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News July 23, 2008: TRFA Announces Five Technical Presentations on Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring July 16, 2008: TRFA Annual Meeting Features Keynote on "Advances in Composite Material Technologies for Commercial Aircraft at Boeing" February 27, 2008: TRFA Enters into Reciprocal Agreement with Adhesives and Sealants Council February 27, 2008: TRFA Announces 2008 Presentations on Composites and Tooling November 15, 2007: TRFA Calls for Technical Papers for 2008 Annual Meeting September 7, 2007: TRFA Welcomes David Nick of DPNA as Keynote Speaker July 31, 2007: TRFA Announces Presentations on Adhesives and Sealants July 17, 2007: TRFA Announces Presentations on Composites and Tooling July 2007: Newsletter April 10, 2007: TRFA Offers Trial Memberships April 4, 2007: TRFA Announces 2007 Conference Chair March 2007: Newsletter February 14, 2007: TRFA Announces 2007 Officers October 11, 2006: TRFA Calls for Technical Papers for 2007 Annual Meeting August 9, 2006: TRFA Technical Papers Address Composites & Tooling Chemistries August 8, 2006: TRFA Technical Papers and Short Course Address Adhesives & Sealants August 3, 2006: TRFA Technical Papers Address the Many Chemistries of Thermoset Resin Including Non-Epoxy July 10, 2006: TRFA Membership Up 15% June 22, 2006: Daniel Bernier of Duochem Inc. is Chairman of TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting June 2, 2006: TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting Features 15 Technical Paper Presentations April 27 , 2006: TRFA Launches VOC Task Force October 18, 2005 TRFA Relocates 2005 Annual Meeting to Fort Lauderdale August 10, 2005: TRFA Offers Trial Memberships August 10, 2005: TRFA Announces Conference Chairman June 10, 2005: Thermoset Resin Formulators Welcome Showcase Registration June 9, 2005: TRFA Announces 12 Technical Papers for Presentation at 2005 Annual Meeting March 8, 2005: TRFA Announces Membership Drive For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces Five Technical Presentations on Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that 5 of the 14 Technical Papers scheduled for its upcoming 2008 Annual Meeting, September 14 - 16 at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois, will focus on Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring. The technical presentations focused on Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring are:
Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2008 Meeting schedule will include presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Committees: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The presentations are just part of the rewarding, 2-day schedule of Technical Papers, Regulatory Affairs Updates, a Table Top Showcase, meetings of TRFA's Market Focused Committees, and the association's Annual Business Meeting planned by TRFA leaders. Attendees at this important industry event can also look forward to ample networking opportunities throughout the schedule, including two receptions and an optional networking adventure on Sunday, September 14th. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators and fabricators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA or the 2008 TRFA Annual Meeting, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Annual Meeting Features Keynote on "Advances in Composite Material Technologies for Commercial Aircraft at Boeing" Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce the schedule for its 2008 Annual Meeting will include a keynote presentation by Alan G. Miller, Ph.D., Director of Technology Integration - 787 Program, Boeing Commercial Airlines, on "Advances in Composite Material Technologies for Commercial Aircraft at Boeing." Dr. Miller will present a technical overview of the composites used in the 787 aircraft on Monday, September 15th at 8:00 a.m. TRFA’s 2008 Annual Meeting is planned for September 14 - 16 at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to this important keynote presentation, the meeting schedule includes the presentation of fifteen technical papers addressing the interests of the association’s Market focused Committees: Coatings, Civil Engineering, and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The remainder of the 2-day schedule includes a Regulatory Affairs Update, a Table Top Showcase, meetings of TRFA's Market Focused Committees, and the association's Annual Business Meeting. Attendees can also look forward to ample networking opportunities throughout the schedule, including two receptions and an optional networking adventure on Sunday, September 14th. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators and fabricators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA or the 2008 TRFA Annual Meeting, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. ###
Date: November 15, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Enters into Reciprocal Agreement with Adhesives and Sealants Council Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced a reciprocal agreement with the Adhesives and Sealants Council (ASC) which will extend ASC member fees to TRFA members for all ASC events, including Conventions/Expos, Short Courses and Webinars. This includes the upcoming World Adhesive Conference and Expo planned for April 20-23, 2008, at the Intercontinental Miami in Miami, Florida. TRFA will also extend the TRFA member registration fee for ASC members who attend the TRFA 2008 Annual Meeting September 14 - 16, 2008, at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. TRFA will also exhibit at the World Adhesives Conference on April 21, 2008 in Miami (Booth #79), allowing the association to leverage networking opportunities with the International Adhesive and Sealant Community in attendance at this event. Expo participants include raw material and equipment suppliers, industry consultants and many other exhibitors. TRFA’s Adhesives & Sealants Committee is just one of the association’s Market Focused Committees. Other committees address the remaining thermoset markets: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators and fabricators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
Date: November 15, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces 2008 Presentations on Composites and Tooling Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that its Composites and Tooling Committee has already confirmed three technical presentations for the association’s 2008 Annual Meeting, September 14 - 16, 2008, at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. The technical presentations focused on composites & tooling chemistries are:
The rest of the technical presentations, to be announced in the near future, will focus on Adhesives and Sealants; Coatings, Civil Engineering, and Flooring; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical (which along with Composites and Tooling address the interests of TRFA’s Market Focused Committees) as well as non-epoxy topics. In addition to the substantial schedule of technical presentations, TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Regulatory Affairs Report, the 2008 Tabletop Showcase, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators and fabricators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Date: November 15, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Calls for Technical Papers for 2008 Annual Meeting Glen Ellyn, IL -- The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) invites the submission of Technical Papers for presentation at the association's 2008 Annual Meeting to be held September 14-16 at the Hilton Suites Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2008 Annual Meeting schedule will include at least three technical paper presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. Technical Papers are chosen based on their technical content, the timeliness of the subject, and relevance to TRFA members and the industry. Attendees at the 2007 Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia, enjoyed twelve technical paper presentations. Persons interested in submitting a Technical Paper for consideration should contact the association at (630)942-6596 or info@trfa.org to request a Technical Paper Packet for the 2008 Annual Meeting. Please note that abstracts must be received no later than March 1, 2008. The association's Market-Focused Committees were designed by TRFA's Strategic Plan to identify and meet the specific needs of their particular market segments. They support the TRFA mission, to "serve the needs of thermoset resin formulators and suppliers and help them achieve their goals by providing a forum for sharing and interaction.” TRFA’s Regulatory Affairs Committee was established to meet its objective to "Monitor, report on, and influence as necessary, pertinent regulation and legislation affecting our members." TRFA's 2008 Annual Meeting schedule, like those before it, will include the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Regulatory Affairs update, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. In addition to annual meetings, TRFA members benefit from industry-specific programming throughout the year including access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for members companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, access to previous Technical Papers, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Date: September 7, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Welcomes David Nick of DPNA as Keynote Speaker Glen Ellyn, IL--When the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) convenes at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, on September 10, 2007, attendees will welcome David P. Nick, President/CEO of DPNA International, Inc. as their keynote speaker. Nick, who has over 35 years of domestic and international experience in the adhesives, coatings, and specialty chemicals industries, founded DPNA International, Inc., a global specialty consultancy, in 1991. Since then the company has performed consulting assignments in more than 35 countries. Areas of specialization include market research, acquisitions, direct investment, joint venture and export development. The company focuses on the adhesive, sealant, coatings, printing ink, plastics/composites and related specialty chemical industries. DPNA has 22 associates and partners located throughout the world. Nick's industry experience includes previous positions as General Manager of Carboline International and Manager, International Chemical Development for Lord Corporation. In these positions, he was responsible for negotiating business relationships, the development of new business, management of the overseas operations, and the construction of plants and facilities and managing the selection and approval of all raw materials. His presentation to TRFA meeting attendees will focus on “Problems and Opportunities in the Thermoset Resin Industry.” In addition to the meetings of TRFA’s four market-focused committees: Adhesives and Sealants; Coatings, Civil Engineering, Flooring; Composites & Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation, Electrical; the meeting schedule includes updates on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry as well as TRFA’s VOC Task Force, the presentation of twelve technical papers, the 2007 Tabletop Showcase, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. The TRFA Annual Meeting, chaired in 2007 by Terry McQuarrie, Ph.D., Glasforms, Inc., is the premier industry forum for exchanging ideas and networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
Date: July 31, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces Presentations on Adhesives and Sealants Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that three of the fourteen technical presentations scheduled for its Annual Meeting September 9-11, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, will focus on adhesives and sealants. The event will be chaired by Terry S. McQuarrie, Ph.D., Glasforms, Inc. The technical presentations focused on adhesives and sealants chemistries are:
The rest of the technical presentations will focus on Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical, (which along with Adhesives and Sealants address the interests of TRFA’s Market Focused Committees) as well as non-epoxy topics. In addition to the substantial schedule of technical presentations, TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Regulatory Affairs Report, a VOC Task Force Report, the 2007 Tabletop Showcase, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2007 Annual Meeting is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org.
Date: July 17, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces Presentations on Composites and Tooling Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that three of the thirteen technical presentations already scheduled for its Annual Meeting September 9-11, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, will focus on composites and tooling chemistries. The event will be chaired by Terry S. McQuarrie, Ph.D., Glasforms, Inc. The technical presentations focused on composites & tooling chemistries are:
The rest of the technical presentations -- which number 13 thus far -- will focus on Adhesives and Sealants; Coatings, Civil Engineering, and Flooring; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical (which along with Composites and Tooling address the interests of TRFA’s Market Focused Committees) as well as non-epoxy topics. In addition to the substantial schedule of technical presentations, TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Regulatory Affairs Report, a VOC Task Force Report, the 2007 Tabletop Showcase, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2007 Annual Meeting is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org.
Date: June 28, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces Presentations on Coatings, Civil Engineering, and Flooring Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that six of the twelve technical presentations already scheduled for its Annual Meeting September 9-11, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, Georgia, will focus on coatings, civil engineering and flooring chemistries. The event will be chaired by Terry S. McQuarrie, Ph.D., Glasforms, Inc. The technical presentations focused on coatings, civil engineering and flooring chemistries are:
The rest of the technical presentations -- which number 12 thus far -- will focus on Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical, (which along with Coatings, Civil Engineering, and Flooring address the interests of TRFA’s Market Focused Committees) as well as non-epoxy topics. In addition to the substantial schedule of technical presentations, TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Regulatory Affairs Report, a VOC Task Force Report, the 2007 Tabletop Showcase, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2007 Annual Meeting is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org. Date: April 10, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Offers Trial Memberships Glen Ellyn, IL--Believing that once a company samples the many benefits of membership in the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) it will remain a member, the association is offering Trial Memberships for the remainder of 2007. Prospective members who join TRFA now pay only the $150 application fee -- no annual dues -- and receive the value of membership for the remainder of 2007. Trial Membership benefits include a reduced registration fee for the 2007 Annual Meeting September 9 - 11 in Savannah, Georgia, for one person per company and an invitation to participate as a member on TRFA committees!
The trial membership offer is available to new members only. Three companies have already taken advantage of the offer. After 2007, companies with trial memberships will pay TRFA's regular affordable dues to continue. Membership applications are available from the association website, www.trfa.org. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Date: April 4, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces 2007 Conference Chair Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced that Terry S. McQuarrie, Ph.D., Glasforms, Inc., will serve as Chair of its 2007 Annual Meeting, September 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, Georgia. A well-known industry leader, Dr. McQuarrie has held the position of Chairman of the Pultrusion Industry Council and Chairman of the Composites Institute of the Society of the Plastics Industry. He has received the Pultrusion Industry Council Award of Excellence, the Claire E. Bacon Composites Institute Man of the Year Award, the Composites Fabricators Distinguished Leadership Award and is a member of the American Composites Manufacturing Association Hall of Fame. At Glasforms since 1987, Dr. McQuarrie developed a full line of epoxy products for use in the non-ceramic insulator (NCI) market. He has published several articles on the subject of brittle fracture of NCI’s. TRFA's 2007 Annual Meeting schedule will include the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. At the heart of every TRFA Annual Meeting, however, are the Technical Paper Presentations. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2007 Annual Meeting schedule will include at least three technical paper presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. In addition, each Market Focused Committee will also solicit a non-epoxy paper appropriate to that market segment. Papers are chosen based on their technical content, the timeliness of the subject, and relevance to TRFA members and the industry. Attendees at the 2006 Annual Meeting enjoyed sixteen technical paper presentations; six of them focused on non-epoxy chemistries. Persons interested in submitting a Technical Paper for consideration should contact the association at (630)942-6596 or info@trfa.org to request a Technical Paper Packet for the 2007 Annual Meeting. In addition to annual meetings, TRFA members benefit from industry-specific programming throughout the year including access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for member companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, access to previous Technical Papers, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
Date: February 14, 2007 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Announces 2007 Officers Glen Ellyn, IL--The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has installed new officers for 2007. They are: President: John Cech, CVC Specialty Chemicals; Vice President: Vinay Mishra, ITW Devcon; Secretary/Treasurer: Bhavin Patel, Innovative Resin Systems; and Immediate Past President: Jim Steever, Rebus, Inc. As TRFA president, Cech, who serves as General Manager, CVC Specialty Chemicals, will promote the organization’s mission to serve the needs of thermoset formulators and suppliers and its key objective to be the premier forum for members to interact and exchange knowledge. According to Cech, “CVC’s participation in TRFA is a very effective way for our company to pool resources with other industry organizations to achieve common objectives.” Benefits to the company he explains, include gaining guidance on pending regulations, access to technology updates via industry-specific programming and having a venue at conferences for meeting both current and potential customers. TRFA represents members that utilize thermoset resin chemistries which include epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, urethane, polyurea, silicone, acrylic and phenolics. Member companies include formulators, distributors, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms, academic institutions and raw material suppliers like CVC. These companies serve the coatings, civil engineering, flooring, adhesives, sealants, electrical potting and encapsulation, composites, tooling, casting and moldings industries. Visit www.trfa.org or call (630) 942-6596 for more information on the advantages of membership with TRFA and to register for the 2007 Annual Meeting. Date: October 11, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Calls for Technical Papers for 2007 Annual Meeting Glen Ellyn, IL -- The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) invites the submission of Technical Papers for presentation at the association's 2007 Annual Meeting to be held September 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, Georgia. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2007 Annual Meeting schedule will include at least three technical paper presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. Additional papers will be chosen by TRFA’s Non-Epoxy Committee, underscoring its commitment to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset formulators. Technical Papers are chosen based on their technical content, the timeliness of the subject, and relevance to TRFA members and the industry. Attendees at the 2006 Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, enjoyed sixteen technical paper presentations. Six of the sixteen presentations focused on non-epoxy chemistries. Persons interested in submitting a Technical Paper for consideration should contact the association at (630)942-6596 or info@trfa.org to request a Technical Paper Packet for the 2007 Annual Meeting. The association's Market-Focused Committees were designed by TRFA's Strategic Plan to identify and meet the specific needs of their particular market segments. They support the TRFA mission, to "serve the needs of thermoset resin formulators and suppliers and help them achieve their goals by providing a forum for sharing and interaction.” TRFA’s Regulatory Affairs Committee was established to meet its objective to "Monitor, report on, and influence as necessary, pertinent regulation and legislation affecting our members." TRFA's 2007 Annual Meeting schedule, like those before it, will include the meetings of its Market Focused and Non-Epoxy Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. In addition to annual meetings, TRFA members benefit from industry-specific programming throughout the year including access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for members companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, access to previous Technical Papers, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern.
Date: August 9, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Technical Papers Address Composites & Tooling Chemistries Glen Ellyn, IL—As the only organization dedicated to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset resin formulators, the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that four of the sixteen Technical Paper Presentations scheduled for its Annual Meeting will focus on composites and tooling.
TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees which include Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees will also meet. The 2006 Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers round out the schedule. The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course will be offered immediately preceding the meeting. Date: August 8, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Technical Papers and Short Course Address Adhesives & Sealants Glen Ellyn, IL—The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) will take a close look at the latest in adhesives and sealants at its Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The association has announced that three of the sixteen Technical Paper presentations scheduled for its Annual Meeting will focus on new developments in adhesives and sealants. In addition, the association will present a Short Course on Adhesives and Sealants immediately before the Annual Meeting. The adhesives and sealants technical presentations scheduled for the Annual Meeting are:
The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course will present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulation, application and end-uses of thermoset resin technologies. The course is intended for technical and sales/marketing professionals new to the industry, as well as those seeking a refresher. A basic chemistry background will be assumed - no other advanced knowledge is required. It will be offered on Sunday, September 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Date: August 4, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Technical Papers Address Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring Glen Ellyn , IL —As the only organization dedicated to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset resin formulators, the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce that seven of the sixteen Technical Paper Presentations scheduled for its Annual Meeting will focus on coatings, civil engineering and flooring chemistries. TRFA’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event will be chaired by Daniel Bernier, Vice President of Operations, Duochem, Inc. The technical presentations focused on coatings, civil engineering and flooring chemistries are:
TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees which include Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees will also meet. The 2006 Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers round out the schedule. The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course will be offered immediately preceding the meeting. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting and the Adhesives & Sealants Short Course is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org.
Date: August 3, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Technical Papers Address the Many Chemistries of Thermoset Resin Including Non-Epoxy Glen Ellyn , IL —The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is the only organization dedicated to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset formulators and has a broader focus than just epoxy. The association has announced that six of the sixteen Technical Paper Presentations scheduled for its Annual Meeting will focus on non-epoxy chemistries. TRFA’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event will be chaired by Daniel Bernier, Vice President of Operations, Duochem, Inc. The non-epoxy technical presentations scheduled for the Annual Meeting are:
TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees which include Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees will also meet. The 2006 Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers round out the schedule. The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course will be offered immediately preceding the meeting. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting and the Adhesives & Sealants Short Course is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org.
Date: July 28, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Lists Industry Leaders Participating in Short Course Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced that its Adhesive and Sealants Short Course scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The one-day educational program will present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulations, applications and end uses of thermoset resin technologies. The Short Course will lead off with Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC, offering an industry overview of markets and applications, followed by Dr. Vinay Mishra, ITW Devcon – Technology, discussing technologies, resin systems and curatives. In addition, Joann Foster, Specialty Minerals Inc., will discuss additives and modifiers, and Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC, will cover formulations and applications for the participants. Mike Pearce, Reynolds Industries, will cover equipment, and Philip Rolfe, Malvern Instruments, will discuss development, processing, manufacturing and application design performance testing (rheology). Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC , will provide a course summary before the close of the session.
Date: July 13, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Adhesives and Sealants Short Course Features Industry Leaders Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced presenters for its Adhesive and Sealants Short Course scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The one-day educational program will present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulations, applications and end uses of thermoset resin technologies. The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course immediately precedes the TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting September 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The short Course is intended for technical and sales/marketing professionals new to the industry, as well as those seeking a refresher. Planners stipulate that a basic chemistry background will be assumed, but no other advanced knowledge is required. Short Course Presenters & Topics The Short Course will lead off with David Nick, DPNA International, offering an industry overview of markets and applications, followed by Dr. Vinay Mishra, ITW Devcon – Technology, discussing technologies, resin systems and curatives. In addition, Joann Foster, Specialty Minerals Inc., will discuss additives and modifiers, and Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC, will cover formulations and applications for the participants. Mike Pearce, Reynolds Industries, will cover equipment, and Philip Rolfe, Malvern Instruments, will discuss development, processing, manufacturing and application design performance testing (rheology). Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC, will provide a course summary before the close of the session. TRFA’s Annual Meeting TRFA's Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, includes the presentation of 16 Technical Papers, meetings of its Market Focused, Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA membership continues to grow increasingly valuable as the benefits stack up, and none of them is as valuable as the insight gained by members who invest the time in their business and industry by joining a committee.In addition to annual meetings and industry-specific programming, TRFA members benefit from access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for member companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes, technical presentations and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. Prospective members include thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, the 2006 Annual Meeting, or to join this growing organization, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
Date: July 10, 2006 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor
TRFA Membership Up 15%
Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has reported a 15-percent jump in membership since the 2005 Annual Meeting. The association, which was launched in 2003, is the only organization dedicated to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset formulators.
This week TRFA announced reduced dues on mid-year trial memberships, offering new members 75% savings on 2006 dues investments. Potential TRFA members who take advantage of this offer will get three months of free membership and enjoy additional savings by registering for the 2006 Annual Meeting and/or the Adhesives and Sealants Short Course as association members. The Annual Meeting and the Short Course are scheduled for September 10 - 12 at the Hyatt Regency Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
TRFA’s newest members are: CPD Construction Products, Concord, ON, Canada; Patz Materials & Technologies, Bernicia, California; Pro-Set Inc. (formerly part of Gougeon Bros.) of Bay City, Michigan; Ruetgers Chemicals AG of Duisburg, Germany; 87317 Canada Ltd.; and Uniqema of New Castle, Delaware.
TRFA offers a remarkable value as it meets the specific needs of the thermoset industry. In a comparison of dues with related industry association, TRFA tops out at $5,000 annually for both suppliers and formulators, compared to respective annual dues of $25,000 and more than $50,000.
TRFA's Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, includes the presentation of 16 Technical Papers, meetings of its Market Focused, Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers.
For the first time, the 2006 Annual Meeting will be preceded by an Adhesives & Sealants Short Course, a one-day educational program to present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulation, application and end-uses of thermoset resin technologies.
TRFA has established a roster of active, market-focused committees designed to meet the needs of a broad range of thermoset technologies. They are Adhesives and Sealants; Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. TRFA’s Non-Epoxy Committee was established earlier this year to meet the broader needs of its membership. A Regulatory Affairs Task Force has also been established to address how VOC requirements in California, Virginia and several northeast states affect the use and distribution of the industry's products and the necessity for an EPA test more appropriate to this industry. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. Prospective members include thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, the 2006 Annual Meeting, or to join this growing organization, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
Daniel Bernier of Duochem Inc. is Chairman of TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting Glen Ellyn—The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to welcome Daniel Bernier, Vice President of Operations, Duochem, Inc., as Chairman of the association’s 2006 Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bernier has worked in the thermoset industry for more than 25 years, rising through the ranks from QC technician to R & D chemist to Vice President of Operations and is carrying on the adventure of being a formulator with colleagues who became his partners in the ownership of Duochem, Inc. in 2004. He enjoys a scientific career concentrated on the "behind the scene" details, the ones that are fastidious, but that make the difference in turning inventions, great or small, into viable successes. TRFA leaders are confident that he will also contribute to the viable success of the 2006 Annual Meeting. The traditional highlight of TRFA Annual Meetings is the presentation of Technical Papers. The 2006 Annual Meeting features a substantial schedule of 15 papers. Papers are chosen for their relevance to TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical; and Non-Epoxy. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." A list of the papers being presented is available at www.trfa.org/meeting/2006/technical.shtml. TRFA's Annual Meeting schedule also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. For registration and hotel information, please go to www.trfa.org/meeting/2006/index-2006.shtml. For the first time, the 2006 Annual Meeting will be preceded by an Adhesives & Sealants Short Course, a one-day program to present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulation, application and end-uses of thermoset resin technologies. The course is intended for technical and sales/marketing professionals new to the industry, as well as those seeking a refresher. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting and Short Course is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org. For Immediate Release Adhesives & Sealants Short Course Precedes TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting! Glen Ellyn, IL—The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to offer an Adhesives & Sealants Short Course, a one-day program to present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulation, application and end-uses of thermoset resin technologies. The course is intended for technical and sales/marketing professionals new to the industry, as well as those seeking a refresher. It is being offered immediately before the 2006 Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to allow participants to attend both the Short Course and the meeting without additional travel. Presenters and their topics include:
Complete details about TRFA, the Adhesives & Sealants Short Course, and the 2006 Annual Meeting are available at www.trfa.org. (back to top) (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting Features 15 Technical Paper Presentations Glen Ellyn, IL—The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to announce the presentation of 15 Technical Papers at its upcoming 2006 Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which will be chaired by Daniel Bernier, Vice President of Operations, Duochem, Inc. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." Technical Papers are chosen based on their technical content, the timeliness of the subject, and relevance to TRFA members and the industry. Finalized papers are:
TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees which include Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. The Non-Epoxy and Regulatory Affairs Committees will also meet. The 2006 Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers round out the schedule. The Adhesives and Sealants Short Course will be offered immediately preceding the meeting. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Complete information about the TRFA 2006 Annual Meeting and Short Course is available on the TRFA website at www.trfa.org. For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com
Glen Ellyn, IL—The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is pleased to offer an Adhesives & Sealants Short Course, a one-day program to present both an introduction and advanced concepts in the formulation, application and end-uses of thermoset resin technologies. The course is intended for technical and sales/marketing professionals new to the industry, as well as those seeking a refresher. It is being offered immediately before the 2006 Annual Meeting, September 10 - 12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to allow participants to attend both the Short Course and the meeting without additional travel. Short Course Outline The short Course will begin with a Technology Overview including system theory and fundamentals, major market segments, technical, and end-use applications. Topics include Resin Chemistry, Cure Chemistry, Functional Types, and Markets and Applications. Additional topics include Technologies, Resin Systems, and Curatives; Additives and Modifiers (other functional raw materials); Formulations and Applications; Equipment: Development, Processing, Manufacturing, and Application Design; and End-Use Performance and Requirements. A basic chemistry background will be assumed, but no other advanced knowledge is required. 2006 Annual Meeting attendees save on Short Course registration fees; all attendees save if they register for the Short Course and/or the 2006 Annual Meeting before July 10 th! Easy, online registration is available at www.trfa.org.
2006 Annual Meeting Details Daniel Bernier, Vice President of Operations, Duochem, Inc., has been named Chairman of the association’s 2006 Annual Meeting. The meeting schedule will include the presentation of 15 Technical Papers chosen for their relevance to TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical; and Non-Epoxy. TRFA's Annual Meeting also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, the Short Course or the 2006 Annual Meeting, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Launches VOC Task Force Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has formed a VOC Task Force to address industry concerns over VOC requirements in California, Virginia and several northeast states and how they affect the use and distribution of the industry's products and the necessity for an EPA test more appropriate to this industry. The Task Force is working under the guidance of Charlie Bartish, Air Products & Chemicals, TRFA’s regulatory affairs representative. Task Force members include Derek Kincaid of Huntsman, Charlie Zarnitz of CVC Specialty Chemicals and Tom Geriak of Garland Flooring. TRFA has established a roster of active, market-focused committees designed to meet the needs of a broad range of thermoset technologies, including non-epoxies. They are Adhesives and Sealants; Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Composites and Tooling; and Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical. A Non-Epoxy Committee was launched in 2005. Membership in the association has grown increasingly valuable as the benefits stack up. One of the most beneficial aspects of association membership is the voice and authority it gives to a regulatory issue such as VOC requirements. In addition to annual meetings and industry-specific programming, TRFA members benefit from access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for member companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes, technical presentations and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. Prospective members include thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, or to join this growing organization, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com
TRFA: “We’re Much More Than Epoxies!” Glen Ellyn, IL – “We’re much more than epoxies!” identifies the broader range of industry interests addressed by the formation of the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) in 2003. TRFA has also launched a new, Non-Epoxy Committee to meet the needs of formulators practicing thermoset technologies other than epoxies. Established in response to input from both current and potential members, the charter of the committee is to identify how TRFA can implement its broader focus, and support the efforts of formulators of a variety of thermoset chemistries. The Non-Epoxy Committee offers another opportunity for TRFA participants to grow their marketplace. TRFA is the only organization dedicated to serving the needs and interests of all thermoset formulators and has a broader focus than just epoxy. In fact, the association has posted a number of photos of non-epoxy thermoset resin applications on its website, www.trfa.org. TRFA’s Non-Epoxy Committee is chaired by Melanie Bisaccio, Cognis Corporation. Participating on this new committee are Jim Steever, Rebus Inc.; Darrel Bryant, Material Apps LLC; Jason Tuerack, Broadview Technology; Marc-Antoine Pierre-Louis, Sealrez Inc.; Steve Nolet, TPI Composites; Al DeCato, Henkel Loctite; and Chris Andreola, Cabot Corporation. TRFA membership continues to grow increasingly valuable as the benefits stack up, and none of them is as valuable as the insight gained by members who invest the time in their business and industry by joining a committee. In addition to annual meetings and industry-specific programming, TRFA members benefit from access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for member companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, a list of Testing Standards for TRFA, minutes, technical presentations and other TRFA-specific information, important and timely regulatory updates affecting material suppliers and formulators, and the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry participants who can provide information on issues of common concern. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. Prospective members include thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, or to join this growing organization, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Calls for Technical Papers for 2006 Annual Meeting Glen Ellyn, IL -- The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) invites the submission of Technical Papers for presentation at the association's 2006 Annual Meeting to be held September 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2006 Annual Meeting schedule will include at least three technical paper presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Product Groups: Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Adhesives and Sealants; Composites and Tooling; Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical; and Non-Epoxy. Technical Papers are chosen based on their technical content, the timeliness of the subject, and relevance to TRFA members and the industry. Attendees at the 2005 Annual Meeting enjoyed thirteen technical paper presentations. Persons interested in submitting a Technical Paper for consideration should contact the association at (630)942-6596 or info@trfahome.org to request a Technical Paper Packet for the 2006 Annual Meeting. The association's Market-Focused Committees were designed by TRFA's Strategic Plan to identify and meet the specific needs of their particular market segments. They support the TRFA mission, to "serve the needs of thermoset resin formulators and suppliers and help them achieve their goals by providing a forum for sharing and interaction.” TRFA’s Regulatory Affairs Committee was established to meet its objective to "Monitor, report on, and influence as necessary, pertinent regulation and legislation affecting our members." TRFA's Annual Meeting schedule also includes the meetings of its Market Focused Committees, a Tabletop Exhibition, and a General Business Session, as well as unmatched opportunities for informal networking with industry peers. In addition to annual meetings, TRFA members benefit from industry-specific programming, access to Formulator and Supplier Market Trend Information, additional Internet visibility for members companies with links from the TRFA member list to member websites, quarterly newsletters, a Members-Only section on the TRFA website with access to a member address book, access to previous Technical TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Date: December 14, 2005 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com 13 Technical Papers Highlight TRFA 2005 Annual Meeting Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) 2005 Annual Meeting November 13-15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, featured a 2-day educational program of 13 Technical Paper Presentations, a Table Top Showcase, and meetings of the association’s Product-Focused Committees. The 2005 Technical Papers are:
TRFA makes complete sets of the association’s Technical Papers available on CD. Papers are available from 2003, 2004 and 2005. Each annual CD is $100. Please go to http://www.trfa.org/meeting/techpaper_listing.shtml to access an order form. TRFA's Board of Directors formed a Non-Epoxy Committee to identify how TRFA can better serve the needs of this industry segment, with particular emphasis on how TRFA should implement its broader focus, including chemistries outside of epoxy. The association's existing Market Focused Committees, which include Coatings, Civil Engineering and Flooring; Potting, Encapsulation, Electrical; Composites and Tooling; and Adhesives and Sealants, all met during the 2005 Annual Meeting. The Regulatory Affairs presentation identified a number of initiatives for study and education. They are HPV testing of epoxy chemicals; REACH implementation; regulatory updates from Canada, China and Korea; controlled chemicals (ROHS and WEEE); animal activists and terrorism; and the Global Harmonization System (GHS). A task force will be established to address the concerns of the thermoset industry regarding new VOC requirements and the necessity for an EPA test more appropriate to this industry. TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Date: October 18, 2005 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor (630) 942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com TRFA Relocates 2005 Annual Meeting to Fort Lauderdale Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced that its 2005 Annual Meeting, originally scheduled for November 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been rescheduled for the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the same dates – November 13-15, 2005. TRFA members, industry leaders, suppliers, formulators, students and academicians are encouraged to attend this important thermoset resin industry event, and leverage the opportunity to learn about the latest technical developments, international industry expectations, regulatory news and more! TRFA leaders have developed another rewarding, 2-day schedule of Technical Papers, a Regulatory Affairs Update, a Table Top Showcase, meetings of TRFA's Market Focused Committees, and the association's Annual Business Meeting. Attendees can also look forward to ample networking opportunities throughout the schedule, including two receptions. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2005 Meeting schedule will include presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Committees: Coatings, Civil Engineering & Flooring; Composites and Tooling; Adhesives and Sealants; Potting, Encapsulation & Electrical. Additional information, including meeting registration and hotel reservation information, is available at the association’s website, www.trfa.org or contact the association office at (630) 942-6596. TRFA is comprised of former members of the Thermoset Technology Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. and was independently incorporated as a non-profit trade association in 2003. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. Prospective members include thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Date: August 10, 2005 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor 630/942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com
TRFA Offers Trial Memberships Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) Board of Directors has announced the availability of a reduced-cost "trial" membership in the association for the rest of 2005. Companies choosing to join TRFA now pay only 25% of their annual membership dues for the rest of 2005. TRFA’s Board of Directors believes the trial membership will give company representatives a chance to attend the 2005 Annual Meeting in New Orleans at the member rate and experience firsthand the value of membership in the only association of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. The board believes that, once “sampled,” industry leaders will see the many benefits of TRFA membership and choose to maintain that industry relationship. Members receive far more than they invest The benefits of TRFA membership continue to grow. They include participation in Market-Focused Committees helping members target the marketplace in which their company has the greatest interest, the Formulator Market Trend Survey, the Supplier Market Trend survey, the annual industry forum, shared technology in a growing body of technical paper presentations, an industry-specific marketplace at the annual Table Top Showcase, and money-saving members-only programs like Solveras Payment Systems which provides members with the latest credit card processing technology. However, members say the most valuable membership benefit is peer-shared information. Many members say the exceptional networking opportunities of the Market-Focused Committees and the Annual Meetings make TRFA membership essential to business for them and their company. The knowledge base of peer-shared information among TRFA members is key to the profitability of member companies and the association’s most important membership benefit. In addition, the Supplier Showcase held in conjunction with the TRFA Annual Meeting gives attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face on a level playing field. The industry offers no other comparable opportunity! The list of specific membership benefits now includes:
TRFA membership is targeted to raw material suppliers, thermoset formulators, equipment manufacturers, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. TRFA encourages the participation of interested companies and their application for membership. To learn more about TRFA and sample the association via a trial membership, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596. For Immediate Release Date: August 10, 2005 Contact: Janet Arden, publications editor 630/942-6596; janeta@cmservnet.com Thermoset Resin Formulators Welcome Scott Harvey to Chair 2005 Meeting Glen Ellyn, IL – The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has announced that Scott Harvey, Vice President of Sales at Chemroy Canada, Inc. in Brampton, Ontario, will chair its Third Annual Meeting November 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. As chairman, Mr. Harvey will oversee the presentation of 13 Technical Papers and the Third Annual Suppliers Table Top Showcase, Monday November 14, 2005, in conjunction with the meeting. Technical Paper presentations are essential to meeting one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2005 meeting schedule will include pr |
