[WRE ADVISOR | BUSINESS]
Association is a tax-exempt, non-profi t technical association dedicated to the development and promotion of voluntary recommended standards and associated reference materials for this fi eld. Its biannual conferences, in the spring and fall, focus on the continual improvement of safety for users of the industry’s products.
ATTENDEES: Manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic web slings and tie downs, polyester round slings, synthetic webbing, fi bers, thread, and related components
HIGHLIGHTS: At both meetings, technical committees conduct interactive, open-forum discussions of industry issues, testing, government regulations, the development of WSTDA products, and standards writing eff orts. Educational sessions and networking opportunities round out the experience. Mike Gelskey, CEO of Lift-It, considers WSTDA’s events to be essential: “I would walk backwards, uphill, barefoot, through snow drifts for the opportunity to interface with the most brilliant minds in the synthetic sling and tie down industries.” If you aren’t able to attend the Spring Conference in Charleston, check out WSTDA’s Fall Conference, October 13-16, in Kansas City, MO.
AWEA Windpower Expo May 5-8 | Las Vegas, NV
www.windpowerexpo.org
ABOUT: Each year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) hosts the Windpower Conference and Exhibition for the U.S. wind industry. T is year, the event’s theme is Transformation in Motion, with a focus on the latest innovations in this rapidly evolving industry. Windpower also features two exhibit halls brimming with new product off erings.
ATTENDEES: Wind energy professionals from more than 50 countries
HIGHLIGHTS: Educational seminars provide insights, strategies, and solutions for the integration of wind power in today’s business environment, including project development, technological advances, and long-
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term operation and maintenance. In addition, attendees can enjoy one-on-one networking with experts and industry leaders at post-seminar “Knowledge Hubs.” As Larry Jacobs, marketing and sales manager, North America, at Romax Technology, notes, the expo is a unique opportunity “to take advantage of the fact that all the people you’re interested in talking to are all in one building for three days.”
Off shore Technology Conference
May 5-8 | Houston, TX
www.otcnet.org
ABOUT: Since 1969, the Off shore Technology Conference (OTC) has served as an industry incubator for the development of off shore resources in the fi elds of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental
protection. In 2012, the event received the “Greatest Show on Earth” award from Trade Show Executive magazine.
ATTENDEES: More than 80,000 professionals from 120 countries, as well as 2,700 exhibitors
HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to the exchange of ideas and networking with experts in the fi eld, OTC off ers four days of groundbreaking innovations, brand- new technologies, and exclusive speakers and technical educational sessions.
ACRP General Assembly May 13-16 | Nashville, TN
www.acrp.net
ABOUT: T e Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP) is a non-profi t organization dedicated to improving crane and rigging operations in all industries. To that end, ACRP presents a number of educational events throughout the year, including the annual General Assembly each spring.
ATTENDEES: 100-200 professionals are expected
HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to a jam-packed schedule of interactive sessions and breakout workshops by leaders in the industry, this year’s event will feature a tour of the Columbus McKinnon Chain Manufacturing Plant, in nearby Lexington, Tennessee.
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE Zack Parnell, VP & COO,
Industrial Training International (ITI), hails the Assembly’s professional development content as “top notch.” Every year, ITI sends 10 or more representatives to the meeting. He adds, “T e Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals is dedicated to high-quality education for instructors and educators in the lifting industry. Every speaker and presentation in the Assembly lineup has this mission in mind.”
Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) 2014 Conference June 4-7 | Whistler, BC
www.crac-canada.com
ABOUT: T e Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) brings together crane companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and crane rental businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ATTENDEES: Crane rental operations companies, suppliers and manufacturers of cranes and equipment, suppliers of services for the specialty crane rental market HIGHLIGHTS: T e association’s annual conference and general meeting provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to meet face-to-face with the leaders of the Canadian crane industry. Presentations focus on issues currently aff ecting the industry; for example, last year’s conference featured a comprehensive overview of the state of global economies by Eric Etchart, president of Manitowoc Cranes.
LiftEx Safety and Health Expo June 17-19 | Excel London, UK
www.safety-health-expo.co.uk
ABOUT: LiftEx is the UK’s leading lifting exhibition, where suppliers to the industry present their latest products and services to an audience of end-users from the UK and beyond. Now in its 10th year, LiftEx will be co-located with the Safety & Health Expo (SHE), Europe’s leading annual exhibition for the occupational safety and health industry.
ATTENDEES: Last year, LiftEx hosted another “sellout” crowd, with
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