Finishing — Caught in a Bind?

Aside from in-line finishing trends, operator safety is also an issue that is being addressed currently, according to Colter & Peterson's Marr. European regulations have been toughened and regulations in the United States are not far behind.

"Steps have been taken, and are continuing, to improve health and safety concerns," he says. "An effort is being made in the standardization of safety regulations, with the C.E. regulations in Europe and the ANSI here in America. They're voluntary regulations, but they're tied in with manufacturers."