Trade Shows and Associations

Paint Finishing Equipment Related Trade Shows
 
SURFEX Coatings, Color, & Corrosion
http://www.surfex.net
 


Association for Finishing Processes of SME (AFP)
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/communities.pl?/communities/afp/afphome.htm&&&SME&
Phone: 313-425-3000
A technical forum and home for SME members involved in a number of finishing services. Group members meet on a normal basis in order to exchange information and build resources, which help educate industry professionals involved in the product finishing industry.
 
Paint and Decorating Retailers Association (PDRA)
http://www.pdra.org
Phone: 636-326-2636
An association that functions to build supportive relationships between coating suppliers and dealers. The association provides members with information, business operations programs and sales training.
 
Federation of Societies for Coating Technologies (FSCT)
http://www.coatingstech.org
Phone: 610-940-0777
A non-profit organization whose members include affiliates from more than 45 countries. FSCT deals with formulation, testing, sales and manufacturing of coatings and coating services.
 
Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI)
http://www.ccaiweb.com
Phone: 513-624-6767
A professional organization that provides training and information dealing with surface coating technologies. Through educational seminars, meetings and certification programs, CCAI works to improve standards of finishing operations.
 
National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
http://www.paint.org
Phone: 202-462-6272
A non-profit organization whose objectives include dissemination of publications, media outreach and other educational efforts.