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 five annual meetings and conferences.
  • U.S. Navy and Industry Corrosion Technology Exchange, "Rust" Conference
  • Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command's Fleet Corrosion Control Forum
  • Naval Shipyard Coatings Group Meeting
  • USCG Coatings & Corrosion Control Tiger Team Meeting
  • U.S. Navy Submarine Preservation Conference

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

Mega Rust Goals
Goals
  • Present the Fleet and industry's 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 Attendee/Exhibitor Information
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ASNE has assumed responsibility for the following areas of Mega Rust:
  • Conference Registration
  • Attendee/Exhibitor Pricing
  • Hotel and Accommodations
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Exhibit Hall administration including decorating service orders
  • Offsite Event

For information, please visit the ASNE Mega Rust 2010 web site or contact:

The NST Center continues to coordinate the agenda and presenter information:

For information regarding agenda or presenters, please contact:
Mega Rust Previous Conferences
Mega Rust Previous Conference Proceedings
MegaRust2010 Mega Rust 2010 Mega Rust2007 Mega Rust 2007
MegaRust2009 Mega Rust 2009 Mega Rust2006 Mega Rust 2006
Mega Rust2008 Mega Rust 2008 Mega Rust2005 Mega Rust 2005
Innovative Productivity, Inc. (IPI) operates the National Surface Treatment Center and the McConnell Technology & Training Center for the US Navy