ABRAFATI's  Congress will feature presentations focusing on sustainability and innovative uses of raw materials will be highlighted.

The topic of Coatings of the Future has been guiding studies related to the sector and will be highlighted during the International Coatings Congress, in which innovations and state of the art solutions related to sustainability and new demands of coatings will be presented.

Technologies, raw materials and processes that improve the performance of coatings and generate less environmental impact will receive special attention in the program with specialists addressing essential topics for the future of the coatings chain. Accordingly, many papers will present products; technologies and unprecedented applications that meet the demands of society and will soon change the current market.

"The Congress is a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge researches and advancements in the coatings industry. The speakers, as well as the exhibitors, will present the latest advancements in their areas of expertise, which are being designed for the coming years. This will enable the participants to have a first-hand vision of the coatings of the future", says Dilson Ferreira, executive president of ABRAFATI.

Those interested in participating in the lecture program and Poster Session may send their abstracts online by February 28 at www.abrafati2013.com.br.