With a strong desire from attendees and exhibitors alike, PCI’s Powder Coating Week 2022 returns to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL, from March 7 -9.

The event will again be comprised of three separate programs that offer the perfect combination of training, keynote presentations, technical sessions, tabletop exhibits, roundtable discussions, expert panels, and social activities. Three days packed with all things powder coating. Powder Coating Week 2022 is the best opportunity for everyone involved in powder coating to expand their knowledge and connect with others.

The keynote speaker isAdam Genei, who will speak on "Creating the Greatest Machines Ever Made: Cultivating the American Workforce for the Future of American Manufacturing."

The schedule for the week has been condensed and allows Workshop and Custom Coater Forum attendees to visit the Tabletop Exhibition on the first evening. The week begins with PCI’s Powder Coating 101 Workshop on Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 8. The Custom Coater Forum will take place on Monday, March 7 as a one-day program. The Powder Coating Technical Conference begins with breakfast and an advanced general session on Tuesday, March 8, and continues with keynote speakers and breakout sessions through Wednesday, March 9. The Tabletop Exhibition will be open Monday evening and during Tuesday’s lunch and evening reception to allow attendees from all three events a chance to visit with exhibitors.  A strong closing session on Wednesday morning features Adam Genei from Mobsteel, Detroit Steel Wheel Co. Attendees won’t want to miss Adam’s dynamic and important presentation about our workforce.

Kevin Coursin“We are so excited to return to the Renaissance Orlando in March where we have had excellent Powder Coating Week events the past several years. We are even more excited about the growth and diversity this event is seeing,” says Kevin Coursin, PCI Executive Director. “We had so many first timers last year and those who were just beginning in the powder coating industry. Plus, many of them were younger people who are the future of industrial finishing. We can’t wait to see everyone again in March in Orlando.”

This synopsis gives you the overall details but visit https://conference.powdercoating.org for complete presentation descriptions, registration fees, hotel reservations and more.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL 32821

DATES: March 7-9, 2022

EVENTS

• Powder Coating 101 Workshop, March 7 & 8
• PCI Custom Coater Forum, March 7
• Powder Coating 2022 Tabletop Exhibition, March 7 - 8
• Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference, March 8 - 9

HOTELS: PCI has a discounted group rate at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®. Visit https://conference.powdercoating.org and click on the Hotel/Travel button at the top of the home page to make your hotel reservation. Note, rooms are limited at these rates and are expected to sell out quickly. Our discounted group rate at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® is $199/night + tax & resort fee. The hotel cutoff date for reservations at our discounted rate is February 14, 2022.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, March 7

Powder Coating 101 Workshop, Custom Coater Forum, Tabletop Exhibition

• 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
• 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast for Workshop & Forum Attendees
• 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Powder Coating 101 Workshop
• 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM: PCI Custom Coater Forum
• Noon – 1:00: PM: Lunch for Workshop & Forum Attendees
• 4:30 – 6:30 PM: Powder Coating 2022 Tabletops & Reception 

TUESDAY, March 8

• Powder Coating 101 Workshop, Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference & Tabletop Exhibition
• 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
• 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast for Workshop Attendees 
• 8:30 – 11:30 AM: Powder Coating 101 Workshop
• 8:30 - 9:30 AM: Technical Conference Breakfast
• 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Technical Conference Advanced General Session
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch in the Powder Coating 2022 Tabletop Exhibition
• 1:00  PM: Technical Conference Opening Keynote
• 2:00 – 5:15 PM: Technical Conference Breakout Sessions
• 5:15 – 7:00 PM: Powder Coating 2022 Tabletops & Reception 

WEDNESDAY, March 9

• Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference  
• 7:30 AM: Registration Opens
• 8:00 – 9:30: AM: Breakfast Roundtables
• 9:45 – 11:15 AM: Technical Conference Breakout Sessions
• 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM: Closing Lunch & Keynote
• 1:00 PM: Technical Conference Concludes

POWDER COATING 101 WORKSHOP

PCI’s Powder Coating 101 is a 1 ½ day workshop that introduces attendees to powder coating by focusing on materials, application, reclamation, testing & evaluation, quality control, the powder manufacturing process and much more.  Attendees will gain knowledge of powder coatings and the powder coating process from industry experts as well as have the opportunity to network with speakers and other attendees during lunch and breaks. They will also benefit by attending the Tabletop Exhibition reception on Monday evening. This PCI training workshop is unbiased, commercial-free, and provides a great foundation for the technical conference that follows later in the week.

• Pretreatment Chemistries, Methods and Equipment: Polly Higgins, Henkel Corporation
• Choosing & Testing the Correct Powder Coating: Marty Korecky, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
• Processing Powder Materials: Eugene Schneider, TCI Powder Coatings
• Application Methods & Equipment: Joe Glassco, Wagner Industrial Solutions
• Powder Booths & Recovery Systems: Josh Gilmore, SAMES KREMLIN
• Introduction to System Design: Todd Turnock, George Koch Sons 
• Dry Off & Curing Ovens: John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
• Measurement Equipment: Jeff Truskowski, DeFelsko

CUSTOM COATER FORUM

PCI’s Custom Coater Forum is designed for custom coaters to network with peers and industry leaders, hear presentations on timely issues important to their business and participate in roundtable discussions that allow for sharing information.  This unique event is designed especially for custom powder coaters to foster business learning and networking experiences among industry peers. The sessions at this year’s forum consist of interesting technical information on advancements in powder materials, critical training tips and processes, interactive discussion on growing your business, and popular roundtable discussions that are always a highlight of the program.  The Custom Coater Forum is a dynamic event attended by many innovative custom coaters from across the U.S. The forum includes breakfast, lunch, and access to the Power Coating Tabletop Exhibition and Reception on Monday evening. The connections you make during the Custom Coater Forum will benefit you and your business long after the event.

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE  

PCI’s Powder Coating Technical Conference has been offering outstanding education to the industry for the past 33 years! The technical conference features general sessions of interest to all powder coaters, breakout sessions covering all aspects of powder coating and a tabletop exhibition, allowing for networking, learning and conversation with exhibitors and other powder coaters. This is your chance to learn about the latest innovations and explore all things powder coating! Read through our keynote and breakout sessions and register now!

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

9:30 – 11:00 AM

1.: Technical Conference Advanced Panel Discussion: One of the best ways to learn is by listening to the experiences of your peers. In this advanced session that opens our 2022 Technical Conference, we’ve pulled together a wide array of industry experts that have varying experiences in both powder coating and business. This session will take you on a journey with these powder coaters to discuss important topics that make a company stronger and produce better products. 

• Rick Gehman, President, Keystone Koating
• Allison Lee, General Manager & Partner, Coatings Plus
• Jorge Martinez, Vice President, JR Custom Metal Products, Inc.
• Jeff Rochester, President, Pacific Powder Coating
• Colton Ocker, Manufacturing Engineer Sr., Greenheck Group

1:00 – 1:50 PM

2. Technical Conference Opening Keynote

Sustainability in the Powder Coating Industry: Chris Miller, Arkema: With the constant barrage of headlines about natural disasters caused by changing climate, the world’s attention on sustainability has intensified in recent years. Our industry is no exception. Multinational coating companies and raw material suppliers serving the industry have announced ambitious sustainability goals. But how exactly is sustainability defined and how is success in this arena measured? More importantly, what are the current problems that need solving and where are the opportunities for profitable growth and scientific progress? This presentation will address these questions by taking a step back and examining what sustainability means to our industry, the tools being developed to track progress, and the innovation challenges we face as we look to the future.

2:00 – 3:30 PM

3. Solving Labor Shortages I

• Managing Shortages and Quality of Labor: Loren Smeester, Nordson Corp.
• Process Line and Labor Management: Batch Lines: Ryan Allen, Gema USA Inc. and Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.

4. Operational Efficiencies & Process Improvements

• Ground - #1 Process Improvement Opportunity: John Cole, Parker Ionics
• Improving Efficiencies OFF the Line: Isaiah Haley, Magic Rack - Production Plus Corp.
• Improve Process Efficiencies with Silane & Zirconium-based Pretreatment!: Suresh Patel, BASF-Chemetall

5. System Design I

• What You Need to Know to Design a Powder Coating System: John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.; Greg Dawson, Nordson Corporation; Mike Withers, Axalta Coating Systems

6. Raw Materials

• Impact of Processing Conditions on the Appearance and Properties of High-Performance Topcoat Powder Systems: Connie Przeslawski, AGC Chemicals Americas
• High Performing and Sustainable Thermoplastic Powder Coatings: David Schilpp, Arkema
• Ultra-Low-Temperature Cure for MDF and Heat-Sensitive Substrates: Cal EzeAgu, Allnex

3:45 – 5:15 PM

7. Solving Labor Shortages II

• Labor Training Tools for Understanding Voltage, Micro Ampere, and Spray Patterns: Jamie Argyelan, Gema USA Inc.
• Process Line & Labor Management: Automated Lines: Ryan Allen, Gema USA Inc. and Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.

8. Case Studies

• Case Study - Sun Windows and Doors: David Schneider, Nordson Corp.; Chris Anderson and Frank Anderson, Sun Windows and Doors
• Case Study Review of ACME Lawnmowers - A Liquid to Powder Conversion: Joseph Wildenberg, Therma-Tron-X, Inc., Jeffrey Hale, Gema USA Inc.

9. System Design II

• What to Expect When Installing a Manual Batch Powder System: Frank Mohar, Nordson Corporation, Nick Dawson, Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg., Kelly McCabe, PEM Inc.

10. Maximizing Your Powder Coating Line Cradle to Grave 

• Pretreatment, Fixture Design, to Hook Cleaning - How to Choose Your Best Options; Daniel Nesper, Max George and Dave Garczynski, DuBois Chemicals

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

8:00 – 9:30 AM

11. Breakfast and Roundtable Discussions

• Some of the best information exchange at the conference comes from roundtable discussions with peers. The roundtables will take place during breakfast to open the last day of PCI’s Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference program. These informal discussions will be captured and shared with the entire audience. 

9:45 – 11:15 AM

12. Solving Labor Shortages III

• A Practical 7-Step Guide to Reshoring: Bob Hebner, Blackstone Products
• Bridging the Gap: David Dunn, NWMF Powder Coating

13. New Technologies 

Presenters in this session are permitted to use the product and tradenames in their discussion as they are presenting emerging technologies. 

• Next Generation Acid Pickle Technology Gardacid® P 4354: Suresh Patel, BASF-Chemetall
• Finishing Flat MDF Panels with UV-Cured Powder Coating: Michael Knoblauch, Keyland Polymer UV Powder 
• Inoprofile: Smart Automatic Powder Coating: Josh Gilmore, SAMES KREMLIN
• Coraflon Platinum: The Next Generation of FEVE Powder Coatings: Bob Kelly, PPG
• Real Time Powder Flow Sensor for Robot Based Powder Guns: John Cole, Parker Ionics
• Next Generation Dynamic Contouring: Chris Merritt, Gema USA

14. Powder Potpourri I

• What Are Thermoplastic Powder Coatings: Mike Withers, Axalta Coating Systems
• Preventative Maintenance – Tips, Tricks and Procedures: Aaron Hughes, General Automatic Transfer Co. (GAT)
• Tips for Manual and Automatic Gun Settings: Mark Folcik, Nordson Corporation

15. Powder Potpourri II

• Performance Improvements for Batch Oven Doors: Zach Morrow, RollSeal, Inc.
• Chemical Stripping – Cut Costs, Improve Quality, Boost Capacity: Larry Ensley, Hubbard-Hall
• The Case for Porcelain Enamel - When is it the Best Material?: Cullen Hackler, Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc. (PEI)

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

16. Closing Lunch and Keynote 

• Keynote speaker Adam Genei: Creating the Greatest Machines Ever Made: Cultivating the American Workforce for the Future of American Manufacturing; Adam Genei, Mobsteel, Detroit Steel Wheel Co. Ending the Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference on a high note, Adam Genei will discuss his workforce development formula, which has created a positive, invested and competitive team, embodying the “outwork everyone” attitude. His presentation aims to prepare our next generation of workforce for navigating their way through our trades and businesses. Focusing on character, work ethic, and long-term thinking, Adam will share the milestones and learning moments he has experienced while building his worldwide brands Mobsteel and Detroit Steel Wheel Co. His enthusiasm for the American workforce is infectious and will have attendees walking away with ways to improve their own company culture and business!

REGISTRATION FEES

PCI is hosting three separate events in Orlando during Powder Coating Week 2022 (Powder Coating 101 Workshop, Custom Coater Forum and Powder Coating 2022 Technical Conference and Exhibition) and each event has a separate registration fee. We are offering discounted combination fees to attend the Technical Conference with either the Powder Coating 101 Workshop or Custom Coater Forum.  Note: The Powder Coating 101 Workshop and Custom Coater Forum registration fees alone do not include admission to the Technical Conference. Admission to the Tabletop Exhibition is included on Monday evening, March 7 only.

Visit https://conference.powdercoating.org for a complete list of registration fees and discounts!

TABLETOP EXHIBITORS 

As of December 9, 2021

• AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
• Atotech USA LLC
• Axalta Coating Systems
• Bulk Chemicals, Inc.
• Caplugs/Shercon
• Carlisle Fluid Technologies
• CFCM Magazine
• Chemetall US, Inc.
• Chemical Coaters Association International
• DeFelsko Corporation
• Dinamec Systems LLC
• DuBois Chemicals
• Elcometer, Inc.
• Electrocoat Association
• EPSI - Engineered Products & Services, Inc.
• Fostoria Infrared
• Gema USA Inc.
• George Koch Sons, LLC
• Global Finishing Solutions
• Henkel Corporation
• Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
• Hubbard-Hall Inc.
• IntelliFinishing
• IPCM
• Keyland Polymer UV Powder, LLC
• Magic Rack / Production Plus
• Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
• Nordson Corporation
• Parker Ionics
• PEM Inc.
• Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg.
• Powder Coated Tough
• Powder Coating Institute
• PPG
• Richards-Wilcox, Inc.
• RollSeal, Inc.
• SAMES KREMLIN
• Sherwin Williams Corporation
• Sympatec, Inc.
• Synthomer Americas LLC
• TCI Powder Coatings
• Trimac Industrial Systems, LLC
• Wagner Industrial Solutions

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https://conference.powdercoating.org

About the Powder Coating Institute                                                                                      

Formed on May 1, 1981 as a non-profit organization, the Powder Coating Institute (PCI), represents the powder coating industry, promotes powder coating technology and communicates the benefits of powder coating to manufacturers, consumers, and government.  PCI works to advance the utilization of powder coating as an economical, non-polluting and high-quality finish for industrial and consumer products. For more information, visit www.powdercoating.org.