NASF Events
NASF Plating and Polishing Area Source Rule Webinar -
May 11, 2010

Will You be Compliant for EPA's July 1, 2010 Deadline?

Cut through the confusion and gain a clear understanding of what the rule does - and doesn't - require!
 
Led by NASF Government & Industry Affairs, the Reliable Source for Information on the Plating and Polishing Rule. 

     Instructors: Jeff Hannapel & Christian Richter, NASF
  • Which of your plating and polishing processes will actually be impacted? 
  • What specific changes, if any, will you have to make to your processes?  
  • What requirements will apply to electroless nickel tanks?
  • Which management practices will you need to implement?
  • What are your reporting and record keeping requirements?
  • What are the best strategies for compliance? 
Get key compliance information from the industry experts who worked with EPA directly to develop the rule, and learn how these requirements may impact your operation. 
 
Prices:
$75.00/Corporate Member
$175.00/Individual Member
$375.00/Non-Member
 
Registration Details and Sponsorship Opportunities Coming Soon!
SUR/FIN   
 
Register today for SUR/FIN 2010!  The exhibitor list continues to grow and the Manufacturing and Technology Conference continues to expand.  
 
Click here to view the latest additions to this year's Conference. 
 
Click here to view the SUR/FIN Exhibitor List.
 
AESF Foundation
 2010 AESF Foundation Webinars-Register Today!
 
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST 
Troubleshooting Wastewater Treatment
 
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST
Troubleshooting Plating Baths
 
Thursday, July 15, 2010  - 12:00 PM EST
Regulations
(GR prospective and technology prospective)
 
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST
Safety Topics
 
Friday, December 3, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST
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.
New AESF Aerospace Course Premiering at SUR/FIN 2010
 
Gain the knowledge you need to succeed in the Airline/Aerospace Finishing field. Led by surface finishing expert Frank Altmayer, this new Aerospace program offers a unique blend of the study of Airline/Aerospace Finishing. Topics covered include Corrosion of Metals, Quality Conformance Testing, Bath Maintenance Solution Control, Electroplating Equipment, Mechanical Surface Preparation, Chemical Surface, Preparation of Substrates for Plating Substrates, Masking Techniques, Non-Plating Coating Processes and much more.
 
Click here for a course breakdown or access the AESF Training Calendar

New Financial Aid Program
Making Education Available to All

The AESF Foundation continues to expand its resources by offering a Financial Aid Program. In 2010 the Foundation is offering ten $500 financial aid packages to NASF Individual and Corporate members. 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.
 
Click here to download the Program Overview and Application. For additional information contact Carrie Hoffman at
choffman@nasf.org.
Member News
NASF Seeking Nominations for Award of Merit

This award is presented to NASF Individual members (Tier VII) or member contacts from NASF Corporate member companies (Tier I - VI), for outstanding service of a local and/or national nature. Receipt of this award shall not be excluded from future consideration of other NASF Awards if achievements are of a national/international scope or nature.
 
Download the nomination form
NASF Welcomes New Members
We are pleased to announce 8 new members to the NASF. Welcome!
 
Individual Members
Felix Almodovar, Livonia, MI
Edwin Bradley, Plantation, FL
Benjamin Brock, Elkins Park, PA
Scott Espen, Woodway, TX
David Fister, Rochester, NY
Takeshi Kunihiro, Livonia, MI
David Ragland, Tualatin, OR
Aaron Rains, San Diego, CA
 
All of our members are listed in our online directory found in the
Members Only section of the site. To update your profile information, login here. 
 
* As of March 13, 2010
 
NASF Member Benefit Spotlight: Elite Merchant Solutions
 
Elite Merchant Solutions is the newest addition to the NASF's Affinity Partner program, providing exceptional offers to our members. Elite provides our Supplier and Job Shop members with quality services, including: credit card processing, gift and loyalty cards, ATM's, cash advances and on-line bill pay. To find out more about their services, check out their educational videos here or their flyer.
 
Alan Olick, president of Brite Plating and General Plating Company says: 
 
"We are a primarily industrial finishing business. We thought accepting credit cards was not beneficial. We gave it a try and we are having the best results. The office is satisfied, the rates are reasonable. And the service is great. Not one complaint!"

 
Questions? Contact Amy Leiker at:
Office: (805) 267-3855 x131
Cell: (818) 359-0432
Fax: (805) 267-3866
Email:
Amy.Leiker@elitedatacorp.com
Affiliate & Branch News
Annual MAMF Spring Dinner Party
 
This event is a great way to make contacts, interact with fellow business people, and actively promote and increase business. If you can not attend, please consider supporting the MAMF by becoming a sponsor.
 
Location: Waters Edge, Long Island City, NY
Date: May 1, 2010
Time: 7:00-10:00
Featuring: 3-hour open bar, sit down dinner, and awards presentation
Tickets: $150/person
 
Download the invitationor for more information, contact Donna Jean at donnajean@metalfinishers.org or 1.888.561.8823 x7.

2010 Connecticut Branch Scholarship Golf Outing

Join the Connecticut Branch for their annual golf outing which will include 18 holes of golf, lunch at the turn, door prizes, tournament prizes, a 50/50 Raffle, contests and much more.

Date:Friday, June 4, 2010
Shotgun Starts: 9:30 AM
Location:Southington Country Club, 150 Savage Street, Southington, CT
Registration:$85/golfer (
Download the Registration Form)
Contact: Mike Salerno (860) 919-3519 or Bill Nebiolo (860) 985-3758
 
Hole and Individual Sponsorships Available
Philadelphia Branch AESF 100 Years Anniversary Gala
 
Event: Philadelphia Branch AESF 100 Years Anniversary Gala
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Location:Brookside Manor (Outside Philadelphia, one mile from the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
Ticket Price:$50/person
Contact: Barb Perkowski at barb@hunterchem.com.
 
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
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