Date: November 11, 2023
Category: Chapter News, Events, NASF Chapters, Regulation
The New England Surface Finishing Regional took place this past November 3rd in Newport, Rhode Island. It was a huge success with a 120 people in attendance. There were speakers from all over the country that delivered educational and thoughtful presentations to all in attendance.
The New England Surface Finishing Regional is honored to have presented the 7th Annual Foundation Award to longtime supporter Alex Price of Luster-On Products. The award was created to recognize a metal finishing supplier that has demonstrated outstanding contributions, support, and dedication to the annual regional event.
The 2024 the New England Surface Finishing Regional will be held November 8th in Hyannis, Cape Cod Massachusetts.
Please continue to follow www.nensaf.org all year for news and events throughout the New England metal finishing industry.
Date: October 4, 2023
Category: Chapter News, Events, Member News, NASF Chapters, NASF National, Regulation
The New England Chapter of NASF hosted a virtual seminar for the benefit of their membership and the entire non-NENASF metal finishing community. The event was held on Wednesday September 13, 2023. The event was presented free of charge to NENASF members, and at a modest fee for other interested parties, as an educational and bonding opportunity for the metal finishing community.
The Webinar was conducted by means of Zoom format and attracted about forty attendees. It was made up of three segments featuring three presenters over a two-hour period from 10:00am to 12:00 pm offering a user-friendly format for all attendees. In addition to offering vital regulatory and technical information the event also made available two Continuing Education Wastewater Treatment Operator Contact Hours needed for WWT Operator License renewal.
Ethan Ware of Williams Mullen Law Group opened the Webinar with a presentation on the upcoming EPA PSFAS Survey that will be sent out to nearly 2000 metal finishers this fall. He stressed that the demographics would not only include chrome platers but chromate conversion coaters as well. This is a very detailed Survey and asks many complex questions through eight sections over seventy-one pages. He covered the answering/data requirements both from a technical as well as a legal perspective. He very much stressed that the information gathered in this Survey will shape the future of Wastewater Discharge Permits for years to come.
This was followed by a presentation by Jeremy Riley of Omega Research giving a detailed description of how proper finishing specification required test sample preparation can make a difference in acceptable test results, while poorly prepared samples can fail causing ripple effects with customer job acceptance.
The webinar was concluded with a presentation by Tony Oriti on Zinc-Nickel and Zinc-Tin as an alternative to Cadmium Plating. Tony not only presented the latest technological advances in these two finishes as they try to replace a long-time exceptional performing and defense and aerospace specified finish, cadmium, but also gave the attendees a look at emerging technology in the form a triple alloy finish that is in the developmental stages.
Once again we want to give special thanks to Chris Capalbo for moderating, and to Dev Massimi and Ralph Capalbo as Program Speaker Facilitators for their contributions, and to the combined efforts of NASF Board Members, Committee Members, Chapter Membership and dedicated and talented members of the Metal Finishing Community as a whole for making events such as this available for the benefit of our membership.
Date: July 17, 2023
Category: Chapter News, NASF National
Important Dates
- Environmental Stewardship Part 1 Course Registration Deadline: July 25
- Environmental Stewardship Part 1: Wastewater Treatment Course: August 8-30, T&Ws
- Airline & Aerospace Finishing Parts 1 & 2 Registration Deadline: August 22
- Airline & Aerospace Finishing Parts 1 & 2 Course: September 5-October 27, T&Ws
- Washington Forum: October 30-November 1
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SUR/FIN 2023 by the Numbers
Thank you to all of the attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors that made SUR/FIN 2023 a success!
- 2102 Registrants
- 180 Exhibiting Companies
- 72 Technical Sessions
- 4 Networking Opportunities including a Welcome Reception, Industry Night brought to you by OAMF, Women’s Reception, and Closing Reception Honoring Young Professionals
- 3 Keynote Presentations from Sharon Miller – NASA Glenn Research Center, Jeff Szotek – Sr. Technical Specialist, Stellantis, and Tim Hall, PhD. – Research Director, Faraday Technology, Inc.
- 2 Bootcamp Sessions
We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta, Georgia, June 5-7 for SUR/FIN 2024! Exhibitors, be sure to reserve your booth for 2024 as the show floor is already over 70% filled.
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2023 Industry Awards
Awards of Merit– This award is given to individuals that demonstrate outstanding service on a local and/or national level. The recipients have worked tirelessly and have selflessly devoted themselves to the industry.
- Recipients:
- Peter Tremmel, Accu-Labs, Inc.
- Tom Laken, Finishing Plating Services
Taormina Award– This award is one of the NASF’s most prestigious. It is awarded to an individual who has performed outstanding service to the finishing industry.
- Recipient:
- Patrick Hayden, Unimetal Surface Finishing, Inc.
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Award of Scientific Achievement– This award recognizes a person who has contributed to the advancement of the theory and practice of electroplating, metal finishing, and the allied arts; raised the quality of processes and products; enhanced the dignity and status of the profession; or has been involved in a combination of these efforts.
- Recipient
- Tim Hall, PhD., Faraday Technology, Inc.
August P. Munning Award– This award is given to a supplier member who, in the opinion of their peers, has significantly contributed to the future well-being of the Association and exemplifies the traits of August P. Munning—including a great interest, hard work, dedication, and selfless devotion to the metal finishing industry.
- Recipient
- George Gilbert, Gilbert & Jones, Inc.
Presidental Award– This award focuses on the extraordinary service put forth by NASF members who are actively participating on the national level, going above and beyond the capacity of most.
- Recipients:
- Christian Richter, The Policy Group
- Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group
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Upcoming In-Person Courses
Environmental Stewardship Part 1: Wastewater Treatment
Web-based Course
Dates: August 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2023
Member Rate: $1,050
Non-Member Rate: $1,400
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Airline & Aerospace Finishing Parts 1 & 2
Web-based Course
Dates: September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 30, 26, 27, October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27
Registration Deadline: August 22, 2023
Member Rate: $1,400
Non-Member Rate: $1,800
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NASF Webinar: Summer Government &
Industry Affairs Update
NASF follows federal, state, and international regulatory developments closely on behalf of its members and will hold its summer webinar on July 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM, to review the most important emerging regulations for the finishing industry and how they impact your company.
Please join Christian Richter and Jeff Hannapel of the Policy Group for this members-only webinar.
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AESF Foundation Bookstore
The AESF Foundation is excited to announce that our Amazon bookstore is now open! All proceeds from the bookstore go to the foundation which funds our courses, research, scholarships, and more.
Check out Theory and Practice of Pulse Plating edited by Jean-Claude Puippe and Frank Leaman, which is now available in eBook and paperback as well as Advanced Surface Technology: The Authoritative New Surface Coatings Reference by Professor Per Møller, Ph.D. and Lars Pleth Nielsen, now available in hardcover.
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NASF Membership
Don’t forget– NASF member fees are past due! If you have not paid your member dues yet, please log in to your account here. If it is your first time logging into the new system, please see the help page here.
Contact info@nasf.org if you run into any issues or have any questions.
Interested in becoming a member? Check out our membership options and apply today!
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Washington Forum 2023
Mark your calendars for Washington Forum 2023 from October 30 through November 1 at The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City. The Forum includes presentations and briefings from national and global experts on pertinent policy, technical, regulatory, and management issues impacting the surface finishing industry, including environmental regulatory issues, labor and workplace trends, tax policy, economic outlooks, supply chain challenges, globally regulatory developments, and political and election outlooks.
Recent speakers at the Forum have included Jake Sherman- Founder, Punchbowl News, Jeff Weiss- Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, Marc Freedman- Vice President of Employment Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Michael Chipley- Cyber Security & Information Systems Information Analysis Center.
Registration will open in August!
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NASF 1000
The NASF 1000 program was established to ensure that the surface finishing industry would have resources to effectively address regulatory, legislative, and legal actions impacting the industry, NASF members and their workplaces. All funds from the NASF 1000 program are used exclusively to support specific projects and initiatives that fall outside the association’s day-to-day public policy activities. The sustained commitment from industry leaders has helped the NASF remain strong and credible in informing regulatory decisions across the nation.
Please consider supporting the NASF 1000 program. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding the NASF 1000 program or the broad array of NASF public policy activities, please contact info@nasf.org.
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Chapter News
July
OAMF Golf Outing – July 12
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby Hills
35501 Eddy Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
August
Annual MNAMF Golf Open– August 4, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Majestic Oaks Golf Club
701 Bunker Lake Boulevard
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Chicago Midwest Chapter Annual Golf Outing – August 21, 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
Klein Creek Golf Club
1N333 Pleasant Hill Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
September
Detroit Auto Show Chapter Meeting – September 13-14
Industry Preview Days
October
MINASF Midwest Seminar – October 5-7
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Make sure to get your event in front of this industry-specific network by alerting NASF of your upcoming chapter events. Fill out this survey here!
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Date: June 5, 2023
Category: Events, Regulation
Registration Open
Pre-Approved for 2.5 CE Credits
Season Opener – Do You Have Your [Regulatory] Bases Covered?
Speaker:
This & That: A Regulatory UpdateBrian Morrill, Associate Principal, GZA
Panel Discussion Speakers:
ModeratorAtty: Robert Cox Bowditch & Dewey
Speakers
Chris Rascher, EPA Region 1, TRI Compliance & Program Coordinator
Stephen Klosz, MassDEP, Central Region Compliance Enforcement Analyst
When: June 15, 2023, 10 AM -12:30. Lunch to Follow
Where: DuPont Electronics and Industrial
New England Manufacturing and Technology Center
455 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA
Cost (Hybrid & In-Person): $50 Members, $100
Pre-registration required
To register for this event, please contact Katherine Robertson at katherine@masscta.org or 508-572-9113
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Date: May 31, 2023
Category: Events, Regulation
Contact us for Access Information
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At some point in the near future, the Legislature is expected to hold hearings on House Bill 2197 and Senate Bill 1356, both entitled “An Act to protect public health from PFAS.”
There is enormous traction behind moving PFAS legislation in the 2023-2024 session. Of the many PFAS bills filed, we believe H2197/S1356 have the best chance of passage.
MCTA’s goal through the strategy sessions is to develop a roadmap highlighting the major issues of concern, alternative approaches, and the unintended consequences of the sweeping legislation on public safety, human health and the economy. It will guide us when crafting testimony, meeting with Public Health Committee members, and House and Senate Leadership
Our first Planning Session is June 1 at 11. If you haven’t already signed up, please email Katherine Robertson at katherine@masscta.org for access information. |
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Date: May 18, 2023
Category: Uncategorized
Thirty members of the NASF New England Chapter attended a Seminar sponsored by the Chapter on May10, 2023 at the Courtyard Marriott in Marlborough, Massachusetts to receive their mandatory annual RCRA HazMat and Triennial DOT training. The instructor for this four hour Seminar was David Webster, Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager for HRP Associates out of their Farmington, Connecticut office.
The first segment of the Seminar was the mandatory triennial DOT training session. David gave an intense fact filled two-hour DOT educational training course followed by a written competency test as required by the DOT before Certificates of Completion can be issued.
The second two-hour session of the Seminar was devoted to the required Annual RCRA HazMat training. This session was also a very detailed and intense training exercise with strong emphasis on possible pitfalls of incorrect hazardous waste handling and documentation. This session was also concluded with a written competency test prior to awarding of Certificates of completion for the RCRA Training.
This Seminar and other events and educational opportunities offered by the New England Chapter are just another reason to join and actively participate in all that local Chapter membership in the National Association for Surface Finishing has to offer.
Date: May 18, 2023
Category: Uncategorized
Important Dates
- SUR/FIN Advanced Registration Deadline: May 21
- Registration Deadline for Electroplating & Surface Finishing Parts 1 & 2 and Aluminum Finishing In-person Courses: May 23
- Electroplating & Surface Finishing Parts 1 & 2 and Aluminum Finishing In-person Courses: June 5-8
- SUR/FIN 2023: June 6-8
- Electroplating & Surface Finishing Parts 1 & 2 and Aluminum Finishing In-person Exams: June 9
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SUR/FIN 2023
Registration – SUR/FIN registration is open, and we are looking forward to our best show yet! Advanced registration ends May 21, so be sure to register before prices increase May 22 and again onsite.
Thursday Programming – Unlike previous years, SUR/FIN’s Thursday agenda is chock-full of events you won’t want to miss, including a keynote address, awards ceremony, Boot Camp, Blum Lecture, and more, so be sure to book your visit through Friday. Check out our agenda!
Industry Night – Please join us for our Cocktail Style Industry Night hosted by the Ohio Association of Metal Finishers to open the SUR/FIN National Conference! This cocktail party will include a live band, appetizers, and bar. Self-guided tour of the Mather Steamship available from 7-9 PM. Register here!
Technical Sessions – This year, 72 individuals were selected to present their research between Tuesday, June 6, and Wednesday, June 7. Each 30-minute presentation will cover the latest surface engineering and finishing technology topics that are seen impacting business today or trending for tomorrow. Be sure to register for a Full Conference pass if you would like to attend these sessions.
Beware of Scams – Please note that NASF does not sell any email lists for SUR/FIN or NASF. Any emails regarding leads or attendee lists should be considered spam.
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Upcoming In-Person Courses
Electroplating & Surface Finishing Parts 1 & 2 (CEF)
In-Person Course, Cleveland, OH
June 5 – June 8, 8 AM- 4:30 PM
Exam June 9, 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Member Rate: $1,800
Non-Member Rate: $2,200
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 23
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Aluminum Finishing
In-Person Course, Cleveland, OH
June 5 – June 8, 8 AM- 4:30 PM
Exam June 9, 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Member Rate: $1,800
Non-Member Rate: $2,200
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 23
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NASF Membership
Don’t forget– NASF member fees are past due! If you have not paid your member dues yet, please log in to your account here.
Contact info@nasf.org if you run into any issues or have any questions.
Interested in becoming a member? Check out our membership options and apply today!
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NASF 1000
The NASF 1000 program was established to ensure that the surface finishing industry would have resources to effectively address regulatory, legislative, and legal actions impacting the industry, NASF members and their workplaces. All funds from the NASF 1000 program are used exclusively to support specific projects and initiatives that fall outside the association’s day-to-day public policy activities. The sustained commitment from industry leaders has helped the NASF remain strong and credible in informing regulatory decisions across the nation.
Please consider supporting the NASF 1000 program. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding the NASF 1000 program or the broad array of NASF public policy activities, please contact info@nasf.org.
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Custom Courses
Custom Courses allow you to mix and match over 150 courses with an AESF-qualified instructor to create a customized curriculum that meets the educational objectives of your company. Custom Courses are taught over two to four days either in-person or virtually, depending on your preference. To schedule a custom course and/or to secure a quote, email info@nasf.org.
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Chapter News
May
Annual MINASF Golf Open – May 19
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Grand Rapids, MI
1:00 PM Shotgun Start
OAMF Regulatory Compliance Seminar – May 23
NE Ohio Regional Sewer District
4747 East 49th St.
Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio 44125
July
OAMF Golf Outing – July 12
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby Hills
35501 Eddy Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094
August
Chicago Midwest Chapter Annual Golf Outing – August 21
Klein Creek Golf Club
1N333 Pleasant Hill Rd
Winfield, IL 60190
September
Detroit Auto Show Chapter Meeting – September 13-14
Industry Preview Days
October
Midwest Seminar – October 5-7
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Make sure to get your event in front of this industry-specific network by alerting NASF of your upcoming chapter events. To submit your event for inclusion on NASF.org as well as our newsletters, contact NASF at info@nasf.org. |
Date: April 14, 2023
Category: Chapter News, Events, NASF Chapters, Regulation
Spring Seminar
Wednesday May 10th, 2023
Annual Training Seminar
DOT HAZMAT and RCRA
Hazardous Waste Training
Continuing Education Opportunity
WWT Contact Hours
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DOT HAZMAT AND RCRA HAZARDOUSE WASTE TRAINING SEMINAR
DAVID S. WEBSTER, CSP OF HRP ASSOCIATES
(Click here for Bio Information)
DOT HAZMAT AND RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING
David Webster will present a comprehensive mandatory DOT Hazmat and RCRA seminar designed to provide both entry-level and experienced environmental managers with a thorough review of state and federal hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations. The four-hour seminar is designed to assist industry in meeting their triennial Dot and annual RCRA training requirements. Regulatory examples and case histories will be used during this seminar to emphasize and reinforce aspects of the hazardous waste regulations. As required by statute, a written exam will be given at the conclusion of the DOT Hazmat presentation to ascertain the attendees complete understanding of the course materials and requirements.
LUNCH / REGISTRATION FROM 12:00pm to 1:00pm
SEMINAR FROM 1:00pm to 5:00pm
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
BOSTON MARLBOROUGH
75 Felton Street
Marlborough, MA. 01752
Cost:
Members: $100 per person
Non-Member: $200 per person
We have applied for
Massachusetts
4 Wastewater Treatment Contact Hours (TCHs)
for this Seminar
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! |
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Date: April 7, 2023
Category: Member News, NASF National, Regulation
Date: March 27, 2023
Category: Chapter News, Events, NASF Chapters
The New England Chapter of NASF hosted a virtual seminar for the benefit of their membership as well as the entire non-NENASF metal finishing community. The event was held on Wednesday March 8, 2023. The Executive Board opted to offer this event free of charge to all NENASF members, and at a modest fee to the rest of the metal finishing community, in hopes that it would not only educate but to bond together those associated with the metal finishing community.
In addition to offering vital technical information to the metal finishing community the event also made available two-hour Continuing Education Wastewater Treatment Contact Hours to be used towards Wastewater license renewal. It was conducted by means of Zoom format and attracted about thirty attendees. It consisted of three segments featuring five presenters over the two-hour duration from 10:00am to 12:00 pm offering a user-friendly format for all attendees.
Connor McAnespie of Hanna Instruments opened the Webinar with a presentation on the various devices available to the metal finishing/ wastewater treatment professionals to help achieve accurate results and strict compliance standards. He focused a good amount of his presentation on Automatic Titration equipment as a means for accurate reproducible results. This was followed by a presentation by Ryan Scheck of Bowman Analytical on the variety of XRF options available to the metal finishing community, and how the correct choice can not only lessen rejects but also how this equipment can be used to optimize solution maintenance and measure impurities in wastewater discharge.
The webinar was concluded with presentations by a trio from MCTA (Mass Chemistry and Technology Alliance) and OTA (Office of Technical Assistance),
an assistance branch of the Mass DEP. Katherine Robertson of MCTA opened this segment with an overview of the current regulatory status of PFAS chemicals both locally and nationally. This was followed by a presentation by Keri Sasportas from OTA explaining the emerging Environmental Justice Regulation and how it will impact the metal finishing community. The session was concluded with a presentation by John Raschko of OTA who explained the options for assistance available through that agency for the metal finishing community.
Special thanks to Chris Capalbo for moderating, and to Dev Massimi and Ralph Capalbo as Program Speaker Facilitators for their contributions, and to the combined efforts of NASF Board Members, Committee Members, Chapter Membership and dedicated and talented members of the Metal Finishing Community as a whole for making events such as this available for the benefit of our membership.
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