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2017’s Must-Attend Industry Events


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he end of the year provides an opportunity for businesses of every size and type to reflect on the year that’s been, while looking strategically


forward at what the future holds. Part of that future in this industry includes the chance to attend any number of industry- focused events. Many of these events bring together some of the industry’s foremost experts and companies to provide educational sessions, products fairs, and coveted networking opportunities. In this issue, we take a look at some of the most distinguished industry events set for 2017. Mark your calendars—they’ll be here before you know it!


CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 March 7-11 • Las Vegas, NV www.conexpoconagg.com


ABOUT: Take a trip into the future of the construction industry, and discover how your business can stay on the cutting edge of profitability and efficiency. Travel over 2,500,000 square feet and choose from 150+ education sessions including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities, and more.


ATTENDEES: Professionals from every major construction industry, including contractors, dealers and distributors, service providers, engineers, and producers.


HIGHLIGHTS: Tons of new features for 2017 make this expo manageable and entertaining. Te Tech Experience features almost 700 new exhibitors, as well as streamlined ways to navigate the show and track your connections. NASCAR events and VIP packages are available, as well.


CeMAT Worldwide 2017 www.cemat.de/en


ABOUT: Organized by Deutsche Messe, CeMAT Worldwide now offers eight regional


events focused on the global logistics sector. Tese various trade fairs provide an ideal platform for intralogistics and supply-chain management to showcase products and innovations in all the key international markets. Several events are highlighted below.


> CeMAT EURASIA (formerly “Materials Handling EURASIA”) March 16–19 • Istanbul


Tis event features close to 100 exhibitors, with the added bonus of running parallel to the trade fairs: Otomasyon, Electrotec, and Hydraulic & Pneumatic.


> CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA May 16–19 • São Paulo, Brazil


CeMAT SOUTH AMERICA is held every two years and features the latest industry products and innovations. CeMAT 2015 attracted 10,300 visitors, and 211 exhibitors from 23 countries—representing China, Germany, Italy, and the U.S.


> CeMAT ASIA October 2017 • Shanghai


An annual event more than 16 years in the running, CeMAT Asia focuses on every aspect of materials and goods handling: industrial trucks, cranes and lifting equipment, handling systems, storage and warehousing systems, loading technology, as well as software and accessories. Te trade show takes place parallel to PTC ASIA—the world’s second-largest trade fair for power transmission and control technology.


Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association Annual Conference April 18–22 • Scottsdale, AZ www.scranet.org


ABOUT: SC&RA’s membership of 1,300+ members hail from over 45 countries, representing specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial


maintenance, millwrighting, manufacturing, rental and, of course, crane and rigging.


ATTENDEES: Owners, manufacturers, operations, and risk managers. Safety directors, permit managers, and state transportation officials.


ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: Attracting industry owners, CEOs, top managers, and leaders, this premier event for the Association includes education sessions by well-known authors and speakers, committee meetings, receptions, and numerous networking opportunities. Popular golf and tennis tournaments, a fundraising gala, the renowned Job of the Year competitions, safety awards, and a Products Fair are also featured. (Additional SC&RA Event in 2017)


Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association Crane and Rigging Workshop September 20–22 • Kansas City, MO


CRANE AND RIGGING WORKSHOP: Te Workshop, conducted yearly in September, is THE crane and rigging event of the year. Bringing together industry owners, sessions have an emphasis on safety, regulatory and consensus standards, training, equipment maintenance, and current issues affecting the industry. In addition to numerous networking opportunities, the Exhibit Center has sold out each of the last 15 years.


AWRF SPRING GENERAL MEETING April 23–26 • Savannah, GA www.awrf.org


AWRF FALL GENERAL MEETING and P.I.E. October 22–25, 2017 Minneapolis, MN www.awrf.org


ABOUT: Te lifting, rigging, and loading- securement industries gather at the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators two annual


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