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Return to Custom Coater Forum Registration TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 Breakfast - 8:00 - 8:30 AM Presentations - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Whether you are new to architectural powder coatings, looking to get into it, or a veteran in this arena, there is something for you to gain from this session. We will provide a thorough overview during which we will cover the various powder products and where they can be used in architectural applications, as well as the AAMA specifications that are central to the architectural coatings market and how powder products comply with them. We will discuss certified applicator programs, warranties and the important advantages powder can bring to architectural decision makers. We will also identify where and why architects and specification managers choose powder coatings, how to identify powder opportunities in the architectural market, key terms to include when speaking to architectural decision-makers, and architectural application trend drivers over the next few years.
“Businesses that utilize PEO’s experience annual median revenue growth 40% higher than non-PEO firms”, NAPEO White Paper Series. Industry veteran and leader Darrin Fedder, President of CEOHR will lead an informative, entertaining, and insightful discussion on the pros and cons of outsourcing human resource functions to a PEO.
Thermoplastic powder coatings have been around for many years and are typically used for thick functional coating applications. Depending on the resins used, high levels of salt spray resistance and weatherability can be expected, making these coatings ideal for the Florida climate. Advancement in thermoplastic technology means they can be sprayed with regular powder coating equipment making them an ideal add-on in the job coater’s arsenal.
Managing your online reputation is critically important for small- and medium-sized businesses. Learn how to leverage social media and online review websites to engage existing and potential customers. Review real-world examples of how social media was used well--or not so well--and avoid common pitfalls. This workshop will help you incorporate smart social media practices into your marketing, and become aware of how employees can help (or harm) your online reputation.
Learn all about the PCI Certification program - what it entails, why your facility should become PCI Certified
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Breakfast - 8:00 - 8:30 AM Presentations: 8:30 - 11:00 AM Are you focusing on the future or on the present? Do you have a 3-5-year plan in place? Do you have a financial forecast for the future? How about a structure to coach your people? Do you have solid leadership team structure? Are you actively working on building a strong culture within your organization?
There should be a number of components to a thorough business continuity plan. Generating a plan to deal with these unplanned interruptions to your business, anything from natural disasters to protecting your business’s reputation, is a must. We will discuss these and provide examples of situations where they were beneficial or would have been.
There are a number of blasting techniques to prepare your surfaces adequately for powder application.
PCI has joined with the Chemical Coaters Association to facilitate Custom Coater Peer Groups. These small groups meet a few times during the year to share best practices and experiences in a non-competitive environment. Learn more about the program to see if joining a Peer Groups would be good for your company.
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