The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) held its annual meeting in Tucson, Ariz., June 18-21. It was hot!! The temperatures were over 100°F everyday, and the program (held in air-conditioned comfort) was fantastic.
The educational content of the meeting was focused on timely business issues and new technologies. The opening session hit on something that we all have an interest in, "Doing Business in China." George Bryant, corporate finishing engineer for Briggs & Stratton, and Dave Oswald, business manager in Asia for Nalco Finishing Technologies Group, shared their insights on the people, the food and the business culture in China. Interest in China runs the gamut from fear of job loss to opportunity for additional business. No matter where you sit on that continuum, it is critical to learn more about the other Super Power in the world.