Chemical Coaters Association International

What Chemical Coaters Association International does

CCAI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership association serving the industrial finishing and coatings industry across the United States. It operates 17-18 regional chapters plus a Spanish-language chapter, and represents a member base that spans individual professionals, custom coaters (job shops), and corporate members including major industry suppliers such as Axalta, AkzoNobel, Nordson, Chemetall, DuPont, and GEMA. The organization's mailing address is in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and day-to-day operations are managed by the association management firm Goyer Management (led by Leslie Muck).

CCAI's product portfolio is centered on industry education and certification: the Finishing Academy, training manuals, instructional videos, webinars, the EDGE Leadership Training Program, Finishing Camps for ages 13-17, and the Women in Finishing initiative. The association operates a Custom Coater Directory, a Career Center, peer groups, scholarships (via the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation, established November 2018), and a member newsletter. It also co-hosts the FINISHING Pavilion at FABTECH events (Chicago, Atlanta, Mexico, and Canada) in partnership with SME.

Revenue mechanics are multi-stream and typical of a trade association: corporate membership dues (Platinum $5,200, Gold $4,000, Standard $3,000), individual memberships ($99-$125), custom coater memberships ($225-$400), student memberships ($20), training material and certification sales, event fees from FABTECH participation, and donations routed through the 501(c)(3) Foundation. The organization announced a rebrand to the Industrial Finishing & Coating Association in 2025, signaling intent to broaden positioning beyond the legacy 'chemical coaters' identity.

Name

Chemical Coaters Association International

Legal name

Chemical Coaters Association International

Website

https://ccaiweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CCAI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership association serving the US industrial finishing and coatings industry through 17-18 regional chapters, certified training, and the FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion. It represents corporate members, custom coaters, and individual finishing professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylor Mill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from individual members ($99-$125), corporate members ($3,000-$5,200), custom coaters ($225-$400), and student members ($20). Membership provides access to chapters, newsletters, networking, and discounts on events and publications.
2. Training Materials and Publications: Sale of training manuals, educational videos, and webinars covering powder coating, liquid coatings, pretreatment, electrocoating, and system design. Prices range from $49-$99 for individual videos, $65-$95 for manuals, and $99 for video collections.
3. Event Fees: Revenue from chapter events, national conferences, and the annual FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion. Examples include golf outing registrations ($160/person, $640/foursome) and Finishing Camps ($75/camper).
4. Donations to Foundation: Tax-deductible donations to the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation (501(c)(3)), supporting scholarships, Women in Finishing, Finishing Camps, and online academy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCAI is a membership-based nonprofit industry association serving the industrial finishing and coatings sector. It delivers education, training, and networking resources through 17 regional chapters, an online training academy, technical manuals and videos, the FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion, peer groups, and a scholarship foundation supporting workforce development.

Product overview

Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) is an industry association serving the industrial finishing and coatings sector, not a single software product. The organization offers a portfolio of educational and membership services including: Finishing Academy Online Courses (self-paced training on finishing topics), Training Manuals (six technical manuals covering electrocoating, pretreatment, powder coating, liquid coatings, system design in English and Spanish), Educational Videos (including Building Blocks of Powder Coating, Finishing Essentials, IR curing series), Webinars (archived sessions on system design, testing, and industry topics), EDGE Leadership Training (structured leadership development), Finishing Camps (youth STEM programs), Women in Finishing program, Career Center (job board), FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion (trade show), Scholarship Programs (national and chapter-based), Custom Coater Directory, Finishing Touch Newsletter, Peer Groups, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. The association also supports the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation (501(c)(3) charitable organization) and maintains 18 regional chapters across the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCAI Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF): 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization dedicated to developing and delivering educational and training opportunities for the industrial finishing and coatings industry.
• EDGE Leadership Training Program
• Women in Finishing
• Finishing Academy
• Finishing Camps

Products and services

• CCAI Membership Annual membership tiers (Individual, Corporate Platinum/Gold/Standard, Custom Coater, Student) providing access to chapters, networking, publications, training discounts, and FABTECH benefits.
• Finishing Academy Online Courses Self-paced online training courses providing in-depth instruction on industrial finishing topics for industry professionals.
• Training Manuals Technical manuals covering Electrocoating, Pretreatment, Powder Coating, Liquid Coatings & Equipment, System Design, and Spanish-language editions.
• Educational Videos Video training content including the Building Blocks of Powder Coating series, Finishing Essentials collection, Efficient Curing with Infrared series, and Spanish-language education videos.
• Archived Webinars Recorded webinars on topics including System Design Parameters, System Design Pretreatment, Testing & Quality, and Architectural Coater certification.
• EDGE Leadership Training Program Structured leadership development program exclusive to CCAI members, equipping participants with skills to lead teams, communicate clearly, and drive improvements.
• Finishing Camps Educational programs such as the Fab to Finish Camp that teach students aged 13-17 about industrial finishing through hands-on experiments and plant tours.
• FABTECH FINISHING Pavilion CCAI's dedicated finishing exhibition area at FABTECH events in the US, Canada, and Mexico where exhibitors showcase products and services to the industrial finishing marketplace.
• Career Center Online job board allowing members to post resumes, search openings, and post job opportunities in the finishing industry.
• Scholarship Program National and chapter-level scholarship programs funding education for students pursuing careers in the industrial finishing industry.
• CCAI Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization developing and delivering educational programs, scholarships, and training opportunities for the industrial finishing industry.
• Custom Coater Directory Online directory connecting customers searching for custom coating services with Custom Coater/Job Shop members, with listings by services offered.
• Finishing Touch Newsletter Quarterly newsletter covering chapter happenings, finishing industry news, and member highlights.
• Peer Groups Forum program providing small groups of custom coater owners and executives a confidential setting to exchange business best practices.
• Regional & Local Chapters 18 regional chapters across the US hosting local networking events, training sessions, and chapter meetings throughout the year.
• Women in Finishing Program Platform fostering personal and professional development for women in the industrial finishing industry, including networking events and the WiF scholarship fund.
• Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar Safety seminar covering important safety topics related to industrial finishing operations.
• CCAI FINISHING Conference at FABTECH Annual conference programming held in conjunction with FABTECH events, delivering technical sessions on industrial finishing topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 17 regional chapters across North America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• FABTECH / SMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI partners with FABTECH to host the FINISHING Pavilion, a dedicated exhibition area for finishing industry suppliers at the annual FABTECH trade show. The partnership extends to FABTECH Canada and FABTECH Mexico events. Corporate members receive special exhibit benefits and discounts on booth space.
• Finishing FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) was established as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization in November 2018. The foundation develops and delivers educational programs, scholarships, and training opportunities for the industrial finishing industry.
• Women in FinishingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAI supports the Women in Finishing initiative that provides a platform for personal and professional development for women in the finishing industry, including networking events and the WiF scholarship fund.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Coatings Association: A trade association representing paint and coatings manufacturers in North America. Comparable membership structure, advocacy focus, and industry educational programming make it a direct peer for CCAI's corporate member base.
• Powder Coating Institute: A trade association serving the powder coating industry with similar membership tiers, educational content, and industry events. Directly comparable in mission, business model, and target members (powder coaters), making it the closest peer to CCAI.
• Finishing Trades Institute International: A training and apprenticeship organization affiliated with the finishing trades union, providing workforce development for painting and decorating contractors. Comparable in its focus on finishing industry education and skills certification.
• NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing): An industry trade association serving the surface finishing sector with member services, technical conferences, and standards work. Overlaps with CCAI's industrial finishing mission across electroplating, anodizing, and related finishing processes.

Broad incumbents

• ASM International: A large professional society for materials scientists and engineers, with educational content, conferences, and industry publications. A broader incumbent that overlaps with CCAI in industrial materials and finishing technology areas.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): The largest manufacturing trade association in the United States, representing all manufacturing sectors. A broader incumbent that competes for corporate membership dollars and policy attention across the manufacturing ecosystem.
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME): A large manufacturing industry association that operates the FABTECH trade show in partnership with CCAI. Comparable in serving manufacturing professionals with education, certification, and events, but at much broader scale.

Emerging players

• Polyurea Coating Association: A niche trade association focused on polyurea coating technology and applicators. Smaller and more specialized than CCAI, but addresses an adjacent industrial finishing segment with similar member education and training offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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