Manufacturing Magazine April 2015 | Page 166

ABRAFATI

ABRAFATI ( short in Portuguese for Brazilian Coatings Manufacturers Association ) represents the paint and coatings supply chain , bringing together manufacturers and their suppliers . The core objective of its activity is to seek sustainable development in the industry , in pursuit of which a series of initiatives and programs are carried out .

One major highlight of its initiatives is ABRAFATI 2015 , the largest event for the coatings industry in Latin America and one of the most important of its kind in the world , which is held every two years and comprises the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers . For its 14th edition , which is taking place on October 13 through 15 of this year , the most prominent companies and professionals in the industry will be in attendance together .
Solutions for future demands in the coatings supply chain will be introduced and discussed at ABRAFATI 2015 . The main focus of the innovations on display at the exhibition and the studies presented at the
16,000 highly qualified visitors are expected at the Exhibition
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