BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION: \; \;Scheduled for November 18 - 21 at Chicago's McCor mick Place\, FABTECH 2013 will provide attendees with a 360º\; view of the most innovative technology and processes for metal forming\, fabricat ing\, welding and finishing. \; CCAI&rsquo\;s FINISHING Pavilion on th e show floor in Chicago will easily be the largest FINISHING Pavilion to d ate\, exceeding more than 30\,000 net sq feet of booth space. \; CCAI& rsquo\;s FINISHING Pavilion showcases ALL finishing technologies. \; I ncreased floor space will allow for more demonstrations and the number of FINISHING exhibitors is expected to hit an all time high. \; FABTECH 2 013 and CCAI&rsquo\;s FINISHING Pavilion &\; Conference is the destinat ion for all industrial finishers. \;  \; Anyone wishing to reser ve exhibit space is encouraged to do so now to secure the best location an d begin getting exposure for your company immediately through promotion on both the show and CCAI's website. \; Visit www.ccaiweb.com can click on the FABTECH link or contact Andy Goyer at 941-373-1830 or andy@goyermgt .com for booth space information. \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131121 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131118 LOCATION:Chicago \, IL SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:FABTECH 2013 UID:4721c45d-3b13-4cd7-ae22-4d1c810c1b4c URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/4721c45d-3b13-4cd7-ae22-4d1c810c 1b4c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION: \;Facts about parts2clean for your trade fair successWorld &rsquo\;s only trade fair with an exclusive focus on the value creation se quence for industrial parts cleaning and surface cleanliness \;90% of all visitors are involved in company decision making processesExpert visit ors from 39 countries \;More than 50% first time visitors assure an op timised new-contacts quota \;Nearly all parts2clean expert visitors co me to the event with concrete tasks or ordering plans \;Trend-setting technology summit and leading industry meeting place \;All market and technology leaders are on hand \;Highly frequented expert forum with f orward-looking\, highly practical presentations held by top experts from i ndustry\, science and researchLearn more: \;http://www.parts2clean.de/ index.php?id=39&\;L=1 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131024 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131022 LOCATION:Hanover SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:parts2clean 2013 UID:ee035c05-a7c1-4c19-bf9d-7e9188406e50 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/ee035c05-a7c1-4c19-bf9d-7e918840 6e50 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION: \;The Western Coatings Symposium 2013 (WCS 2013)\, a bienn ial\, western United States and Canada Coatings Industry Conference and Tr ade Show.Learn more DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131023 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131020 LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Western Coatings Symposium 2013 UID:bc16c498-9e96-4d9c-a114-7ccc71a33c2b URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/bc16c498-9e96-4d9c-a114-7ccc71a3 3c2b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:POWDER COATING 2013 \;has been formulated to serve companie s whose primary business is powder coating or those who are looking to use powder coating in the future. Already recognized as the leading resource for technical and applied technology forums as well as new product innovat ions and developments\, this is your single best opportunity to meet and i nteract with the leading professionals from the powder coating industry.&n bsp\;POWDER COATING 2013 \;provides exceptional opportunities to make face-to-face contact with key coating professionals as well as introduce a ttendees to education and current and future trends. The event offers an i n-depth and comprehensive technical program led by key representatives in the powder coating industry. Innovation\, strategy and solutions to your m anufacturing challenges are presented with more than 56 hours and 60 sessi ons on topics such as productivity gains in powder coating\, coating expen se reduction and much\, much more. \;Experience \;POWDER COATING 2 013Qualified attendees with the power to buyLeading manufacturers\,distrib uters\, suppliers\, and contractorsOver 50 hours of educational sessions p resented by industry leadersOpportunities to meet face-to-face with indust ry expertsNetworking opportunities designed to bring professionals togethe r in an informal settingAttend a First-Class\, Must-Be-At EventFor the las t 30 years\, The Powder Coating Institute has become the industry's major trade organization bringing together leading experts in the industry. PCI brings experience from hundres of hours of workshops all over the country\ , as well as its partners from manufacturing to consulting\, to produce a first-class\, must-be-at event. \;LocationAmerica's Center701 Conventi on Plaza\, Halls 1&\;2St. Louis\, MO  \;63101www.explorestlouis.com  \;COATING 2012 Attendee LookupView pictures from COATING 2012!COATING 2012 Video Testimonials DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131010 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131008 LOCATION:St. Louis\, MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Powder Coating 2013 Conference & Expo UID:8caab7ad-5d4c-406c-a910-0e7c26b67959 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/8caab7ad-5d4c-406c-a910-0e7c26b6 7959 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION: \;Manufacturing Day has been designed to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manufacturing's value to the U.S. economy. Manufacturing Day is for stud ents\, parents\, educators\, media\, customers\, suppliers and the commun ity at large. Visitors will learn about real career opportunities\, train ing\, and resources. In addition\, manufacturers will learn about busines s improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing exte nsion partnerships.Learn more: \;http://www.mfgday.com/ DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131004 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Annual National Manufacturing Day UID:00939356-7144-44de-80f9-c0994352ea1e URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/00939356-7144-44de-80f9-c0994352 ea1e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:Our popular classes are designed for operators and people respo nsible for the upkeep\, troubleshooting and maintenance of Gema powder coa ting systems. Operators will also learn proper and efficient application t echniques with the latest equipment. Training includes hands-on instructio n with the OptiFlex Automatic and/or OptiFlex 2 Manual Series\, depending on the class. \;Manual Gun TrainingOctober 2-3Indianapolis\, Indiana&n bsp\;Who should attend? Operators and persons responsible for the maintena nce and upkeep of Gema electrostatic powder coating manual systems will be nefit from this course. Companies that want their employees to learn prope r and efficient manual application techniques\, as well as troubleshooting and maintenance skills\, should attend. \;Our Teaching Philosophy Att endees will learn how the equipment is designed to work\, then how to use and maintain it. The class consists of a lecture conducted by a Gema Techn ical Specialist and hands-on applications work in our lab with the Gema Sa les Lab Team. \;Cost$400 early registration$500 regular registrationHo w to RegisterTo register for this class online click here. You can also do wnload the registration form and return the completed form with your payme nt to Gema. \;For more information:Please contact A.J. Smotherman at a smotherman@gema.us.com or 1-800-628-0648. \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131003 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131002 LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gema Powder Coating Application & Maintenance Training - Manual Gun Training UID:2f3840af-c8e1-4d42-8966-967329a11bc3 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/2f3840af-c8e1-4d42-8966-967329a1 1bc3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Trade Show CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:Canada’s manufacturing eyes will be on the newly-improved The I nternational Centre this fall as the country’s national manufacturing even t\, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)\, returns to the ven ue after 14 years in downtown Toronto. Asking visitors to “expect more” fr om the upcoming show\, organizers are poised to unveil more details of the dynamic changes to this year’s bigger-and-better event in the months to c ome. For more information\, or to register\, please visit www.cmts.ca or 1 -888-322-7333 ext. 4426. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131003 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130930 LOCATION:The International Centre\, 6900 Airport Road\, Mississauga SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CMTS of Canada UID:f7290fb1-c59e-4cd2-a534-c4a0d91447ab URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/f7290fb1-c59e-4cd2-a534-c4a0d914 47ab END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:Our popular classes are designed for operators and people respo nsible for the upkeep\, troubleshooting and maintenance of Gema powder coa ting systems. Operators will also learn proper and efficient application t echniques with the latest equipment. Training includes hands-on instructio n with the OptiFlex Automatic and/or OptiFlex 2 Manual Series\, depending on the class. \;Automatic Systems TrainingSeptember 24-25Indianapolis\ , Indiana \;Who should attend? Operators and persons responsible for t he maintenance and upkeep of Gema electrostatic powder coating systems wil l benefit from this course. Companies that want their employees to learn p roper and efficient application techniques\, as well as troubleshooting an d maintenance skills\, should attend. \;Our Teaching Philosophy Attend ees will learn how the equipment is designed to work\, then how to use and maintain it. The class consists of a lecture conducted by a Gema Technica l Specialist and hands-on applications work in our lab with the Gema Sales Lab Team. \;Cost$400 early registration$500 regular registration  \;How to RegisterTo register for this class online click here. You can als o download the registration form and return the completed form with your p ayment to Gema. \;For more information:Please contact Mike Smith at ms mith@gema.us.com or 1-800-628-0648. \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130925 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130924 LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gema Powder Coating Application & Maintenance Training - Automatic Systems Training UID:14748443-27dd-46f7-9848-834ee52b55fb URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/14748443-27dd-46f7-9848-834ee52b 55fb END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:Our popular classes are designed for operators and people respo nsible for the upkeep\, troubleshooting and maintenance of Gema powder coa ting systems. Operators will also learn proper and efficient application t echniques with the latest equipment. Training includes hands-on instructio n with the OptiFlex Automatic and/or OptiFlex 2 Manual Series\, depending on the class.Automatic Systems TrainingJuly 30-31Indianapolis\, IndianaWho should attend? Operators and persons responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Gema electrostatic powder coating systems will benefit from this course. Companies that want their employees to learn proper and efficient application techniques\, as well as troubleshooting and maintenance skill s\, should attend.Our Teaching Philosophy Attendees will learn how the equ ipment is designed to work\, then how to use and maintain it. The class co nsists of a lecture conducted by a Gema Technical Specialist and hands-on applications work in our lab with the Gema Sales Lab Team.Cost$400 early r egistration$500 regular registrationHow to RegisterTo register for this cl ass online click here. You can also download the registration form and ret urn the completed form with your payment to Gema.For more information:Plea se contact Mike Smith at msmith@gema.us.com or 1-800-628-0648. Future Date sSeptember 24-25 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130731 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130730 LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gema Powder Coating Application & Maintenance Training - Automatic Systems Training UID:19f878e0-c737-402a-898e-07d0853e984b URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/19f878e0-c737-402a-898e-07d0853e 984b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:Our popular classes are designed for operators and people respo nsible for the upkeep\, troubleshooting and maintenance of Gema powder coa ting systems. Operators will also learn proper and efficient application t echniques with the latest equipment. Training includes hands-on instructio n with the OptiFlex Automatic and/or OptiFlex 2 Manual Series\, depending on the class. \;Manual Gun TrainingJuly 24-25Indianapolis\, Indiana&nb sp\;Who should attend? Operators and persons responsible for the maintenan ce and upkeep of Gema electrostatic powder coating manual systems will ben efit from this course. Companies that want their employees to learn proper and efficient manual application techniques\, as well as troubleshooting and maintenance skills\, should attend. \;Our Teaching Philosophy Atte ndees will learn how the equipment is designed to work\, then how to use a nd maintain it. The class consists of a lecture conducted by a Gema Techni cal Specialist and hands-on applications work in our lab with the Gema Sal es Lab Team. \;Cost$400 prior to July 10$500 July 10 or later \;Ho w to RegisterTo register for this class online click here. You can also do wnload the registration form and return the completed form with your payme nt to Gema. \;For more information:Please contact A.J. Smotherman at a smotherman@gema.us.com or 1-800-628-0648. \;Future DatesOctober 2-3 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130725 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130724 LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gema Powder Coating Application & Maintenance Training - Manual Gun Training UID:e9fec9ec-cdaa-4f15-a88e-6084ae93bc1c URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/e9fec9ec-cdaa-4f15-a88e-6084ae93 bc1c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION: \;The Missouri S&\;T Coatings Institute is proud to ann ounce a new short course designed for the new coatings person in areas suc h as sales\, marketing or production. The course was initiated by a number of raw material companies and distributors requesting a course with this format. This course is not as heavily technical as is our &ldquo\;Basic Co mposition of Coatings"\; and &ldquo\;Introduction to Paint Formulation "\; courses. The "\;Coatings for People in the General Industry\, Sales &\; Marketing "\; course is a two and a half day course which will discuss the types of coatings\, the basic composition of coatings an d the tests and specifications used by the industry. This course will allo w the participant to gain the fundamentals needed to work in this industry and to communicate more clearly. \;Learn more: \;http://coatings. mst.edu/introcoatcomp/ DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130719 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130717 LOCATION:Rolla\, MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Coatings for People in the General Industry\, Sales & Marketing UID:379e0435-e31e-49d1-9a20-73516663559b URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/379e0435-e31e-49d1-9a20-73516663 559b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:We will be offering "\;Introduction to Coatings Composition and Specifications"\; July 17-19\, 2013 (Summer 2013)\, course design ed for the new coatings person in areas such as sales\, marketing or produ ction. The course was initiated by a number of raw material companies and distributors requesting a course with this format. This course is not as h eavily technical as is our &ldquo\;Basic Composition of Coatings"\; an d &ldquo\;Introduction to Paint Formulation"\; courses. The "\;Int roduction to Coatings Composition and Specifications"\; course is a tw o and a half day course which will discuss the types of coatings\, the bas ic composition of coatings and the tests and specifications used by the in dustry. This course will allow the participant to gain the fundamentals ne eded to work in this industry and to communicate more clearly. \;For m ore information see our web site at http://coatings.mst.edu and to registe r contact Catherine Hancock at cemv26@mst.edu or coatings@mst.edu or call 573-341-4419. **These courses are held on the Rolla Campus** \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130719 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130717 LOCATION:Rolla\, MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Coatings Composition and Specifications UID:34ccdb73-53e9-4be1-91f7-ef8eb023ba4d URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/34ccdb73-53e9-4be1-91f7-ef8eb023 ba4d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:General CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:James Steffes Memorial Golf OutingJuly 12Proceeds from this fun \, networking event go to support our scholarship/education fund.Location: Scenic View Country Club Slinger\, WITime: Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. S HARPCost: $125 per golfer includes: &bull\; 18 holes of golf \;with cart &bull\; 2 refreshment tickets &bull\; Sandwich lunch &bull\; Ba nquet dinner &bull\; 3 tickets for major door prizesTo make a reservatio n\, click HERE to download the registration \;form and return it with your payment to the address on the form. If you would like to pay by cred it card\, you may complete the form and email it to WISCCAI@yahoo.com. On ly paid reservations will reserve a spot! Emails\, faxes and "\;telli ng a board member"\; do not constitute a reservation! All reservations are taken on a first-come\, first-served basis and MUST be made by a CCAI member in good standing up until June 1 (a membership benefit!). After J une 1\, we will accept reservations from non-members.Questions? Contact Jo hn Murray at 262-443-2078 or Dan Curtin at 414-350-6762\, or email WISCCAI @yahoo.com. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:00010101 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712 LOCATION:Scenic View Country Club\, Slinger\, WI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CCAI Wisconsin Chapter Golf Outing UID:b59f08f5-b6ad-4ccf-9419-864de5c54563 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/b59f08f5-b6ad-4ccf-9419-864de5c5 4563 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CREATED:20130620T080556 DESCRIPTION:CCAI 2013 Annual Meeting\, June 19 - 21 in Mt. Hood\, OR. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130621 DTSTAMP:20130620T080556 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130619 LOCATION:The Resort at the Mountain at Mt. Hood\, Oregon\, 68010 East Fairw ay Avenue\, Welches\, OR\, 97067-9706 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CCAI Annual Meeting UID:ec51838e-1ec3-46e6-961a-cddce18232b7 URL:http://www.pfonline.com/events/details/ec51838e-1ec3-46e6-961a-cddce182 32b7 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR