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This article reports on a call for papers and posters issued by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry for presentation at the Polyurethanes 2007 Technical Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida. The conference was organized in partnership with Utech North America. Deadline for the submission of paper abstracts and poster abstracts are indicated.

A call for abstracts for the Quality NDT (non-destructive testing) Conference at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida on May 4-7, 2009 is presented.

The article reports that the 2009 Quality Measurement Conference, which will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando from May 4-7, 2009, is accepting abstracts for presentation in Orlando, Florida. It states that the deadline for the submission of abstracts is on November 14, 2008. The focus of the conference is on measurement issues and measurement in manufacturing environments.

Reports that the Coatings Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University is seeking technical papers about coating processes to be considered for presentation at the Smart Coatings 2006 Symposium from February 15-17, 2006 at the Grosvenor Resort in Orlando, Florida. Topics of the symposium; Criteria selection; Contact information.

Reports that the Coatings Research Institute of Easter Michigan University is seeking technical papers to be considered for presentation at the Smart Coatings 2005 Symposium slated for February 2005 in Orlando, Florida. Symposium topics; Submission requirements.

This article presents information on Technology in Construction conference in Orlando, Florida, in January 2004. designers posed that question to each other about building information modeling (BIM), long billed as the technological sine qua non for efficient and cost-effective design and construction. But most designers, it seems, are taking a wait-and-see attitude about BIM--interested in its benefits, but hesitant to adopt it unless assured of Building information modeling (BIM) is the latest rebranding of a 25-year-old idea that architects should create intelligent 3D models instead of paper drawings to communicate design ideas and guide construction.

A calendar of events for the wall and ceiling industry in 2010 and 2011 is presented, including the International Builders' Show 2011 from January 12 to 15 in Orlando, Florida, the World of Concrete event from January 17 to 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the CISCA event from April 4 to 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article highlights the trade show Electrocoat 2006 which will be held at the Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on April 19, 2006. The theme of the conference is "Get More". The event will offer conference sessions and workshops, networking events and supplier-sponsored exhibit rooms. Topics to be discussed include types of e-coat, pretreatment, material handling, system component and curing, environmental management and productivity, employee training, programmable hoist systems and global challenges for electrocoating growth.

Information about the International Foundation Congress and Equipment Exposition 2009 (IFCEE '09) which was held on March 15-19 at the Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida, is presented. According to the article, the event was a geo-engineering and geo-construction technical conference and equipment exposition. It notes that participants had the chance to participate in 52 technical sessions and received three-volume congress proceedings which features 240 peer-review papers.

The article offers information on conferences for the paint and coatings industry for the first quarter of 2011, including two symposia entitled "Smart Coatings 2011" happening in Orlando, Florida on February 23-25 and "The 38th Waterborne Symposium" in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 28-March 4, and a conference and exhibition entitled "uv.eb West 2011" in Santa Clara, California on March 8-9.

The article reports on the debut of Initi@tive 2006 Schneider Electric SA trade exposition at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The trade exposition showcased Schneider Electric's applications and solution in power, automation and control to its customers, partners and industry associations. The activity was composed of professional development seminars, product demonstrations and industry-specific trade exhibits.

This section offers news briefs on the paint and coatings industry as of August 2010. A research by Industrial Research Ltd. predicts that the Asia-Pacific paint industry will expand by 7.9 percent annually from 2009 to 2014. Intertech Pira chief executive officer Charles McGovern discloses the launch of INSCX Exchange as the first nano-commodity exchange worldwide. The Smart Coatings 2011 will be held in Orlando, Florida on February 23 to 25.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2010 aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) Exposition on technological developments held in Orlando, Florida in 2010 is presented. Topics include the increase accuracy and performance of the technological developments, the efficiency of the indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor systems from Dexen Industries, and the development of the air purification system from General Aire. The exposition featured several companies including General Aire.

Information about several papers discussed at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc. (MCAA) 2007 convention in Orlando, Florida is presented. The meeting focuses on the challenges facing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry and the need for increased education for those who are contemplating careers in the industry. The event featured several speakers including Collin Powell, a retired general and the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The article compares two trade shows for the industrial paint and powder industry in the U.S. One is the Electrocoat 2006 show in Orlando, Florida, while the other referred to RadTech's e/5 conference and exhibition in Chicagoland in Illinois. In the Electrocoat show, the author found it very difficult to look for any new technology or new approaches to business. On the other hand, the Radtech show proffered new equipment and coatings and novel business approaches.

Information about the National Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting that was held in Orlando, Florida from December 4-7, 2007 is presented. The event featured several educational sessions, workshops, and presentations as well as an exhibition of various products and equipment from 240 manufacturers and suppliers. Several people had also been given awards including Roger Renner, Robert Reichart and John Schmitt.

Highlights the Stone World Fabricators Forum of the stone industry in Orlando, Florida. Topics discussed; Number of fabricators present in the forum; Interest of the participants in CNC technology.

Information about the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Industrial Refrigeration Conference and Heavy Equipment Show held at the Caribe Royale resort in Orlando, Florida in March 2011 is presented. Topics include the federal regulations governing the ammonia refrigeration industry, refrigerants with toxicity issues, and the use of carbon dioxide. The conference also featured key participants including IIAR Chairman Peter Jordan, Lowell Randal, and Jeff Sloan.

The article discusses the highlights of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association's (SPIDA) winter meeting which was held in Orlando, Florida on January 24, 2010. A number of SPIDA initiatives was announced at the meeting including funding research at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' research foundation. The association president and board for 2010-2011 were also announced at the meeting.

Information about several topics discussed at the Disney Institute leadership and loyalty seminar and conference ImpactNow at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida on November 10-11, 2008 is presented. Topics include the display of technological innovations of alarm and security systems and the continued effort of companies to struggle through economic recessions. The conference features executives including Mike Baur and Steve Wozniak.

The article discusses the observation of the baker members of the American Society of Baking (ASB) during the International Baking Industry Exposition in Orlando, Florida.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the things he appreciated during his travel to attend the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) trade from September to October 2012. The author appreciates the marketing ideas from some HVAC contractors, the good news from HARDI chief economist Alan Beaulieu, and the timing of the HARDI conference in Orlando, Florida. He also expresses his disappointment of the quantity of food served at the events.

Information about the 18th annual Micro Key Solutions Users Conference held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida from February 15-18, 2011 is presented. Topics include the 125 enhancements and 90 new features developed by Micro Key and educational tracks about central stage software users and open training laboratory. The conference featured several notable people including dean Belisle, Wayne Torrens and Duane Ising.

The article offers information on the Food Marketing Institute Energy & Technical Service Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida on September 7-10, 2008.

Highlights the third annual Innovation Awards to be presented during the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition in Orlando, Florida. Promotion of product innovation; Emphasis on heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation and indoor air quality; Instruments, software and tools for energy management.

Features the Galaxy Nutritional Foods, an Orlando, Florida-based company owned by Angelo Morini. Background of the company; Increase in sales of the company in the late 1980s; Information on the distribution of Galaxy's products.

Focuses on the sessions offered by the Disney Institute to Quality Service Contractor for the improvement of the company in Orlando, Florida. Emphasis on the importance of market research in determining customer needs; Talks regarding the purpose of leadership toward the service offered by the company; Session concerning time management.