Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA) is a tax-exempt nonprofit technical association committed to the development and promotion of voluntary recommended standards and associated reference materials for this field. Its annual spring meeting focuses on the continual improvement of safety for users of the industry’s products.
ATTENDEES: Manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic web slings, synthetic webbing, fibers, thread, and related components. WSTDA Member representatives as well as non-members are invited to attend.
HIGHLIGHTS: Te WSTDA Technical Committees conduct open forum, interactive meetings to discuss industry issues, testing, government regulations, the development of WSTDA products, and standards writing efforts. Educational sessions and networking opportunities complete the program.
ACRP 2018 General Assembly
May 15-18 Double Tree by Hilton Houston, TX
www.acrp.net
ABOUT: Te Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP) is a nonprofit focusing on improving crane and rigging operations throughout the industry by providing opportunities for education to its members and the public. Teir annual General Assembly, held in the spring, provides the opportunity to learn about regulations, safety, certifications, rigging practices, inspections, and trade-related topics.
ATTENDEES: Annual draw of 100-200 professionals working within the Crane and Rigging Industry.
HIGHLIGHTS: ACRP members learn from tours of a number of different manufacturing facilities for the crane and rigging products they use. Breakout technical training sessions will also be hosted. Check back with website as further details become available.
CRAC Conference
June 6–9 The Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
www.crac-canada.com
ABOUT: Te annual Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) Conference and General meeting provides the unique opportunity to meet with the leaders of the Canadian crane industry. Teir mission is to unite all companies within the crane industry, and their members hail from across Canada and the U.S.
ATTENDEES: Crane rental operations, manufacturers and suppliers of cranes and equipment, and suppliers of services used in the specialty crane rental business in Canada.
Seminar attendees at a prior MODEX event.
HIGHLIGHTS: A fun-filled four days of business and social events for all members of the Association. Highlights for 2018 include: the Get Together at the Gateway to the Arctic (with polar bears), a Golf tournament at the Glendale Golf Course, a unique program at the Canadian Human Rights Museum, and Te Spreader Bar and Events at the Historic Fort Garry Hotel.
LiftEx 2018
November 14-15 Arena MK Milton Keynes, UK
www.liftex.org
ABOUT: Te unmissable global event for the lifting industry: over 80 exhibitors, over 1,000 industry professionals, and a full day of conference sessions. Tis year’s event is set in a centrally located venue more proximate to Greater London.
ATTENDEES: Each year, LiftEx draws hundreds of the best and brightest lifting professionals from around the world—and they’re eager to learn more about what’s new and what’s coming from the lifting industry. When you exhibit at LiftEx, you can make a lasting impression on the people who have an influential voice in the lifting decisions their organizations make.
HIGHLIGHTS: For the lifting industry, LiftEx is action packed— between its well-attended exhibition, industry conference, and innovation Fast-Pitch. Te show brings in dedicated industry pros and end-users from a variety of vertical markets, including oil & gas, energy, road and maritime transport, construction, utilities, and manufacturing. y
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