This session is designed to equip aspiring powder coating business owners with the knowledge and tools to launch their operations efficiently and cost-effectively. Attendees will learn key considerations of equipment selection and raw material choices, emphasizing strategies to minimize start-up and operational costs while maintaining process quality and reliability. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear roadmap for establishing a robust powder coating process that's primed for success and future expansion. This presentation delves into the critical aspects of process design, to minimize initial capital expenditure while creating a flexible, user-friendly system that can easily scale with business growth. Participants will gain insights into mastering part preparation techniques and understanding powder application fundamentals to ensure high-quality outputs that meet customer and market requirements from day one.
Overview
About the Speakers
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Jeff Blain
Circle-Prosco, Inc.BiographyJeff Blain is Regional Manager for Circle-Prosco, Inc. He holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, and master's degree in business administration both from the University of Southern California. Jeff has worked for Circle Prosco in China and North America for the past 10 years with current emphasis on sales and new business development for CPI’s pretreatment and passivation technologies. He is a resourceful manufacturing nut that loves to meet new people, learn about their processes, and develop creative solutions to move them forward. His kids call him MacGyver for a reason, and as you can see it's not about the mullet. -
Erik Reinhart
Circle-Prosco, Inc.BiographyErik Reinhart is a Senior Account Manager for Circle-Prosco, Inc, with responsibility for large OEM’s in agricultural equipment, appliance, and other markets. He has been with Circle-Prosco for about eight years and has over 30 years experience in the finishing industry. In this role, Erik provides customized zirconium surface treatment solutions in a wide variety of applications and situations. As an account manager, Erik utilizes all of the resources provided by his organization to give quality technical service, tailoring their solutions to each individual end user while providing a high quality zirconium product that will meet difficult performance specifications under liquid, powder, and ecoat painting systems.
Pricing & Registration
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $195 | $220 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$195 | $220 |