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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 August 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 August 2009<br /><br />Dallas, TX. Electroplating Know How Basics: A Two-Day Training Program in the Basic Principles of Electroplating]]></description>
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<title>Introductory Powder Coating</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 18 August 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 19 August 2009<br /><br />Houston, TX. a 1.5-day, hands-on workshop sponsored by the Powder Coating Institute and DuPont CoatingSolutions]]></description>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 August 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 August 2009<br /><br />Los Angeles, CA. Electroplating Know How Basics: a two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating]]></description>
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<title>ASETSDefense '09</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.asetsdefense.org/NextWorkshop.aspx]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 01 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 03 September 2009<br /><br />Denver, CO. ASETSDefense ‘09 will cover all ESOH coating issues in new and legacy aircraft, vehicles, and ships. It will focus on hexavalent chromium to assist DoD organizations with meeting the requirements of the memo issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics]]></description>
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<title>TITANIUM 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.titanium.org/Category.cfm?CategoryID=2]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 16 September 2009<br /><br />Kona, HI. Provides insights into the state of the titanium industry from a world perspective]]></description>
<guid>510</guid>
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<title>Southern Metal Finishing Conference</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 September 2009<br /><br />Charleston, SC. An event dedicated to metal finishing professionals from all over the US, Europe, other countries abroad who choose to attend for the value of the workshops and technical sessions, to increase their technical skills, and to network with fellow metal finishing professionals, in a historic setting. Hosted annually by the International Surface Finishing Academy (ISFA), the event is rapidly being seen around the globe as a rare and unique opportunity for maximizing educational and networking requirements in a changing international industry.
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<title>Indispensable Parts Cleaning Technology</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 September 2009<br /><br />Charleston, SC. Two-day workshop on metal surface cleaning taught by world-renowned cleaning expert and Metal Finishing columnist Dr. John B. Durkee. ]]></description>
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<title>International Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 September 2009<br /><br />Charleston, SC. A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating]]></description>
<guid>513</guid>
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<title>Heat Treat 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/content/Events/Heattreat/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 17 September 2009<br /><br />Indianapolis, IN. ASM International Heat Treating Society Conference &amp; Exposition]]></description>
<guid>514</guid>
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<title>Missouri S&amp;T Coatings Institute's &quot;Basic Composition of Coatings&quot; Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 21 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 25 September 2009<br /><br />Rolla, MO. &quot;The Basic Composition of Coatings&quot; is designed to introduce the newcomer, as wel as those involved in raw material manufacture, sales, and technical service, to the technical aspects of manufacture, testing, and use.]]></description>
<guid>537</guid>
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<title>IPC Midwest Conference &amp; Exhibition</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ipcmidwestshow.org/html/main/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 24 September 2009<br /><br />Schaumburg, IL. The Midwest’s premier technical conference for electronics assembly and printed boards ]]></description>
<guid>516</guid>
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<title>Electrocoat Association Annual Meeting</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.electrocoat.org/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 29 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Nashville, TN. An opportunity for Electrocoat Association members to be involved in association business, network with industry partners, and meet new contacts for future business. To be held in conjunction with Coating East '09]]></description>
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<title>Coating East 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.thecoatingshow.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 30 September 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 October 2009<br /><br />Nashville, TN. Conference programming and trade show for end users of industrial finishing]]></description>
<guid>519</guid>
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<title>AESF Foundation Environmental Stewardship Educational Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/EnvironmentalStewardship/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 05 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 08 October 2009<br /><br />Seattle, WA. Two-part course covers wastewater treatment technologies and pollution prevention concepts and technologies]]></description>
<guid>767</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=63#63]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 05 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 06 October 2009<br /><br />Nagoya, Japan. ]]></description>
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<title>MFN Flap Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=64#64]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 07 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Nagoya, Japan. ]]></description>
<guid>596</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening &amp; Blast Cleaning Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=62#62]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 08 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 October 2009<br /><br />Bangalore, India. ]]></description>
<guid>597</guid>
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<title>NASF/AESF Palmetto Branch Maintenance Troubleshooting Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/staticcontent/PalmettoBranchCourseTroubleshootingOct2009.pdf]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 October 2009<br /><br />Myrtle Beach, SC. This workshop is designed to answer your questions and to keep your company running during equipment breakdown situations, until a supplier of choice can arrive. ]]></description>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 October 2009<br /><br />Dordrecht, the Netherlands. ]]></description>
<guid>520</guid>
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<title>The Aluminum Association Annual Meeting</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.aluminum.org/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 19 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><br />Arlington, VA. ]]></description>
<guid>524</guid>
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<title>AESF Foundation Education Course on Milwaukee Branch Course on Electroless Nickel Deposition and Wastewater Treatment</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/TrainingCalendar/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 19 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><br />Manitowoc, WI. Two-day course on EN deposition and troubleshooting and wastewater treatment
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<guid>768</guid>
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<title>uv.eb EAST 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.uvebeast.com/index.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 October 2009<br /><br />Niagara Falls, NY. An event aimed at introducing and promoting ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curing technologies to various industries such as metal, plastics, wood finishing, packaging and printing, and electronics applications]]></description>
<guid>589</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=61#61]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 October 2009<br /><br />S&#227;o Paulo, Brazil. ]]></description>
<guid>598</guid>
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<title>parts2clean</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.parts2clean.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 October 2009<br /><br />Stuttgart, Germany. International trade fair for cleaning within the production process]]></description>
<guid>527</guid>
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<title>COROSAVE</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.corosave.com ]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 October 2009<br /><br />Stuttgart, Germany. International trade fair for corrosion protection, preservation, and packaging]]></description>
<guid>528</guid>
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<title>International Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 October 2009<br /><br />St. Paul, MN. A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating]]></description>
<guid>529</guid>
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<title>IPC Electronics Industry Executive Summit</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ipc.org/executive-summit-09]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 21 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 October 2009<br /><br />Litchfield, AZ. Designed to equip executives with focused market information and opportunities to best capitalize on new growth areas]]></description>
<guid>536</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshops]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 25 October 2009<br /><br />Houston, TX. ]]></description>
<guid>530</guid>
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<title>AESF Foundation Course on Electroplating and Surface Finishing</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/RTC/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 26 October 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 29 October 2009<br /><br />Providence, RI. This four-day course provides a comprehensive overview of numerous plating processes and their associated sciences. Provides a clear understanding of metal finishing technology, permitting the student to understand specifications, avoid routine finishing problems, evaluate product output, and expediently resolve process difficulties.

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<guid>769</guid>
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<title>Missouri S&amp;T Coatings Institute's &quot;Introduction to Paint Formulation&quot; Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 02 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 06 November 2009<br /><br />Rolla, MO. This course will take you through the basic steps of paint formulation, from understanding the process to an actual laboratory formulation.]]></description>
<guid>538</guid>
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<title>TopCon 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2009-TopCon--Exhibit.cfm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 03 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 05 November 2009<br /><br />Albuquerque, NM. Topics will include advanced coating technologies for corrosion/erosion and decorative coatings, as well as alternatives for electroplating techniques
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<guid>532</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=59#59]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 November 2009<br /><br />Istanbul, Turkey. ]]></description>
<guid>599</guid>
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<title>MFN Mass Finishing Technology Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=50#50]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Singapore. ]]></description>
<guid>600</guid>
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<title>9th Asian Shot Peening Workshop &amp; Trade Show Singapore </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/workshop.php?id=13]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 November 2009<br /><br />Singapore. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Shot Peening Courses ]]></description>
<guid>820</guid>
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<title>It's Not Easy Being Green: Complying with Changing Global Environmental Laws</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.IPC.org/Compliance-Materials-Conference]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 10 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Irvine, CA. Critical updates on global environmental regulations and trends, including REACH, China RoHS, and green chemistry. ]]></description>
<guid>759</guid>
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<title>IPC Materials Conference: Engineering for Compliance</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.IPC.org/Compliance-Materials-Conference]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Irvine, CA. Comprehensive sessions examining performance and reliability issues related to halogen-free laminate and lead-free alloys. ]]></description>
<guid>760</guid>
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<title>Electrocoating Seminar</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.electrocoat.org/seminar/index.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 November 2009<br /><br />Birmingham, AL. A two-day seminar sponsored by the Electrocoat Association and the Chemical Coaters Association Internationa (CCAI). The Electrocoating Seminar is designed to meet the needs of the industry on all levels by providing information for both new and advanced users. Learn about the industry, the process, the equipment, and innovative technologies. 

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<guid>681</guid>
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<title>Spray Finishing Technology Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/continuing_ed.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 13 November 2009<br /><br />Toldeo, OH. This three-day intensive workshop, held on the campus of Owens Community College,  familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing.
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<guid>533</guid>
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<title>AESF Foundation Course on Precious Metals Plating</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AESFFoundation/TrainingandEducation/CourseDescriptions/PreciousMetals/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 November 2009<br /><br />Los Angeles, CA. Two-day course intended for experienced finishers who work with complex, high-tech, or delicate parts
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<guid>770</guid>
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<title>IPC Lean Sigma Conference for Electronics Manufacturing</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ipc.org/Lean-Sigma-Electronics]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 19 November 2009<br /><br />Phoenix, AZ. Designed to benefit all operations managers, including manufacturing, field application, market development, and inventory control engineers, this event offers insight into ways to immediately implement the Lean Sigma methodology and reduce cycle times, inventory levels, and costs while improving quality]]></description>
<guid>927</guid>
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<title>International Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com ]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 November 2009<br /><br />Las Vegas, NV. A course designed to improve your understanding of all aspects of modern-day powder coating]]></description>
<guid>534</guid>
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<title>SFCHINA 2009</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sfchina.net/2009/home_en.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 18 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 20 November 2009<br /><br />Shanghai, China. An annual event that alternates between the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai every November, SFCHINA has now become the household name for this subject-exhibition in this part of the world.]]></description>
<guid>535</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=54#54]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 November 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 November 2009<br /><br />Avignon, France. ]]></description>
<guid>601</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=58#58]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 01 December 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 03 December 2009<br /><br />Venice, Italy. ]]></description>
<guid>603</guid>
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<title>IPC Technology Interchange Conference</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ipc.org/technology-interchange]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 December 2009<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 December 2009<br /><br />Washington, D.C.. IPC presents a conference on The North American PCB Industry: It Can and Will Support the Military Market. U.S. Senator Evan Bayh has been invited to deliver the keynote address.]]></description>
<guid>830</guid>
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<title>ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications Meeting</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D01.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 January 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 19 January 2010<br /><br />Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Held in conjunction with E12 on Color and Appearance, G03 on Weathering and Durabililty]]></description>
<guid>1004</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Introduction to Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 January 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 January 2010<br /><br />Phoenix, AZ. ]]></description>
<guid>1007</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Hardcoat Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 January 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 January 2010<br /><br />Phoenix, AZ. ]]></description>
<guid>1014</guid>
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<title>PACE 2010</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.pace2010.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 07 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 February 2010<br /><br />Phoenix, AZ. The industry's premier paint and coatings show with 300+ exhibits of innovative products, tools, and technology. ]]></description>
<guid>881</guid>
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<title>The Waterborne Symposium: Advances in Sustainable Coatings Technology</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 08 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 February 2010<br /><br />New Orleans, LA. The Symposium consists of topical sessions of a broad range of issues within contemporary coatings science and technology to include: (1)waterborne, high-solids, powder, and radiation-curable coating systems; (2) stimuli-responsive and “smart” coating systems; (3) renewable raw materials for coatings; and (4) high-throughput methodologies for formulation. ]]></description>
<guid>1092</guid>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 16 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 17 February 2010<br /><br />Phoenix, Arizona. Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day program in the basic principles of electroplating.  ]]></description>
<guid>1434</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Hardcoat Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 February 2010<br /><br />San Jose, CA. ]]></description>
<guid>1015</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Introduction to Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 February 2010<br /><br />San Jose, CA. ]]></description>
<guid>1008</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Parts Cleaning Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 February 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 February 2010<br /><br />San Jose, CA. ]]></description>
<guid>1025</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Parts Cleaning Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 09 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 March 2010<br /><br />Omaha, NE. ]]></description>
<guid>1026</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=59#59]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 10 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 11 March 2010<br /><br />Istanbul, Turkey. ]]></description>
<guid>1186</guid>
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<title>Spray Finishing Technology Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/spray2010.pdf]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 10 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 March 2010<br /><br />Toledo, OH. Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored.]]></description>
<guid>962</guid>
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<title>CORROSION 2010 Conference &amp; Expo</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://events.nace.org/conferences/c2010/c2010.asp]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 March 2010<br /><br />San Antonio, TX. Join professionals from different industries including coatings, marine, oil and gas, pipeline, and refining to hear over 850 hours of vital information on developments and methods for corrosion prevention and solutions.]]></description>
<guid>1165</guid>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 16 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 17 March 2010<br /><br />Atlanta, GA. Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating.]]></description>
<guid>1435</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 24 March 2010<br /><br />Pensacola, FL. ]]></description>
<guid>1020</guid>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/?ws=59#59]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 25 March 2010<br /><br />Houston, TX. ]]></description>
<guid>1187</guid>
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<title>WESTEC 2010 Exposition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 25 March 2010<br /><br />Los Angeles, CA. ]]></description>
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<title>Basic Composition of Coatings Short Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 29 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 02 April 2010<br /><br />Rolla, MO. Designed to introduce the newcomer, as well as those involved in raw material manufacture, sales and technical service, to the technical aspects of paint manufacture, testing and use.   Topics of discussion will include the history of paint, materials used in manufacture, simple formulating techniques that you can put to immediate use, introduction to the equipment used to make and test modern protective coatings, modern chemical instrumentation as applied to coatings, and simple cost accounting that allows beginners to start on a stable economic basis.]]></description>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 30 March 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 31 March 2010<br /><br />Avignon, France. ]]></description>
<guid>1188</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Hardcoat Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 06 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 07 April 2010<br /><br />Chicago, IL. ]]></description>
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<title>IPC APEX Expo</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ipcapexexpo.org]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 06 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 08 April 2010<br /><br />Las Vegas, NV. The world's premier conference and exhibition for the electronic interconnect industry. ]]></description>
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<title>PaintExpo</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.paintexpo.de]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 16 April 2010<br /><br />Karlsruhe, Germany. International trade fair for industrial coating technology. ]]></description>
<guid>588</guid>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 14 April 2010<br /><br />Cincinnati, Ohio. Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating. ]]></description>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 April 2010<br /><br />Dordrecht, the Netherlands. ]]></description>
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<title>SAE 2010 World Congress</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sae.org/congress/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 April 2010<br /><br />Detroit, MI. ]]></description>
<guid>879</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Parts Cleaning Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 15 April 2010<br /><br />Charlotte, NC. ]]></description>
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<title>53rd SVC Annual Technical Conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 April 2010<br /><br />Orlando, FL. Announcing the Society of Vacuum Coaters 53rd Annual Technical Conference (TechCon) on April 17–22, 2010 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. The 2010 TechCon includes an intensive program of technical presentations, a large two-day Equipment Exhibit, a comprehensive Education Program of 21 Tutorial courses, a new innovative program on business topics for exhibitors, and many other different networking opportunities. The TechCon will also offer a new technical session for  Gen Y attendees who are part of the SVC Young Members Group (under 31 years in age).  ]]></description>
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<title>TechCon 2010</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 April 2010<br /><br />Orlando, FL. 53rd Annual SVC Technical Conference &amp; Exhibit
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 22 April 2010<br /><br />Altena, Germany. ]]></description>
<guid>1190</guid>
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<title>NASF Washington Forum</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NASFEventsPage/WashingtonForum/default.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 27 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 29 April 2010<br /><br />Washington, DC. International regulatory updates, outlook on Congress and the presidential administration, EPA and OSHA regulatory updates, small business and manufacturing competitiveness issues, and much more. ]]></description>
<guid>1164</guid>
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<title>MFN Flap Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 29 April 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 01 January 1800<br /><br />Neuss, Germany. ]]></description>
<guid>1191</guid>
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<title>Process Cleaning Expo </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.processcleaningexpo.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 04 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 06 May 2010<br /><br />Louisville, KY. Process Cleaning magazine is proud to bring you the inaugural Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) in May of 2010.  This event was founded upon the realization that the cleaning industry has been void of any type of tradeshow in North America for eight years.  Live events are one of the best ways to bring buyers and sellers together and important tools in keeping vital communication lines flowing within an industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Electrocoat 2010</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.electrocoat.org/conference/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 04 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 06 May 2010<br /><br />Louisville, KY. This conference is designed to market the expansion of electrocoat technology through the education of finishing industry personnel and those interested in the technology, both as a coating application and also a “primer” of choice for many other topcoat finishes]]></description>
<guid>607</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Introduction to Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 12 May 2010<br /><br />Chicago, IL. ]]></description>
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<title>Porcelain Enamel Institute--Technical Forum</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.porcelainenamel.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 11 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 13 May 2010<br /><br />Nashville, Tenn., Downtown Double Tree Hotel. Mark your calendar and make your plans now to
attend the 2010 PEI Tech Forum, Suppliers’ Mart and “Back-to-Basics” training Workshop! ]]></description>
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<title>Introduction to Paint Formulation Short Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 May 2010<br /><br />Rolla, MO. This intensive five-day course will take you through the basic steps of paint formulation, from understanding the process to an actual laboratory formulation. Through study and work in a laboratory, you can learn to formulate paints to meet specific requirements. You will have the opportunity to study and experiment with basic raw materials and their influences on the performance of the finished coatings, formulation and testing of coatings in the laboratory to meet the special demands of the job, limitations of plant production equipment and formulation variables for moving a coating from the lab to the plant and modern chemical instrumentation as applied to coatings.]]></description>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 18 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 19 May 2010<br /><br />St. Louis, Mo.. Electroplating Know-How Basics: A two-day training program in the basic principles of electroplating. ]]></description>
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<title>Cleveland Coatings Society 53rd Annual Sink or Swim Symposium</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.clevelandcoatingssociety.org/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 18 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 19 May 2010<br /><br />Akron, OH. Focusing on a wide array of technologies, including &quot;Green&quot; sustainable coatings.]]></description>
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<title>Spray Finishing Technology Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/spray2010.pdf]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 19 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 May 2010<br /><br />Toledo, OH. Three-day intensive workshop that familiarizes participants with the equipment, systems, and techniques of spray finishing. Topics include surface preparation, equipment types, evaluation, and spray applications associated with industrial finishing. In addition, the latest technologies will be explored.]]></description>
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<title>MFN Shot Peening Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.mfn.li/workshop/local/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 20 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 May 2010<br /><br />Suzhou, China. ]]></description>
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<title>RadTech UV/EB Technology Conference 2010</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.radtech2010.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 23 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 May 2010<br /><br />Baltimore, MD. ]]></description>
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<title>EASTEC 2010 Exposition</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/get-event.pl?--001871-000007-home--SME-]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 27 May 2010<br /><br />West Springfield, MA. The technology showcase for East Coast manufacturers]]></description>
<guid>880</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 25 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 26 May 2010<br /><br />St. Louis, MO. ]]></description>
<guid>1021</guid>
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<title>Fundamentals of Coatings Science</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu/shortcourse/coatingscourse.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 30 May 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 04 June 2010<br /><br />Fargo, ND. Designed for all levels of scientists and technologists working in the field of coatings. For those relatively new to the field, the short course provides a comprehensive discussion of the basic principles of coatings science. For more experienced chemists, the short course may provide a broader perspective and more fundamental understanding of coatings science. Participants should have had some background in college level chemistry, including organic chemistry.]]></description>
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<title>Corrosion Protection by Coatings: Testing and Lifetime Prediction</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://cpm.ndsu.nodak.edu/shortcourse/corrosioncourse.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 06 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 08 June 2010<br /><br />Fargo, ND. A practical guide to the corrosion process, characterization of corrosion, corrosion protection by coatings, and testing of coating. This course will also focus on hands-on laboratory work.  Participants are invited to bring their own samples for testing.
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<title>O&amp;S 2010: International Trade Fair for Surface Treatments &amp; Coatings</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.OundS-messe.de]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 08 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 10 June 2010<br /><br />Stuttgart, Germany. ]]></description>
<guid>899</guid>
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<title>SUR/FIN 2010</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.nasf.org]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 14 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 17 June 2010<br /><br />Grand Rapids, MI. SUR/FIN is the annual conference and trade show organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing. As the surface finishing industry’s premier event, professionals from around the world assemble to share ideas, experiences, and to solve surface finishing and manufacturing problems while improving productivity.

 
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<guid>504</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 22 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 23 June 2010<br /><br />Pittsburgh, PA. ]]></description>
<guid>1022</guid>
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<title>ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications Meeting</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/D01.htm]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 27 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 29 June 2010<br /><br />Kansas City, MO. Held in conjunction with D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, D03 on Gaseous Fuels, D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals, G03 on Weathering and Durability]]></description>
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<title>IMETI 2010 </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.2010iiisconferences.org/IMETI]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 29 June 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 02 July 2010<br /><br />Orlando, Florida, USA. 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation]]></description>
<guid>926</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Hardcoat Anodizing Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 July 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 14 July 2010<br /><br />Jupiter, FL. ]]></description>
<guid>1017</guid>
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<title>Kushner Electroplating School</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.platingschool.com]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 13 July 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 14 July 2010<br /><br />Pittsburgh, Pa. . Electroplating Know-How Basics]]></description>
<guid>1819</guid>
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<title>Coatings for People in General Industry, Sales, and Marketing Short Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://coatings.mst.edu/short.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 19 July 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 21 July 2010<br /><br />St. Louis, MO. A two and a half day course that will discuss the types of coatings, the basic composition of coatings and the tests and specifications used by the industry. This course will allow the participant to gain the fundamentals needed to work in this industry and to communicate more clearly. ]]></description>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Parts Cleaning Workshop</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 03 August 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 04 August 2010<br /><br />Huntsville, TX. ]]></description>
<guid>1028</guid>
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<title>Surface Finishing Academy Powder Coating Course</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.surfacefinishingacademy.com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<strong>From:</strong> 17 August 2010<br /><strong>To:</strong> 18 August 2010<br /><br />San Diego, CA. ]]></description>
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