The National
Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) announced today that Mr. Duane
Drobnich will be the keynote speaker for its annual SUR/FIN Manufacturing &
Technology Tradeshow and Conference.
As a
successful leader in the finishing industry, Duane Drobnich leads a team of
highly experienced engineers in the development and implementation of new
finishing technology for one of the world’s most recognized and respected
brands, Ford Motor Company. Mr. Drobnich is also responsible for global
design and commonality strategies as well as Ford Worldwide Fastener
Standards. Mr. Drobnich has over 30 years of experience in fastener
and finish design, development and testing and has been instrumental in forming
Ford’s global business plans.
The keynote
presentation featuring Mr. Drobnich will take place on Wednesday, June 11th
as a part of NASF’s annual SUR/FIN Manufacturing & Technology Tradeshow
& Conference to be held at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, OH
June 9-11, 2014.
About
SUR/FIN
Now
celebrating its 96th year, the SUR/FIN Manufacturing & Technology Tradeshow
& Conference is produced by the National Association for Surface Finishing
(NASF) and is the global surface finishing industry’s premier conference
sponsored by NASF. The three day event welcomes an exchange of ideas and
experiences while offering a robust, highly respected speaker conference program
that will deliver solutions to surface finishing and manufacturing challenges.
For more
information on SUR/FIN, visit nasfsurfin.com or contact 302.436.5616.
About
the NASF
The National
Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) represents the total surface finishing
industry as a key segment of the North American and global manufacturing value
chain. Membership includes some of the industry’s leading companies, and
has membership linkages to job shop and “captive” applicators, chemistry and equipment
supplier companies, global OEM’s, technologists, manufacturing professionals
and researchers. NASF’s mission is to advance a sustainable future for the
coatings industry and promote the vital role of surface technology in the
global manufacturing value chain. For further information on the NASF, visit
nasf.org or contact Phil Assante at 703.887.7235.
