American Carbon Company

05/24/2026

The surface finishing industry is changing fast — and PFAS regulation is becoming one of the biggest forces driving that transformation.

As manufacturers and finishers face increasing pressure around environmental compliance, wastewater management, and sustainable operations, electrochemical technologies are stepping into a much larger role.

That means:
⚡ Cleaner plating processes
⚡ Smarter water treatment systems
⚡ Improved recovery and efficiency
⚡ Greater focus on electrochemical infrastructure

For companies in electroplating and surface finishing, this shift is about more than compliance. It’s about modernizing operations while maintaining performance and reliability.

We recently shared some thoughts on how these industry changes connect directly to the future of electrolysis and anode technology. Read the full article here:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/shift-toward-sustainable-pfas-free-surface-finishing-badgerchrome-hjusc/

The surface finishing industry is entering a major transition — and PFAS regulation is quickly becoming one of the biggest drivers of change. For decades, PFAS-based suppressants have played a role in metal plating and finishing operations, particularly in hexavalent chrome plating.

02/04/2026

Deposits are getting tougher. Grades are getting lower. And in precious metals recovery, “good enough” leaves money behind.

That’s why more operators are moving beyond legacy lead-based anodes and upgrading to MMO / DSA anode technology—to improve yield, purity, uptime, and energy efficiency in electrowinning + electrorecovery circuits.

In our latest technical article, we break down:

-How anodes actually impact recovery performance (cell voltage, current distribution, product quality)

-Why MMO on titanium is becoming the modern standard for oxygen-evolving duty

-The real value of custom anode geometry (mesh, plates, corrugated, perforated) for mass transfer + gas release

-How the right coating system can reduce breakdown products, impurities, and environmental burden

-What to evaluate when specifying anodes for Au, Ag, and PGM recovery electrolysis

At American Carbon Company (ACC), we design BADGERCHROME™ MMO anodes engineered for demanding recovery environments—helping operations recover more and stabilize performance when every gram matters.



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leaving-nothing-behind-why-advanced-mmo-anodes-new-standard-precious-7qn7c

12/23/2025

Wishing our customers, partners, and industry peers a safe and happy holiday season.

As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for the trust you place in American Carbon Company—and for the shared work that keeps critical infrastructure protected, reliable, and built to last.

Thank you to our team and partners for another year of problem-solving, precision, and progress. Here’s to a strong finish and an even stronger year ahead.

Happy Holidays from all of us at American Carbon Company. 🎄