The development of our Metallight™ technology evolved from the requests of OEM’s to develop a durable, cost effective and an environmentally sensitive alternative to the physically hazardous, environmentally harsh and expensive hexavalent chrome plating process.  Several OEM’s, most notably the DaimlerChrysler Corporation, have discontinued the use of hexavalent chrome on their vehicles (although dealers have the option to install chrome wheels at the dealerships).  The Ford Motor Company as well as General Motors stated in 2002 that it is their goal, beginning with the 2007 model year, that all processes utilized in the build-out of their vehicles shall be from environmentally friendly (“Green”) processes.  This edict follows a very strict “Green” component requirement in addition to standards set by the European Union governments over the last decade regarding environmental pollutants and hazardous wastes. Our Metallight™  process meets the demanding coating durability requirements of these OEM’s.