MEDIA INFORMATION KIT

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MEDIA INFORMATION KIT

Welcome to the 23

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Annual METALCON International

Your press badge allows you:

- Entry to the exhibit hall

- Attendance at METALCON education courses

Exhibits:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Noon to 6:00 pm; Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Education Courses:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 am to 11:45 am STUD U starts with Part I on Monday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Follow up:

2013 METALCON photos and releases will be posted in the online press room at www.metalcon.com.

For more info, contact me at 847-875-3028 or [email protected]

Enjoy the show!

Marge O’Connor

Media Manager

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Highlights

The 2013 event marks METALCON’s 23rd_{year and showcases the latest this industry}

has to offer from the best products and ideas to a highly rated education program and a variety of live demonstrations of field techniques. Trends in the industry are covered in every aspect. The use of metal in building projects is increasing, particularly for retrofit, insulated metal panels and cold-formed steel framing. Specialists will present education sessions on these topics and in demos held in the new Metal in Action arena inside the exhibit hall.

The value of metal in sustainable design and green building continues to increase. This is highlighted in Green Island, an area of the exhibits dedicated to metal products used in building energy-saving structures, and in Solar Bay, a special pavilion that showcases the benefits of integrating solar technology with metal roof and wall systems. Products and activities in Solar Bay show how compatible metal and solar technology really are. Using full-scale mock-ups, it showcases the newest solar integration technologies for the building envelope, including rooftop-mounted solar power systems, solar heat recovery systems for roofs and walls, and solar-thermal water heating technologies.

Exhibitors

METALCON has enjoyed very high exhibitor satisfaction rates with more than 90 percent of companies returning each year. At the same time the show consistently attracts new exhibitors who bring their innovative products, ideas and industry experts to METALCON. This year the event welcomes 47 new companies and exhibitors who are returning after a short absence. A list of these exhibitors is included at the end of this kit.

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Education - Blending Tradition and Innovation

The 2013 conference program retains its successful 3-hour format tailored to specific disciplines and creating more in-depth opportunities to delve into important

techniques and issues from the field. For each full session, attendees can earn 3 hours of AIA Learning Units, 3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Health Safety and Welfare (HSWs). Topics are designed to meet the needs of residential roofing

contractors; commercial roofing contractors; cold-formed steel design professionals; architects and engineers; building owners, developers, facility managers; and metal

product manufacturers.

Metalcon Education Courses

Monday, September 30 - 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. E01 - STUD U for the Masses: Part I

What You Think You Know and What You Really Don’t About CFS Framing

CFS Design Professionals

Tuesday, October 1 - 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. E02 - STUD U for the Masses: Part II

What You Think You Know and WhatYou Really Don't About CFS Framing

E03 - Understanding Metal Roofing: Parts I & II

Residential & Commercial Roofing

E04 - Make Money in Any Economy With Metal Retrofit Roofing

E05 - Say Hello to Humor and Goodbye to Burnout!

Motivation/Edutainment

E06 - SHAPE Does Matter: Effective Design for Building & Construction

Applications

A/E/C

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Wednesday, October 2 - 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. E08 – STUD U for the Masses: Part III

What You Think You Know and What You Really Don’t About CFS Framing

E09 – Successful Flashing Details for Residential Standing Seam Roofing

E10 –Retrofit Roofing From A to Z

E11 – Your Digital Tool Box: Using Digital Technologies to Increase Business + Productivity

Current Trends

E12 – Roll Forming Software to Substantially Increase Productivity to Trim Shops

Roll Forming

E13 – Resilient Buildings – Helping Prevent Damage from Natural Disasters

Current Trends

Special Programs

These Special Programs are offered at METALCON by related industry associations.

SP1

Tuesday, Oct. 1,8:30 am – noon

Roll Forming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part I

Metal in Action –

NEW DEMO AREA

Industry specialists present the latest applications and field techniques in live demonstrations in the exhibit hall. This learning experience is highlighted in a new interactive demo arena called Metal in Action. It combines the best of Solar Bay Live, the Metal Construction Association’s Residential and Commercial Roofing Demos, and Tool Day. With plenty of seating, tables and bleachers, it serves as a touchdown for attendees to learn in a comfortable setting.

The Solar Bay Live portion offers a different keynote presentation each day that focuses on details of specific techniques used to install solar and metal

combinations. It is an extension of Solar Bay, an area of the exhibit hall that features products and education about the growing use of metal and solar technology. It shows the perfect combination of metal roofing with solar applications and is another method of highlighting metal’s role in the green building movement.

The popular MCA demos provide insight on roofing and tool technologies, with discussions and demonstrations of the latest techniques and trends. Attendees can ask questions, work with tools, and have one-on-one discussions with experts.

The tools feature of Metal in Action expands from a single day to a three-day bonus where participants can test the latest tools every show day during exhibit hours. Tools available in the tool demo area are also incorporated into the general demos so attendees can see the tools in action on roof and wall installations and then personally try them in the tool demo area. This year’s tools include drills, power tools, portable hand and electric seamers, and portable sheers.

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Metal in Action Schedule Location: Booth 1247 Tuesday. October 1:

12:30 - 1:45 Commercial Roofing - MCA

2:15 - 3:15 Solar Bay - Bryan Lynch, President, Isofoton USA 3:45 - 5:00 Residential Roofing - MCA

Wednesday, October 2 :

12:30 - 1:45 Residential Roofing - MCA

2:15 - 3:15 Solar Bay - Rob Haddock, President, Metal Roof Advisory Group 3:45 - 5:00 Commercial Roofing - MCA

Thursday, October 3 :

10:00 - 11:00 Residential Roofing - MCA

11:15 - 12:15 Solar Bay - Jerry Henniger & Dave Rowe, Englert Total Solar Solutions 12:30 - 1:30 Commercial Roofing - MCA

Residential Roofing - MCA’s residential roof manufacturer members will focus on

proper detailing of metal roof installations, including techniques used with natural metals (copper & zinc) as well as pre-painted aluminum and steel. Both standing seam and metal shingle installations will be displayed.

Commercial Roofing - Commercial roof manufacturer members will focus on

retrofit applications to show how existing flat roofs can be converted into sloped metal roof systems and how existing aged metal roof systems can be retrofitted with a new metal roof without removing the existing roof.

Solar Bay – These demos show how energy efficient building solutions can be

integrated into metal roof systems. They also offer a basic understanding of technologies such as cool roofing, above sheathing ventilation and photovoltaic systems.

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2013 Giving Back Program

Each year since 1994 when METALCON International began its giving-back initiative, it has proudly met the goal of donating goods, services, and/or funds to worthy

causes serving local host communities. This year’s recipient is Atlanta-based It’s

The Journey, Inc., a 501(c) (3) charitable organization and producer of the Atlanta

2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. The 11th_{annual walk takes place October 5-6.}

METALCON has formed a team of walkers called the Metal Magnolias and set a donation goal of $25,000. To contribute, donors can go to the Metal Magnolias team page at www.2daywalk.org.kintera.org/2013Walker/metalcon and click on General Team Donation.

METALCON Background

Since the first METALCON International was held in 1991 in Washington DC, it has remained the only annual trade show and conference focused on the application of metal in industrial, institutional, light commercial and residential projects. Each year it brings together builders, designers, specifiers, developers, building owners, and government officials from more than 52 countries. It is unique in the service it provides to this vibrant industry and in show management’s success in consistently providing new features that highlight the latest products, technologies and trends --and make learning about metal interesting.

Industry Support

This international event is produced by Newton, MA-based PSMJ Resources Inc., a widely recognized information resource for the A/E design industry. METALCON is sponsored by the Metal Construction Association, an organization of leading

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In addition, 100 associations and publications representing various industry segments support METALCON through their ongoing promotional and educational efforts.

Show Management

For more information about exhibits or conference programs, contact a member of the show management team at PSMJ Resources, Inc., 800-537-7765 or 617-965-0055: Claire Kilcoyne, Show and Conference Director; Suzanne Maher, Assistant Show Manager and Conference Coordinator; and Paulo Gomes-da-Costa, Exhibits Manager.

Media Contact

For editorial or photo needs contact Marge O’Connor at 847-875-3028 or

[email protected]. Copies of releases and this press kit are downloadable from the Press Room page of www.metalcon.com. Photos from the 2013 event will be posted after the show.

Future METALCON Dates

2014: October 1-3, Denver Convention Center, Denver, CO

2015: October 14-16, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL

2016: October 26-28,Baltimore Convention Center,Baltimore, MD

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2013 New and Returning Exhibitors, Booth Numbers and URLs

ABC Aluminum Solutions 508

www.abc-aluminum.com

Abrams Architectural Products 1840

www.abramssales.com

Allmac Manufacturing, CO. LTD. 501

www.allmacmanufacturing.com

Alpha Professional Tools 1949

www.alpha-tools.com

Atlas Roofing Corporation 2107

www.atlasroofing.com

Cannon Group 1852

www.cannon.com

Carlisle Metal Products 823

www.carlisle.com Chemique Adhesives 2137 www.chemiqueadhesives.com Dalvento 2135 www.dalvento.com Design Data 532 www.sds2.com DSP USA, Inc. 600 www.dspusa.com EJOT / AutoMAK 2030 www.cladboyusa.com elZinc 847 www.coreconss.com

Eurasian American Chamber

of Commerce 2147

www.eurasianamericanchamber.com

Feroof 2021

www.feroof.com

Franklin Manufacturing Inc. 2146

www.fmi-solutions.com

Grabber Construction Products 641

www.grabberman.com

IMETCO 940

www.imetco.com

IronRidge, Inc. 1648

www.ironridge.com

Levi's Nails & Screws 1549

www.levisnailsandscrews.com

Marco Industries 1853

www.marcoindustries.com

McKey Perforating Co. Inc. 2125

www.mckey.com

Metal Coaters 533

www.metalcoaters.com

Metal Sales Manuf. Corp. 2135

www.metalsales.us.com

Metform International Ltd 2007

www.metformintl.com

Mode Transportation 2240

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Nationwide Steel/Variobend USA 2123 NB HANDY 1838 www.nbhandy.com Platinum 78 2117 www.platinum-78.com Premier Products 801 www.trustpremier.com ProservCrane Group 2113 www.proservcrane.com

Quality Roof Seamers 1748

www.qualityroofseamers.com Radiant Outfitters 608 www.radiantoutfitters.com Reed's Metals 1932 www.reedsmetals.com Revere Copper 2216 www.reverecopper.com

Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors 2108

www.schweissdoors.com

Sheffield Metals International 1609

www.sheffieldmetals.com SPECwise 703 www.specwise.com Staldom OY 2047 Steel Dynamics 647 www.steeldynamics.com

Steel Rock Roofs 1848

www.steelrockroofs.com

Tengco Inc. 1854

www.tengco.com

Unimet Metal Supply Inc. 948

www.unimetmetalsupply.com

Viking Metals 2028

www.vikingmetals.com

Wheeling-Nisshin 1050

ww.wheeling-nisshin.com

Xiamen Liming Machinery Co. LTD 1947