Events

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

Events / June 16, 2025

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

Education, Events / August 2, 2023

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

Events / July 12, 2023

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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2023 Leadership Conference Recap

Events, News / March 17, 2023

The 2023 NASF Leadership Conference proved to be a successful educational and networking event with many opportunities to exchange ideas with fellow participants. The event kicked off with Daniel Couladis, Managing Director at Admired Leadership, providing data-driven, knowledge-based recommendations on how one or two behavioral changes can improve one’s ability to motivate and inspire peers. …

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SUR/FIN 2022 Recap

Events / August 2, 2022

Thank you to all of the attendees, exhibitors and sponsors that made the SUR/FIN Manufacturing & Technology Trade Show & Conference a success! We hope SUR/FIN provided you valuable networking opportunities, conference sessions that allowed you to see advancements in the surface finishing industry, and direct access to leading suppliers. We look forward to seeing …

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