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NASF Washington Forum: An Overwhelming Success
Attendees called last week's Washington Forum "one of the best yet!" With nearly 100 participants and over 20 expert speakers, the program focused on strategic issues and immediate priorities for finishing operations and companies in the finishing supply chain.
What did participants take away from the Forum? See some of the feedback below...
"As a new member to NASF, I am very impressed with the quality of the information at the Forum. I look forward to getting more involved."
"Attending the NASF Forum is one of the best investments I will make this year."
"This was a great meeting. I was hesitant to attend because time away from the shop...I was able to come back to my shop with ideas learned from other owners. I took back practical ideas that will save my shop money."
"I am guilty of not being involved, but I am very happy I came."
"It is imperative to learn the issues that affect my business and the industry early on to develop strategies to take on the changing regulatory and political climate."
If you missed it, plan on coming next year, or attend SUR/FIN to hear more discussion on critical issues raised at the Forum:
- Nickel regulation & European Union REACH mandates;
- New USEPA action plans targeting fume suppressants in finishing;
- Sweeping chemicals regulatory changes emerging in the U.S. Congress;
- Strategies to shape the future of U.S. manufacturing and surface finishing;
- Sustainability considerations for surface technology; and much more...
In the meantime, updated Powerpoint presentations from the Forum will be made available next week to Forum attendees and NASF corporate members.
For questions or comments, please contact Christian Richter (202-257-0250) or Jeff Hannapel (202-257-3756). |
2010 Bright Design Challenge: And The Winner Is....
 In its 11th year, the Bright Design Challenge, sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), has once again challenged students at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) to push the design envelope. The Transportation Design juniors that participated in this year's Bright Design Challenge, "Loud Pipes & Chrome", were tasked with developing a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle concept that incorporates the innovative use of electroplated finishes. Graphics from this year's winners will soon be available on the NASF website.
A special thank you goes to our sponsors who make this program possible. Sponsors of the 2010 Bright Design Challenge include: Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Enthone (gold sponsor), Conventya (gold sponsor), Kunz Electroplating, Inc. (silver sponsor), EPI (sliver sponsor), KCH Engineered Systems (silver sponsor), Vale Inco (silver sponsor), Uyemura USA (bronze sponsor) and Michigan Metal Finishers Association (patron).
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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 EPA's new Plating and Polishing Area Source Rule does - and doesn't - require! Participate in the NASF Plating and Polishing Area Source Rule Webinar on May 11, 2010, led by NASF Government & Industry Affairs, the reliable source for information on the Plating and Polishing Rule.
Instructors: Jeff Hannapel & Christian Richter, NASF
Prices:
$75.00/Corporate Member
$175.00/Individual Member
$375.00/Non-Member
Save the Date:
May 11, 2010, 12:00pm EDT
Get key compliance information from the industry experts who have worked with EPA directly to develop the rule, and learn how these requirements may impact your operation. Topics covered include:
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Which of your plating and polishing processes will actually be impacted?
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What specific changes, if any, will you have to make to your processes?
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What requirements will apply to electroless nickel tanks?
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Which management practices will you need to implement?
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What are your reporting and record keeping requirements?
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What are the best strategies for compliance?
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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. |
 Get Certified During SUR/FIN 2010
Date: June 14-17, 2010
Optional Exam Date: June 18, 2010
Course Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Can't attend four days of on-site training? Sign up for two days of on-site training, Part I or II of the course through the Home Study series and become certified before the end of the year. Contact Carrie Hoffman at choffman@nasf.org for details. |
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2010 AESF Foundation Webinars-Register Today!
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. |
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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.
Course: Aerospace Custom Course Course Dates: June 14-17, 2010 Course Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: DeVos Place (Sur/Fin 2010) Address: 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Instructor: Frank Altmayer MSF, AESF Fellow Registration Details: Download the registration form
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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
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NASF Team
Christian Richter, Executive Vice President
John Flatley, Director of Operations
Darci Chuba Cheryl Clark Jeffrey Hannapel
Carrie Hoffman Holly Wills
NASF Headquarters 1155 15th Street NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-457-8404
Fax: 202-530-0659
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