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ITSA Member News
Throughout our first 70 years, the
International Thermal Spray Association
has been closely interwoven with the
history of thermal spray development.
Founded in 1948, and once known as
the Metallizing Service Contractors, the
association has been closely tied to most
major advances in thermal spray technology,
equipment and materials, industry
events, education, standards, and market
development. As we move into our 71st
Chairman Ryan
year, we look to expanding our industrial ties by sponsoring the 2nd
Annual Thermal Spray Symposium, which will be combined with
our annual meeting. The symposium will highlight thermal spray
advancements in the oil and gas industry, and will be held in Texas
this fall (more details coming soon). In addition, ITSA will continue
our vision for SPRAYTIME — reporting on the news of the thermal
spray industry. We will continue to feature more technical articles
with the assistance of our new Technical Editor Dan Hayden.
We greatly appreciate Dan’s participation with SPRAYTIME and
look forward to his technical expertise positively influencing the
publication. Readers, we also welcome your ideas. Our goal is to
make this publication a reflection of your interests and a valuable
benefit of your membership in ITSA.
ITSA MISSION STATEMENT
The International Thermal Spray Association, 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.
OFFICERS
Chairman: Jim Ryan, TechMet Alloys LLC
Vice-Chairman: David Lee, Kennametal Stellite Company
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (above officers plus the following)
Dan Hayden, Hayden Corporation
Bill Mosier, Polymet Corporation
Peter Ruggiero, Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
David Wright, Accuwright Industries Inc.
ITSA MEMBER NEWS
Tradeshow Assessment for ITSA Member Eliminated
Earlier this year, ITSA Members were invited to participate in
an ITSA Member Satisfaction Survey, in which they were asked
to rate the value of various member benefits. Based on feedback
received on the value of ITSA Booth participation at industry
tradeshows, at its April 20, 2016, meeting, the ITSA Executive
Committee unanimously decided to discontinue ITSA booth
activity at tradeshows effective July 2016. As ITSA Members
subsidized the cost of ITSA booth activity via annual assessments,
this move will result in the elimination of these costly annual
ITSA Member assessments going forward.
In lieu of booth representation at tradeshows, ITSA will
proactively participate in alternative ways at key industry events.
For example, a series of educational presentations promoting
thermal spray are being scheduled as free, half-day sessions at
tradeshows like FABTECH, POWER-GEN International, and
CORROSION.
ITSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The International Thermal Spray Association 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. Please visit thermalspray.org for
criteria information and a printable application form.
ITSA THERMAL SPRAY HISTORICAL COLLECTION
In April 2000, the International Thermal Spray Association
announced the establishment of a Thermal Spray Historical
Collection that is now on display at the State University of New
York at Stony Brook in the Thermal Spray Research Center, USA.
Growing in size and value, there are now more than 30 different
spray guns and miscellaneous equipment, a variety of spray gun
manuals, hundreds of photographs, and several historic thermal
spray publications and reference books.
Future plans include a virtual tour of the collection on the ITSA
website for the entire global community to visit. This is a worldwide
industry collection and we welcome donations from the entire
thermal spray community.
ITSA SPRAYTIME
Since 1992, the International Thermal Spray Association has
been publishing SPRAYTIME for the thermal spray industry. The
mission is to be the flagship thermal spray industry publication
providing company, event, people, product, research, and
membership news of interest to the thermal spray community.
JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL THERMAL
SPRAY ASSOCIATION
ITSA is a professional, industrial association dedicated to
expanding the use of thermal spray technologies for the benefit
of industry and society. 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 centerfold listing
in the SPRAYTIME Newsletter, exposure on the ITSA website, and
recognition at industry trade shows.
Plus, ITSA Membership comes with an American Welding
Society (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 Alfred Nieves at 800.443.9353,
ext. 467, or itsa@thermalspray.org. For an ITSA Membership
Application, visit the membership section at thermalspray.org.
SPRAYTIME | 2018 First Quarter thermalspray.org