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I nvesting in products and services, learning from industry experts, and networking with others is what FABTECH is all about. It's been eight years since the Chemical Coater's Association International's (CCAI's) FINISHING Pavilion & Education Program debuted at FABTECH in Atlanta, and time has proven that FABTECH is the place for finishing professionals to see the latest in finish- ing equipment, materials, and auxiliary supplies while they enhance their skills and exchange best practices. Your plans should be well underway to attend FABTECH 2018 from November 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. With a short time to go until the show opens its doors, the FINISHING Pa- vilion at FABTECH 2018 is sold out with nearly 200 exhibitors. More than 35,000 attendees are expected to visit the show floor that covers over 650,000 net square feet of exhibit space. More than 1,500 exhibitors showcasing ev- erything from welding, forming, fabri- cating, and stamping to finishing will share the exhibit floor. The CCAI FINISHING Pavilion is packed with suppliers that will bring countless products, services, innovative ideas, and equipment to attendees interested in all aspects of the finishing industry. Finalizing plans to attend FABTECH now is critical to ensure you get the best hotels at the best rates, secure reasonable airfare to Atlanta, and reserve seats in the finishing education sessions. Visi- t o r s a r e e n c o u r a g e d t o a t t e n d FABTECH for multiple days to take advantage of everything the event has to offer. "You can't explore the show floor, participate in education sessions, and attend our special events in one day," says Anne Goyer, CCAI executive di- rector. "There are so many things to see and do at FABTECH that you need two or three days to visit with exhibi- tors, attend sessions that are important to you, and enjoy networking events that allow you to meet other attendees." "I've been amazed to watch the growth of CCAI's FINISHING Pavilion since we first partnered with FABTECH in 2010," says Goyer. "We have continu- ally worked to diversify our educational offerings and bring new and innovative presentations to the finishing sessions. Our comprehensive program and show floor for all finishing industry segments makes FABTECH the place where the finishing industry comes together each year." Education While you're at the show, don't for- get to attend some of CCAI's FIN- ISHING educational sessions taught by finishing industry experts. There are significant technical sessions for SHOW PREVIEW FABTECH offers advancement for your finishing operations CCAI's FINISHING Pavilion at FABTECH is where the finishing industry comes together to see what's now, what's new, and what's next. Alicia Tyznik Editor 12 POWDER COATING, October 2018