Monday, Oct. 27

AFTERNOON BONUS SESSION FOR CUSTOM COATERS & JOB SHOPS ONLY

Separate registration fee applies (this session is not included in any of the Technical conference registration fees).

2:00 – 5:45 p.m.

HOT TOPIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Keynote Presentation

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Kevin Butt, Assistant General Manager of Body Engineering, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America Inc.

1. Small to Mid-Volume Powder Coating Systems

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Speakers: Nick Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants: Div. Ninan, Inc.; J.B. Graves, Iontech; Ron McMahon, Akzo Nobel - Interpon Powder Coatings

2. Understanding Your Total Costs for Electrocoating

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Kirk Shelhamer, Valspar Corp.

3. Automated Painting System Design and Integration

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Gary Shumway, System Technologies

4. Strategies for Marketing Your Small Business

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Speakers: David Wacker and Kimberly Hein, Raabe Corp.

5. What You Need to Know about Environmental Liability

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Speakers: Jeff Denny, EPA Criminal Investigation Division; Scott Newman, Barnes & Thornburg; Steven D. DeBrota, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana

6. What is Porcelain Enamel?

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Cullen Hackler, Porcelain Enamel Institute

7. Features and Benefits of Different Coating Technologies

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Lisa Merlo, PPG Industries Inc.

8. Electrocoat Equipment Cost Comparisons to Other Types of Systems

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: David C. Myers,System Design & Consulting

9. Paint System Installation

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Chris Herr, Herr Industrial Inc.

10. Hazardous Air Pollutant Rules for Industrial Surface Coatings Operations

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Bob Nelson, NPCA

11. Emerging Non-Chrome Technologies for the Replacement of Chromate Conversion Coatings

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Speakers: Richard M. Bauer & Justin Girard, MacDermid Inc.

12. Introduction to Powder Coating – Follow the Yellow Brick Road

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Speakers: Chris Merritt, ITW Gema; Steve Houston, DuPont Powder Coatings; Ron Cudzilo, George Koch Sons, LLC; Bruce Bryan, Industrial Paint & Powder; Roger Cummings, Powder Coating Techniques; Daryl Raabe, Raabe Corp.; Rodger Talbert, R. Talbert Consulting/Industrial Paint & Powder

13. Adding E-Coat to An Existing Powder Line

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Joe Subda, DuPont Performance Coatings

14. Liquid Coating Spray Booth Design

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jerry Trostle, SBS Inc.

15. Introduction to Vacuum Deposition Processing

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Donald M. Mattox, Society of Vacuum Coaters

16. Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speakers: Peter Wise, Kestrel Management Services; Matthew Marsh, Marsh Plating Corp.; Tim Delawder, SWD Inc.

17. The Use of Alkaline Cyanide-Free Zinc Plating Under Paint and Powder Coatings

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speakers: Rick Holland and Brett Larick, Columbia Chemical Corp.

18. Facing the Challenges of the Surface Coating MACT Standards

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speakers: Thomas W. Rarick, KERAMIDA Environmental Inc. and Eugene C. Paik, Cornerstone Environmental, Health and Safety Inc.

19. Paint Spray Booths – Getting Rid of Waste

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Speaker: Larry Middendorf, JohnsonDiversey

20. Total Process Control in Alkaline Cyanide- Free Zinc Plating

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Speakers: Nabil Zaki, SurTec International GmbH & Ray Lindemann CST-SurTec Inc.

21. Optimization of Airless Spraying of Epoxy Coatings by Using a “Pressure Drop Compensation” Method

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kwang K. Baek, Hyundai Industrial Research Institute (HIRI)

22. How to Select the Best Zinc Process for Your Needs

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Speaker: Bill Saas, Taskem Inc.

23. Ten Ways to Save Money and Reduce Waste in Liquid Finishing

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kevin Jagielski, Graco Inc.

24. Blackening Steel and Zinc Substrates with Conversion Coatings

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Thomas A. Nadeau, Heatbath Corp.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

25. Powder Systems 201

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Speakers: Jeff Hale, ITW Gema; Sergey Guskov, Nordson Corp.; Jeff Watson, Custom Chemicals of Texas; Tom Matthey, Wagner Systems Inc.; J.B. Graves, Iontech

26. Physical Properties, Major Products and Basic Processing of Porcelain Enamel Coatings

9:00 a.m.– Noon

Speakers: Holger Evele, Ferro Corp.; Anthony Mazzuca, Pemco Corp.; Cullen Hackler, Porcelain Enamel Institute

27. The Keys to Successful Training

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Kent Smith, Stripmasters of Illinois

28. The View from Washington: Surface Finishing Industry’s Government Relations Update

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Christian Richter & Jeffrey Hannapel, The Policy Group LLC

29. Introduction to Ultraviolet (UV) and Electron Beam (EB) Curable Coating Technology

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Speaker: George Pasternack, M.B. Pasternack & Associates

30. Pretreatment General Session

9:00 a.m. - Noon

Fundamentals of Cleaning

Speaker: John Reseland, ONDEO-Nalco Co.

How to Design a Pretreatment Washer

Speaker: Sherrill Stoenner, SBS Inc.

Minimizing Your Metal Finishing Costs

Speaker: Jack McIntyre, PPG Industries Inc.

New World Class Pretreatment Process Meets Global Requirements

Speaker: Gary D. Kent, Henkel Surface Technologies

31. A Clean Air Act Update for the Coating Industry: How to Stay Ahead of Rapidly Changing Air Regulations

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Jeff Pfost, ERM

32. UV-Cure Coatings – An Alternative to Powder Coatings

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Peter Tepperman, Seagrave Coatings Corp.

33. The Time is Right for Fast Color Change for Powder

11:00 a.m. – Noon

Speaker: Ken Kreeger, Nordson Corp.

34. State of the Art: In-Mold Coating for Plastics

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Donald Cassil, Sherwin-Williams Co.

35. Vacuum Deposition by Sputtering

11:00 a.m. – Noon

Speaker: David A. Glocker, Isoflux Inc.

36. Developing a Failure Proof Documentation System for Finishing Systems

11:30 a.m. – Noon

Speaker: Michael Richards, Chemical Methods Inc.

37. Continuous Improvement for Powder Systems

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Speakers: Rodger Talbert, R. Talbert Consulting Inc. & Sergey Guskov, Nordson Corp.

38. Developing Plans and Specifications for an Electrocoat System

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kenneth Kraft, George Koch Sons, LLC

39. Building a Market Leader: Improving the Success for Emerging Coating Technologies

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kevin Woock, Henkel Surface Technologies

40. Metal Finishing and Environmental Sustainability in the Global Supply Chain

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Christian Richter, The Policy Group LLC

41. Curing Workshop

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Curing with Infrared Ovens & Combination Ovens

Speaker: Curt Leach, Thermal Innovations

Methods for Thermal Cure of Powder Coating

Speaker: Sherrill Stoenner, SBS Inc.

Cure Oven Design & Operation

Speaker: Don Miller, George Koch Sons LLC

In Process Oven Temperature Monitoring: Smarter, Quicker & Easier

Speaker: Steve Offley, Datapaq Inc.

Unique Applications of Infrared Systems

Speaker: Dave Bannick, ITW BGK Finishing Systems

42. HMIS III - The New Hazard Communications Compliance System

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Speaker: Lance Edwards, NPCA

43. E-Coat Technologies and Where They Fit

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jim Gezo, PPG Industries Inc.

44. Emerging Technologies

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Session Chairman: Larry Melgary, Northern Coatings and Chemicals

Spray Simulator

Speaker: John Heckman, Pine Technical College

Some Like it Hot: Powders for Surfaces that Get “Hot”

Speaker: Owen Decker, DuPont Powder Coatings

Cost Efficient Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

Speaker: Jeff Watson, R3 Technologies

Stripping Reject Organic Coatings from High Value Components

Speaker: James Malloy, Kolene Corp.

New Autodeposition Coatings

Speaker: William F. Fristad, Henkel Surface Technologies

Anti-Microbial Powders

Speaker: Craig Dietz, DuPont Powder Coatings

“Burners-Off” Pretreatment of Ferrous Metals”

Speaker: Gary Nelson, Chemetall Oakite

Waterborne UV Technologies

Speaker: Jeff Bennett, The Sherwin-Williams Co

High Solids Polane G Plus

Speaker: Cameron Fitzanko, The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Chrome-Replacement Technology

Speaker: Mike Stuhldreher, DuPont Powder Coatings

45. A Basic Primer on Waste Treatment Technology for Metal Finishing Applications

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Speaker: Mark Andrus, Taskem Inc.

46. ISO 14001 in a Challenging Economy

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Speaker: Kristen Belcredi, KERAMIDA Environmental Inc.

47. Emerging Technologies for the Replacement of Electrolytic Nickel Plating

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Speaker: Anthony R. Revier, Uyemura International Corp.

48. Embracing the Changing VOC Level Laws in the Industrial Coating Industry

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Brian Paich, Rust-Oleum Corp.

49. Bulk Application of Electrocoat: From a Vision to Reality

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: John Zbiegien, PPG Industries Inc.

50. New Technology for “Heavy Metal Free” Electroless Nickel Coatings

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Speaker: Al Acheson, Uyemura International Corp.

51. Vacuum Deposition by Evaporation

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: David A. Glocker, Isoflux Inc.

52. Purdue University’s Coating Applications Research Laboratory (CARL)

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jim Noonan, Indiana Clean Manufacturing Technology and Safe Materials Institute at Purdue University

53. Optimizing Zinc Plating Processes to Produce a Consistent Finish and Avoid Trouble

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Brad Durkin, MacDermid Inc.

Thursday, Oct. 30

54. Future of Controls for Powder Coating

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Speaker: Jeffrey Dailidas, Nordson Corp.

55. Achieving Coating Outsourcing Goals through Organized Communications

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Speaker: Lyle E. Gilbert, LG Consulting

56. Finishing in an Uncertain Economy

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Jerry Trostle, SBS Inc.

57. Emerging Markets for UV Curing

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Powder Coating Plastics…The Next Step for Powder Coatings

Speaker: Paul Mills, Protech Powder Coatings

UV Lamp Selection – Don’t Take it for Granted

Speaker: Paul Mills, Protech Powder Coatings

The Light Gets Brighter – UV Powder on Wood

Speaker: Steve Couzens, H.B. Fuller

UV Liquid for Automotive

Speaker: Dennis Kaminski, Nutro Corp.

UV Curable Composites

Speaker: Steve Siegel, UV Process Supply

58. Using Automotive Refinish Coatings for Other Industrial Applications

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Speaker: NPCA Automotive Refinish Coalition

59. Pretreatment Workshop for Organic Coatings

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Speakers: Terry Giles, Henkel Surface Technologies; Ron Cudzilo, George Koch Sons LLC; David Anthony, Chemtreat Inc.

59. Powder Coating Case Studies

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

60. Kentwood Powder Coating Case Study

Speaker: Bill Andro, Kentwood Powder Coating

A Decade Later for Frigidaire Home Products

Speaker: Ken Carroll, ITW Gema

61. Coating Area Controls: A Blueprint to Productivity and Quality Gains

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: John O’Connor, Coral Chemical Co.

62. Using Training and Technology to Improve Targeting and Quality in Spray Paint Coating Processes

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Rick Bauer, Indiana Clean Manufacturing Technology and Safe Materials Institute at Purdue University

63. Vacuum Deposition by Arc Vaporization and Ion Plating

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Donald M. Mattox, Society of Vacuum Coaters

64. Tank Agitation for Optimal Coating Application

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Rick Hall, KCH Services Inc.

65. Doing More with Less: Incorporating Automated MSDS Acquisition and Update Into Your EMIS

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Andrew Rudnik, A.V. Systems Inc.

66. Process Line Design and Integration

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Rick Hall, KCH Services Inc.

PLANT TOURS

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Tour sites reserve the right to review attendee list and restrict admission.

Tour 1: KYB Manufacturing

KYB Manufacturing produces a full line of ride-control products as original equipment and replacement parts.

Tour 2: SELECO

Seleco provides selective electroless plating of plastic enclosures for EMI/RFI shielding and ESD protection.

Tour 3: Knape & Vogt

Knape & Vogt designs, manufactures and distributes functional hardware, storage-related components and ergonomic products.

Tour 4: ENKEI America

ENKEI America produces cast aluminum wheels for cars and light trucks.

NOTE: Registration for plant tours will not be available on-site.