Join us October 19-23, 2026 in Mentor, Ohio, for an expanded Coating Tech Institute!
COATING TECH INSTITUTE 2026
FAQs
How is Coating Tech Institute Different?
Coating Tech Institute is different from most other slot die coating courses in two key areas: hands-on experience, and industry expert instructors. Coating Tech Institute is presented with classroom teaching followed immediately by hands-on learning opportunities in a laboratory and on a pilot coating line. Participants get to reinforce the information they have learned in real life settings with hands-on experiences. The course instructors are educated industry experts working in private-sector companies. Instructors and presenters have real-world experience and expertise to share with you.
What topics will be covered and to what depth?
The course includes hands on and classroom sessions on equipment specifics, rheology, pumps, backing roll, troubleshooting, defect resolutions, die operation, and more. The course content is technical in nature. An effort is made to help those new to the industry learn quickly, but to also provide enough topic depth to make the course useful to those with some slot die coating experience.
What are the dates for 2026?
Coating Tech Institute LIVE will take place October 19-23, 2026. The event begins on Monday, October 19th with an evening Welcome Reception. Class begins right away Tuesday morning and will take place all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Dinner and a social event are included for attendees Tuesday night, October 20th. The event will conclude with private scheduled consultations on Friday morning finishing by noon.
Where is Coating Tech Institute held?
Coating Tech Institute takes place in Mentor, Ohio. The course and hands-on experiences take place at Chemsultants, International.How much does it cost?
Cost for course for 2026 is $1,995 per attendee if registered by July 31, 2026. After August 1, 2026 the cost per attendee is $2,495. Travel to Mentor, Ohio, transport to your hotel, some meals, and your lodging during the event will be on your own.
Who should participate
Coating Tech Institute is a great opportunity for engineers, operators, and managers who either have coating lines in their business or who are considering the investment in a slot die coating system. An effort is made to help those new to the industry learn quickly, but to also provide enough topic depth to make the course useful to those with some slot die coating experience.
How can we register manually?
If you prefer not to register online or if your company needs to cut a physical check for the registration, you may prefer to utilize our analog registration form. You can find the pdf when you click here: Registration Form
How can we pay for Coating Tech Institute internationally?
Coating Tech Institute is held in the United States and is paid for in US dollars. International participants may need to arrange a wire transfer to pay for the event. If you need to do this, please contact us.
What is the nearest airport?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, is the nearest passenger airport to the Chemsultants facilities (CLE) .
Do I need to rent a car?
A coach bus will transport participants between the event hotel and Chemsultants each day at no additional cost to participants. The coach bus will also provide transportation to dinner and the fun social event. Uber or Lyft service between the event hotel and the airport can be arranged. Many participants find it unnecessary to rent a car if flying to Coating Tech Institute.
What is the dress code?
Because portions of the class will take place in an active manufacturing environment, we ask all participants to wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Safety glasses are likely to be required at times. October temperatures in Mentor may include warm days and cool evenings/early mornings. Plan for varying temperatures and pack a jacket.
What are the venues?
Courses will be held at Chemsultants in Mentor, Ohio. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate at the Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast Mentor Ohio. Click here for the hotel booking link.