Sur/Fin is where leading surface technology companies connect, collaborate and contribute. It is the primary conference and trade show dedicated specifically to the surface technology industry. And because it is the only conference and trade show sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)—representing the $28 billion finishing industry—it attracts noted business leaders and prominent thinkers to a forum where relevant issues are addressed and technologies presented.
Furthering NASF’s efforts in promoting its industry leading “Surface Technology Initiative”, the event took advantage of Atlanta’s easily accessible location in the Southeast region of the United States, dubbed the “new Detroit” for the automotive industry. Additionally, the geography boasts a strong presence from aerospace, defense and other key sectors for surface finishing technologies. SUR/FIN delivered the newest and most innovative technologies in the marketplace regardless of the industry you serve.
WHY CLEVELAND?
Cleveland, a bustling economic area in the heart of the midwest. Ohio is the third largest manufacturing state in the United States, and is near many high production cities, like; Detroit, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. From automotive to advanced materials, Ohio’s manufacturing landscape is more diverse than ever before.
Cleveland is centrally located between New York City, Chicago, and Toronto is within a day’s drive of 60% of all U.S Fortune 500 headquarters and provided quick market access to Canada.
Manufacturing is embedded deep within Cleveland’s heritage, the area is able to use their experience to help make innovation, research, manufacturing, and distribution more profitable. Cleveland is hardworking area, that makes things happen.
The Cleveland airports has over 180 daily departures, including most Fortune 500 headquarter cities-make Cleveland an easy access point to international markets. In addition to the airports, Cleveland is home to three class railroads and five interstate highways as well as the Port of Cleveland making it a connection between the heartland and the global economy.
Between the metal and automotive industry, the Cleveland area comprises over $15 billion, and over 126,000 workers. Making Cleveland a prime location for a show focused on finishing.
Cleveland, OH