Titles and contact information for potential technical presentations should be submitted by Nov. 15 to conference chairman David Nordstrom, e-mail jdnordstrom2@aol.com. The society is seeking papers that reflect practical applications of concepts, materials or equipment for the coatings industry.

The conference, which carries a theme of “Racing to a High-Performance Finish,” will include two program tracks and a tutorial program on a topic to be announced. A “Coatings Showcase” exhibit of coatings-industry suppliers is also planned. More information is available on the Detroit society’s website, located at www.dsct.org.