Mariel Nelson

SUR/FIN 2025 Brings Surface Finishing Industry Together for a Dynamic Week of Innovation, Education and Connection

June 16, 2025 — Washington, DC —  Nearly 2,000 surface finishing professionals gathered in Rosemont, Illinois this month for SUR/FIN 2025, the industry’s premier event for advancing technologies, best practices, and business connections. The three-day conference and exhibition, held June 3-5, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, once again showcased the strength, creativity, and …

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SUR/FIN 2023 Certifications

Kudos to Our Newest Certified Electroplater Finishers Congratulations to the following people for becoming Certified Electroplater Finishers, signifying they have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to excel on a comprehensive exam and to understand and work within the challenges of surface finishing.  Their efforts and dedication help raise the bar for all of us in …

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SUR/FIN 2023 Recap

Thank you to all the attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors that made SUR/FIN 2023 a success! We hope SUR/FIN provided valuable networking opportunities, conference sessions that allowed you to see advancements in the surface finishing industry, and direct access to leading suppliers.         SUR/FIN by the Numbers 2102 Registrants180 Exhibiting Companies72 Technical Sessions4 …

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