The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology presents: Future Of Coatings Under Study

37th Annual FOCUS Conference

  1. Thursday, May 3, 2012
  2. Michigan State University
  3. Management Education Center
  4. Troy, MI

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Back to Basics – Into the Future

FOCUS 2012. Our 37th anniversary edition. A lot has happened in 37 years. Several of us look a bit older. The paint and coating chemistry has changed significantly, as have ways to apply these amazing materials to 11 million new cars, hundreds of millions of vehicle parts, and in auto repair shops. Raw materials have changed to meet regulations, and major technical challenges. And much more will change in the future. We welcome you to this year's FOCUS event, where we'll take a look back at where we've been, as well as a look ahead to where we're going. Whether a seasoned coatings chemist or a new paint engineer, you'll learn, and find ways to learn more, from our speakers and exhibitors.

And for some perspective, 37 years ago, in 1975:

So buckle up, and let's get BACK TO basics and into THE FUTURE.

FOCUS 2012: Back to Basics – Into the Future.

The DSCT is now on Twitter

Twitter is a great way to get instant updates from colleagues, businesses and industry experts around the world. Now you can receive just-in-time information on FOCUS from The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology on Twitter!

Click our username @DSCT_FOCUS to go to our Twitter page on the web, sign in to your account and click "Follow." It's that easy to ensure you'll receive announcements, information and reminders on FOCUS throughout the year!