The National Research Council Canada (NRC) as part of the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) approved Vanchem’s application entitled New Silane Based Pretreatment. “We are very pleased with the approval of our application,” said Ian McLeod, Vanchem’s vice president. “Green technology is the future of metal finishing and it’s great to see the federal government stepping to the plate to help fund small business in their quest to develop green products for the global market place.”