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Now in its eighth year, theChemical Coater’s Associa-tion International’s (CCAI’s)

FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion andEducation Program is undeniably theplace for finishing professionals to en-hance their skills, learn from industryexperts, exchange best practices, and ex-plore the latest technology and advance-ments in the industry. As FABTECHreturns to Chicago’s McCormick Place,an expected 50,000 attendees will haveaccess to over 750,000 net square feet ofexhibit space filled with more than1,700 exhibitors showcasing everythingfrom welding, forming, fabricating, andstamping to finishing.

The CCAI FINISHING Pavilion ispacked with suppliers that will bringcountless products, services, innovativeideas, and equipment to attendees inter-ested in all finishing technologies. Yourplans should be well underway to attendFABTECH 2017 from November 6-9at McCormick Place in downtownChicago. FABTECH provides the per-fect platform for visitors to experiencelive equipment demonstrations, findcost savings solutions, and networkwith industry peers.

“It’s been amazing how CCAI’s FIN-ISHING Pavilion has grown since wefirst partnered with FABTECH in2010,” says Anne Goyer, CCAI execu-tive director. “We’ll have more than50,000 net square feet of exhibit spacedevoted to industrial finishing this yearin Chicago, our largest show floor pres-ence yet. Additionally, our educationprogram features a lot of new informa-tion and presentations. It’s great to seeCCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and ed-ucational offering grow and get better atevery show. FABTECH truly is wherethe finishing industry meets each year.”

Education

While you’re at the show, don’t forgetto attend some of CCAI’s FINISH-ING educational sessions taught by fin-ishing industry experts. There are sig-nificant technical sessions for bothfinishing novices and industry experts.All sessions are two hours in length andoffer practical knowledge you can applyas soon as you get back to your shop.

Take time to review all of the finishingsessions and presentation descriptionsbeing offered before you get to theshow. A complete list is available on theshow website. In addition, CCAI is of-fering 30 percent off any FINISHINGeducational session by using the codeFINISHING30 when you register.

Exhibition

CCAI has packed the FINISHINGPavilion with exhibiting companiesthat will bring countless products,services, innovative ideas, and equip-ment to finishers interested in allfinishing technologies.

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In addition, there are a variety of othertechnical pavilions dedicated to metal-forming, welding, and related topics.New this year is the 3D/Additive Man-ufacturing Pavilion, which will accom-modate the increasing interest in addi-t ive manufactur ing , one of thefastest-growing technologies of this cen-tury. In addition, the Expanded Tube& Pipe Pavilion, which will be held in ajoint venture with Messe Düsseldorf,will bring an even bigger and better of-fering of the latest technology from allover the world that meets the needs ofusers of tube and pipe profiles.

For a complete list of the more than1,700 exhibitors at FABTECH, visitthe show website.

Special events

All FABTECH attendees are invited toenjoy several special events at the show,including keynote presentations and ex-pert panel discussions. The followingare some of the networking events youcan choose from to enhance your showexperience.

Keynote presentations. This year’sopening keynote will embrace the wildlypopular TED Talks concept, kicking offa new and exciting format. The FABx

Tech Talks keynote will be held Monday,November 6, at 8:45 a.m. The presenta-tion will spotlight visionary leaders whowill motivate and inspire attendees viashort inspirational talks on the topics oftransformation, growth, advancement,and expansion for the future of manufac-turing. Come hear how these leaders aredriving innovation to take their busi-nesses to the next level. Participants willinclude Adam Genei, founder of Mob-steel; Jesse James, West Coast Choppers;Karen Kerr, GE Ventures; Albert Paley,

sculpture artist; Jacques Panis, Shinola;and Michael Walton, Microsoft.

The second keynote will be held on Tues-day, November 7, at 8:30 a.m. Co-hostof Discovery Channel’s popular “Fast N’Loud” series and founder of Gas MonkeyGarage, a world-renowned hot rod shop,Richard Rawlings will share his entrepre-neurial spirit and career to inspire manu-facturers to innovate and take risks. Rawl-ings will speak about his businesses,challenges, opportunities, and pursuing

Show information

Location. FABTECH 2017 willbe held November 6-9 at Mc-Cormick Place, 2301 S. MartinLuther King Dr., Chicago, IL60616; www.mccormickplace.com.

Sponsoring associations.Chemical Coaters Association In-ternational (CCAI), Fabricatorsand Manufacturers Association In-ternational (FMA), Society of Man-ufacturing Engineers (SME),American Welding Society (AWS),and Precision Metalforming Associ-ation (PMA).

Show hours. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. on Monday, November 6;9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,November 7, and Wednesday, No-vember 8; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. onThursday, November 9.

Registration.Click on the red reg-ister button on the top of theFABTECH home page to register.Attendees can register for the exhibitsfor free until November 3 by enteringPromo Code FBCCAI during theonline registration process. After No-vember 3, a $50 registration fee ap-plies for the show. FINISHINGPavilion exhibitors can also provideyou with an expo pass that will allowyou free onsite show registration.Contact any FINISHING Pavilionexhibitor for a pass to use onsite if youcannot preregister by November 3.

CCAI members also receive dis-counted pricing to attend the FIN-ISHING Education Program atFABTECH. CCAI members musthave their membership numberavailable when registering to get themember discount. Plus, remembereveryone can save 30 percent offpricing by entering FINISHING30

when registering. Call the CCAI of-fice at if you cannot locate yourmembership number.

Hotels. Special discounted hotelrates are available through the show’sofficial housing partner, onPeak.The easiest way to reserve your roomis to follow the instructions under theHotel/Travel tab on the show web-site. A free shuttle service will rundaily between the convention centerand official FABTECH hotels.

Contact info. For more infor-mation about CCAI’s FINISH-ING Pavilion and Education Pro-gram at FABTECH, contactAndy Goyer at CCAI at 941/373-1830 or [email protected] general quest ions aboutFABTECH, call 888/394-4362or email [email protected]. The official show web-site is www.fabtechexpo.com.

one’s dreams with the discipline and per-sistence that is required for success.

The third keynote, “Inspiring Creativityin the Workplace,” will be held onWednesday, November 8, at 8:30 a.m.As one of the original story creators atPixar Animation Studios, presenterMatthew Luhn participated in buildingand sustaining the creative culture atPixar from startup to the most successfulfilmmaking group in the history of Hol-lywood. Luhn’s engaging and action-ori-ented talk will provide strategies on howto create a culture that encourages andnurtures new ideas, and embraces fearand failing as a necessary part of the cre-ative process. He demonstrates how toempower relationships and build trustthrough authentic communication.

Expert panel sessions.There will be twoexpert panels held this year. “AdvancedManufacturing for the Next IndustrialEvolution” will take place on Monday,November 6, at 12:30 p.m. The expertswill discuss how their companies stay atthe forefront of manufacturing advance-ments and how they embrace disruptivetechnologies to remain competitive andprofitable. “Innovative Approaches forWorkforce Development & RecruitingTalent” will be held on Tuesday, No-vember 7, at 12:30 p.m. Attend to learnfrom manufacturers and educators howto benefit from different approaches tobuild a consistent workforce pipeline.

Paley-James Project. Jesse James ofWest Coast Choppers fame and worldrenowned sculpture artist Albert Paleywill collaborate to make two metal sculp-tures. Each artist will start one sculpturebut will finish the other. The completedsculptures will be unveiled at the openingceremony and displayed throughout theshow at the entrance on level 3.

Women of FABTECH Breakfast WithTech Tour. Join your colleagues at a net-working breakfast celebrating the impor-tance of women in the manufacturingsector. This event will be held onWednesday, November 8, from 7:30 to10:30 a.m. It aims to foster relationshipsand dialogue between supporters andpractitioners in the field.

Industry Night at Soldier Field. Enjoyan evening of fun, food, drinks and net-working during this event at SoldierField, home of the Chicago Bears, onTuesday, November 7, starting at 5:30p.m. The evening will include exclusive

access to Soldier Field and a meet-and-greet with retired Chicago Bears Hall ofFamer Dan “Danimal” Hampton. Foran additional fee, you can upgrade yourticket to include the VIP ExperiencePackage, which includes a behind-the-scenes tour with access to the Visitor’sLocker Room, where Bears opponentsgear up before game time, as well as a visitto the field where all the action happens.

Professional Welding Competition.This competition will take place duringshow hours from Monday, November6, to Wednesday, November 8. Profes-sional welders can sign up onsite to com-pete for a $2,500 first prize, a $1,000second prize, and a $500 third prize.Don’t miss the chance to cheer on com-petitors as they demonstrate their skillsto earn the title of “Best Welder inAmerica.” Contestants will make a sin-gle-pass SMAW weld with E7018 onlow-carbon steel. Speed and quality willbe the criteria. PC

CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion show floordraws a crowd.

FINISHING Pavilion visitors get to try their hand at spraying powder coatings.


Conferencesessions

FABTECH 2017 offers an arrayof educational programs for be-ginners and advanced profes-

sionals alike. Attend any of these tar-geted technical, operational, economic,and managerial sessions to discover thesolutions you need to advance or en-hance your career or business. In addi-tion to CCAI’s finishing track detailedbelow, the conference will includetracks on cutting laser, lean, additivemanufacturing, workforce develop-ment, management, automation,stamping, and welding. A full confer-ence s chedu l e i s ava i l ab l e a twww.fabtechexpo.com. The schedulehere is current as of September 20.

Finishingtrack

Monday, November 610:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

C20: Fundamentals of a Successful Pow-der Coating Operation

Powder Coating Basics — A FundamentalUnderstanding of a Powder Coating SystemSpeakers: John Sudges, MidwestFinishing Systems; Michael Withers,Axalta Coating Systems; FrankMohar, NordsonWhether you are planning on convert-ing from an existing liquid paint systemor getting into powder coating fromscratch, there are essential elements re-quired to ensure your best chance ofsuccess. This presentation will discussthe requirements of a well-designed,

high-performing powder coating sys-tem, from pretreatment and powdermaterial selection to powder applica-tion and recovery to curing.

C21: Fundamentals of a Successful Elec-trocoat Operation

Introduction to ElectrocoatSpeaker:Gary Orosz, PPG IndustriesElectrocoat is the process of using anelectrical field to migrate charged col-loidal particles onto an oppositelycharged conductive electrode. It is ahighly efficient process that offers manyfunctional and performance features.This session will review how the processworks, when electrocoat is a goodchoice, technology options, how to con-trol costs and maximize the efficiency ofthe system, and basic troubleshooting.

EDUCATION PROGRAM

Learning opportunities abound in CCAI’s educational sessions.


C22: NEW! Rack up Profits with Pro-ductivity and Efficiency

Rack up Profits with Productivity andEfficiencySpeaker:Scott Rempala, Mighty HookThis presentation will be a comprehen-sive discussion on hanger tooling for in-dustrial coating processes. The presen-t e r w i l l d i s cus s the p roce s s fo rdeveloping proper hanger/rack designto maximize density, current tooling in-novations for overcoming limitationson current conveying systems, materialhandling concepts to reduce labor costs,and establishing safety guidelines andparameters for compliance.

Improve Your Coating Quality withClean Hooks and RacksSpeaker: James Malloy, KoleneHigh quality, consistent results rely ongood part grounding. Part grounding candegrade even after a single pass throughthe line. This presentation will reviewfilm build consistency as a function ofground quality. Benefits of proper hookand rack maintenance will be discussed,as well as implementation of strippingsystems to provide in-line, on-line rackstripping. New process techniques to re-duce required line space for in-line strip-ping systems will be reviewed.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

C30: NEW! Fundamentals of a Success-ful Liquid Coating Operation

Reducing Compressed Air Usage in PaintKitchensSpeaker:Michael Elberson, AutoquipAutomationMixing and delivering coatings to appli-cation equipment consumes a large por-tion of the compressed air energy usedto coat parts. Higher efficiency equip-ment and methods have recently beenintroduced to vastly reduce compressedair and finishing rejects. This presenta-tion highlights how finishers can cutcompressed air consumed in a mixroom by 75 percent without enormouscapital investment.

Quality In — Quality OutSpeaker: Dan Szczepanik, Sherwin-Williams Product FinishesMost people have heard of “GarbageIn–Garbage Out,” but this presentation

C31: NEW! Fundamentals of Platingand Anodizing

Anodizing and Plating BasicsSpeaker:Mark Norton, PriceWalgrenThis presentation will include the basicsof understanding all aspects of platingand anodizing, from racking, loading ofparts, cleaning of metal parts, electrifiedprocesses for both anodize and plating,and post process for both plating andanodize. The basics of air and watertreatment process and equipment willalso be covered.

The Basics of ElectroplatingSpeaker:Blair Vandivier, AsterionThis presentation will consist of anoverview of the electroplating process.It will include a discussion of basicfunctional and decorative electro-plated coatings.

Aluminum Surface Preparation MadeEasySpeaker:Mike Valenti, Hubbard-HallAluminum substrate cleaning and surfacepreparation for anodizing and conversioncoating is a complex multistep process.There is a desire for manufacturers tohave a simpler and more efficient process.This presentation will demonstrate a new

type of chemistry that will eliminateprocess steps, reduce processing time, andreduce energy consumption.

C32: NEW! Blasting Your Way to Suc-cessful Metal Preparation

Understanding the Benefits of CentrifugalWheel BlastingSpeaker: Carl Panzenhagen, BlastCleaning TechnologiesThis presentation will cover the basicsof centrifugal wheel blasting, includingthe best applications for successful blast-ing. It will also cover the correspondingaspects of varying styles of blast equip-ment and different parts conveyingmethods. Advantages and disadvan-tages will be presented, allowing the at-tendee to gain a full understandingwhen blasting can be most effective formetal preparation.

Abrasive Blasting: Best Practices, CostSavings and AutomationSpeaker: Brian Kenimer, Blast-OneInternationalThis presentation will be a discussionabout the basics of air-powered abrasiveblasting, some of the criteria whichshould be considered when choosing asurface preparation method, and waysto reduce costs associated with thisprocess. There will also be an introduc-tion of automation in air abrasive blast-ing through robotics, which will in-clude areas of opportunity for thistechnology and how to determine if it iscorrect for the application.

Tuesday,November 78:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

C40: NEW! Fundamentals of Pretreat-ment

Reverse Osmosis BasicsSpeaker: Abigal Grommet, Therma-Tron-XThis presentation will cover what theprocess of reverse osmosis is, if it is theright treatment for your processingneeds, applications for reverse osmosiswater treatment, and what disadvan-tages there may be with reverse osmosiswater treatment.


will focus on “Quality In–Quality Out.” A liquid coating operation con-sists of many moving parts with multi-ple variables. Focus on simple, quick ac-tions to ensure you have quality entering and leaving your operation. These may be common actions, but the commitment and follow through to ex-ecution may not be.

Building a Knowledge Base of Liquid Application Equipment Technology Speaker: Judith Lietzke, Carlisle Fluid TechnologiesThis presentation will present the basic knowledge base of liquid application equipment, including the complete range of application technology from all aspects of manual applicators, automatic applica-tors, and rotary atomizers. Applicator se-lection criteria will also be presented re-garding the choice of electrostatic or nonelectrostatic technology and the ma-terial being applied. Fluid transportation technology and selection criteria will pro-vide the attendee a basic knowledge for packaging the best application solution.

Process Control for the Cleaning and Pre-paint IndustriesSpeaker:Robert Bodak, Chemetall USMaintaining the cleaning and pretreat-ment process is critical to achieving su-perior results. Knowing what parame-ters to control helps to prevent rejectsand free up manpower for otherprocesses. This presentation will discussideal control parameters for typical pre-treatment processes and show the im-portance of archiving parameters in theevent of product failures.

Basics of Cleaning and Pretreatment —Keys for Success in the Modern CoatingShopSpeaker : David Chalk, DuBoisChemicalsThe modern coating shop deals withsoils of varying composition, on sub-strates of frequently unknown origin,and must use materials that are both en-vironmentally compliant and user-friendly. A basic framework of funda-mentals for cleaning and pretreatmentwill be presented, with emphasis oncleaning methods and pretreatmenttypes. A fullness of understanding ofthese concepts is essential to operating ahigh-quality finishing operation.

C41: NEW! Plating and AnodizingIndustry Success

If You Build It, They Will Come: TheKing Kong of Zinc Plating LinesSpeaker:George Gatto, Jr., Gatto In-dustrial PlatersThis presentation will discuss how toidentify a market need, design a systemto meet that need, challenges encoun-tered during development of the newsystem, and using nontraditional meth-ods to create a system to meet a wide va-riety of needs.

Automated Aluminum Anodizing forExterior Automotive ApplicationsSpeaker: Richard Macary, ArlingtonPlatingThis presentation will review the plan-ning required for a brand-new anodizingline, construction of the line, anodizingcapabilities of the line, and the automa-tion features included in the line. It willinclude a discussion of the major equip-ment suppliers along with some of theminor equipment suppliers. The line was

C42: NEW! Solving 21st Century Coat-ing Challenges with Durable PorcelainEnamel

The Fundamentals of Porcelain EnamelingSpeaker: Cullen Hackler, PorcelainEnamel InstituteThis presentation will encompass thetechnology of porcelain enameling. Itwill include the base metals (steel, castiron, and aluminum), basic design crite-ria, enamel frit, coating processes (pow-der and wet), firing/furnaces, trou-bleshooting, and defect analysis. Thegeneral features and benefits of porce-lain enamel will be discussed along witha review of typical products. Emergingnew products and technologies will alsobe discussed.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

C50: NEW! Finishing End User CaseHistories

Bicycle Manufacturing Gears up withPowder CoatingSpeaker: Jeffrey Hale, Gema USABicycle manufacturing in North Amer-ica once commanded a bigger presencethan exists today. However, BicycleCorp. of America (BCA) is one manu-facturer that is changing directions andproducing bicycles in the US. Alongwith this monstrous task, BCA is alsoexpanding its capabilities for providinga powder coating finish. This presenta-tion will provide an overview of BCA’sreshoring efforts as well as focus on itsdual-coat powder coating process.

Not All Doors Are Finished the Same WaySpeaker: Steve Romer, Sames KremlinThere are many different types of doorsthat require finishing, with the sub-strates ranging from aluminum, steel,fiberboard, wood, and even fiberglass.This presentation will look at differentapplication systems, ranging from a sim-ple manual system to complex rotatoryapplication systems. One type of appli-cation system will not finish all doors.The presentation will also look at thedifferent types of coatings being used.


constructed with the capabilities to pro-duce anodized parts compliant with cur-rent automotive exterior finishing.

Lessons Learned in Powder Coating OverHot-Dip Galvanized SteelSpeaker: Joe Langemeier, AZZ MetalCoatingsTo successfully powder coat over hot-dip galvanized steel (a duplex system),proper practices and procedures must beused to prepare new and weathered zinc-coated surfaces to ensure the properbond with the zinc surface. Firsthand ex-perience will be shared, including the se-cret to long-lasting protection: Prepara-tion. Most often insufficient surfacepreparation leads to a coating failure.

C51: NEW! Mejorando el DesempenoTotal del Sistema de Pintura en Polvo

Como Obtener Ahorros En ProcesosQuímicosSpeaker: Antonio Tapia, CoralChemicalDiscutir el pretratamiento general y laresolucion de problemas en espanol.

Criterios En El Diseño De Un SistemaNuevo (líquido Y En Polvo) - ‘¡DiseñaPara El éxito!Speaker: Pedro Castillo, Therma-Tron-XEsta sesión proporcionará ejemplos desistemas de acabado, abarcando desdelos muy básicos hasta los más comple-jos. La audiencia recibirá valiosa infor-mación sobre cómo traducir y asociarsus necesidades de producción con la in-versión de capital, así como aprenderálas herramientas necesarias para tomarlas mejores decisiones para su producto.

Ahorros Mediante El MantenimientoPreventivoSpeaker: Jose Mercado, AkzoNobelEquipo de aplicación; partes de des-gaste; cómo afecta mi eficiencia detransferencia de primer pase; ahorros enel aire; cabina de pintura; contención depolvo aplicado; reclamar o no reclamarcuál es el objetivo; tierra física; elementofísico crítico de tierra del sistema; cómomejorarlo; mantenimiento de her-ramientas, el eslabón perdido.

and then go in-depth on troubleshoot-ing powder coating related issues. At-tendees will take away many great ideasregarding the preventive maintenanceprocess. The troubleshooting portion ofthe presentation is a must for anyonewho is currently powder coating.

Effects of Fluidization on the Spray Appli-cation of Powder CoatingSpeaker: Jeffrey Hale, Gema USATo apply powder coatings, somemethod is required to activate the pow-der and make it suitable for spraying.Methods used to activate the powderare vibration, stirring, or fluidization.Fluidization is easy to use, very versatilefor a wide variety of powder materials,and is a critical component of the spray-ing process. This presentation will re-view the effect fluidization has on an ap-plication and discuss steps for achievinggreater success.

C62: NEW! Optimizing Liquid Finishes

The Study of 2k Paint and How Varia-tions in Cure Affect PerformanceSpeaker:P. Andrew Bias, HenkelThere are many different types of paintand primers used in industry, such aspolyurethanes and epoxies. These paintsare often available as two-part liquidpaints. The industry belief is that chang-ing component ratios and cure scheduleswill have positive effects with regards tocorrosion performance of coated parts.This presentation will compare changesto component ratio and cure scheduleusing SAEJ2334 cyclic corrosion testingfor 20 and 40 cycles to determine if im-provements to performance can be madebeyond that of the recommended ratioand cure. Variations will be evaluated bytesting all prepared parts at the same timeand location.

Improving Finish Quality by ControllingPaint Application TemperatureSpeaker:Michael Bonner, Saint ClairSystemsThis presentation will quantify the rela-tionship between paint temperatureand surface finish in the paintingprocess. Data will be presented thatdemonstrates why defects, like orangepeel, can be reduced or eliminated byholding paint temperature within a nar-row window. A discussion will focus on

C52: NEW! Finishing System DesignCriteria

Cost Considerations for a Finishing LineSpeaker: Jason Gatton, Pneu-MechSystems Mfg.This presentation will include anoverview of cost drivers in designingand installing a finishing system, in-c lud ing f loor space , f in i sh ingprocess/technology, and productionrate. Cost related to all of these areas willbe covered, as well as owner responsibil-ities to ensure a successful project.

A Case Study Judging the Feasibility ofPurchasing a New Finishing SystemSpeaker: Nicholas Liberto, PowderCoating ConsultantsMaking equipment selections for a fin-ishing operation can be difficult andconfusing, as the equipment featuresand designs can be diverse and numer-ous. Successful finishing operationsright-sized their equipment selectionsto meet defined production, flexibility,and quality goals to ensure their capitalfunds are spent wisely. Attendees willreceive a complete overview of theprocess considerations that affect capitalcosts and operational costs while meet-ing production, flexibility, and qualitygoals. These considerations are neces-sary to judge the feasibility of purchas-ing a new finishing system. A case studyof an actual finishing system acquisitionwill also be presented to show the audi-ence a real-world example.

Future of Finishing — Designing YourPaint System for the UnknownSpeaker: Joshua Gilmore, IntelliFin-ishingManufacturing trends, including leanmethodology, have changed our tradi-tional method of processing parts. Howdo you design a paint system that is flex-ible and will handle the uncertainty ofthe future? In this session, we will reviewthe latest in overhead conveyor technol-ogy for paint systems – friction-drivenconveyors. We will review case studies ofhow friction-driven conveyors, teamedwith smart controls, offer flexibility andexpandability and have challenged tradi-tional paint system monuments.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

C60: NEW! Understanding the Impor-tance of Wastewater Treatment

Be Nice to Mother Earth! Remove Oilsand Soils from Your Wastewater; RecycleYour Aqueous Cleaning SolutionsSpeaker: Raymond Graffia, Jr., ArbortechContaminant classification is critical tokeeping industrial discharges legal andoptimizing aqueous cleaning solutioneffectiveness. This includes diminishinghigh quality water sources demand,minimizing consumption, and justify-ing water-based product recycling.Home conservation techniques simplymust be carried out to work. Definingsources, covering basic oil/soil removal,and discussing membrane filtration willbe covered using case studies. Past mem-brane drawbacks like capital cost, main-tenance complexity, integration require-ment s prec luded widespreadimplementation, but that’s no longertrue today.

Where the EPA Stands on Phosphates inWastewaterSpeaker:Robin Deal, Hubbard-HallThis informative presentation willcover the changes in rules and regula-tions concerning phosphates in waste-water discharges, why phosphates arebad for our environment, what you cando to ensure you meet your dischargepermit requirements, how surchargeswork and why they are in place, and fu-ture trends in phosphate regulations.

Understanding Waste Treatment andWhy It’s Important to Your CompanySpeaker:Al Enrique, Coral ChemicalThis presentation will discuss the basicwastewater treatment systems (batch andcontinuous), how they work, and whythey are important to your company.

C61: NEW! Practical Approach to Opti-mal Powder Coating Operations

Preventive Maintenance and Trou-bleshooting of Powder Coating OperationsSpeakers: John Cole, Parker Ionics;Mike Wittenhagen, TCI PowderCoatingsThis presentation will present anoverview of the preventive maintenanceprocess as it relates to powder coating


how to control temperature at thepoint-of-application to turn tempera-ture into a tool that can be actively usedto improve process outcomes and in-crease first-pass yield.

Optimizing Your Liquid Coating OperationSpeaker: Stephen Houston, Col-MetEngineered Finishing SystemsThis session will walk you through allthe elements you must consider to opti-mize a liquid coating operation. It willtouch on application equipment, spraytechnique, booth design/air flow, andthings you can do to increase productiv-ity while maintaining the highest qual-ity finished product. Finally, the sessionleader will walk you through how to setup and operate a quality control processfor your finished product.

Wednesday,November 88:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

C70: NEW! Managing Perceptions foryour Finishing Business

Meaningful Customer Service for the Fin-ishing Industry — How to Bring YourCustomers BackSpeaker:Martin Powell, LEWCOThis presentation will discuss tips onsetting your internal plan or strategy forcustomer service, the right equipmentfor customer service personnel, and theright type of person for this department.It will focus on the guidelines of fact-based, unemotional, solution-orientedcustomer focus. This includes follow upwith the customer at a later date for cus-tomer satisfaction/resolution of the pre-vious problem. Customer service is dif-ferent for each company, so finding theright service focus will mean that yoursatisfied customer will come back toyou for more product.

Managing Perceptions for Your FinishingBusinessSpeaker: Troy Newport, The PowderCoating InstituteSocial media is a key marketing strategyfor small finishing businesses and majorglobal brands alike. Some finishingcompanies outsource to agencies while


others manage strategies internally. Company culture and brand message is defined through social media, which can be advantageous for your company or disastrous if not managed properly. Learn how social media should be incor-porated into your marketing, and how employees and company policies can help (or harm) your online reputation.

C71: NEW! Mastering A Batch Finish-ing Operation

Batch System Design CriteriaSpeakers:Aaron Hughes, General Au-tomatic Transfer; Dan Guirl, GeneralAutomatic TransferAttendees will be presented with the cri-teria to consider when choosing betweena batch or powered system. Through-put, sizing, and layout will be covered.Considerations for custom and standarddesign will be discussed. Applicationand process limitations will be reviewedand identified. The attendee will be pre-sented a complete picture of evaluatingthe criteria for a batch system.

Best Practices for Manual PretreatmentApplicationsSpeaker:Kirk Beaster, Chemetall USThis presentation will discuss the bestpractices recommended to provide con-sistent results when applying pretreat-ment using manual equipment. Usingthe best practices to develop the properSOPs and conducting regular hands-ontraining is vital to providing consistentfinished product quality. Cleaning,rinsing, and conversion coating bestpractices will be presented for advancedpretreatment processes as well as theconventional iron phosphate processesutilized in many facilities.

Innovative Conveying Systems for Batchand Semi-Automated Finishing Systems— Lean Manufacturing Approach to theFinishing IndustrySpeaker:Alex Koza, NikoTrackNikoTrack’s unique approach incorpo-rates a lean manufacturing mentalitywith pre-engineered modular compo-nents and direct input from the cus-tomer to ensure a system design that islabor-efficient, compact, and cost-effec-tive to the application. This flexibilityallows for a finishing system to growwith the production needs of a business

and incorporate various technologiesfor the finishing application. This al-lows for OEMs a practical insourcingfor finishing and added value to thefinal product.

C72: NEW! Advancements in AmbientPretreatment

What Are the Major Differences BetweenIron Phosphate and Zirconium BasedConversion Coatings, and What Are theAdvantages and Disadvantages?Speaker: Sergio Mancini, BulkChemicalsThis presentation will discuss the ad-vantages and disadvantages to these twotypes of coatings and how each haveunique differences in chemistries andperformance. Also, how each have indi-vidual economic value that will differsignificantly as well as having distinctunique environmental impact.

Learn About the Newest Zirconium-Based, Non-Phosphorous PretreatmentsSpeaker: Suresh Patel, Chemetall USDo you know the nine reasons to con-sider zirconium-based, nonphospho-rous advanced pretreatments? Wouldyou like to know and learn about thenewest zirconium-based, nonphospho-rous pretreatments for 3- and 5-stagesystems? If the answer is yes, attend thissession for more information. Best prac-tices, practical aspects of transitioning toadvanced pretreatments, and a transi-tion success story will also be discussed.

Improved Nanoceramic Bath StabilityThrough BufferingSpeaker: Joe Caiozzo, HenkelNanoceramics are recommended to beoperated with DI water. Hard watercontaminants have been known to de-fluorinate the products and precipitateout key functional metals, as well ascause issues with the stability of pH. Theintroduction of nanoceramic cleanercoater products has led to an increase inthe use of poor quality city water. Theuse of city water can lead to difficultiesmaintaining pH, as well as product con-centration. This presentation will reviewthe effect of typical city water on corro-sion performance, with prebuffering of ananoceramic product to the recom-mended pH operating range.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

C82: We’ve Got the Cure

Selecting the Right Oven — The CorrectOven Pays for ItselfSpeaker:Martin Powell, LEWCOThis presentation focuses on how to se-lect the right oven for your operation:convection, infrared, and/or a combina-tion of both. Understand heat transferand uniformity of air flow and tempera-ture. Achieve the best cure in the fastesttime to provide the maximum produc-tion. Time is money, and the longesttime in the finishing process is typicallyin the oven. Learn some simple steps toget the right oven or modifications toyour current oven to achieve your goals.

Oven Retrofit/Rebuild vs. NewSpeaker: Steven Onsager, WestranThermal ProcessingOven end-users often struggle withequipment that no longer meets theircurrent production and/or processneeds. The decision to tear out existingequipment to replace with new versusrepairing, retrofitting, or rebuildingwhat is already in place can have costand downtime implications that se-verely impact the bottom line. This pre-sentation will look at case studies andcost comparisons of real-life projectsand compare these alternatives.

Infrared Oven Applications for Finishingwith Liquid and Powder Coatings, In-cluding Case StudiesSpeaker:Michael Chapman, HeraeusThis presentation will center around abrief explanation of catalytic oven tech-nology followed by various case studiesfor both liquid and powder applicationsthat illustrate the benefits of using in-frared for drying off, gelling, and curingovens with or without convection ovens.

Developments in UV LED Curing Tech-nology and UV-Cured Powder CoatingsSpeaker:Michael Knoblauch, KeylandPolymer UV Powder CoatingThe combination of UV LED curingand UV-cured powder coating chem-istry is a compelling and unique differ-entiation in the finishing industry.Speed, energy, and time savings are dis-ruptive drivers in any industry. Thecombination of all three is present inUV LED curing of UV-cured powdercoatings. It is possible to finish a range

C80: NEW! Achieving Consistent Qual-ity Finishes

Powder Coating Quality Test EquipmentSpeaker:Michael Beamish, DeFelskoCustomers often choose suppliers thathave solid quality control systems. Withbasic test instrumentation, coaters canstudy trends, reduce costs, and ensureconsistent, high-quality results. Everyapplicator should know what equip-ment is available and know how to useit. Attendees will receive an overview ofthe most common test instrumenta-tion, learn when and why they are used,and understand how they fit into simplequality programs.

Harnessing the Potential of LED Tech-nology to Optimize Your Finish andAppearanceSpeaker:Nicole Boss, LDPIThe goal of this presentation is to edu-cate attendees with how to best utilizeLED technology in day-to-day paintingand finishing processes, enabling themto improve lighting quality while reduc-ing energy costs. This includes usingLEDs for painting, powder coating, postinspection, and defect detectionprocesses prior to sending the finishedproducts out the door. This presenta-tion is aimed at the manufacturing oroperational personnel who would like tobetter understand the application anduse of LED technology for paint/pow-der finishing and inspection processes.

PM or Not to PM, “The Hidden Cost ofReactionary Maintenance”Speaker:Rich Huston, Therma-Tron-XAttendees will hear first-hand from aseasoned technician why it is so impor-tant to maintain and protect equip-ment. This presentation will provide ex-amples of common failures whenroutine preventative maintenance hasnot been a priority. The presenter willshare some typical preventive mainte-nance programs, their schedule inter-vals, and discuss the benefits of develop-ing a program to ensure the best qualityproduct produced to extend the life ofyour investment.

C81: NEW! See it. Touch it. Fix it. Iden-tifying and Solving Finishing Defects

Troubleshooting Your Modern Cleaningand Pretreatment System Process Prior toPowder ApplicationSpeaker: David Schimpff, DuBoisChemicalsThis intermediate level presentationwill detail a practiced method for trou-bleshooting cleaning and pretreatmentsystems prior to powder coating appli-cation. Emphasis will be placed on rootcause analysis, troubleshooting tech-niques, and appropriate analyticalmethods to verify success. The presenta-tion will highlight examples of real-world causes and solutions to common(and less common) pretreatment fail-ures and methods to avoid them.

A Visual Approach to Identifying andSolving Pretreatment DefectsSpeaker:Ken Kaluzny, Coral ChemicalThis presentation will include both a vi-sual and hands-on approach to identifythe main defects found in pretreatment,as well as typical directions for solutions.

Understanding Coating Materials Impacton Finishing DefectsSpeakers:Bob Horton, BASF Coatings;Tom Whalen, TCI Powder CoatingsFinishing defects can be very frustrat-ing to correct. This presentation willcover the best ways to identify the causeof a finishing defect as it relates to thecoating process. The presenters willhave actual samples of a variety of de-fects and discuss the problem solvingprocess on how to correct and elimi-nate these finishing defects.

Who Do You Blame for Defects from YourFinishing Line?Speakers: Kevin Higgins, SamesKremlin; Steve Romer, Sames KremlinWhen you have a finishing defect, every-one seems to blame everyone else. Thispresentation will discuss defects that canbe the result of the liquid or powder ap-plication process. The aspects of humanerror and/or an application equipmentissue will also be discussed. Actual sam-ples of parts with application related de-fects will be presented, including theprocess to identify and prevent a reoc-currence of that defect.



of heat sensitive materials, and this pre-sentation will demonstrate the innova-tion advantages of UV-cured powdercoatings cured with UV LED.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

C90: Efficient Curing with Infrared

Efficient Curing with InfraredSpeakers: John Podach, FostoriaProcess Equipment, a div. of TPI; ScottBishop, Alabama Power; Beth Blasdel,Blasdel EnterprisesThis session will review the basics of in-frared (IR), including what it is, how itis produced, and its characteristics. Itwill include all equipment sources of IRfollowed by a discussion of the wide va-riety of IR applications, which showcasethe many ways in which IR can be uti-lized in today’s industrial environment.Attendees will also learn several ways totroubleshoot with IR technology.

C91: Protecting Your Most ValuableAsset: Your Employees

Safety in the Finishing Environment— Paint, Powder, Dust, and OtherConsiderationsSpeaker:Martin Powell, LEWCOThis presentation is pertinent safety in-formation for the finishing system cus-tomer. It will be relevant to currentcodes for any finisher, and will include apresentation on safety measures toavoid fires and mishaps as well as propersafety devices/equipment for personnel.Stay safe, achieve the highest quality fin-ish, and keep your operating personnelout of harm’s way.

Personal Protection Equipment— Whata Finisher Needs to KnowSpeaker: Nicholas Liberto, PowderCoating ConsultantsPersonal protection equipment (PPE)has become a requirement for any fin-ishing process where dusts, chemicals,and solvents are used. This presentationwill provide attendees with an under-standing of what is PPE, if it is required,and what degree of protection is neces-sary. The presentation will provide bestpractices for PPE necessary to operateblast media, wash/pretreatment, pow-de r coa t ing , l i qu id pa in t , andhanger/part stripping systems. This pre-sentation provides an overview of the

technologies and code requirements.

C92: NEW! The Evolving Technology ofPowder Coating

Solving Age Old Problems in PowderCoating with Today’s TechnologySpeaker: Joe Glassco, Wagner Indus-trial SolutionsSeveral age-old problems that have alwaysbeen associated with powder coating cannow be solved with today’s technology.Some of these problems consist of excesspowder accumulating on hangers and fix-tures, reaching difficult areas on very largeparts, measuring uncured powder film,and accomplishing a fast color change onan automated powder system. Evolvingtechnology in the coating industry ishelping to eliminate these issues.

Hunting Down and Eliminating HiddenCosts in Your Powder Coating OperationsSpeaker: John Cole, Parker IonicsThere are many hidden extraneous ele-ments that drive up the cost of your pow-der coating operations. This presentationwill expose many of these and show howto effectively eliminate or reduce the costimpact of them. Whether you own or op-erate a small, medium, or large sized pow-der operation, this presentation is aimedat you. The focus will be on powders, ap-plication equipment, and booths.

Knowing When to Upgrade Your SystemSpeaker:Matt Ambrose, NordsonYou have a great running powderbooth, but your existing applicationequipment is getting up in age. When isthe time to start thinking about upgrad-ing? This presentation will discuss whatfactors to consider, including the bene-fits, technology, typical capital cost, andpotential payback.

Thursday,November 98:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

C100: NEW! The ULTIMATE PowderCoating

The ULTIMATE Powder Coating, anAdvanced SessionSpeakers: Stephen Houston, Col-MetEngineered Finishing Systems; Chris

Merritt, GEMA USA; Ron Cudzilo,George Koch Sons; Suresh Patel,Chemetall USThis session will discuss all the detailsrequired to create the optimal powdercoating process from start to finish. Itwill also go into the six root causes toavoid that can and typically will lead toa powder coating failure. No matteryour experience level, you’ll leave thissession with all the elements needed tocreate and maintain the ultimate pow-der coating operation.

C101: Electrocoating Equipment Con-siderations

Electrocoating Equipment ConsiderationsSpeaker: Chad Andreae, Therma-Tron-XThis presentation will discuss theequipment that is necessary in the elec-trocoating process, including tanks, cir-culation system, anolyte/catholyte sys-tem, filtration, rectifier, post rinses,curing oven, and cooling tunnels. Top-ics discussed will include evaluatingproduction rates, cost considerations,footprint availability, and defining thepaint process. Information will be pre-sented on the various material handlingoptions available.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

C110: NEW! Got Corrosion?

A Step by Step Guide to Prevent Corro-sion: A Global EnemySpeaker: Scott Fouts, KYZENThis presentation will cover a widerange of information to better under-stand corrosion in certain metals. Thisincludes an in-depth overview of theproblem; causes of corrosion, includingdifferences between anode, cathode,electrolyte, and electrical connector;and how to prevent it. You will learnabout the types of corrosion associatedwith the metal industry, the leadingcauses, and ways to minimize them.

Innovation Update of Novel Polymer Pre-treatment TechnologiesSpeaker: David Schimpff, DuBoisChemicalsA novel technology was recentlypatented for the process of pretreatingmetal substrates prior to paint. The suc-

cessful application of an organic micro-coating of conductive polymer, in com-bination with a nonphosphate seal tech-nology, allows for improved coatingperformance with respect to salt spray,cyclic corrosion, and edge corrosionperformance. This presentation willhighlight the application, monitoring,control, and performance of this newtechnology, and where customers willbenefit most from its application.

Corrosion Considerations and LifecycleCost for Electrical ComponentsSpeaker : Maria Lamorey, PPG IndustriesThis presentation is designed to helpelectrical equipment manufacturersmake the most of their coatings invest-ment by explaining the causes of corro-sion and the variables they should con-sider when selecting a coatings systemfor their products. It also reviews thethree major coatings technologies andthe performance benefits of commonpretreatment and coatings chemistries.General instructions for finding andtroubleshooting the root causes of coat-ings failure will also be provided.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

C111: NEW! The Evolution of Architec-tural Coatings

The Evolution of Architectural CoatingsSpeakers: Michael Withers, AxaltaCoating Systems; Manuel Mayer, Ax-alta Coating Systems; Dustin Mullet,DuraCoat ProductsThis presentation will discuss the begin-ning, current technology, and future ofcoatings developed specifically for thearchitectural market. These coatingscan be liquid, coil coatings, or powdercoatings. These coatings can be appliedto many substrates and used on build-ing components, railings, light poles,and fence. They have been designed tomeet the strict performance require-ments of AAMA.



2017 FINISHINGPavilion

exhibitor listThese exhibitors will display theirproducts and answer your questions atthis year’s show. This list of exhibitorsand booth numbers is current as ofSeptember 20. Companies advertisingin this issue are in bold type.

A

Accudraft Paint Booths.............A6471

Acme Finishing........................ A6523

ACT Dust Collectors................A5850

ADF Systems........................... A6481

Aesthetic Finishers....................A6322

AFC Finishing Systems.............A6476

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings....A5837

Alconox................................... A6273

Alliance Manufacturing............A5952

American Fabric Filter.............. A6542

American Grinders...................A6335

American Industrial Sales..........A6281

Amiberica................................ A5853

AMOVA................................. A6289

Apel International.................... A6372

Argon Masking........................ A6541

Assured Testing Services........... A6416

Axalta Coating Systems.............A6620

AZZ Metal Coatings................ A6567

B

B.L. Downey............................A6472

Baoji AATi New Metal.............A6557

Baril Coatings USA.................. A5821

BASF.......................................A6314

BCI Surface Technologies Bulk Chemicals......................A5848

BEKO Technologies................ A6433

Bex Spray Nozzles.....................A6559

Blast Cleaning Technologies, div. of Metcast........................A6427

Blast-One................................ A6276

Bonding Solutions....................A6417

Brush Research Mfg................. A5751

Burleigh Industries................... A6514

C

Caldan Conveyor..................... A6537

Calvary Industries.....................A6412

Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing.......................A6518

Caplugs....................................A5745

Carbit Paint............................. A6436

Cardinal Paint & Powder..........A5950

Cardinal Parts and Equipment..A6525

Carlisle Fluid Technologies.......A6216

Castrol.....................................A5719

Cataforesis............................... A5919

Catalytic Industrial Systems...... A5918

Chemetall US.......................... A6467

Chemical Coaters Association International......................... A6135

ChemQuest.............................A6237

Chemtec North America.......... A6543

Chicago Coating Technologies......................... A5986

Chris Plating............................ A5755

ClearClad Coatings..................A6388

Clemco Industries.................... A6463

Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions................ A6442

Columbus Industries................A6419

Combustion and Systems......... A6321

Coral Chemical........................A6231

CPR Systems............................A6379

Custom Fabricating & Supplies.......................... A6233

D

Daifuku North America........... A6524

Decoral System USA................ A6584

DeFelsko................................. A5957

Delfin Industrial.......................A6444

Dinamec Systems.....................A6380

Dipsol of America.....................A6571

Divine Brothers........................A6420

DMP.......................................A6555

Dosatron International.............A5988

DST-CHEMICALS................A6387

DuBois Chemicals................... A5812

Duroair Technologies...............A6535

Durr Systems........................... A6284

E

Echo Engineering & Production Supplies........A5819

Eisenmann...............................A5721

Elcometer..............................A5737

The Electrocoat Association......A6418

ElektroPhysik USA.................. A5942

Enhanced Powder Coating....... A6569

Enhancement Technologies/ Sublitex-Miroglio.................. A6539

Environmental Coatings...........A6478

EXHIBITORS

EPSI........................................ A6410

Ervin Industries........................A5815

F

FANUC America.....................A6563

Filtermedia.............................. A6558

Fischer Technology............... A6356

Flex Trim USA.........................A5980

Fluke Process Instruments........ A5739

Fostoria Process Equipment, div. of TPI............................. A6212

Frost........................................ A6181

G

Gema.......................................A6243

General Automatic Transfer..... A6453

General Fabrications.................A5921

George Koch Sons....................A6131

Global Finishing Solutions....... A6248

GMA Industries.......................A6519

Goff.........................................A5753

Graco.......................................A6240

Graphic Products..................... A6516

Guspro.................................... A6575

H

HafcoVac.................................A5750

Hedson Technologies North America.......................A5989

Henkel.....................................A6319

Hentzen Coatings.................... A6235

Heraeus Noblelight America.....A5845

Herr Industrial......................... A6470

Hosco Fittings..........................A5956

Houghton International–Surface Finishing...............................A6581

Hubbard-Hall..........................A6527

I

IFS Coatings............................ A6252

IHC.........................................A6526

Intek........................................A6421

IntelliFinishing........................ A6152

International Thermal Systems..................... A6187, A5855

Intertek....................................A6369

Iowa Area Development Group................................... A6239

IST International Surface Technologies.........................A6007

J

Jamestown Coating Technologies.........................A5981

Jinzhou Honor Galvanized Equipment............................A6573

K

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences................................. A6323

Klinger Paint............................A5985

Kolene..................................... A6533

Kyzen...................................... A5818

L

LDPI....................................... A6336

M

Magic Rack/Production Plus.... A5938

Master Finish........................... A6479

MAXAIR Systems....................A6536

MetoKote................................ A5945

Micro-Surface Finishing Products................................ A6424

Midwest Finishing Systems.......A6155

Mighty Hook.........................A6531

Mode Kartela Boya...................A6520

Munters...................................A5718

N

NikoTrack...............................A6456

Nordic Air Filtration................ A6437

Nordson.................................. A6224

Northern Coatings & Chemical...........................A6338

NorthStar Products..................A6580

Novacel................................... A6488

O

Osborn.................................... A6574

P

Parker Ionics............................ A6431

Patriot Metal Finishing System..A6553

Pneu-Mech Systems Mfg..........A5914

Pollution Control Products... A5743

Polymer Molding.....................A6279

Poppelmann Plastics USA........ A5757

Porcelain Enamel Institute........A6521

Powder Coating......................A6469

Powder Coating Institute..........A6414

Powder Parts............................ A5854

PPG Industries.........................A5712

Pretreatment Equipment Manufacturing.......................A6438

Proceco....................................A6184

Products Finishing..................... A6310

Protech Powder Coatings......... A6173

Q

Quaker Chemical.....................A5740

QuickLabel Systems................. A5844

R

Raptor Blasting Systems............A6576

Richards-Wilcox Conveyor...... A6370

Rohner.................................... A6171



RollSeal................................... A6271

Ruwac..................................... A6515

S

SAMES KREMLIN.................A6259

Sankyo Rikagaku......................A5974

Sata Spray Equipment.............. A5714

SciTeeX Group........................ A6459

Sculpt Nouveau....................... A5979

Selas Heat Technology............. A6425

Sherwin-Williams.................... A6512

sia Abrasives............................. A5716

Sierra Paint...............................A6556

Singer Safety............................ A6577

Southern Systems.....................A5916

Specialty Aerosols/Raabe/ Precision Color......................A6517

Spray Systems...........................A5954

Spraying Systems......................A5841

SprayTech/Junair.....................A6473

Stanza Machinery.....................A6287

Sunkiss Thermoreactors........... A6561

SuperMax Tools.......................A5976

Surface Armor..........................A6522

SWECO..................................A6422

System Technologies................A6255

T

Tanis....................................... A5839

Technotrans America............... A5852

Therma-Tron-X...................... A6267

Thierica Equipment................. A6179

Transmet................................. A6378

Trimac Industrial Systems........ A6325

U

Uni-Spray Systems................... A6316

V

V&S Galvanizing.....................A5816

Valmont Coatings....................A5748

Vapor Technologies................. A5940

Venjakob North America/ Nutro....................................A6484

Vitracoat America.................... A5907

Vogel Industrial Coatings...... A5943

Vulkan Blast Shot Technology..A5941

W

W Abrasives............................. A6318

WAGNER Systems..................A6262

Webb-Stiles............................. A6544

Westran Thermal Processing.... A6570

Y

Yeuell Nameplate & Label........ A5856

DINING GUIDE

Chicago Dining GuideChicago is one of America’s best cities for dining, so you won’t want to miss out

on the culinary side of the Windy City after visiting exhibits and attendingconference sessions at CCAI’s FINISHING Pavilion and Conference. You’ll

want to relax and top off your exciting day with a delicious meal. Luckily, you’ll find avariety of restaurants near McCormick Place and the official convention hotels. Infact, there’s so many, we couldn’t list them all here. Information is provided byChoose Chicago. For more restaurant info, visit www.choosechicago.com. All phonenumbers use area code 312 unless otherwise noted.


312 Chicago136 N. LaSalle St.696-2420

676 Restaurant & Bar676 N. Michigan Ave.944-7676

Acanto18 S. Michigan Ave.578-0763

Arami1829 W. Chicago Ave.243-1535

AtwoodOne W. Washington St.368-1900

Berghoff Restaurant17 W. Adams St.427-3170

Buddy Guy’s Legends700 S. Wabash Ave.427-1190

Cantina Laredo508 N. State St.955-0014

Catch 3535 W. Wacker Dr.346-3500


Cochon Volant100 W. Monroe St.236-1234

Del Frisco’s Double EagleSteakhouse58 E. Oak St.888-2499

Dine Restaurant733 W. Madison Ave.602-2100

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill1615 N. Wells St.867-7717

Frontier1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.773/772-4322

The Gage24 S. Michigan Ave.372-4243

Great Street1 W. Wacker Dr.795-3333

Hoyt’s Modern AmericanTavern71 E. Wacker Dr.346-9870

Hub 5151 W. Hubbard St.828-0051

IPO172 W. Adams St.917-5608

Jellyfish Restaurant1009 N. Rush St.660-3111

Kroll’s South Loop1736 S. Michigan Ave.235-1400

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar17 E. Monroe St.917-3404

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria-SouthLoop805 S. State St.786-1000

Maple & Ash8 W. Maple St.944-8888

Mastro’s Steakhouse520 N. Dearborn St.521-5100

Merlo on Maple16 W. Maple St.335-8200

MEXIQUE1529 W. Chicago Ave.850-0288

Nacional 27325 W. Huron St.664-2727

Nia Mediterranean803 W. Randolph St.226-3110

Oyster Bah1962 N. Halsted St.773/248-3000

Park Grill11 N. Michigan Ave.521-7275

Petterino’s150 N. Dearborn St.422-0150

Porkchop941 W. Randolph St.733-9333

Proxi565 W. Randolph St.466-1950

Riccardo Trattoria2119 N. Clark St.773/549-0038

Rosebud PrimeOne S. Dearborn St.384-1900

Sable Kitchen & Bar505 N. State St.755-9704

Seven Lions130 S. Michigan Ave.880-0130

SideDoor100 E. Ontario St.787-6768

South Branch Tavern &Grille100 S. Wacker Dr.546-6177

South Water Kitchen225 N. Wabash Ave.236-9300

Sunda110 W. Illinois St.943-7600

Tapas Valencia1530 S. State St.842-4444

Texas De Brazil210 E. Illinois St.595-0913

Topolobampo445 N. Clark St.661-1434

Vermilion10 W. Hubbard St.527-4060

The Walnut Room111 N. State St., 7th Floor781-3139

Weather Mark Tavern1503 S. Michigan Ave.588-0230

Coating thickness probe

Elcometer 456 Ultra/ScanProbe allows users to takecoating thickness readings orrapidly scan large surface areaswithout damaging the probeor the coating. With a readingrate in excess of 140 readingsper minute, the probe’s AutoRepeat Mode can significantlyspeed up the inspection of large coated areas. Unit features ahighly durable snap-on replaceable probe cap.

Booth A5737Elcometer, Rochester Hills, MI248/650-0500www.elcometerusa.com

Complete finishing systems

Automated complete fin-ishing systems areequipped with uniqueconveyor and smart con-trols for a lean and cost-effective alternative to tra-ditional monorail andpower-and-free convey-ors. Friction-driven con-veyor systems can moveload bars forward and inreverse, allowing individual conveyor sections to move inde-pendently in both speed and direction throughout the entiresystem. Systems are designed to suit your available space andprocess requirements.

Booth A6152IntelliFinishing, Salina, KS785/309-0356www.intellifinishing.com

Vacuum cleaning systems

PCS Series line of indus-trial vacuum cleaners forpowder coating removalare designed to collectevery particle of paint offthe spray booth surface,including the floors, walls,and ceilings. Systems stoppaint from recontaminat-ing the booth, saving timefrom recleaning andincreasing productivity.Systems use MicroClean filters to remove 99 percent of particlesdown to 0.5 micron in size, which keeps workers safe and helpsfacilities conform to regulations regarding cleanliness in powdercoating shops.

Booth A6515Ruwac, Holyoke, MA413/532-4030www.ruwac.com

Fluorescence instrument

FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XAN 500 fluores-cence instrument providesnondestructive coatingthickness measurementreadings and materialanalysis. Instrument isavailable as a handheldunit, an enclosed desktopunit, or integrated directlyinto production lines.Instrument’s typical fieldsof application include measurements on large coated parts,mobile measurements in electroplating shops, easy measure-ment of precious metals, determination of the metal content ofelectroplating baths, and more.

Booth A6356Fischer Technology, Windsor, CT860/683-0781www.fischer-technology.com

Product previewFor its eighth year, CCAI’s FINISHING Technologies Pavilion at FABTECH will feature about 200exhibiting companies on the show floor. This section features some of the companies that will be exhibitingnew products or services for the industrial finishing industry. Booth numbers are indicated. For more info,visit www.fabtechexpo.com.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE


Silicone threaded plugs

Silicone threaded plugs are strong enough to withstand pressurebuildup, making them suitable for use where a watertight seal isrequired. Plugs can be easily inserted by hand or their exclusivehex head design also allows them to be inserted with a powertool. Course and fine threads are available.

Booth A6233Custom Fabricating & Supplies, Franklin, WI800/556-7188www.customfabricate.com

Powder coating ovens

Powder coating ovenshave a durable and insu-lated dual skin to handletemperatures up to600°F. Ovens have thickinsulated doors to provideeasy access inside the ovenand allow parts to bebrought in and out quickly. Ovens can be configured to suityour shop’s layout, and predrilled holes and simple bolt-together construction offers pain-free setup and installation.

Booth A6471Accudraft Paint Booths, Randolph, NJ973/927-6232www.thinkdustless.com

Surface protection film

Painted surface protection film 5-363-C consists of a low den-sity polyethylene backing coated with a custom formulatedwater-based acrylic adhesive with a soft release. Product is suit-able for protecting mill finish, polished, and powder coatedmetal substrates against chatter marks, scratches, swirls, over-spray, solvents, dus,t and other potential hazards.

Booth A6522Surface Armor, Rockwall, TX972/722-7351www.surfacearmor.com

Coating thickness gages

PosiTector 6000 coating thicknessgages for metal substrates have beenenhanced so the probes providefaster measurements and scans ofmore than 60 readings per minute.Gages’ Fast Mode increases themeasurement speed further to morethan 90 readings per minute forexperienced users and straightfor-ward applications. Gages’ ScanMode quickly analyzes an area bytaking more than 180 readings perminute while the probe is continu-ously held on the surface.

Booth A5957DeFelsko, Ogdensburg, NY800/448-3835www.defelsko.com/scan

Spray washer pretreatment process

Zero-discharge spraywasher pretreatmentprocess is an innovativechemical process thatallows users to eliminatespray washer chemical andrinse water effluent con-cerns while maintaining the highest level of production qualitypossible. Process combines three of the company’s technologies toprovide extremely low conductivity in the processing baths. Thiscombination of low bath solids reduces the volume of incomingwater associated with traditional conversion coating processes.

Booth A6581Houghton International, Valley Forge, PA610/666-4000www.houghtonintl.com

Blast room reclamation system

Airflex Sweeper RecoveryFloor blast room reclama-tion system automaticallyrecovers and reclassifiesabrasive material from aspecially designed modu-lar floor system and deliv-ers it back to the blaster,completely eliminating the need to stop production to recovermedia. System is virtually silent, consumes relatively littleenergy, requires no compressed air, and is easily installed.

Booth A6476Airblast AFC, Oroville, CA800/331-7744www.airblastafc.com



VOC abatement systems

Zeol Rotor Concentratorsystems are the leadingtechnology for abatementof volatile organic com-pounds (VOCs) in vari-ous applications, includ-ing coating, paintfinishing, electronics,printing, packaging, and more. Systems use ZeoliteConcentrators and a Honeycombe rotor to create a cost-effec-tive VOC adsorption system. Systems are reliable, compact,low maintenance, and provide superior durability.

Booth A5718Munters, Amesbury, MA800/843-5360www.munters.com

Slide-out spray manifolds

Pull-out spray headers forparts washers have slide-out spray manifolds,which allows safe cleaningand maintenance of inte-rior spray piping. Themachine’s frame isdesigned so both theupper and lower spray manifolds can be easily removed, pro-viding unobstructed access to all spray nozzles.

Booth A5952Alliance Manufacturing, Fond du Lac, WI800/969-7960www.alliancemfginc.com

Fabric oven doors

High-performance roll-upfabric oven doors arerated to withstand tem-peratures up to 500°F andare constructed with aunique design to protectagainst weather and airinfiltration. Rugged,maintenance-free fabricdoors can save space,improve efficiency, andincrease productivity.

Booth A6271RollSeal, Bremen, AL256/287-7000www.rollseal.net

Acid cleaner and brightener

Aquaease 2289 heavy-duty organic acid cleanerand brightener is anacidic soak, ultrasonic,spray cleaner used toremove a variety of soilsand oxides from alu-minum, stainless steel,and other high nickel alloys. Cleaner is more effective than tra-ditional alkaline cleaners used for splitting oil and has shown toreduce the build-up of scale in the washing equipment. Cleanercan be used for part-on-part burnishing and vibratory finishing.

Booth A6527Hubbard-Hall, Waterbury, CT866/441-5831www.hubbardhall.com

Industrial label printer

DuraLabel Toro industriallabel printer works as asafety communicationsunit to create signs andlabels in an instant. User-friendly, portable, andtough unit features a key-board and touchscreen forconvenience. With built-insoftware, unit allows you to easily navigate industry-complianttemplates or customize signage for lean manufacturing, OSHAcompliance, equipment labeling, and more industrial labeling andsignage needs.

Booth A6516Graphic Products, Beaverton, OR800/788-5572www.graphicproducts.com

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