Coating manufacturers can compare technologies at Finishing 2001.

Coating manufacturers will have the opportunity to compare products and technologies at the Finishing 2001 Conference and Exposition scheduled to take place June 4-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Approximately 4,500 attendees will view finishing products and technologies. Exhibitors will showcase advances in powder coating systems, liquid systems, robotic finishing, abrasive finishing, and ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) processing.

Held in conjunction with the exposition, Finishing 2001 Conference offers half-day tutorials and educational sessions beginning at 8 a.m. on June 4. The conference program provides a place to learn about finishing methods and their applications to many substrates. Session topics focus on applications for powder, liquid and UV/EB technologies. They also cover finishing techniques, including liquid paint system design and applications, powder coating design and applications, coating and appearance measurement testing, curing technology and metal coating of plastics.

Overall, Finishing 2001 offers attendees a chance to learn the latest process applications through technical sessions; get information from focused courses and tutorials; network with colleagues; view applications in process on the exposition floor; and compare applications for efficiency, compliance and productivity. For more information about attending Finishing 2001, call (800) 733-4763 or visit www.sme.org.