www.metalconstructionnews.com I METALCON SHOWGUIDE 2012 5 Team METALCON
Show Manager Claire Kilcoyne
Assistant Show Manager Suzanne Maher
Exhibit Sales & Logistics Paulo Gomes-da Costa
Exhibitor & Registration Coordinator Kate Lavelle
Director of Sponsorships Linda Griffi n
Media Relations Marge O’Connor MCA Staff
Executive Vice President Mark Engle
Director of Operations Amy Sherwood
Technical Director Scott Kriner, LEED AP
Director of Codes and Standards Andy Williams
Director of Market Development John Ryan
Marketing Manager Cathy Szmurlo
Administrative Coordinator Steve Stuckey
Web Manager Pam Oddi
Certifi cation Manager Alice Taylor
Welcome to the excitement at METALCON 2012
We’re looking forward to seeing you at our industry’s major annual event, where you can begin to make all your business goals a reality. METALCON remains the only annual trade show and conference focused on the applications of metal in industrial, institutional, light commercial and residential building projects, so it’s the best place to enhance your skills and improve business.
This year we make use of the latest technology to offer you a more effi cient way to capture and share
information. Enhancements include a new format for education, the latest digital application for accessing and storing show details, and of course the newest technology from exhibitors for using metal in a multitude of applications. Experts from these companies and industry specialists who present sessions in the education program are all eager to share their knowledge with you. New options for you in the 2012 education program include a different format and topics that create a more
relevant connection between your needs and the delivery method. Our research with attendees led us to the concept of recreating how we present these programs. This allows for presentation of more in-depth informa- tion and interaction between the experts presenting the sessions and those willing to learn. The format moves from a traditional 1.5-hour multi-track program to longer 3-hour sessions with
15-minute breaks tailored to specifi c disciplines. It still provides up to 30 hours of education but offers more indepth learning both in the classroom and the exhibit hall. Topics are designed to meet the needs of Residential Roofi ng Contractors; Commercial Roofi ng Contractors; Design Professionals; Architects and Engineers; Owners/Facility Managers and Metal Product Manufacturers. Several sessions cover trends in our industry, including the increasing use of insulated metal panels,
cold-framing steel framing and metal’s role in retrofi t. The growing popularity of cold-formed steel fram- ing is covered in a new two-part program called “Stud U for the Masses.” Custom designed for architects, builders and contractors, engineers, building inspectors and building trade instructors, it features classroom and hands-on learning. It’s modeled after the very successful two-and-a-half-day Stud University that was responsible for the construction of several main-attraction structures built at METALCON International in previous years. The new format makes the topic more accessible to a wider scope of design and construction professionals and includes classroom and hands-on sessions in the exhibit hall. Sustainability is also a key topic at METALCON. Green Island is an exhibit area featuring metal-related
products that meet green building standards. Solar Bay is a special pavilion in the show featuring educa- tional forums. It includes Solar Bay Live, where world-renowned experts use full-scale mock-ups of a va- riety of solar technologies to present live-action demos that offer tips and trade secrets about metal roofs and walls, and solar technology. More education opportunities are offered by the Metal Construction Association’s daily, live-action
demonstrations of the latest fi eld techniques. These detailed presentations focus on residential roof, commer- cial roof and commercial grade tools. The MCA demo area offers easy viewing and listening that also allows greater access to presenters for Q&A. Show details and contact with exhibitors are now easily accessible through the special A2Z mobile applica-
tion. It’s user friendly and provides seamless interaction between mobile devices and
www.metalcon.com. You can access the show’s fl oor plan and exhibitor info to build and store a personal expo plan on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android, other smart phones, or laptops and PCs. Your selections will then be available via any computer or mobile device before, during and after the show. The A2Z app also provides access to information about local venues, dining and entertainment near the convention center. You can download A2Z from the open- ing page of
www.metalcon.com where complete directions for usage are also shown. You’ll also notice exciting new changes in our host city, Rosemont, Ill. New attractions for unwinding at
the end of the day include the Rivers Casino just down the road from the convention center and a new area fi lled with restaurants and entertainment venues that is just across the street from the convention center.
It’s an exciting time and a great place to be. We look forward to seeing you at METALCON.
Claire Kilcoyne METALCON Show Director
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136