The Eastern Coatings Federation, Inc. has announced that Frank “Sully” Sullivan, President of DayGlo Color Corp., will be the Opening Keynote Speaker at the Eastern Coatings Show. The event is set to take place from May 13-15, 2025, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Sullivan will deliver a keynote address titled “Manufacturing in the age of Social Media: Why Making Stuff Matters.” In his speech, Sullivan will discuss the importance of manufacturing in a world that is increasingly dominated by big tech, AI and social media influencers. He will also share his thoughts on how to attract the next generation of talent to the paint and coatings industry.

Sullivan is the 4th generation of his family to work in the business that his Great Grandfather founded in 1947. DayGlo is an operating division within the Fortune 500 company RPM International.

Registration for the Eastern Coatings Show 2025 will open on January 22, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to visit the event’s website to take advantage of early bird registration pricing.

For more information, contact info@easterncoatingsshow.com.