Chemical Coaters Association International

The Chemical Coaters Association International is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies.

CCAI's foundation is it's series of active local chapters across the U.S. that conduct technical meetings on all aspects of organic finishing.  Chapters serve as an excellent forum to discuss regional concerns while offering outstanding networking opportunities for finishers and suppliers.

CCAI works to raise the standards of finishing operations through educational meetings and seminars, training manuals, certification programs, and outreach programs with colleges and universities.

Minnesota Technical Assistance Program

The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is an outreach program at the University of Minnesota that helps Minnesota businesses develop and implement industry-tailored solutions that prevent pollution at the source, maximize efficient use of resources, and reduce energy use and cost to improve public health and the environment.

MnTAP provides free technical assistance tailored to your business. By reducing waste and increasing efficiency you can save on disposal and raw material costs, and decrease regulatory compliance burdens. You also will create healthier and safer working conditions for your employees.

Established in 1984, MnTAP is funded primarily by a pass-through grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Prevention and Assistance Division to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences. As part of the University, MnTAP has no regulatory responsibilities or obligations