Date: April 28, 2017
Category: Events, National News
NASF hosted the nation’s top policy experts, and the agenda focused on timely, strategic topics for industry decision makers. Sessions and events were held at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City and on Capitol Hill.
This year’s Conference highlights included:
- Jim VandeHei – Top political media analyst and entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Axios, co-founder of Politico
- Corey Lewandowski – Former Trump campaign manager and founder, Avenue Strategies
- Ann Wilson – Senior vice president, Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Peter Morici – Economist and professor of business at the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
- Andrew (Andy) Friedman – Founder of The Washington Upate, CNBC commentator and political affairs expert
- Tom Sullivan – Vice president, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- David Fischer – Senior director, American Chemistry Council
- S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) – Senate Environment, Commerce and Small Business committees.
Tagged: Washington Forum
Date: April 8, 2017
Category: Events, National News
MAMF celebrates its 100th with a grand celebration at the Chart House, Weehawken, NJ. A full house packed the Chart House to celebrate 100 years of comradery, fellowship, and technical achievement. Joined by Tim Pennington and Todd Luciano, Products Finishing Magazine, Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group, and NASF President Paul Brancato – all had a wonderful time reminiscing, eating, and most certainly laughing. Thank you to our sponsors.
MAMF 100th Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Tilton Rack & Basket Corporation
Gold Sponsors
Control Electropolishing
Coventya
Epic Industrial, Inc.
Metal Chem, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Gilbert & Jones
PM Sales Incorporated
Pyromet
Specialty Plastics
Bronze Sponsor
Hubbard Hall
Date: April 1, 2017
Category: Events, National News
- Welcome attendees to Leadership Conference in Naples, Florida
- NASF has Strong Financial Position with steady growth of net assets.
- AESF Foundation— strong financially with over a $1.5 million in assets
- 2017 AESF Foundation Goals—complete ongoing course improvements , web based resource center, supporting technical research into completing a new P2 manual, contributing towards education at SUR/FIN, contributions towards Bright Design program.
- Strengthening the financial position of the NASF 1000 towards a long term goal of $1,000,000.
- Bright Design programs in California and Michigan with goals of having programs throughout the US, graduating not just artists, and designers but engineers and scientists, educated on why they need metal finishing on many products.
- North American Expansion with partnerships with Mexican and Canadian finishing associations.
- Web Based Technical & Environmental Resource Center in partnership with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and US EPA with will include a world class technical paper archive.
- Securing a large new EPA grant in partnership with National Center for Manufacturing Sciences with a focus to research facility performance and complete sustainability benchmarking project and the current technical manual on P2 and Wastewater Control Technology.
- New 2017 Course with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) which includes developing a new course for the automotive OEM community on surface finishing for SUR/FIN 2017
Tagged: Leadership Conference, Paul Brancato
Date: March 1, 2017
Category: Events, National News
The NASF SUR/FIN show floor is already 80% sold out as of January, and we look forward to a record-setting event in Atlanta on June 19-21, 2017.
- Here are some great reasons to attend SUR/FIN this year…
- LEARN – Choose from 80 informative conference presentations, education and training courses and other technical presentations to keep you informed and remain competitive in your market.
- From the Sustainability Summit and Automotive and Defense/Aerospace Forums to Coatings for Electronics and other topics, the SUR/FIN Conference Program will give you the latest, most relevant information available in surface technology industry.
- Scott Fetter of Lockheed Martin will kick off the Sustainability Summit with a keynote presentation on Monday, June 19, and more speakers will be announced soon. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Scott and other experts from a range of backgrounds give insights and strategies to succeed in the industry in 2017.
- COLLABORATE – Join more than 1,200 knowledgeable professionals from key industries such as aerospace, automotive and more. The southeast region’s automotive, aerospace and broader manufacturing presence continues to grow and provide opportunities for domestic and international surface finishing. SUR/FIN has not been located in the southeast for many years, so NASF is excited at the opportunity to welcome new attendees and exhibitors to Atlanta.
- EXPERIENCE – Meet nearly 200 exhibitors with information on the latest innovations and solutions to address your most challenging surface technology issues. The show floor is already 80% sold out as of January, and we look forward to a record-setting meeting and show in Atlanta.
Tagged: SUR/FIN
Date: February 1, 2017
Category: National News
The NASF Board of Directors recently kicked of the 2017 year with their first quarterly meeting in Atlanta. The Board welcomes three new members: Waasy Boddison of American Plating Power, Jeff Brassard of Palm International and Charles Morgan of Triple Cities Metal Finishing. In addition, the following members have been elected for another two-year term: Steve Brown of Broco Products, Curtis Goad of the GOAD Company, Brian Harrick of KC Jones Plating, Bernie Haviland of Haviland Products Company, Brad Majoy of Pavco and Jim Miille of Chemical Solutions.
The NASF Board of Directors discussed goals for the year, a variety of new initiatives and upcoming events, including Leadership Conference and Washington Forum. While in Atlanta, they spent additional time reviewing preparations for the SUR/FIN Manufacturing & Technology Trade Show & Conference, taking place in June in Atlanta, and how it will support NASF’s Surface Technology Initiative through education, advocacy, networking and enhanced membership value.
New officers for 2017 Executive Committee were also elected at the January Board meeting. Please join us is thanking these individuals for their leadership and service to NASF.
President: Paul Brancato, Epner Technology – MAMF Past President and Member
Vice President: Brian Harrick, KC Jones Plating
Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Brown, BroCo Products
Member at Large: Bernie Haviland, Haviland Products
Immediate Past President Erik Weyls, Coventya
