PCI opens registration for two powder coating classes

The Powder Coating Institute, Independence, Ky., has announced two upcoming classes.

“Powder Coating 202 - Optimizing Your Powder Coating Operation” will be held Dec. 5-6, 2017, at the Nordson facility in Amherst, Ohio. The class offers hands-on and classroom training that presents in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the powder coating process. Leading the instruction course will be members from Chemetall, Col-Met, DeFelsko, Midwest Finishing Systems, and Gema.

Attendees will receive advanced technical information on the complete powder coating process, including quality control and testing methods. They also will participate in an interactive group activity to test their knowledge learned throughout the workshop.

For details and registration information, visit www.powdercoating.org/event/PC202Dec17.

PCI also will host “Powder Coating 101 - Basic Essentials with Lab” Jan. 23-24, 2018, in Atlanta. Attendees will learn about powder coatings and the process involved and will receive a copy of The PCI Finisher’s Handbook. They will visit the Georgia Power Customer Resource Center, a PCI member facility in Atlanta, along with members from Coral Chemical, Axalta, Wagner Industrial Solutions, Therma-Tron-X, Gema USA, and BYK Gardner. Attendees also will have the opportunity to network with the speakers at a reception after the first day of class.

For details and registration information, visit www.powdercoating.org/event/101Jan18.