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The article reports on the paper titled "Metal Roof and Wall Panel Components in Contact with Preservative-Treated Lumber, issued by the Metal Constrution Association (MCA) to oppose potential changes in a building code in Florida that proposed requiring preservative-treated lumber for uses that include batten structures commonly used with metal shingle products. Scott Kriner, technical director for the MCA, said that the paper also serves as an educational material. Other industry groups that have similar position on the issue are cited.

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.

Highlights the proposed 2004 BevExpo, a beverage industry trade show in Tampa, Florida. Food-related associations that sponsored the exhibition; Schedule of events during the trade show; List of exhibitors that will participate.