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Register Early for PDA's Polyurea Applicator Spray Course

May 29, 2009

About the Polyurea Applicator Spray Course
This course identifies the many elements involved in the successful set up and operation of polyurea spray equipment and developed as a hands-on course covering all phases of hot spray polyurea application. It also gives attendees an in-depth analysis of commercially available equipment designs and necessary hardware components to ensure successful operation and spray application of polyureas. "It is the best applicator training class that I have attended in the 30 years I've been in the restoration business," said course attendee, Pat Lauro; Lesco Restorations, Inc.; of Spartanburg, S.C.

Who should attend?
- Contractors
- Polyurea system suppliers
- Engineers

Our spray course is taught by two of the most respected leaders in the polyurea industry, Dudley Primeaux II and Doug Commette. Primeaux and Commette give you hands-on, applied instruction that can help you become a leader in the polyurea industry. "The instructors are very knowledgeable and thorough, and the hands-on portion replicates real-world conditions, rather than laboratory conditions," Lauro added.

The course duration is four full days, runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes light breakfasts every morning and lunches every afternoon.
We limit the class to 25 people so everyone may operate the equipment and participate in the open discussions. You learn from the instructors and from each other.

Covered in the course
- Surface preparation
- Equipment setup
- Spraying techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Final evaluation and testing

History of the PDA Applicator Spray Course
During the planning stages of the course's curriculum and associated materials, the developers decided that the industry lacked a source of complete instruction that went beyond simple equipment training. The result was this new course that provides answers to questions and issues encountered in the field, according to Rob Loomis, group leader of Willamette Valley Co. and chairman of the PDA Education Committee, who played a role in the design of the class. "Many industry companies have training programs that may or may not be sufficient for their employees' needs," he said. "This class helps relieve that burden, ensuring that attendees receive a complete education in all areas of polyurea spray application."

John Becker, president of Creative Material Technologies, Ltd., and class participant, agreed that the topics covered went beyond any training class he's attended. "I've written training courses for my company, so I had a unique perspective," he said. "What works in the lab, or was designed to, may not work in the field. PDA's class bridges the gaps. The experience was invaluable. I would highly recommend it to a novice or an expert, not only for the level of experience of the instructors, but because the class brought together professionals from different parts of the industry and that interaction was profitable for the overall learning experience."

PDA has continued offering this innovative new class around the country. "This is a significant advancement for our organization and our industry," said Dudley Primeaux, owner of Primeaux Associates, LLC, and course instructor. "This class is the first of its kind to cover spray-applied polyureas so completely."

Registration Fees
Your registration fee includes all meetings and educational materials, a light breakfast, daily lunches and snack breaks.

Polyurea Spray Applicator Training - PDA Member $1399
Polyurea Spray Applicator Training - Non-member $1599

Cancellation Policy
If circumstances require you to cancel your registration, you must make a cancellation request in writing prior to the start of the meeting. All cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. Before September 6, 2009, all written requests for cancellations will receive a full refund of the meeting registration fee, less $25 processing fee. After September 6, 2009 no refunds will be given.

Attire
For your safety, please wear long pants and long sleeve shirts and closed toes shoes on days when spraying polyurea. It is suggested to wear clothing that can be ruined.

Facility
The course will be held at Polyvers Facility
Polyvers Facility
9777 West Gulf Bank, Suite 15
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 713.466.4988

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THIS PDA (POLYUREA DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION) COURSE, CLICK HERE