Spraytime

As I begin my term as chair of the International Thermal Spray Association (ITSA), I look forward to working with the ITSA board, committee members, and AWS to advance and promote ITSA and the thermal spray industry.

I have been a part of ITSA for several years, serving on the planning and scholarship committees and, for the past two years, as vice chair. 

I have also been involved in thermal spray for the entirety of my professional career, and it has been a great choice. The industry has grown considerably in that time, but there are still new, interesting, and challenging opportunities that come across my desk daily. I expect these opportunities to continue to grow well into the future as multiple industries discover thermal spray coatings and come to rely on them to protect their products.

I believe in ITSA’s objectives to bring value to its members by improving and promoting the thermal spray industry. ITSA will have its annual meeting November 6 –7 at the AWS World Headquarters in Doral, Fla. There will be keynote and technical presentations, networking opportunities, and a tour of Florida International University’s (FIU’s) Cold Spray and Rapid Deposition (ColRAD) Laboratory. I hope to meet you there!

ITSA MISSION STATEMENT

The International Thermal Spray Association (ITSA), a standing committee of the American Welding Society, is a professional industrial organization dedicated to expanding the use of thermal spray technologies for the benefit of industry and society. ITSA invites all interested companies to talk with our officers and company representatives to better understand member benefits.

OFFICER

Kirk Fick, chair, Cincinnati Thermal Spray Inc.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

(above officer plus the following)

Mollie Blasingame, Superior Shot Peening & Coatings

Ana Duminie, North American Höganäs

Jim Ryan, TechMet Alloys

David A. Lee, David Lee Consulting LLC

Bill Mosier, Polymet Corp.

ITSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ITSA offers annual graduate scholarships. Since 1992, the ITSA scholarship program has contributed to the growth of the thermal spray community, especially in the development of new technologists and engineers. ITSA is very proud of this education partnership and encourages all eligible participants to apply. Visit thermalspray.org for criteria information and a printable application form.

ITSA SPRAYTIME

Since 1992, ITSA has been publishing SPRAYTIME for the thermal spray industry. The mission is to be the flagship thermal spray industry publication providing company, event, personnel, product, research, and membership news of interest to the thermal spray community.

JOIN ITSA

Membership is open to companies involved in all facets of the industry — equipment and materials suppliers, job shops, in-house facilities, educational institutions, industry consultants, and others.

Engage with dozens of like-minded industry professionals at the Annual ITSA Membership Meeting, where there’s ample time for business and personal discussions. Learn about industry advancements through the one-day technical program, participate in the half-day business meeting, and enjoy your peers in a relaxed atmosphere complete with fun social events.

Build awareness of your company and its products and services through valuable promotional opportunities: a listing in SPRAYTIME, exposure on the ITSA website, and recognition at industry trade shows.

Plus, ITSA Membership comes with an AWS Supporting Company Membership and up to five AWS Individual Memberships to give to your best employees, colleagues, or customers. Visit aws.org/membership/supportingcompany for a complete listing of additional AWS benefits. For more information, contact Adrian Bustillo at (786) 937-9595, or itsa@thermalspray.org.

For an ITSA Membership application, visit the membership section at thermalspray.org.