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The AAC Annual Anodizing Conference and Exposition is where the anodizing community comes together to learn, exchange ideas, solve problems, and strengthen the relationships that move the professional anodizing industry forward. This year’s program has been sharpened...
May 5, 2026; Libertyville, Illinois – The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) has opened registration for the Regional Forum, taking place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Layton, Utah near Salt Lake City. Anodizing troubleshooting and best practices topics will be covered during this one-day educational event, which includes a tour of the Bonnell Aluminum facility in Clearfield, UT.
The AAC Regional Forum, is targeted at anodizing companies looking for an opportunity to attend an educational event focused on expanding the understanding of anodizeanodizing processes at a lower cost than the AAC International Annual Anodizing Conference.
The Regional Forum program will feature a morning General Session covering anodizing issues delivered by AAC experts who will cover such topics as:
Wastewater, sustainability, and operations best practices
Anodizing Type II color optimization
Smarter sealing and more reliable anodize finishing
A sneak peek at the AAC Technical Defects Troubleshooting Guide
The program also will feature an afternoon tour of a nearby anodizing facility. Attendees will return from the plant tour for a question-and-answer session to discuss the topics of the program.
The tour of the Bonnell Aluminum anodizing facility in Clearfield, Utah, provides insight into a modern, high-capacity operation designed for precision, sustainability, and scale. The facility features an advanced electrochemical anodizing line, automated controls for consistent quality, 65 decorative finish options, and enhanced capacity driven by lean manufacturing and automation.
“Sessions at the Regional Forum focus on practical strategies, technical expertise, and peer-driven learning—equipping participants with valuable insights they can immediately apply within their organizations,” Michael McGinty, Key Industry Sales Manager – Aluminum Finishing for BASF | Chemetall and Co-Chair of the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s Academic Committee. “This focus on quality education underscores the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s role as a trusted resource for advancing anodizing knowledge, professional development and driving industry excellence.”
The program is open to AAC members and nonmembers alike. For more information and to register, visit www.members.anodizing.org/RegionalForum.
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The University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE) celebrates the opening of its “shiny,” new home at the renovated and expanded Fraser Hall. With views of the Mississippi River and the Twin Cities campus, the nearly 100-year-old building underwent...
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