With protocols and precautions in place to ensure a safe environment for all, Powder Coating Week 2021 will take place July 13 – 16 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
Powder Coating Week 2021 will 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.
This four-day event is filled with something for everyone, regardless of the level of your powder coating knowledge.
“This is the perfect place for those new to powder coating to get a good understanding of the basics of our technology,” notes PCI Executive Director Kevin Coursin. “But it’s also the best place for those who have been involved in powder coating for a long time to improve their powder coating knowledge, learn about new products and services and connect with others in the industry. It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to meet face-to-face. We are happy that we are able to provide this event in July to bring the industry together again.”
This synopsis gives you the overall details but visit https://conference.powdercoating.org for complete presentation descriptions, registration fees, health & safety protocol videos and more.
GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr., Orlando, FL 32821
DATES: July 13 – 16, 2021
EVENTS
- Powder Coating 101 Workshop: Powder Coating Done Right - The Basics, July 13 - 14
- PCI Custom Coater Forum, July 13 - 14
- Powder Coating 2021 Technical Conference, July 15 - 16
- Powder Coating 2021 Tabletop Exhibition, 15 - 16
HOTEL: PCI has a discounted group rate of $149/night + tax and resort fee 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. The hotel cutoff date for reservations at our discounted rate is June 18, 2021.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, JULY 13: Powder Coating 101 Workshop and Custom Coater Forum
- 10:00 AM: Registration Opens
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM: Powder Coating 101 Workshop - Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM: PCI Custom Coater Forum
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Reception for Workshop & Forum Attendees
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14: Powder Coating 101 Workshop & Custom Coater Forum
- 7:30 AM: Registration Opens
- 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast for Workshop & Forum Attendees
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Powder Coating 101Workshop - Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM: PCI Custom Coater Forum
- Noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch for Workshop & Forum Attendees
- 4:30 PM: Workshop & Forum Conclude
THURSDAY, JULY 15: Powder Coating 2021 Technical Conference and Exhibition
- 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
- 7:30 – 9:00 AM: Opening Breakfast & Keynote Address
- 9:15 – 11:00 AM: Breakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Tabletop Exhibition Open
- 1:15 – 4:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
- 4:30 – 6:30 PM: Reception and Tabletop Exhibition Open
FRIDAY, JULY 16: Powder Coating 2021 Technical Conference and Exhibition
- 7:00 AM: Registration Opens
- 7:30 – 9:15 AM: Breakfast with Roundtable Discussions
- 9:30 – 11:00 AM: Breakout Sessions
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Tabletop Exhibition Open
- 1:15 – 2:30 PM: Troubleshooting Jeopardy
- 2:30 PM: Powder Coating 2021 Technical Conference Concludes
POWDER COATING 101 WORKSHOP
Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics
PCI’s popular 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 a reception, lunch, and breaks. This PCI training workshop is unbiased and commercial-free and provides a great foundation for the technical conference that follows later in the week.
- Pretreatment Chemistries, Methods and Equipment: Tomasz Slezak, BASF/Chemetall
- Choosing & Testing the Correct Powder Coating: Marty Korecky, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
- Processing Powder Materials: Tabitha McLeish, Sherwin-Williams Company
- Application Methods & Equipment: John Cole, Parker Ionics
- Powder Booths & Recovery Systems: Frank Mohar, Nordson Corporation
- Introduction to System Design: Joe Laubenthal, Therma-Tron-X, Inc.
- Dry Off & Curing Ovens: John Podach, Fostoria Process Equipment, Div. of TPI Corp.
- Measurement Equipment: Jeralyn Camp, BYK Gardner
PCI CUSTOM COATER FORUM
PCI’s Custom Coater Forum is designed for custom coaters to take in presentations on timely issues important to their business, participate in roundtable discussions, and network with peers and industry leaders at a reception, lunch and breaks. The Forum will feature the following presentations:
- Back to Business in 2021: Doug Bohn, Orr & Boss Consulting Inc.
- Troubleshooting to Minimize Rejects: Marty Korecky, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
- Raising the Bar with PCI Certification: Joe Cochran, Thomarios; Dallas Cooley, Georgia Powder Coating Inc.; Ron Cudzilo, Powder Coating Consultants
- Tattoo Your Metal with Sublimation Technology: Marco Menin, Menphis s.p.a
- Automating Finishing Operations: Sam Gerges, Omnirobotic
- The Role of Peer Groups: Making Your Business Better: Anne Goyer and Kevin Coursin, PCI
- Effective Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Mike Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation
- Business Disruptions: What Lessons Have We Learned?: Roundtable Discussions
PCI’S POWDER COATING 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. Read through the program and register now!
THURSDAY, July 15
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
8:00 – 9:00 AM
1. Keep On, Keepin’ On! Building Blocks to Improved Teamwork, Collaboration and Productivity
- Conor Cunneen, Irishman Speaks
9:30 – 11:00 AM
2. Batch 1: Setting Up and Operating an Efficient Batch Powder Coating System
- Greg Dawson, Nordson Corporation
- John Sudges, Midwest Finishing Systems
- Mike Withers, Axalta Powder Coatings
3. Data: Understand It to Manage It
- If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It; Speaker TBD
- Real Production Data Aids Real Management Decisions; Chris Merritt, Gema USA Inc.
4. Purchasing an Automated Line
- A Case Study Judging the Feasibility of Purchasing a New Powder Coating System; Nick Liberto, Powder Coating Consultants
- Lessons Learned While Installing a New Automated Powder Line; Speaker TBD
1:15 – 2:45 PM
5. Line Improvements
- Lessons on Powder Coating Line Improvements; Nelson Zimmerman, Keystone Koating LLC
- Apps for the Factory Floor; Kristina Bradley, Xemelgo
6. Raw Materials
- Versatile Pelletized Aluminum for Powder Coatings; Michael Venturini, Sunchemical
- Improved Flexibility Superdurable Powder Resin; Mike Iwaniw, Arkema Coating Resins
7. Alternative Substrates
- Prepared for Liftoff - Powder Coating Alternative Substrates; Chris Reding, IFS Coatings
- Powder Coating MDF & Natural Wood, A Viable Process Today; J.R. Rogers, Wagner Systems Inc.
- Curing Heat Sensitive Substrates; Marty Sawyer, Trimac Industrial Solutions
3:00 – 4:30 PM
8. Safety and Regulatory Guidelines for Powder Recovery Systems and Application Equipment
- Marty Korecky, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
- Mike Streepey, Nordson Corporation
9. Masking, Hanging and Paint Stripping
- Using Correct Masking to Cut Down on Costs; Christopher Malone, Caplugs
- Hanging - Ways to Increase Paint Line Efficiency Without Breaking the Bank; Dan Nesper, DuBois Chemicals
10. New Technologies
This session includes a series of short commerical presentations on new products. Speakers are permitted to present products with their tradename in this session only.
- Mini-Mobile Powder Coating; Marty Sawyer, Trimac Industrial Solutions
- Putting Waste to Work! Powdura® ECO; Tabitha McLeish, The Sherwin-Williams Co.
- Next Generation Digital Control of Powder Coating Application Equipment Featuring Pulse Power® Advanced Corona Charging Technology; John Cole, Parker Ionics
- Innovation in Pre-paint and Corrosion Protection Technology: Organic Dip Conversion Coating; Suresh Patel, BASF/Chemetall
- PosiTest® PC Powder Checker; Michael Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation
- Measure Your Texture with Spectro2profiler; Jeralyn Camp, BYK Gardner
FRIDAY, July 16
7:30 – 9:15 AM
11. Breakfast and Roundtable Discussion
- Powder Coating Roundtables
9:30 – 11:00 AM
12. Batch 2: Optimizing Your Batch Powder Coating Operations
- John Cole, Parker Ionics
- Russ Green, Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
- Suresh Patel, BASF/Chemetall
13. Automation
- Bringing Robotics to High-Mix Finishing; Francois Simard, Omnirobotic
- Pick & Place Automation with Chain-on-Edge for Powder Coating; Martin Powell, Carlisle Fluid Technologies, and Todd Jennings, Robotic Technical Support Services
9:30 – 11:00 AM
14. Powder Coating Potpourri
- Why Choose Between Liquid and Powder Coating?; Roberto Colombo, Menphis s.p.a
- Pretreatment Process Optimization ; Tomasz Slezak, BASF Corp./Chemetall
- Changing Colors in Your Powder Booth - What's Taking So Long?; Frank Mohar, Nordson Corporation
1:15 – 2:30 PM
15. Troubleshooting Jeopardy
- Jason Partain, IFS Coatings
- Jeff Hale, Gema USA Inc.
- Max George, DuBois Chemicals
REGISTRATION FEES
PCI is hosting three separate events in Orlando during Powder Coating Week 2021 (Powder Coating 101 Workshop, Custom Coater Forum and Powder Coating 2021 Technical Conference and Tabletop 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 or Tabletop Exhibition.
Visit https://conference.powdercoating.org for a complete list of registration fees and discounts!
TABLETOP EXHIBITORS
As of March 29, 2021
- AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
- American Industrial Sales
- Arkema Coating Resins
- Axalta Coating Systems
- BASF/Chemetall
- Bulk Chemicals, Inc.
- BYK-Gardner USA
- Carlisle Fluid Technologies
- Catalytic Industrial Systems
- Chemical Coaters Association International
- DeFelsko Corporation
- Dinamec Systems, LLC
- DuBois Chemicals
- Elcometer, Inc.
- Electrocoat Association
- FAMIS, Inc.
- Fischer Technology Inc.
- Fostoria Process Equipment, Div. of TPI Corp.
- Gema USA Inc.
- George Koch Sons, LLC
- Global Finishing Solutions
- Henkel Corporation
- Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
- IFS Coatings
- IntelliFinishing
- Magic Rack / Production Plus
- Menphis s.p.a.
- Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc.
- Nordson Corporation
- Omnirobotic
- Parker Ionics
- Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg.
- Powder Coated Tough
- Powder Coating Center RADAR
- Powder Coating Consultants, Division of Ninan, Inc.
- Powder Coating Institute
- PPG
- Pretreatment Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (P.E.M., Inc.)
- Products Finishing (Gardner)
- Richards-Wilcox, Inc.
- RollSeal, Inc.
- SAMES KREMLIN
- Sapience Automation
- Sherwin-Williams Company
- Southern Fluid Systems
- Sun Polymers International Inc.
- System Technologies, Inc.
- TCI Powder Coatings
- Therma-Tron-X, Inc.
- Titan-Catalytic
- Trimac Industrial Systems, LLC
- Wagner Industrial Solutions
- Yaskawa America, Inc. Motoman Robotics Div.
Tabletop exhibitors are added frequently. Check our website for updates: https://conference.powdercoating.org
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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.
