CCAI Annual Meeting PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

Drive Top Line Performance with Exponential Economy Matt Kirchner, American Finishing Resources We are living in an "Exponential Economy."  Products in many markets are doubling in price performance every 12 to 18 months.  The truth is, this rate of change doesn't just affect high-tech, it affects everything:  sales, marketing, service, and delivery.  Customers and consumers are more informed yet struggle to keep up wtih technology.  They require instant information and demand "right the first time" experiences.  With inventory levels nil, product cycles short, and commerce global, it truly is a new economy.  But huge opportunities await business development professionals who leverage these realities into "Exponential Revenue Growth."  In this fascinating and entertaining presentation, Matt Kirchner provides an enlightened observation and then presents ten ways businesses are using the "Exponential Economy" to drive top line performance. Unique Marketing Opportunities & Bringing the Industry Together Shivie Dhillon, Sundial Powder Coating Companies have so many ways to market their products and services these days.  But CCAI Custom Coater member, Sundial Powder Coating, uses their website in a unique way - they actively market to industries and consumers at the same time.  This unique approach educates anyone who comes to their website and offers solutions for a wide variety of potential customers.  Shivie Dhillon, owner and president of Sundial, will share insights into their unique approach to reach ALL potential customers.  This session could help you discover untapped marketing opportunities for your business too. Best Practices in Safety & Quality for Wood Finishing Marty Powell, Global Finishing Solutions The Pacific Northwest is filled with wood finishers.  This session will take a look at the best practices safety & quality for wood finishing.  It will include a review of NFPA 33:  Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials and NFPA 86:  Standard for Ovens & Furnaces.  Both standards were recently revised.  The revisions will be coveredin this session. Economic Outlook Bob Shrouds, Corporate Economist, DuPont Co. The roller coaster that we call our economy has been on an upswing recently.  But how will recent world events impact the slow climb back to prosperity for our industry.  Bob Shrouds, Corporate Economist for DuPont, returns to share his insights with us.  Bob's past presentations have been very received and this year's Economic Update could be one of the most important in recent years.

Making the Most of Your Trade Show Experience Anne & Andy Goyer, CCAI and Todd Luciano & Don Kline, Products Finishing Tips for exhibitors and attendees alike!  Your time and investment in participating in a trade show is very valuable.  We learned from FABTECH that not all shows are created equal.  You can no longer just show up at a trade show without thoughtful pre-planning and expect to have a good experience and get your money's worth.  We'll walk you through things you should be doing in the months leading up to the show, on-site and when you return to your facility after the show is over.  This presentation will provide valuable information to suppliers and end users alike.

Business Continuance & Disaster Recovery:  Take it Seriously Peter Zwingli, ACME Business Consulting Recent world events have shown us that we shouldn't think that disasters and business interruptions can't happen to us.  Even disasters that happen thousands of miles away can have a far-reaching, serious impact on businesses around the globe.  And it's not just the disasters we hear about - seemingly minor events never reported in the media can have dire consequences for your business.  Are you ready for any number of situations that could impact your business?  Too many companies are not!  This session will help our members understand what a business continuity & disaster recovery plan is, why you need one, and how you go about developing a good one.  Regardless of the size of your business, being prepared is critical to survive if something happens to interrupt your business.

Strategies and Common Processes that Make John Deere Run Kathy Harmon, John Deere John Deere, one of the most recognizable names in the world when it comes to agriculture & off road heavy equipment, uses a LOT of paint!  Kathy harmon is going to give us an overview of John Deere's global business followed by the paint technologies John Deere currently uses with a North American focus.  She will present strategies and common processes like strategic sourcing for materials, supplier quality, sustainability, innovation and paint material, process and equipment standards.  She'll touch on what John Deere looks for from their suppliers and then open a dialog on what suppliers expect from OEM's in search of ways to improve the supply chain from both sides.

New & Emerging Testing Techniques for Coatings Vicki Gelling, North Dakota State University Testing is an important aspect of the finishing industry.  Vicki Gelling will share her recent research findings into new and emerging testing techniques for coatings. Be among the first to hear about these new techniques.

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