The SSPC Panama Chapter conducted their 2nd annual protective coatings conference on Oct. 17, 2018 in Panama City, Panama.
The one-day conference featured 10 speakers from six Latin American countries, who provided technical presentations on topics of surface preparation, coating application, concrete coatings, coatings inspection, craftworker training.
More than 100 individuals, from eight (8) countries outside of Panama attended the prestigious event. At the conclusion of the technical program, there was an evening social reception, dinner, and an acknowledgement ceremony for the conference speakers and sponsors.
SSPC Executive Director Bill Worms, who presented at the conference said, “I am so impressed with the Panama chapter and all they have accomplished in the short time they have existed. I know it takes a dedicated team to put on such a great event and SSPC appreciates their efforts to spread SSPC's mission here in Panama.”
The conference sponsors included: Carmara Maritima, College Ingenieros Civiles, Panama, Setmix Orgullosamente Ecuatorianos, Mexicana de Poliurea, AkzoNobel, Fischer, Pintuco, Twilight Instrumentos De Medicion Industrial, Ascor Association Colombiana de Corrosion y Proteccion, TruQC, Terramar Oil & Services.