When It Comes to Finishing Systems, Being “In the Know” Matters

The old saying is true: You don’t know what you don’t know. For example, when purchasing a powder coating finishing system, if you don’t have all the facts it’s difficult to know what will work best for your unique business. That’s why IntelliFinishing, a complete finishing system provider offering ultimate flexibility, encourages its customers and those seeking automated finishing system to educate themselves on “what they don’t know.” This ensures you will make the best choice based on your business’ specific needs. In addition, joining organizations such as the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) and Powder Coating Institute (PCI) provides the opportunity to learn about current and future finishing technology options, investigate equipment and service providers, and connect with peers to make sure you choose the best system for your operation. IntelliFinishing is a proud member of both of these great organizations. Let’s take a look.

CCAI and FABTECH are Valuable Education and Networking Resources 

The Chemical Coaters Association International is a technical and professional organization that provides its members with information and training on a variety of surface coating technologies. Members are encouraged to become active in one of CCAI’s active local chapters across the country. These local chapters allow members to discuss regional concerns, attend technical meetings on organic finishing, and network with finishers and suppliers. CCAI also offers training manuals, certification programs, and outreach programs with colleges and universities.

Each fall CCAI hosts the FINISHING Pavilion & Conference at FABTECH, featuring exhibitors that provide products and services to the industrial finishing marketplace. FABTECH 2018 will be held November 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This conference provides educational sessions and expert-led presentations, and hosts exhibit space for world-class suppliers offering the latest in innovative products and industry developments. Attendees can see what’s now, what’s new and what’s next in finishing. Simply put, FABTECH is the ideal venue to discover tools to improve productivity.

PCI and the Powder Coating Technical Conference Provide Best Practices

The Powder Coating Institute promotes the benefits of powder coating technology to manufacturers, consumers, and government. In addition, PCI informs members about domestic and worldwide powder coating developments and provides powder coating education programs, including live webinars and workshops, held several times each year.

PCI also sponsors the annual Powder Coating Technical Conference. Next year’s conference will be held April 1-4 at the Renaissance Orlando. The conference program is designed to educate users of powder coatings and allow them to connect with exhibitors including powder coating manufacturers, service providers, and suppliers that support the powder coating industry.

IntelliFinishing Can Help Supply You with Powder Coating Expertise 

Both of these organizations offer interested OEM’s and custom coaters many opportunities to investigate those who supply equipment or services to the market and learn from each other by sharing experiences and best practices within the industry. One IntelliFinishing customer, JR Custom Fabrication of Wichita, shared with us how they spent four years investigating powder coating before investing in their system. Membership in PCI and CCAI proved invaluable for them in reaching a decision. Jorge, the owner of JR Custom Fabrication, felt some of the best information he learned was through casual networking at PCI and CCAI events.

The powder coating industry is constantly evolving, and that requires constant learning. IntelliFinishing is a flexible finishing systems provider dedicated to delivering expertise to our customers. Our industrial finishing solutions have been used in a variety of manufacturing industries including agriculture, aerospace, construction, and military/defense as well as for custom coaters. From initial design through installation and commissioning, we provide turnkey installations focused on flexibility, quality, and efficiency. IntelliFinishing will change what you know about finishing systems.

To learn more about IntelliFinishing, visit http://www.intellifinishing.com/about.html today.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

influencer partnerships
Moving Beyond Social Media Buzz: How Authentic Content & Long-Term Influencer Partnerships Can Drive Hotel ROI
July 30, 2025

Influencer marketing is rapidly changing, and many hotels are still figuring out how to tap into its full potential. As travelers demand more authentic and relatable content, the pressure is on for hotels to adapt their marketing strategies. But with skepticism around the true ROI of influencer partnerships, it’s more important than ever for brands…

Read More
workforce
Building a Future-Ready Workforce: With Traditional Training Models Failing, It’s Time for Employers and Educators to Build Solutions Together
July 30, 2025

In an era where the average job tenure in the U.S. hovers under four years and industries are evolving faster than academic curricula can keep up, the need for a new approach to workforce development has never been more urgent. Companies like Amazon and McDonald’s are responding by investing in “education as a benefit”…

Read More
belief
Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes
July 30, 2025

In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…

Read More
professional advancement
The Measured Mindset: How Mentorship, Curiosity, and Listening Drive Professional Advancement and Growth
July 29, 2025

Not every path into analytics starts with code and spreadsheets. For some, it begins with curiosity, adaptability, mentorship, and a willingness to learn something entirely new. That’s the case for Mayank Malviya, whose journey from a humanities education in India to a career in U.S.-based market research reveals how initiative and mentorship can accelerate…

Read More