NASF Palmetto Technical Conference

NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter – 11th Annual Myrtle Beach Technical Conference at the Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanfront Hotel, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Bringing together a metal finishing community of professionals to promote and advance the industries past, present and future.
 

Technical Conference Program:

Thursday, Oct. 10

7:30 a.m. — Registration in Acadia Room
8:00 a.m. — Opening comments: Paul Skelton, president of NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter
8:15 a.m. — Capital Equipment: The Ideal Buying Process & New Technology; Ben Stratton, Corrotec
9:00 a.m. — Metal Finishing Environmental Law: Carolina Update; Ethan Ware,Williams Mullen
9:45 a.m. — Break
10:00 a.m. — Best Practices of the Top Shops; Tim Pennington, Products Finishing
10:45 a.m. — Safe Chrome: Environmentally Friendly Chrome Plating Technology; Kyle Hankinson, KCH Engineered Services
11:30 a.m. — Attendees dismiss

Friday, Oct. 11

8:30 a.m. — Registration in Acadia Room
9:00 a.m. — Opening comments: Paul Skelton, president of NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter
9:15 a.m. — High Power Management and Maintenance; Remington Schieffer, Dynapower
10:00 a.m. — Measuring Success In Your Shop; Bill Brecher, Fischer Technologies
10:45 a.m. — Anodizing and Electronic Vehicles; Sascha Wegner, MacDermid-Enthone
11:30 a.m. — Luncheon, sponsored by Palmetto Southeast Chapter
12:00 p.m. —Understanding Dynamics in Barrel Plating to Achieve Superior Coatings; Rick Rauppius, Pavco
12:45 p.m. — Innovations in ZnNi Plating and Passivation; Dave Simpson, Atotech
1:30 p.m. — Closing comments: Paul Skelton, Palmetto Southeast Chapter
 

Social, Extracurricular Events and Group Outings:

Wednesday, Oct. 9

8:00 a.m. — biganodes 5th Annual ‘Go Big Or Go Home Fishing Trip’
3:00 p.m. — Registration, hotel lobby check-in and reception area
5:00 p.m. — Lobby for shuttle or Uber caravan social
5:30 p.m. — Shuttle departs for social and dinner
6:00 p.m. — Happy hour at Broadway at the Beach
7:00 p.m. — Dinner at Broadway at the Beach
10:00 p.m. — Shuttle departs for Hotel

Thursday Oct. 10

12:00 p.m. — Shuttle to TPC Myrtle Beach
12:50 p.m. — Palmetto Southeast Chapter golf at TPC Myrtle Beach
5:30 p.m. — Hospitality hour and social, North Lobby, hosted by Palmetto Southeast Chapter
7:30 p.m. — Dinner, North Lobby, sponsored by Palmetto Southeast Chapter

Contact Paul Skelton at paul.skelton@biganodes.com or Jim Kistler at jimkistler47@yahoo.com


Hotel Information: Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront 1801 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC. Ocean Front Rooms (Double, Queen or King).Limited Availability. Call: (877) 946-6400 - Conference Rate $119.00 + tax. Group Code SAN, or call hotel directly. Conference Rate Expires: 9/15/19. Reserve a Room Today!!

NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter Golf Outing Information: TPC Myrtle Beach Golf Course, 1199 TPC Blvd. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Ph.: (843) 357-3399 - Price: $120.00. Incl. Golf, golf cart, range balls & box lunch & drink. (Rental clubs available). Sponsorships Available: TPC Beach Classic $500.00 TPC Beach Classic Shuttle $500.00 Format: 2-man Best Ball Contact: Jim Kistler Phone: (864) 313-1976 or Email: jimkistler47@yahoo.com, or paul.skelton@biganodes.com.

Fishing Information: biganodes 5th Annual Go big or Go Home Fishing Trip (limited to first five guests) Where: Inlet. (Up to 25 miles) Cost: $275.00 per person.* Includes: Transportation To/From Hotel to Inlet, Boat, Captain/Mate, Fishing, T-Shirt/Hat, Beverages, Snacks & Tips. Reservation Required. Cancellation/Refund (Weather/Sea Advisory Only). Contact: Paul Skelton Phone: (828)748-9356 or Email: paul.skelton@biganodes.com

Registration & Sponsorship: Registration includes one attendee, one spouse/guest, coffee, snacks, drinks, hospitality/social hours, Thursday night dinner & Friday luncheon. Promote your business at the conference w/a tabletop exhibit and/or a full or half page b & w ad. See details below. *Tabletop sponsorship required to promote products, services or door prizes may be donated to chapter for giveaways. Sign up Today!!! Register by email, fax or mail to: Paul Skelton, NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter PO Box 548, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Telephone: (828)245-1115, Fax: (828)245-1216 E-mail: paul.skelton@biganodes.com


Sponsors

Opening Night Shuttle Sponsor

The Palmetto Southeast Chapter announces Process Electronics Corp. as dinner shuttle sponsor at this year's opening night dinner outing & social. Featuring a luxury shuttle which will be transporting attendees to & from the hotel to dinner at Broadway @ the Beach.

Corrotec TPC Beach Golf Classic Sponsor

The Palmetto Southeast Chapter announces Corrotec as TPC Beach Golf Classic sponsor, we look forward to another great event at Myrtle Beach's renowned Tom Fazio design & home of PGA pro Dustin Johnson, TPC Myrtle Beach Golf Course. This year's format is a 2-man best ball tournament, good luck golfers!!

biganodes TPC Beach Golf Classic Shuttle Sponsor

This year's Palmetto Southeast Chapter fall conference spares no details. Announcing biganodes as golf shuttle sponsor, transporting golfers to/from Myrtle Beach's renowned Tom Fazio design & home of PGA pro Dustin Johnson, TPC Myrtle Beach Golf Course.

NASF Palmetto Technical Conference

Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront Hotel
Myrtle Beach, SC Hampton Inn & Suites Oceanfront Hotel