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Mega Rust Background

Background

Mega Rust is an annual event that began in June 2005 and rotates between Louisville, KY; Norfolk, VA; and San Diego, CA to best meet the needs of the U.S. Navy, and combines six annual conferences/meetings.

	U.S. Navy and Industry Corrosion Technology Exchange, "Rust" Conference
	Commander, Fleet Forces Commands Fleet Corrosion Control Forum
	NAVSEA Submarine Preservation Conference
	Navy Shipyards and Intermediate Maintenance Facilities Coatings Group Meeting
	U.S.C.G. Coatings & Corrosion Control Tiger Team Meeting

This conference brings together government, military, owners, operators, shipyards, research facilities, and coatings manufacturers and suppliers to discuss issues pertinet to the preservation industry.

Mega Rust Goals

Goals

	Present the Fleet and industrys needs in areas of preservation
	Highlight new and innovative preservation technologies/methods, successful applications of new products, research and development, preservation of materials, environmentally compliant processes and lessons learned
	Develop and maintain an infrastructure to provide essential feedback loops between the Fleet and industry that will facilitate the transfer of technologies presently available
	Focus on partnership opportunities between the Fleet and industry
	Provide training opportunities to Fleet and industry

Mega Rust Previous Conferences

Innovative Productivity, Inc. operates the National Surface Treatment Center and the McConnell Technology & Training Center for the US Navy