The conference, carrying a theme of “FOCUS 2001: A Coatings Odyssey,” will include a two-track technical program, luncheon and a keynote address titled “Making it Stick” by James Higgins of The Detroit News. The technical program will feature 16 presentations covering manufacturing, raw-materials, formulating, application, regulatory, and other topics.

For more information, call 248/637.8565, visit www.dsct.org, or e-mail rosemary.brady@akzonobel.com.