When: Tuesday, January, 28th 2020 Where: Jake’s Grill ‘McCormick Room’ room located in The Governor Hotel; 611 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97205; (503) 220-1850 Cost: $0 for manufacturing members $20 for retired persons $25 […]
When: Wednesday, January, 29th 2020 Where: River rock Casino 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 Cost: $40 for manufacturing members $40 for retired persons Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of […]
We’re excited to get the early word out for the annual PDX Chapter’s February Portland Winterhawk Hockey Nite! Even if you don’t like hockey, how about taking a chemist, owner, buyer, manager, or salesperson out […]
When: Tuesday, March 17th @ 12PM aka High Noon Who: Omnova’s Latoska N. Price: Coatings Application Manager at OMNOVA Solutions, has worked in the Coatings Industry for several years in the areas of […]
When: Tuesday, April 14th Who: Graham Howarth of Arropol Where: McMenamins Broadway Pub, near Lloyd Center 1504 NE Broadway ST Portland, OR 97232 503.288.9498 Topic/Presentation: Using Recovered Carpet from Cali Landfill to […]
When: Wednesday, April 15th; registration begins at 11:30AM Who: Graham Howarth of Arropol Where: Northview Golf & Country Club 6857-168th Street Surrey, BC V3S 3T6 Tel: 604-574-0324 Topic/Presentation: Using Recovered Carpet from […]
Regular scheduled meeting cancelled. See webinar available on Wednesday May 13thRead More
We are pleased to inform you that we will be holding a May technical talk with Ms. Kajal Parekh, Lab Manager of Coatings Application Group at Munzing. Please let me know if you are able […]
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 21st, for the 28th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need. […]
In anticipation of the meeting, the Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for board positions including: • Secretary – Attend PNWSCT meetings, prepared and distribute minutes • Publicity – Attend PNWSCT meetings and maintain publicity, fund […]
Abstract: This one hour presentation on surfactants initially reviews the various types and chemical structures of commercially available surfactants. The presentation progresses to a better understanding of various surface activities including surface area, surface tension, […]
Abstract: Low VOC is still a driver for coatings applications with the ultimate goal to be near zero VOC. Water reducible alkyds have been used for years for lower VOC applications, but are limited in […]
Abstract: This presentation on Rheology reviews the basic principles of rheology including its definition and its influencers – chemical structure, morphology, and environmental conditions. The impact by various deformation forces including compression, tension and shear will […]
Water-based coating formulations are an industry trend due to stringent environmental regulations. The majority of silicone coatings are solvent-based or high-solids, which require solvents for cleanup, and increase overall project VOC emissions. Silicone Water-Based Elastomers […]
PUGET SOUND PNWSCT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND TOY DRIVE! Come join our industry friends and colleagues and share some Holiday Cheer! Representatives from the Marines will be with us to collect & distribute […]
There is a growing interest to move towards waterborne systems in the coatings industry. However, the change is not always straightforward and often new technologies are required to obtain the same performance as with solvent […]
Howdy All, Sending out a ‘Save the Date’ & then some for the annual PNWSCT Hockey Nite social event in the PDX aka Portland-area. We’re happy to bring this event back in 2022 after […]
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 12th, for the 30th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need. To […]
For details about this event, please visit our symposium information pages, here, including the 2022 Coatings Fest event registration.Read More
December Holiday Old Timers Luncheon and Toy Drive When: First Thursday in December! Where: River Rock Grill Renton, WA Who: Bev Spears HAPPILY RETIRED Cell – (206) 714-7773 E-mail: bevspears@gmail.comRead More
PNWSCT Members, Friends, and Hockey Fans – I have been asked to set up this year’s Winter Social, which has been a night with the Portland Winterhawks. Historically we have picked a game in February, although I wasn’t […]
To make your reservations at the Hotel Grand Pacific, please contact their reservation department: toll Free 1-800-663-7550, or directly at (250) 386-0450, or by email, reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com In order to qualify for the group rate, […]
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 25th, for the 31st annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need. Register […]
A Buffet lunch will be served. Unwrapped gifts, cash and checks will be donated to The Forgotten Children’s Fund. Alternate contact is Bev Spears at bevspears@gmail.com.Read More
PNWSCT Members, Friends, and Hockey Fans – Portland Winterhawks v Seattle Thunderbirds (50) seats reserved in the center ice section 86, which includes a hot dog + soda $33/ticket and they’ll be some Winterhawk swag giveaways…unless you’re […]