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ASSO CIA TI O N D I GES T Fall Electrocoat Seminar Returns to Nashville The Electrocoat Association preps for educational events. T ECOAT14 PLANNING UNDERWAY he Electrocoat Association and the Chemical CoatPresented by The Electrocoat Association and Proders Association International have joined forces to ucts Finishing magazine, the objective of the ECOAT bring the finishing industry the 2013 Electrocoatconference is to market the expansion of electrocoat ing Seminar, to be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel technology through the education in Nashville, Sept. 17–18. of finishing industry personnel and The educational event will include U P C O M I N G E V E N T S those interested in the technology. an "Introduction to Electrocoating" 9/17-18: 2013 Electrocoating Seminar ECOAT14 will be held April 22–24, session that will provide basic elec- 9/18: 2013 annual Meeting trocoating information and bring at- 9/19: 2013 Fall Bod and Committee Meetings 2014, at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. This two-day event provides tendees up-to-speed on technology, 11/18-21: Fabtech 2013 invaluable networking and educaas well as more advanced topics. 4/22-24/2014: ECOaT 2014 tion all under one roof. Discussion will center on efficienWe still have rooms and tabletop cy, reducing production and nonexhibit opportunities available. Email me to discuss your production costs, and overall system effectiveness in the company's best options. Exhibiting at ECOAT14 offers: different areas of an electrocoating process. • The opportunity to present your company to a We are also working to include a tour to give attendcaptive audience in a way that will make a lasting ees a "real-world" experience to complement the classimpression room-style learning. With an evening networking event, • An effective means of providing personalized attendees will be able to meet industry experts and ask product demos and detailed discussions in a questions while enjoying snacks and beverages. Comprivate setting plete information to come at electrocoat.org. • Direct contact with decision makers • Qualified leads to sales ANNUAL MEETING 2013 • Ability to assist attendees in improving their coatThis year's Annual Meeting coincides with the fall semiing operations nar and will also be held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel • Strengthened customer relations on Sept. 18. Join us to learn about the Association's busi• Enhanced reputation as an industry leader. ness plans and network over a great dinner. KaREn McGlOTHlin Executive Director, The Electrocoat Association, karen.mcglothlin@electrocoat.org Welcome to the World of Aluminum Anodizing Anodizing technology takes center stage at conference and exposition. T he Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) is a very welcoming group. I have discovered this firsthand during these first few months as Council president. It is also evident by the thousands of requests and questions received each year via the AAC website, anodizing.org. If you have something to ask about anodized aluminum, please send us a note by selecting the "Contact AAC" button at the bottom of the home page. While you're online, please visit the Education & Conferences pages. They include information about the 22nd Annual International Anodizing Conference & Exposition, Oct. 1-3, in Seattle, Wash. This will be AAC's biggest conference of the year. It is built to offer a variety of opportunities for education, technical exchange and networking. Members and non-members alike are welcome. Topics to be covered in October run the gamut of anodizing technology—everything from how color finishes of anodized aluminum medical devices withstand multiple sterilization treatments to the use of anodize in sport devices. There will be a featured track of sessions on anodizing for aerospace applications, complimented by a behind-the-scenes tour of the nearby Boeing facility. In addition, there are two General Sessions, an afternoon of breakout sessions, an optional workshop on Anodizing Quality, an Anodizing Exposition and poster sessions featuring students from around the world. The Anodizing Conference, open to all, will be educational and fun. For more information, see anodizing.org. Rand a. Baldwin CaE President, Aluminum Anodizers Council, rbaldwin@tso.net 44 JUNE 2013