2008 Annual Meeting

 September 14 - 16, 2008

Hilton Suites
Chicago/Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois 

Conference Chair Keynote
Julie Mongeluzi
North American Marketing Manager
Dow Epoxy

"Advances in Composite Material Technologies for Commercial Aircraft at Boeing"

Alan G. Miller, Ph.D
Director of Technology Integration - 787 Program
Boeing Commercial Airlines

TRFA members, industry leaders, suppliers, formulators, fabricators, students, and academicians are encouraged to attend this important thermoset resin industry event, September 14 - 16, 2008 at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.  This is your 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, Regulatory Affairs Updates, 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. 

Technical Papers

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 Floorings; Stephen Wheeler, Rebus Inc., Chairman
  • Adhesives and Sealants; Dave Hill, Emerald Performance Materials, Chairman
  • Composites and Tooling; Tito Llopiz, Degussa Inc., Chairman
  • Potting, Encapsulation, and Electrical; Mangesh Rajadhyaksha, Huntsman, Chairman

Your participation in this meeting offers the opportunity to deepen established industry and professional relationships and develop new ones with industry leaders who can provide information on issues that are a common concern.

Technical Papers