The National Association for Surface Finishing
NASF represents the interests of businesses and professionals throughout the surface coatings industry.
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Join NASF
Membership in the NASF network provides benefits including increased business opportunities, competitive advantages, and updates on the latest industry developments. Members enjoy the benefits of collaboration with other professionals in the surface finishing industry. NASF offers different membership options for Job Shops, Suppliers, Distributors, and more.
An Interview with Richard Lynch
The NASF team spoke with Rich Lynch, Senior Global Vice President at MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, about the company’s newest developments, its CARE program, efforts to meet the demand for environmentally-friendly solutions and programs, global market insights, and more. In his role, Rich is responsible for the financial performance of MacDermid Enthone.
NASF - The New Brand
Welcome to the new brand of NASF. We are dedicated to excellence in the surface finishing industry. We achieve this through advocacy, promotion of sustainable practices, innovative technologies, and continuous education. Through strong partnerships, we enhance our collective impact and drive progress.
Membership
Discover the many advantages of becoming a member of NASF
Training
NASF Foundation is the gold standard in finishing industry education
News
Keep up to date with the latest industry news
Events
Learn about NASF's exciting upcoming events
Test Your Knowledge
Our new Math and Chemistry Challenges are short, eight-question quizzes designed to assess your understanding of math and chemistry concepts related to the surface finishing industry — before you dive into our more advanced courses.
Courses
NASF, and its education arm, the NASF Foundation, offer thoughtfully developed, technical courses that explore and explain the important “basics” of metal finishing as well as the latest and most impactful developments in every specialty within the field.
Chapter Events
NASF chapters across the United States hold special events every month! Take a look at what’s coming up.
NASF Shop
We are excited to announce that we have launched our NASF Store! Give the gift of NASF and treat your colleagues to one of our t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and more.