The Powder Coating 101 - Powder Coating Done Right: The Basics educational workshop is an introduction to powder coating that focuses on materials, application, reclamation, testing and evaluation, quality control, the manufacturing process, and much more. You will gain knowledge of powder coatings and the powder coating process from expert industry speakers as well as have an opportunity to network with speakers and other attendees during the PCI-hosted networking reception. All PCI training is conducted by industry experts in an unbiased and commercial-free manner.  

Day One: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day Two: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Job Shops
• OEMs
• Coating manufacturer and distributor sales representatives
• Quality assurance and control employees
• Coating companies looking to train employees
• Those looking to enter the powder coating industry

WHY ATTEND?

• 2 days of instruction and hands-on training by qualified industry experts
• Learn the latest technologies
• Provides education and skills needed for career development
• Experience hands-on training in powder application (manual guns)
• Take home the Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook (a $120 value)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Powder coating process
• Application, recovery, electrostatic theory
• Powder selection, testing, costing
• Surface preparation
• System design, hanging, environmental
• Ovens, curing, IR boost
• Manual spraying
• Networking reception

REGISTRATION FEES: 
PCI Members:   $510
Non-Members:  $640

Registration fees include Powder Coating Finisher's Handbook, a copy of the presentations in printed booklet, lunch on day one, networking reception and certificate of completion.

There will be a facility tour of Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday.  Competitors may be restricted from this tour.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:
In order to participate in the hands-on lab portion of the workshop, each attendee must wear tipped safety shoes that are ESD (electrostatic dissipative) and have fully covered legs (i.e. no shorts, skirts, etc.). Lab coats and safety glasses will be provided.

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Sherwin-Williams/Valspar rates are available at the following hotels, which are within walking distance from the workshop location. There is no on-site parking available at Sherwin-Williams, so it is recommended to either park at the hotel and walk or use the metered street parking surrounding the Sherwin-Williams buildings.

Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown
1500 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-333-4646 - ask for the Sherwin-Williams rate

Aloft
900 Washington Ave S, 
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 455-8400

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
708 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 332-0696

All 3 hotels are within walking distance from the workshop location.  There is no on-site parking available at Sherwin-Williams, so it is recommended to either park at the hotel, use metered street parking surrounding the Sherwin-Williams buildings, or park in a nearby parking garage.