Recap: What's it like at Powder Coating Week?

In this episode of the Powder Coated Podcast, host Kim Scott and guest Kevin Coursin recap Powder Coating Week 2024 in Orlando. They discuss the event's educational sessions, including the Custom Coater Forum and the Technical Conference, and how they cater to different audiences within the industry. Highlights include Chris Kuehl's keynote on economic insights, presentations on new technologies like 2605 finishes, and the growing electric vehicle market. The episode emphasizes the importance of knowledge sharing, networking, and the sense of community in the powder coating industry. They also look forward to the next Powder Coating Week in 2025.
- Powder Coating Week in Orlando
- Attendees, topics covered, and format of the conference
- The Powder Coating Institute's dedication to promoting powder coatings and educating its members and workforce
- Changing trends in education and workforce, including the interest in trade schools among Gen Zers
- Insights from the conference, including the Custom Coder Forum and the Technical Conference
- Challenges of finding relevant topics for custom coders and the focus on line systems in the technical conference
- Differences between the technical conference and the custom coder forum
- Key presentations and insights from the conference, such as economic insights, new innovations, and trends in the powder coating industry
- The atmosphere at the exhibits and the level of knowledge sharing and collaboration among attendees and exhibitors
- Personal insights and takeaways from attending Powder Coating Week, including the commitment to knowledge transfer and mentorship for industry sustainability and growth
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Great Episode!