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NASF Palmetto Technical Conference is Oct. 5-7 in SC

The NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter is holding its 14th annual Myrtle Beach Fall Technical Conference Oct. 7 in South Carolina.

The event will be at the Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach. The event features speakers and numerous social activities.

To register, please visit http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kbwjo85ab&oeidk=a07ejbww3v148c5541f or contact Jim Kistler at jimkistler47@yahoo.com or Staci Sorgee at staci@palmettoplating.com.

Conference Technical Schedule

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Registration - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

12:30 pm - Opening Comments - Staci Sorgee, Chapter President

12:15 -12:40 pm Your Partner in Testing - Conor McAnespie, Hanna Instruments

12:40 - 1:05 pm - Plating Rack Design - Kyle Faulman, Associated Rack Co.

1:05 - 1:30 pm - Continuous Improvement: Tank & Liner Mfg. - Curtis Goad CEF, Goad Co.

1:30 pm Break

1:45 - 2:10 pm Avoiding Downtime Through Intelligent Installation & Planning - Huw Williams, Serfilco

2:10 - 2:35 pm Efficiency Improvements in Plating Shop Operations via Automation - Rob Rumelfanger, Walchem 

2:35 pm Break

2:45 - 3:45 pm Environmental Compliance Nightmares - Ethan Ware, Willams Mullen

3:45 pm Q & A

4:00 pm Dismiss/Check-In

Thursday, Oct. 6

8:00 am - Opening Comments - Staci Sorgee, Chapter President

8:15 - 8:40 am - Partnering for Success: A Focus on Finisher’s Advantage - Jeff Boehmer, Columbia Chemical

8:40 - 9:05 am -Rectifier Controls Revealed - George Viola, American Plating Power

9:05 am - Break

9:15 - 9:40 am - Best Practices to Achieve Accurate Coating Thickness - Rob Weber, Fischer Technology

9:40 - 10:05 am - Let’s Talk Wastewater Treatment in Metal Finishing - Robin Deal, Hubbard Hall

10:05 am Break

10:15 - 11:10 am - The Southeastern Trade Adjustment Program, Teresa Stockton, SETAAC

11:10 am Q & A

11:30 am Dismiss

Friday, Oct. 7

9:00 - 9:45 am - Chapter Board Meeting - Staci Sorgee, Chapter President

9:45 am - Break

10:00 - 11:00 am -Palmetto Southeast Chapter Member Meeting - Staci Sorgee, Chapter President

11:00 am - Noon Lunch, NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter

12:00 pm Dismiss

 

Social, Extracurricular Events and Group Outings

Wednesday October 5

8:00 a.m. biganodes 8th Annual go big or go home Fishing Trip

10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Setup Open

5:30 p.m. Palmetto Southeast Chapter Hospitality Happy Hour @ Wicked Tuna 7:30 p.m. Dinner @ Wicked Tuna - Myrtle Beach, SC

Thursday October 6

12:30 p.m. - Palmetto Southeast Chapter Golf Outing @ Whispering Pines Golf 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Last Chance Chapter Social & Happy Hour @ Hotel - North Lobby

6:30 p.m. - Dinner @ Hotel - North Lobby 9:00 p.m. - Post-Dinner Social Hour

Friday October 7, 2022

11:00 a.m. - Chapter Luncheon - Sponsored by NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter