Calendar of Events for the SURFACE FINISHING INDUSTRY

Numerous sources, some of them casual, are used in this compilation. We cannot be liable for any error, omission, or outdated information on this page or linked pages. If you are interested in any event, confirm its date, location, and other details with the event's sponsor! No charge to list an event; please use the form near the bottom of this page.

2009

 
 
 
 

November 6-7: Hyannis, MA

NASF New England Surface Finishing 2009 Regional Conference at The Cape Codder Resort and Spa. Contact Marc Pellsier at: (413) 788-7375 or John Gilbert at: (800) 577-2962, jgilbert@gilbertandjones.net for more information.

November 9: Singapore

Mass Finishing Technology Workshop organized by Metal Finishing News. Visit www.mfn.li/workshops for more information.

 
November 11: Commerce, CA

MFASC Continuing Education Seminar and Dinner Meeting at Steven's Steak House. More information.

November 11: Seattle, WA

AESF
Seattle Puget Sound Branch

Monthly meeting at Outback Steakhouse. Guest speaker is Steve Simacek of HiTech Industries. RSVP to Dave Amlin at dave@allamericanmetalfinishing.com.

November 11-13: Los Angeles, CA

AESF Foundation Precious Metals Course. Email cmariette@nasf.org for more information or visit www.nasf.org.

November 11-13: Toledo, OH

Sponsored by Binks & DeVilbiss, the purpose of this three-day intensive workshop is to familiarize participants with the equipment, systems and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray application associated with industrial finishing. The latest technologies are explored. Each student has ample opportunity for hands-on application of coatings with several types of spray tools. More information.

 
November 12: Fremont, CA

MFANC Forum at Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant. Registration form.

November 12: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Dinner meeting at The Tartan Room, An American Dinner House. RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

November 17-18: Las Vegas, NV

Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course instructed by Tiger Drylac, USA. Visit http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/workshop-2009-Powder-Coating-Course-Tour-Las-Vegas-NV-l-3-25.html for more information.

 
November 17-19: Cheltenham, UK

Shot Peening Workshop organized by Metal Finishing News. Visit www.mfn.li/workshops for more information.

November 18: Secaucus, NJ

Annual (RCRA) Train the Trainer Training at Meadowlands Plaza Hotel. RSVP IS REQUIRED by November 9, 2009, donnajean@metalfinishers.org or 1.888.561.8823 x7.

November 19: Long Island City, NY

Annual (RCRA) Train the Trainer Training and MAMF/AESF Meeting at Waterfront Crab House. Speaker: Al Arnofsky of Pleasant Hill Consulting on "What is new in the Metal Finishing Industry?". RSVP IS REQUIRED by November 9, 2009, donnajean@metalfinishers.org or 1.888.561.8823 x7.

 
November 19: Madison, TN

AESF
Mid-Tennessee Branch

Dinner meeting at Woody's Restaurant. Update on the status of the Nickel Metal Market presented by Palm International, Inc. Call Leif at 615-428-2883 for more information.

 
 
 
December 4: Nashville, TN

AESF
Mid-Tennessee Branch

"Christmas on the Cumberland". Christmas Outing/Spouses Night on the General Jackson Showboat. Call Leif at 615-428-2883 for more information.

December 5: Long Island City, NY

AESF
New York Branch

2009 Holiday Party at Waterfront Crab House. More information.

 
December 9: WEBINAR

AESF Foundation EN Troubleshooting Webinar. Web based training session will feature AESF Foundation Technical Education Director, Frank Altmayer, and other industry experts. The sessions will use AESF Foundation course materials to address troubleshooting issues. Visit www.nasf.org for more information.

December 10: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Dinner meeting and Christmas party. RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

 

2010

 

January 13: WEBINAR

AESF Foundation Hard Chrome Troubleshooting Webinar. Web based training session will feature AESF Foundation Technical Education Director, Frank Altmayer, and other industry experts. The sessions will use AESF Foundation course materials to address troubleshooting issues. Visit www.nasf.org for more information.

January 14: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Dinner meeting. Speaker will be Frank Altmayer on "Electroforming". RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

January 20: Commerce, CA

MFASC Continuing Education Seminar and Dinner Meeting at Steven's Steak House. Contact MFASC headquarters at 818-238-9590 for more information.

February 10-12: New Orleans, LA

The Waterborne Symposium: Advances in Sustainable Coatings Technology, sponsored by The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials and Southern Society for Coatings Technology, at Astor Crowne Plaza. Visit http://www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne/ for more information.

 
February 11: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Joint meeting with LA - Trivalent Chrome/New Developments in Chrome Plating. RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

February 16: Montebello, CA

MFASC Supplier Showcase 2010 at Quiet Cannon. More information.

February 18: San Jose, CA

MFANC Vendor Showcase 2010 at Nepredak Hall. More information.

March 11: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Dinner meeting. Topic will be "Precious Metals". RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

March 17-20: Guangdong, China

The 6th Dongguan International Exhibition on Electro-Plating, Surface Finishing and Coatings at Dongguan International Conference & Exhibition Center. Visit http://www.worldtradeexpo.com.hk for more information.

March 17-20: Guangdong, China

The 6th Dongguan International Coatings Fair at Dongguan International Conference & Exhibition Center. Visit http://www.worldtradeexpo.com.hk for more information.

March 17-20: Guangdong, China

The 3rd Dongguan International Exhibition on Foundry & Diecasting Industries at Dongguan International Conference & Exhibition Center. Visit http://www.worldtradeexpo.com.hk for more information.

April 8: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Dinner meeting. Topic will be "Plating Equipment". RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

April 13-16: Karlsruhe, Germany

Leading European Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology. PaintExpo is Europe's number one trade fair for suppliers and users of industrial coating technology. Visit www.paintexpo.de for more information.

 
May 11-13: Algarve, Portugal

Third International Conference on Tribology and Design. The Tribology and Design Conference explores the role of technology and design in the broader sense. It aims to bring together colleagues from different disciplines interested in problems of surface interaction and design. The range of applications covers from geomechanics to nano problems and from sustainability issues to advanced materials Visit http://www.wessex.ac.uk/10-conferences/tribology-and-design-2010.html for more information.

May 13: Orange, CA

NASF
Orange County Branch

Peddlers Night. RSVP to Justin Petruna at 714-747-9399 or justin@watercleaning.com.

June 7: Industry Hills, CA

MFASC 18th Annual Larry Foss Memorial Golf Tournament at Pacific Palms Golf Course. Contact MFASC headquarters at 818-238-9590 for more information.

June 15-16: Grand Rapids, MI

SUR/FIN 2010. Visit www.nasf.org for more information.

September 29-October 1: Las Vegas, NV

The International Hard Anodizing Association's 14th Technical Symposium at Bally's Las Vergas. Call for Papers includes non-commercial presentations in the following five general topic areas: 1) Research into the basis mechanisms and properties of hardcoat anodize and related processes. 2) New and/or improved techniques and equipment for hard anodizing and related processes. 3) New and/or unique product applications utilizing hardcoat anodize. 4) Case studies of unique and interesting problems involving hardcoating with troubleshooting and corrective actions. 5) General topics of common interest to hardcoat anodizers, metal finishers, and manufacturing businesses. Abstracts should be submitted to me by April 1, 2010 for consideration. Visit www.ihanodizing.com for more information.

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