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 Attendee/Exhibitor Information

Attendee/Exhibitor Information

Mega Rust 2008 - August 18 - 21, 2008 - Louisville, Kentucky


Attendee Registration Form or Exhibitor Registration Form
(For Mailing in or Faxing)

Why Attend
Attendees are provided an opportunity to discuss their needs and problems, in the areas of preservation technology, and government regulations. They can discover new products by visiting over 100 Exhibits, learn about innovative technologies to reduce their costs, benefit from excellent networking opportunities available with leading corrosion control companies and military personnel, update their knowledge of preservation technology solutions by attending panel discussions and over 60 technical presentations, and receive formal training by attending one of the coatings or corrosion control courses.

Who Attends
Government, military, owners, operators, shipyards, research facilities, and coatings manufacturers and suppliers to discuss issues pertinet to the preservation industry.

Attendee Registration Prices
Attendees List
Preliminary Agenda

   
Abstract/Bio Form

 

Why Exhibit
Exhibitors have the opportunity to make technical presentations, exhibit their products or technology, and network with individuals from all branches of the U.S. Military, shipyards, research facilities, private industry and other individuals interested in corrosion control and preservation technology

Exhibitor Registration Prices
Exhibitors List
Exhibitor Floor Plan
Exhibitor Schedule: Coming soon.
Packet: Coming soon.
Testimonials: Coming soon.
Sponsorship Opportunities
View our Sponsors: Coming soon.



Mega Rust Training Offered

Training Offered

Soluble Salt Testing and Removal

Surface Preparation

OSD Product Introduction class for Vendors

Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training – NACE

CP1-Cathodic Protection Tester Course-NACE

CP2-Cathodic Protection Technician-Marine-NACE

NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspectors Course-SSPC

Marine Coatings Course-SSPC

Mega Rust Travel & Accomodations

Travel & Accomodations

Mega Rust 2008 will be held at:

Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 N 4th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-5200
www.galthouse.com

Cut off date for attendee block of rooms is: July 26, 2008

Room Rates
The Galt House Hotel & Suites will offer the prevailing 2008 government rate in the West Tower. If attendees would like to reserve a suite in the East Tower, room rates will increase by $45.00.

Directions/Ground Transportation

Mega Rust Offsite Event

Offsite Event

Belle of Louisville

The NST Center has arranged a riverboat cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville for Mega Rust 2008. Join us for a scenic excursion along the Ohio River on Wednesday Evening, August 20th.

Tickets will be available at no charge on a first-come-first-served basis to all full conference registrants. Please send RSVP's to Sherry Litton at slitton@nstcenter.com.

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