NASF Events
SUR/FIN News
 
SUR/FIN 2010 is shaping up to be THE surface finishing event of the year.  Over 150 booths will display the latest advances in equipment, services and supplies.  This year SUR/FIN has drawn a number of new companies that have never before exhibited!
 
 
More knowledge equals more power.  
 
And SUR/FIN 2010 will deliver the knowledge! 
Click here to see up-to-the-moment 2010 Manufacturing and Technology Conference information. 
 
From timely sessions on policy and regulation, recent advances in surface finishing research to DoD military requirements, SUR/FIN's Conference will get you up to date!
 
Register Now!
 
SUR/FIN Welcomes the Following New Exhibitors:
 
Crown Solutions - Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
Datalab
Hunter Chemical LLC
JPS Technologies, Inc.
The Purolite Company
W.M. Watermark

Washington Forum
 
The Washington Forum agenda is now ready for viewing - Click Here.
 
Attend the industry's premier event to get the most up-to-date information on what's happening in Washington.  The agenda is packed with relevant and timely presentations from experts in your field.  Register Today!  
 
Make your hotel reservations before April 1 to negotiated room rate. April in Washington is a very busy time of year and our ability to reserve additional rooms is limited.

Book Your Room Now.

AESF Foundation
NEW: AESF Foundation Announces Financial Aid Program
 
The Foundation is pleased to announce that ten $500 financial aid packages will be offered in 2010. NASF Individual and Corporate members are eligible to apply for the financial aid program. The packages are available to members registering for the four-day Electroplating and Surface Finishing course in either Grand Rapids, MI June 14-17 or in California, November 1-4. Applications will be available next week. For additional information contact Carrie Hoffman: choffman@nasf.org.
Two-Day Training Course: Electroless Nickel Deposition
  
Course: Electroless Nickel Deposition
Course Dates: April 22-23, 2010
Optional Exam Date: April 24, 2010
Course Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
AESF Foundation Online: Click Here
AESF Foundation Headquarters: 202-457-8401
 
Training Site Details
Location: Hampton Inn Phoenix Airport North
Address: 601 North 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Hotel Phone: 602-267-0606
Website: www.phoenixairportnorth.hamptoninn.com
Instructor: Donald W. Baudrand, CEF-2, CMfgE
Registration Details: Register Online or Download the Registration Form  
 
NASF Members:
 Register for this course before April 1, 2010 and receive 10% off the registration fee.
 2010 AESF Foundation Webinars-Register Today!
 
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST 
Troubleshooting Wastewater Treatment
 
Friday, May 21, 2010
Troubleshooting Plating Baths
 
Thursday, July 15, 2010  
Regulations (GR prospective and technology prospective)
 
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Safety Topics
 
Friday, December 3, 2010
Troubleshooting Test Panels (Corrosion and Salt Spray Testing Issues)
 
To participate, you only need a phone and internet access.
 
These one-hour web-based training sessions will feature AESF Foundation Technical Education Director, Frank Altmayer, and other industry experts. Participants call into the training session and access the internet to follow along with the presentation. Questions will be collected prior to the sessions as well as during the presentation. These forums are an open opportunity to get your questions answered and learn from others.
Membership News
Member Benefit: NASF Affinity Partner Program


Are you taking advantage of all your NASF member benefits? The NASF has partnered with three companies to offer our corporate members exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Check them out here:
 
Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI)- the NASF's official endorsed energy consultant seeks to reduce and manage your company's electricity expenses. To schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Jane Seagraves at JSeagraves@appienergy.com or 800-520-6685.
 
Assurance - our exclusive insurance partner offers business insurance and employee benefits services to NASF member companies. To get a quote, contact John Mannebach at jmannebach@assuranceagency.com or 847-463-7358.
 
Elite Merchant Solutions - the NASF's endorsed merchant service provider licensed by Visa/MasterCard. To save on your company's credit card processing, gift and loyalty cards, ATMs and more, contact Amy Leiker at amy.leiker@elitedatacorp.com or (805) 267-3855 x131.
Affiliate News
Joint MAMF/AESF Meeting
 
Date: March 25, 2010
Price: $55.00
Location: Spiritosos, 811 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, New York
Phone Number: 914-7237-4075
Schedule: 6:15 PM General Dinner Meeting & Speaker, 4:00-6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting

Special Guest Speaker: Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group "What is New and Updates on the Plating and Polishing Rule"

RSVP IS REQUIRED BY: March 15, 2010 
Contact: Donna-Jean Plante at
donnajean@metalfinishers.org or call 1.888.561.8823 x7
 
NASF Sponsors
    
 
 
NASF Team
 
Christian Richter, Executive Vice President
 
John Flatley, Director of Operations
 
  Darci Chuba   Cheryl Clark  Jeffrey Hannapel 
 
Carrie Hoffman  Courtney Mariette  
Holly Wills 
 
NASF Headquarters  1155 15th Street NW  Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
 Phone: 202-457-8404
Fax: 202-530-0659
Website: www.nasf.org
This email was sent to as a part of your National Association for Surface Finishing membership. If you are not a member of the NASF please contact Holly Wills or visit www.nasf.org.
 
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