American Coatings Association

Membership

• Science and Technology Profesionals
  Membership provides an opportunity for individuals working in the industry to benefit from member pricing for educational and training programs, and to have access to science and technology goods and services.

Events

• Advancements in Coatings Series
  The Advancements in Coatings Series (ACSeries) focus on the latest technological innovations in the coatings field and allied industries. They offer detailed analysis on specific areas of coatings technology and are geared to a global audience.
• Virtual Learning Conferences (VLCs)
  ACA has expanded its educational training opportunities with innovative e-learning offerings. Through Virtual Learning Conferences, you can enhance your job performance and productivity without leaving the office!
• Industry Calendar

Publications

• Coatings Today
  ACA's e-mail newsletter provides up-to-date information on regulatory issues affecting the paint and coatings industry, business news, as well as numerous association activities. The newsletter is sent twice a month.

• CoatingsTech
  Provides a forum for publication of industry and association news, highlighting new materials and technology in practice, regulatory and legislative updates, as well as essential business information related to the coatings and allied industries.

• Journal of Coatings Technology and Research (JCTR)
  The leading technical journal of the industry, features peer-reviewed original research papers, technical reviews, and short communications by industry experts, top academics, and research pioneers. Published in partnership with Springer Science+Business Media LLC and the Oil and Colour Chemists' Association, this quarterly research journal is focused on advances in coatings science and innovations in materials and processes. Free of advertising or news stories, this high-level technical journal covers the cutting edge research that will determine the future of the coatings industry.

• Technical Publications
  ACA offers a wide array of technical books, monographs and other electronic media, including selected offerings from coatings-related organizations and publishers.

Resources

• Career Center
  Employment opportunities and positions wanted.