries (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries including DCHN, Sanford Process, Precision Coating, and Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics, Tapes & Belts.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

DCHN Brings High-Performance Metal Finishing and Anodic Coating Solutions and Technologies, including, MICRALOX®, to D2P Show

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/22/2016 -- DCHN, LLC will be exhibiting at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show in Marlborough, MA on September 28 and 29, 2016 at booth # 326. As an industry leader in innovative anodizing and fine metal finishing, DCHN will demonstrate its full-service capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing, hard coat, and passivation, among other finishing services. D2P shows are scheduled throughout the year at locations around the U.S. They are the largest design and contract manufacturing events in the country. At the Marlborough, MA show, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will learn first-hand from DCHN representatives about viable metal finishing solutions and technologies and their applications for reusable aluminum parts that are exposed to corrosive environments.

Attendees can learn about DCHN's streamlined, managed solutions in bundled anodic coating packages that include in-house SANFORDPRINT™ embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services.

DCHN representatives will be available to discuss the benefits of MICRALOX®, a patented anodic coating with a microcrystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. Developed and licensed by Sanford Process Corporation, MICRALOX® (microcrystalline aluminum anodic coating) is designed specifically for applications where conventional and hard coat anodizing fail to protect the finish from corrosion, chemical attack, and steam discoloration. While it retains typical anodic coating properties, such as abrasion resistance, hardness/chip resistance, and dielectric properties, it is extremely stable in harsh environments. It is an ideal finishing solution for challenging applications, such as medical devices, that require periodic cleaning, sterilization, harsh chemicals, detergents, and exposure to corrosive galvanic environments. MICRALOX® protects the aluminum and eliminates the need for chromium seals, plastic coatings, or the use of more expensive metals. MICRALOX® can also be dyed in a range of bright and vibrant colors.

David DiBiasio, sales manager at DCHN said, "There are many factors to consider when designing parts to be anodized, especially when used in high-performance applications in challenging environments. It is critical that OEMs understand the processing parameters, because they impact the time-to-market schedule and overall project cost significantly. The D2P show provides us with a great platform to share our anodizing expertise and exhibit the benefits of MICRALOX® over other anodizing products."

Attendees can register at www.d2p.com/Registration for free admission.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN, a Katahdin company, operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN has medical accreditation with ISO-13485:2003 2012, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into its management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

About Katahdin Industries
Katahdin Industries, Inc. (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries including DCHN, Sanford Process, Precision Coating, and Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics, Tapes & Belts.

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Innovative Researcher, Dr. Sung, Brings Over 15 Years of Experience in Anodic Coating, R&D, Chemical Engineering, and Technology Development

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/12/2016 -- DCHN, LLC is pleased to announce that Dr. Mike Sung, PhD, has rejoined its management team as Director of Engineering. In addition, Dr. Sung will also lead the efforts in developing innovative aluminum finishing and hard coat process solutions at its sister company, Sanford Process Company, as Director of Innovations, R&D, and Technical Advancement. During his previous tenure with the company, he developed MICRALOX®, a proprietary anodic coating technology that withstands many disinfecting procedures (e.g. STERRAD, STERIS, high pH, and autoclave), among other highly corrosive environments. He validated the solution for use in medical devices and equipment, and was granted a U.S. patent in his name. In his current role at DCHN, he will lead and supervise the engineering team in leveraging sustainable anodizing solutions to technical challenges presented by its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers. He will also provide primary engineering support in developing and improving key finishing and anodizing processes related to coating, printing, and quality control.

Previously, Dr. Sung worked as an Engineering Manager at Flextronics and as a Senior Product Engineer at Oxford Instruments, Waters Corporation, and Millipore. He holds an MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Sung said, "I'm excited to rejoin the Katahdin team and look forward to optimizing anodizing techniques to meet exacting specifications and tolerances."

Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, said, "At DCHN, we nurture a creative culture of breakthrough innovation. In the process, we focus on the research and development of new technologies and capabilities with the technical excellence and creativity that have been the hallmark of our work. We are thrilled to have Mike on board and part of the team again. He will lead our efforts in creating effective solutions to complex manufacturing challenges."

For more information on DCHN and its capabilities, please visit http://www.d-chn.com.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings that meet customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production lines in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ITAR, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 and ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the ongoing investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical device customers by meeting their critical supply and quality needs.

About Katahdin Industries
Katahdin Industries (http://www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal-finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries including DCHN, Sanford Process, Precision Coating, Boyd Coatings Research, and Precision Coating & Coated Fabrics, Tapes, Belts.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

DCHN, a Subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., to Demonstrate a Wider Breadth of Innovative Anodizing Solutions for the Medical Device Industry

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/28/2016 -- As an industry leader in aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services, DCHN, LLC will demonstrate its comprehensive range of in-house metal finishing capabilities at the upcoming Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West show in Anaheim Convention Center, California from February 9th to 11th,2016 (Booth # 2296). Being at the forefront of aluminum anodizing innovation, DCHN expands its existing footprints in serving global medical device industry with a wider breadth of solutions.

Dave DiBiasio, Sales Manager at DCHN states that, "The company's investment in R&D, quality control, and processes is a testament to the continued growth in demand for our revolutionary and patented medical device coating technology, MICRALOX®, along with our bundled printing services, among OEM device manufacturers. Come visit us at booth # 2296 and learn more about our full range of in-house anodizing services that can significantly save you time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple suppliers."

Unlike traditional amorphous hard coat anodizing processes, MICRALOX® anodizing process addresses the major problem of corrosion and fading in aluminum medical products due to washing/disinfecting and commonly employed sterilization methods. The FDA identified the need to improve the quality and effectiveness of reprocessing reusable medical devices as one of its top priorities in 2016. DCHN also helps meet the needs of manufacturers, particularly medical device manufacturers, implement the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on medical devices. DCHN's bundled printing services ensure traceability and part identification when using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or SANFORD PRINT—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface.

Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, said, "DCHN has significantly deepened and broadened its in-house R&D activities in its continuous commitment to provide customer-focused anodizing solutions that drive convenience and lower-costs for our customers bottom-line, especially in an area where there is a critical cluster of the medical device industry. We look forward to connecting with the medical device community at the MD&M West show and discussing our expanded capabilities to support medical device products from prototyping to high volume commercial manufacturing—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications."

For more information on DCHN and its in-house anodizing capabilities, visit: www.d-chn.com.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to their customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ITAR, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 and ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Innovative Full-Service Aluminum Anodizer and Metal Finisher, DCHN will Showcase Emerging Anodizing Solutions and Technologies in Booth # 326

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/21/2015 -- DCHN, LLC will be exhibiting at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show in Marlborough, MA on September 30 and October 1, 2015 at booth # 326. As an industry leader in innovative anodizing and fine metal finishing, DCHN demonstrates full-service capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing, hard coat, electro-polishing, and passivation, among other finishing services. At the D2P show, the largest design and contract manufacturing event in the country, visitors will have first-hand access to DCHN experts to learn about the latest solutions in metal finishing of aluminum.

1. To save customers both time and money, DCHN provides streamlined, managed solutions in bundled anodic coating packages that include in-house embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services.

2. Visitors can explore the benefits of MICRALOX®, a patented anodic coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® micro-crystalline structures have been proven in independent laboratory testing to extend the life of aluminum medical devices, instruments, and equipment, while being Cyotox and RoHS compliant. Because of its excellent galvanic corrosion resistance, MICRALOX® micro-crystalline aluminum oxide coating is the ideal coating for aluminum parts and components used in marine, medical, and industrial applications.

3. Visitors can discuss specific finishing problems with a DCHN representative. They will also answer queries related to its aluminum anodizing process and printing on aluminum parts.

David DiBiasio, Sales manager at DCHN said, "The D2P show brings suppliers, engineers, and product manufacturers from different parts of the world all under one roof. This is a great place for us to network, partner, and collaborate with other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The show also gives us an opportunity to exchange thought-leadership and promote the use of our most innovative aluminum anodizing technology, MICRALOX®, beyond medical applications."

Attendees can register at http://www.d2p.com/Registration for free admission.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN has medical accreditation with ISO-13485:2003 2012, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

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COO/General Manager of DCHN Presented “Anodizing for Medical Applications” at 9th World Congress on Aluminum in Italy

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/01/2015 -- Last month, Chief Operating Officer/General Manager of DCHN and President of Sanford Process Corporation, Jack Tetrault, attended the 9th World Congress on Aluminum, "Aluminum Two Thousand," held in Florence, Italy from May 12 through May 16, 2015. At one of the parallel sessions dedicated to aluminum finishing, Mr. Tetrault presented a technical paper, "Anodizing for Medical Applications," covering the present state of anodizing performance on reusable medical devices and instruments, problems relevant to anodized aluminum parts, key challenges driving the medical device industry to search for other alternatives to aluminum, general considerations on the unique properties of aluminum, and the new micro-crystalline anodic coating solution, known as MICRALOX®.

Unlike traditional amorphous hard coat anodizing processes, MICRALOX® anodizing process addresses the major problem of high-corrosion in aluminum medical products due to autoclave and STERRAD sterilization. This five-day event was an international affair, with representatives from 45 countries spanning universities, research institutes, companies, and other industry-related associations. They came together under one roof to widen their knowledge, exchange thought-leadership, and promote the use of most innovative technologies and applications in the aluminum anodizing industry.

Mr. Tetrault commented, "I was honored to be invited to this prestigious platform to present to a diversity of industry colleagues—from scholars and technical and scientific experts to design engineers, aluminum suppliers, and finishers. Aluminum continues to outperform other materials as the ideal choice for manufacturers of medical devices, instruments, and equipment. The importance of MICRALOX® as the next-generation of medical coating technology, that not only maintains the integrity of the article, but also withstands high tolerances and harsh conditions of cleaning and sterilization, was well-received by the congress. New technology aside, well-rounded and aluminum-focused information shared at this event gave those of us professionally connected to this industry a sense of pride and positive outlook on the future of this versatile substrate."

As medical cases, trays, instruments, and general hospital accessories and devices made out of aluminum proliferate in the marketplace, stringent regulatory requirements are imposed by U.S. federal government agencies—most notably the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—that validate and verify the efficacy and safety of the products, right through the production, preparation, and process phases. MICRALOX® provides the benefits of corrosion-resistance, durability, cosmetic appeal, functionality, and versatility to the finished aluminum product. To reach a larger audience, Mr. Tetrault will be presenting a webinar in the upcoming months on how medical device and equipment manufacturers can benefit from the advances of this new anodic coating technology.

About DCHN
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard-coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to their customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the newest and most complete production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC is an approved supplier to many of the defense contractors and works with a range of gun manufacturers. Apart from registration to ITAR, DCHN also maintains a Federal Firearms license. DCHN is ISO-9001:2008 and ISO-13485:2003 accredited.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call 401-288-5209, or visit their website:www.d-chn.com.

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DCHN Provides Aluminum Anodizing to Hard-Coat and Embedded Printing to Laser-Marking Services on Military and Defense-Related Applications

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/30/2015 -- DCHN LLC, a subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., is pleased to announce that it is now registered under code M35349 with the U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) part 122. With its full-service metal finishing capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing, hard-coating, printing, and laser-marking solutions, DCHN is an approved supplier of choice for military and defense-related applications regulated under the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Being ITAR compliant is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve military, aerospace, and defense contractors by meeting their critical supply-chain, export/import, and recordkeeping requirements.

Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, said, "DCHN follows some of the tightest finishing and coating processes in the anodizing industry, in order to decipher exact specifications and comply with ITAR, MIL-A-8625, MIL-STD-171, and other pertinent clauses in the contract. We leverage innovative and proprietary anodizing technology, process engineering expertise, and operational excellence to elevate the performance, quality, and through-put of the end-product, while lowering the overall manufacturing cost. ITAR requirements are an important aspect of doing business with military hardware manufacturers, and we are pleased to have this registration."

For more information on DCHN and its full-service anodizing capabilities, visit http://www.d-chn.com/?utm_source=ReleaseWire&utm_medium=ITAR-PR&utm_content=DCHN-ITAR-REGISTERATION&utm_campaign=DCHN-ITAR

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard-coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to their customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the newest and most complete production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC is an approved supplier to many of the defense contractors and works with a range of gun manufacturers. Apart from registration to ITAR, DCHN also maintains a Federal Firearms license. DCHN is ISO-9001:2008 and ISO-13485:2003 accredited.

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DCHN Demonstrates Full-Service Capabilities from Aluminum Anodizing to Hard-Coat, and Embedded Printing to Laser-Marking

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/07/2015 -- DCHN, LLC, a Katahdin Industries Inc. company, will be attending the EASTEC Show—New England's Premier Manufacturing Exposition—in West Springfield, MA, at the Eastern States Exposition from May 12-15, 2015 (Booth# 5674). As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, DCHN will demonstrate the exceptional chemical stability and corrosive resistance of MICRALOX®, an innovative anodic coating for aluminum. DCHN will also provide information on their new bundling of coating services that includes in-house SANFORD PRINT—embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum-oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic, and other materials. David DiBiasio, Director of Sales and Marketing at DCHN, states, "Our goal is to showcase how MICRALOX® can be adopted by manufacturers to solve basic quality and performance issues, allowing anodic coatings to be confidently extended into new applications such as medical instruments, marine products, and other industrial products used in corrosive environments. For medical instruments and ancillary equipment made from aluminum, the most significant trend is how to provide a protective coating to the aluminum to allow repeated washing and sterilization, without a detrimental impact to the finish and printing on the part. This is especially true when high-pH detergents are being used or when autoclave, STERIS, and STERRAD® sterilization methods are employed, as these methods can strip, discolor, delaminate epoxy printing, and be the cause of other in-field failures. MICRALOX® resolves many of these issues."

Aluminum anodized parts and equipment require printing and marking for many reasons: identification, branding, regulatory compliance, and instructions, among others. In all these cases, DCHN can help meet the needs of manufacturers, particularly medical device manufacturers, implement the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on medical devices. DCHN's anodizing capabilities and printing methods ensure traceability and part identification when using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or SANFORD PRINT—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface. DiBiasio says, "Our state-of-the-art facility and highly-skilled engineers enable us to offer this combination of an extensive range of anodizing capabilities and printing methods—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications—while significantly saving them time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple suppliers." He further adds, "We look forward to making new connections at this year's EASTEC Show. Come visit us in booth# 5674."

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to their customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ITAR, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 and ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call 401-288-5209, or visit their website: www.d-chn.com.

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Fine Metal Finisher and Anodizer, DCHN Offers Full-Service Aluminum Anodizing and Printing Solutions in a Bundled Package

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/04/2015 -- DCHN, LLC, a Katahdin Industries Inc. company, will join Katahdin's Precision Coating Company, Inc. at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Show — America's largest MedTech event — in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center from February 10 – 12, 2015 (Booth# 2196). As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, DCHN, LLC will demonstrate the exceptional chemical stability and corrosive resistance of MICRALOX®, an innovative anodic coating for aluminum. DCHN will also provide information on their new bundling of coating services that includes in-house embedded printing, SANFORD PRINT, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum-oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic, and other materials. David DiBiasio, Director of Sales and Marketing at DCHN, states, "For medical instruments and ancillary equipment made from aluminum, the most significant trend is how to provide a protective coating to the aluminum to allow repeated washing and sterilization, without a detrimental impact to the finish and printing on the part. This is especially true when high-pH detergents are being used or when autoclave, STERIS, and STERRAD sterilization methods are employed, as these methods can strip, discolor, delaminate epoxy printing, and be the cause of other in-field failures. MICRALOX® resolves many of these issues."

Aluminum anodized parts and equipment require printing and marking for many reasons: identification, branding, regulatory compliance, and instructions, among others. In all these cases, DCHN can help meet the needs of manufacturers, particularly medical device manufacturers, implement the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system, required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on medical devices. DCHN's anodizing capabilities and printing methods ensure traceability and part identification when using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or SANFORD PRINT—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface. DiBiasio says, "Our state-of-the-art facility and highly-skilled engineers enable us to offer this combination of an extensive range of anodizing capabilities and printing methods—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications—while significantly saving them time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple suppliers." He further adds, "DCHN looks forward to making new connections at this year's MD&M West Show. Come visit us in booth# 2196."

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to their customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call 401-288-5209, or visit their website: http://www.d-chn.com

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DCHN at the Design-2-Part Show in Marlborough, MA on October 1 & 2, 2014; Booth# 326.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/24/2014 -- DCHN LLC will introduce new printing bundle of services at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show in Marlborough, MA on October 1 and 2, 2014 at Booth#326. As an industry leader in innovative anodizing and fine metal finishing, DCHN demonstrates full-service capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing, hard coat, electro-polishing, and passivation, among other finishing services.

DCHN will be showcasing at the D2P show, the largest design and contract manufacturing event in the country, where visitors will have first-hand access to DCHN experts to learn about their offerings:

-To save customers both time and money, DCHN provides streamlined, managed solutions in bundled anodic coating packages that include in-house embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services. See samples of SANFORD PRINT™–an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface and laser-marking on aluminum parts for side-by-side comparison.

-Visitors can explore the benefits of MICRALOX®, a patented anodic coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® micro-crystalline structures have been proven in independent laboratory testing to extend the life of aluminum medical devices, instruments, and equipment, while being Cyotox and RoHS compliant. Because of its excellent galvanic corrosion resistance, MICRALOX® micro-crystalline aluminum oxide coating is the ideal coating for aluminum parts and components used in marine, medical, and industrial applications.

-Customers looking for solutions can discuss specific finishing problems with a DCHN representative.

David DiBiasio, Sales manager at DCHN said, "The D2P show brings suppliers, engineers, and product manufacturers from different parts of the world all under one roof. This is a great place for us to network, partner, and collaborate with other manufacturing companies. The show also gives us an opportunity to showcase some of our new and innovative services."

Attendees can register at www.d2p.com for free admission. DCHN will be exhibiting at booth #326 to answer queries related to aluminum anodizing process and printing on aluminum parts.

DCHN recently published a white paper, "7 Variables to Consider when Printing and Marking on Aluminum Anodized Substrates on Medical Devices," which provides valuable insight on the optimal printing selection process.

The white paper can be viewed at 7 Variables to Consider

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003 2012, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

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Fine metal finisher, DCHN, employs long-life and durable printing and laser-marking techniques for identification and traceability of aluminum anodized parts.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/03/2014 -- As an industry leader in innovative anodizing and fine metal finishing, DCHN LLC demonstrates full-service capabilities focused on aluminum anodizing and hard coat. DCHN now offers streamlined, managed solutions in bundled anodic coating packages that include in-house embedded printing, epoxy ink, and laser-marking services. Aluminum anodized parts and equipment require printing and marking for many reasons: identification, branding, regulatory compliance, and instructions, amongst others. In all these cases, DCHN can help meet the needs of manufacturing companies, including medical device manufacturers who are preparing for the implementation of the Unique Device Identification (UDI) system recently announced by the FDA.

Following an engineering assessment of the parts to be anodized, DCHN's printing team can complete the job using conventional silkscreen printing, laser-marking techniques, or Sanford Print—an embedded and indestructible print below the coating surface. DCHN recently published a white paper, "7 Variables to Consider when Printing and Marking on Aluminum Anodized Substrates on Medical Devices," which throws valuable insight into the optimal printing selection process.

To download the white paper, please click here: 7 Variables to Consider

David DiBiasio, Sales Manager for DCHN said, "Our state-of-the-art facility and highly skilled staff enable us to offer this combination of an extensive range of anodizing capabilities and printing methods—all under one roof, delivered per customer specifications—while significantly saving them time, money, and worry by eliminating the use of multiple supplier."

To learn more about the different printing methods, please click here: www.d-chn.com/capabilities/printing

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot and development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation for ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution, and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call 401-288-5209, or visit their website, www.d-chn.com

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries, Inc. (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high-tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc. (www.precisioncoating.com), one of the largest fluoropolymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market.

Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC (www.d-chn.com), an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services.

Sanford Process Corporation (www.sanfordprocess.com) provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well-known OEMs and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

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Woonsocket, RI -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2014 -- DCHN, LLC, will join its sister company, Precision Coating Company, Inc. at the MD&M East Trade Show in New York, NY at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from June 10th – June 12th, 2014. As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, DCHN will demonstrate the exceptional chemical stability and corrosive resistance of MICRALOX®, an innovative anodic coating for aluminum. DCHN will also provide information on their new bundling of coating services that include embedded printing and laser-marking services.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® produces a long-lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials. David DiBiasio, Sales Manager for DCHN, states that, "For medical instruments and ancillary equipment made from aluminum, the most significant trend is how to provide a protective coating to the aluminum to allow repeated washing and sterilization, without a detrimental impact to the finish and printing on the part. This is especially true when high pH detergents are being used or when Autoclave, STERRIS, and STERRAD sterilization methods are employed, as these methods can strip, discolor, delaminate epoxy printing, and be the cause of other in-field failures. MICRALOX® resolves many of these issues." To learn more, download the MICRALOX® report on "Fit for Purpose."

All medical equipment needs to be traceable and requires some sort of marking for identification. DCHN can help meet the needs of medical device manufacturers with various embedded printing and laser-marking techniques.

DCHN will be located in Booth #844, along with another subsidiary of Katahdin Industries, Inc., Precision Coating. According to Mr. Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, "DCHN's goal is to showcase how MICRALOX® can be used by medical device companies to solve corrosion and performance issues utilizing aluminum for reusable medical equipment including medical instruments."

For more information on MICRALOX®, go to www.micralox.com. MICRALOX® was developed by another subsidiary of Katahdin Industries, Inc., Sanford Process Corporation (www.sanfordprocess.com), which can be contacted regarding licensing inquiries.

As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot/development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to our customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit their website www.d-chn.com

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries, Inc. (www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., (www.precisioncoating.com) one of the largest fluoro-polymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC (www.d-chn.com), an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation (www.sanfordprocess.com) provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

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DCHN, a full service metal finishing company, will showcase its range of anodizing and finishing technology, including MICRALOX® Micro-Crystalline Anodizing and QUANTUM® Hard Coat.

Woonsocket, RI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/11/2013 -- DCHN, LLC announces that it will be attending the Design 2 Part Show in Marlborough, MA from October 30-31, 2013 at Booth #326. As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services, DCHN will showcase its high quality, fast turnaround metal finishing services – Sanford Quantum® for crystal clear and vibrant colored hard-coat, MICRALOX® for corrosion resistant micro-crystalline anodic coating, and Sanford Print™ for permanent printing solutions on metal.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials.

Dave Di Biasio, sales manager for D-CHN explains the benefits of this innovative anodic coating, "MICRALOX® micro-crystalline structures have been proven in independent laboratory testing to extend the life of aluminum medical devices, instruments, and equipment, while being Cyotox and RoHS compliant. Because of its excellent galvanic corrosion resistance, MICRALOX® micro-crystalline aluminum oxide coating is the ideal coating for aluminum parts and components used in marine, medical and industrial applications".

Sanford Quantum® custom anodizing solution utilizes hard-coat rectification with a unique AC/DC current overlay and achieves a hard anodic coating that meets all MIL – A – 8625 Type III specifications, including abrasion resistance standards. In addition, Quantum® hard-coat is exceptionally light in color and remains translucent, even at thickness well above 25 microns. It also has excellent color-ability and dye-ability equal to clear anodizing, allowing for all colors and color shades to be added for maximum design benefits. Sanford Print™ printing technology embeds the ink within the aluminum by putting it in the anodic pores of the material, below the surface which eliminates the risk of delamination.

For more information and to order test samples of MICRALOX®, Sanford Quantum® and Sanford Print™, please visit http://www.micralox.com/compare/. MICRALOX® was developed by the Sanford Process Corporation which can be contacted regarding licensing inquiries. Both DCHN and Sanford Process Corporation are subsidiaries of Katahdin Industries Inc.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot/development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to our customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit their website, www.d-chn.com.

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries Inc. provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., one of the largest fluoro-polymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market, and Medi-Solve Coatings, LLC, a provider of hydrophilic lubricious coatings to medical device companies. A separate co-located company, Precision Fabric, is a worldwide distributor and converter of PTFE coated fabrics, tapes and belts. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC, an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

DCHN, a full service metal finishing company, will showcase its range of technology of hard coat anodizing including MICRALOX® Micro-Crystalline Anodizing and QUANTUM® Hard Coat.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/15/2013 -- DCHN, LLC announces that it will be attending the Design 2 Part Show in Greenville, SC from September 11-12, 2013 at Booth # 240. As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services, DCHN will showcase its high quality, fast turnaround metal finishing services – Sanford Quantum® for crystal clear and vibrant colored hard-coat, MICRALOX® for corrosion resistant micro-crystalline anodic coating, and Sanford Print™ for permanent printing solutions on metal.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX® produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials. Dave Di Biasio, sales manager for D-CHN explains the benefits of this innovative anodic coating, "MICRALOX® micro-crystalline structures have been proven in independent laboratory testing to extend the life of aluminum medical devices, instruments, and equipment, while being Cyotox and RoHS compliant. Because of its excellent galvanic corrosion resistance, MICRALOX® micro-crystalline aluminum oxide coating is the ideal coating for aluminum parts and components used in marine, medical and industrial applications".

Sanford Quantum® custom anodizing solution utilizes hard-coat rectification with a unique AC/DC current overlay and achieves a hard anodic coating that meets all MIL – A – 8625 Type III specifications, including abrasion resistance standards. In addition, Quantum® hard-coat is exceptionally light in color and remains translucent, even at thickness well above 25 microns. It also has excellent color-ability and dye-ability equal to clear anodizing, allowing for all colors and color shades to be added for maximum design benefits. Sanford Print™ printing technology embeds the ink within the aluminum by putting it in the anodic pores of the material, below the surface which eliminates the risk of delamination.

For more information and to order test samples of MICRALOX®, Sanford Quantum® and Sanford Print™, Please visit http://www.micralox.com/compare/. MICRALOX® was developed by the Sanford Process Corporation which can be contacted regarding licensing inquiries. Both DCHN and Sanford Process Corporation are subsidiaries of Katahdin Industries Inc.

About DCHN, LLC
As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot/development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to our customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit their website, www.d-chn.com

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries Inc. provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., one of the largest fluoro-polymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market, and Medi-Solve Coatings, LLC, a provider of hydrophilic lubricious coatings to medical device companies. A separate co-located company, Precision Fabric, is a worldwide distributor and converter of PTFE coated fabrics, tapes and belts. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC, an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

DCHN to demonstrate MICRALOX® – a revolutionary anodic coating with excellent chemical stability and corrosion resistance at MD&M East show.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/15/2013 -- As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services, DCHN, LLC will demonstrate the exceptional chemical stability and corrosive resistance of MICRALOX, an innovative anodic coating at the upcoming MD&M East Trade Show in Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia from 18th to 20th June, 2013.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials. David DiBiasio, Sales Manager for DCHN states that, "For medical instruments and ancillary equipment made from aluminum, the most significant trend is how to provide a protective coating to the aluminum to allow repeated washing and sterilization, without a detrimental impact to the finish and printing on the part. This is especially true when high pH detergents are being used or when Autoclave, STERRIS, and STERRAD sterilization methods are employed as these methods can strip, discolor, delaminate epoxy printing, and be the cause of other in-field failures. MICRALOX resolves many of these issues". To learn more, download the MICRALOX report on "Fit for Purpose."

According to Mr. Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, "DCHN will be attending the show, and will be located in Booth #3901, along with the two other subsidiaries of Katahdin Industries Inc., Precision Coating Company, Inc., and Medi-Solve Coating Company. DCHN's goal is to showcase how MICRALOX® can be used by medical device companies throughout to solve corrosion and performance issues utilizing aluminum for reusable medical equipment including medical instruments."

For more information on MICRALOX®, go to http://www.micralox.com. MICRALOX® was developed by the Sanford Process Corporation, another subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., (http://www.sanfordprocess.com) which can be contacted regarding licensing inquiries.

As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot/development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to our customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit their website, http://www.d-chn.com.

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries Inc. (http://www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., (http://www.precisioncoating.com) one of the largest fluoro-polymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market, and Medi-Solve Coatings, LLC, (http://www.medisolvecoatings.com) a provider of hydrophilic lubricious coatings to medical device companies. A separate co-located company, Precision Fabric (http://www.precisionfabric.com), is a worldwide distributor and converter of PTFE coated fabrics, tapes and belts. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC (http://www.d-chn.com), an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation (http://www.sanfordprocess.com) provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

DCHN to demonstrate MICRALOX® – a revolutionary anodic coating with excellent chemical stability and corrosion resistance at Eastec Show in Massachusetts May 14th-16th

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/30/2013 -- As an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services, DCHN, LLC will demonstrate the exceptional chemical stability and corrosive resistance of MICRALOX, an innovative anodic coating at the upcoming Eastec Trade Show in West Springfield from 14th to 16th May, 2013.

MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a micro-crystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. MICRALOX produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam, and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials. David DiBiasio, Sales Manager for DCHN states that, "There hasn't been significant new anodizing technology for many years, and we are receiving great interest in MICRALOX® and how it can be used".

According to Mr. Tim Cabot, President of DCHN, "DCHN will be attending the show, and will be located in Booth #5375. DCHN's goal is to showcase how MICRALOX® can be adopted by customers throughout the US to solve basic quality and performance issues to allow anodic coatings to be confidently extended into new applications such as medical instruments, marine products, and other industrial products used in corrosive environments."

For more information on MICRALOX®, go to http://www.micralox.com. MICRALOX® was developed by the Sanford Process Corporation (http://www.sanfordprocess.com) which can be contacted regarding licensing inquiries. Both DCHN and Sanford Process Corporation are subsidiaries of Katahdin Industries Inc.

As the largest aluminum anodizing and hard coater on the East Coast of the United States, DCHN has a broad range of production capabilities, starting at lab testing, to pilot/development, through production. Each production line has a wide variety of capabilities to produce anodic coatings exactly to our customers' diverse and challenging specifications. DCHN operates one of the most complete and newest production line capabilities in the country.

DCHN, LLC recently received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit our website, http://www.d-chn.com.

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries Inc. (http://www.katahdin-inc.com) provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., (http://www.precisioncoating.com) one of the largest fluoro-polymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market, and Medi-Solve Coatings, LLC, (http://www.medisolvecoatings.com) a provider of hydrophilic lubricious coatings to medical device companies. A separate co-located company, Precision Fabric (http://www.precisionfabric.com), is a worldwide distributor and converter of PTFE coated fabrics, tapes and belts. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC (http://www.d-chn.com), an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation (http://www.sanfordprocess.com) provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

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DCHN is now the only major full service aluminum anodizer with ISO-13485 accreditation.

Woonsocket, RI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/12/2013 -- DCHN, LLC is proud to announce that it received the accreditation for ISO-13485:2003, in addition to its continued accreditation to ISO-9001:2008. ISO-13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Receiving ISO-13485 is another example of the on-going investment DCHN has made to better serve its medical customers by meeting their critical supply and quality system needs.

DCHN provides unique anodizing, hard coating, and printing solutions for medical applications, such as tools, instruments, cases, and trays made out of aluminum including QUANTUM Hard Coat, MICRALOX® and SANFORD PRINT®. These proprietary solutions offer exceptional application performance to extend the life of medical equipment requiring regular cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization. QUANTUM Hard Coat is used where applications require a hard but clear coating to prevent darkening and/or where printing and dying vibrant colors are required. Developed by the Sanford Process Corporation, another subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc., MICRALOX® is a patented aluminum oxide coating with a microcrystalline barrier that revolutionizes aluminum anodizing. It produces a long lasting, virtually indestructible surface that delivers dramatically superior chemical corrosion resistance and eliminates color fading due to super-heated steam and is an excellent alternative to stainless steel, plastic and other materials. SANFORD PRINT® is the only permanent printing solution for aggressive environments, by embedding the printing ink within the metal by putting the ink into the anodic pores below the surface and entrapping the ink by sealing, it offers high print density for bold and clear printing and product design.

"DCHN services are approved by and serve the leading orthopedic and medical instrument companies due to the exceptional operational reliability, service performance, and technology expertise that distinguish our company. The ISO-13485 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality service and meeting the needs of our customers," according to Tim Cabot, President of DCHN.

For more information on DCHN, contact sales@d-chn.com, call (401) 288-5209 or visit our website, www.d-chn.com.

About Katahdin Industries, Inc.
Katahdin Industries Inc. katahdin-inc.com provides high tolerance coating applications and specialized metal finishing technology and services to the medical device and industrial markets through platform-focused subsidiaries. Katahdin's coating operations are conducted through Precision Coating Company, Inc., (www.precisioncoating.com) one of the largest fluoropolymer coating applicators in the world, specializing in PTFE and Teflon® coating applications in the medical device market, and Medi-Solve Coatings, LLC, (www.medisolvecoatings.com) a provider of hydrophilic lubricious coatings to medical device companies. A separate co-located company, Precision Fabric (www.precisionfabric.com), is a worldwide distributor and converter of PTFE coated fabrics, tapes and belts. Specialized metal finishing services are conducted through DCHN, LLC (www.d-chn.com), an industry leader in technical aluminum anodizing, electro-polish and passivation, and other related services. Sanford Process Corporation (www.sanfordprocess.com) provides hard coat anodizing solutions, as well as licenses the company's intellectual property, to a range of well known OEMS and their prime subcontractors worldwide, with an increasing presence in Korea and China.

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