Following one-day conferences to be held later this month during ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas and ProMat in Chicago, Maximum Capacity Media announces the dates for the second Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (ICHC) to be held this summer with Reach Expo. The event returns to Houston, Texas, July 19-20, along with Event Partners Bishop Lifting Products, Houston, and Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau, Orlando, Fla.
CRC is geared toward users of mobile cranes working in construction and heavy industrial environments. It is supported by Associate Sponsors Kobleco Cranes North America, Houston, and Liebherr-Werk Ehingen, Germany. CRC is held concurrently with ICHC, which is designed for users of overhead cranes and hoists working in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities. Associate Sponsors of ICHC include Columbus McKinnon Corp., Amherst, N.Y., and Cattron Group International, Sharpsville, Pa.
Other sponsors include HBC-Radiomatic, Load Systems International, and Southwest Industrial Rigging.
Agendas take shape
Whether you are a project manager, fleet or facility manager, safety leader, operator, or rigger, these conferences offer sessions that will help you apply new regulations, evaluate and safely prepare the work environment, hone your inspection skills, manage and maintain your equipment, and learn from colleagues and competitors.
Among the topics on the CRC agenda are:
Among the topics on the ICHC agenda are:
Attendees to the 2010 Conferences represented general and heavy industrial contractors; energy contractors for wind, nuclear, and oil and gas industries; public utilities; steel erectors; crane rental companies and rigging specialists; as well as crane and rigging professionals working in aviation, mining, steel production, and manufacturing.
Following the 2010 event, Maximum Capacity Media surveyed attendees about the experience. Regarding the presentations, one said, “I thought the program was excellent. There was good spirit among all present.” Another reported: “Most all speakers had very relevant information pertaining to the subject and were extremely knowledgeable about their area of expertise.”
Exhibitors sign up for Reach Expo
Last year’s exhibitors also found the event beneficial. “I think the event was very well run and was an excellent inaugural event. I have received nice inquiries as a result of the conference, and am confident it will continue to be of value in the future,” said David Fitzpatrick of Irwin Car and Equipment, which exhibited in 2010 and will do so again in 2011.
At press time, the following companies had signed up to exhibit at the 2011 Reach Expo.
A1A Software
For more information, go to www.reachexpo2011.com.
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