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Presents a listing of the technical papers related to appliance design submitted and to be discussed at the 57th International Appliance Technical Conference and Exhibition to be held in Rosemont, Illinois, on March 27 to 29, 2006. "E-Field Sensor as a Total Control System Solution," by Philip Sieh; "Wireless Power for Household Devices," by David W. Baarman; "The New Generation of Premix Gas Blowers," by Tom Costello.

The article reports on the development of a white paper by a Honeywell company System Sensor, to address placement, testing and maintenance of system-connected carbon monoxide detectors based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 in Saint Charles, Illinois. Moreover, the company said that the white paper also addressed areas of deficiency, due to recent product development, in the current form of NFPA 720.

The article offers information on the 2012 Winter Conference of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in Chicago, Illinois on January 21-25, 2012 as it seeks conference papers on more efficient, integrated and intra-disciplinary approaches to designing, constructing, and operating and maintaining facilities to reduce energy consumption.

The article reports that Saint Charles, Illinois-based fire detection devices manufacturing company System Sensor has released a white paper that addresses several concerns in retail occupancies facilities. The report titled "Visible Signaling in Large Spaces," brings up the recommendation by the Technical Committee on Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems of the National Fire Protection Association to clarify the design requirements of signaling systems in retail occupancies.

The article reports that Burr Ridge, Illinois-based Hansen Technologies Corp. is offering a free white paper about its refrigeration compressors. The paper explains how water contamination in an industrial ammonia refrigeration system can lower system efficiency and increase electrical costs. The paper also discusses the benefits of removing air and water from ammonia refrigeration systems.

Focuses on announcement by the Adhesive and Sealant Council for its 1998 Fall Convention which will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago. Details on the announcement; Date of the convention; Contact information.

The article discusses the highlights of the presentations at the 10th Annual Coatings for Plastics Symposium held in Chicago, Illinois. A presentation explores hydrosilylation cure-enabled fluoropolymer coating designed to improve surface performance. Another presentation tackles atmospheric plasma treating technology for conductive and non-conductive substrates. An overview of papers which explored the aspects of testing is presented.

Reports that the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council has selected Alfred Crosby of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois' Department of Materials Science and Engineering, as the recipient of its 1999 Carl A. Dahlquist Award. Total number of entries submitted to the competition; Criteria used by the organization in judging who the winner of the award will be.

Reports on the construction of a tower in Chongqing, China, that would top the building height record held by Chicago's Sears Towers. Kuala Lumpur's challenge to break Sears Towers record; Description of Chinese tower; Weather conditions in area where tower will rise.

The article provides a brief corporate profile of framarx/waxstar which is a waxed paper company in Illinois.

Archiving project information was once merely a matter of collecting, organizing, and filing away paper drawings, each one created anew as design progressed. Chicago, Illlinois based architect Kristine Fallon, president of Kristine Fallon Associates, heads the project, which involves a team of architects, academics, museum curators, and technology experts who are reviewing the challenges of maintaining digital archives and will ultimately provide recommendations for best practices. To combat obsolescence of archival documents, a proposed global registry could alert architects to digital file types that are in danger of disappearing and provide a way for architects to reformat their files.

Highlights the Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Contributions from leading food industry trade associations to the success of the exposition; Organization of the Food Expo; Services rendered to international attendees; Developments in the international aspects of the Food Expo.

Perhaps no other American city's identity is so entwined with the profession of architecture as buildings of Chicago, Illinois. On April 4, the Art Institute unveiled a hypothetical skyline for the Windy City, one recorded in pixels and on paper rather than in concrete, glass, or steel. Chicago architect Dan Wheeler, of the firm Wheeler Kearns, drew from the Institute's collection of more than 130,000 architectural objects to showcase some 90 drawings, renderings, and models of never-built projects dating from 1880 to the present. The show reveals Chicago's long history as fertile ground for design ingenuity at all scales. The theoretical work Expanding Skyscraper by Reginald Malcomson, a tower to which cantilevered floor plates could be added over time, is an intriguing attempt to weigh the fluctuating demands of the city against the immutable nature of completed buildings.

The article cites the history of Framarx Corp. in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The company was founded by Larry and Delores Czaszwicz which it was created as an alternative source for hamburger patty paper. Framarx has manufactured 300 various types of products in order to provide customers needs. Company's management has maintained the culture of customer astonishment so that it can compete in the market.

Information about several papers discussed at the 19th International Forging Congress (IFC) held in Chicago, Illinois from September 7-9, 2008 is presented. The topics include the complete technical and business program that covered topics ranging from tooling to automation to overviews of the forging industry in different countries and regions around the world. The event was attended by about 750 delegates and other participants.

The article highlights RadTech's biennial e∣5: UV & EB Technology Expo and Conference held April 24-26, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. There were 40 sessions and 150 presentations about ultraviolet and electron beam technology, developed in separate tracks for user and technical suppliers. Dr. Tom Scherzer received the event's Best Technical Paper.

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. plumbing industry as of August 2008. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the World Plumbing Council have organized the International Emerging Technology Symposium that will be held in Chicago, Illinois. The Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA) has launched its website. The National Standard Plumbing Code Committee (NSPC) has organized a public hearing to consider the proposed changes in NSPC.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2007 research & development (R&D) Seminars sponsored by the "Prepared Foods" periodical held in Chicago, Illinois. Among the papers discussed at the seminar are "Nutritious and Delicious: Mineral-Enhanced Sports and Energy Beverages," by Gale Walters, "Fortifying Beverage Profits Via Whey Protein Fortification," by Starla Paulsen and "Overcoming Formulation Problems With Dissolved Calcium," by Daniel Sortwell.

The article provides information on the operations of Diamond Flexible Packaging. According to Scott Hansen, Diamond's director of sales and marketing, the company prides itself on open communication and feels it is very important to allow its customers to be an integral part the sales process. Hansen says that Diamond's relationship with Pactiv has brought plenty of positive attention to the Northbrook, Illinois-based converter because the technology is unique.

A company profile of Packaging Personified, a Carol Stream, Illinois-based converter which specializes in mono-layer films and flexible packaging, is presented. An overview of the company's history is given, along with information regarding its products and services. It also details the expansion plans of the company. The article then discusses the factors which contribute to the company's success, which includes a focus on customer service and expansion of product offerings..

The article provides information on several topics in Pack Expo's conference on October 30 to November 1, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. A discussion on "Packaging: A Change Agent in Change," by Harris E. DeLoach at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 am. Another is "Smart Labels: From Standards to Practice," by Dan Mullen. Finally, "Resolving the Technical Challenges of Radio Frequency Identification Tagging of Liquids and Metal Packaging," by Dan Abramowicz.

Focuses on the 2001 Assembly Technology Expo (ATExpo) Conference program in Rosemont, Illinois. Partnership of ATExpo with top organizations; Technical sessions featured in the program; Schedule of the conference.

Reports that O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, has updated its cargo security using biometrics from Identix and smart cards from Schlumberger. Gore Commission's study to determine what could be improved in airport security; Phases of the pilot project; Truck drivers' support for the use of smart cards and biometrics. INSET: O'Hare expands security program..

The article reports on the announcement made for technology exposition and conference of RadTech company, which will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. RadTech is an association for ultraviolet and electron beam processes. It is considered the largest conference in the world highlighting the enabling power of technology for manufacturers at e/5 2006. Technologists worldwide present papers to detail science and application packaging, plastics, inkjet, metal finishing and wood.

Information about a conference titled, ''Private Label: The Next Generation'' held in June 5-7, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois is presented. Topics include growth of private brands by creating a portfolio of innovative products for shoppers various cooking and family needs. The conference featured several directors of private brands including Jenny Longo of Brothers Fruit Market, Sam Mayberry of Supervalu and Mike Dejulio of Corporate Brands & Specialty Foods.

The article focuses on the Palos Community Hospital in Chicago which will undertake a 420 million U.S. dollar facility upgrade including a 300,000 square-foot, seven-story east wing. The upgrade will include a redundant and efficient central utility and power distribution plant that will connect to existing systems through a complex network of utility tunnels that distribute steam, water, medical gas, fire protection and other piping system. Illinois-based construction firm F.E. Moran will be in charge of the project.

Focuses on the measures employed by EISENMANN Corp. on achieving ISO 14001 certification in Chicago, Illinois. Creation of a state-of-the-art manufacturing process to recycle natural resources; Importance of teamwork on meeting environmental goals; Strategy of the company on meeting ISO standards.

The article reports that as the site for the residential and hotel condominium complex dubbed Trump International Hotel & Tower was cleared during the winter months in Chicago, Illinois, the project's evolving design became a comic soap opera featuring Donald Trump and the city's powerful mayor, Richard M. Daley. The last publicly released drawings indicate an asymmetrically stepped, polished steel-and glass tower of 90 stories with a thin mast atop the roof. Trump declared in early February that the mast had been removed from the design. By the end of February, Trump was again considering the spire and contemplating the use of its height to claim the city's height title.

Optical reciprocities between ball and bleachers overwhelmingly determine the design of sports buildings. Architects typically derive the diagram for arenas from wrapping walls around optimal lines of sight to generate a box of a bowl. At Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois however, Boston architect Benjamin Wood, Carlos Zapata working with Lohan Caprile Goettsch as the master planner, recently broke free of convention, scoring an end run into new precedent. When architects Wood and Zapata received the commission to update Soldier Field as a $385 million state-of-the-art venue for the Chicago Bears football team, the architects faced the challenge of fitting a new, 62,000-seat bowl within the old one.

Features the interior architecture of the Blackbird restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, designed by Thomas Schlesser. Clean and lean scheme for renovating a small brick building; Structure and materials.

Reports on the program for the American Society of Baking's annual technical conference from March 6 to 9, 2005 in Chicago. Promotion of the "Empower Your People-Empower Yourself" campaign; Offer of technical papers on emerging technology, food safety, new product formulas; Presentation of a leadership forum regarding health and convenience; Discussion by Bruce Peterson about mass-merchandiser channel and retailing; Review of market consumer research.

Reports that Dr. David R. Bauer, senior staff technical specialist at the Food Research Laboratory, will present the Joseph I. Mattiello Memorial Lecture at the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology Annual Meeting on October 23-25, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. Focus of the lecture; Contact information.

The article focuses on the $32 million Richard J. Klarchek information Commons of Loyola University's Chicago Lakeshore campus. The green building is a four-story, 70,000-plus square foot glass structure, which rests just 20 feet from Lake Michigan and serves as a library. The information Commons does feature more than 200 networked computer workstations, 50 laptops for loan and buildingwide WiFi access all tied into the university's extensive electronic library resources.

The article reports on the opposition of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) to the Fire District Antitrust Exemption bill proposed by the House of Representatives during the Illinois 97th General Assembly on February 9, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. It states that IESA has pointed out several ways in which the bill could hurt small business enterprises. It also stresses the association's concert about the bill's potential for allowing abuse of power and creating monopoly economy.

Information about the annual Mid-Year Business Meeting of the Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) held in June 2010 in Chicago, Illinois is presented. Professional Development & Training Committee launched HARDI's Distributed Learning Network (DLN), a web-based catalog of learning management system and course. Several papers whose topics including geothermal and chilled-water technologies, trends in compensation, and insulation alternatives were presented.

A calendar of events related to the flexible packaging industry from May 2016 to March 2017 is presented which includes the 2016 Global Pouch Forum in Miami, Florida, the Label Expo 2016 in Rosemont, Illinois, and the Fall Executive Meeting by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) in Chicago.

Information about several papers discussed at the inaugural meeting of the American Supply Association Showroom Managers Council, on December 4-5, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois is presented. The two-day event featured presentations from Hank Darlington, a well-known professional showroom design consultant and Michelle Kowalski, manager of the Kohler Store. Theme of the meeting is also cited.

Highlights the 76th AHR Expo held in Chicago, Illinois from January 23 to 25, 2006. Number of international exhibitors who participated at the event; Statement issued by Clay Stevenson, president of the International Exposition co., about the exposition.

Highlights the 57th International Appliance Technical Conference & Exhibition to be held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, from March 27 to 29, 2006. One of the key themes at the event; Overview of the keynote address of Hal Stratton, chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; Topics related to appliance design that will be discussed at the event.

The article highlights the sessions to be presented during the 2006 International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition to be convened in Chicago, Illinois. Field Test results for UV Systems is a seminar that will provide presentations on field performance results of UV systems for coil cleaning and air disinfection. The forum on HFC systems leaking seeks to start a discussion on related experiences. Discussions of a forum on improving fan systems energy efficiency will be focused on suggesting and implementing methods and procedures that would result in the most efficient system.

Presents information on the International Appliance Technical Conference at the Ramada Plaza Hotel O'Hare in Chicago, Illinois in March 2005. Forecast on the number of exhibitors in the event; Background on a keynote address by Joseph McGuire, president of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; Topics to be addressed in a panel discussion led by Wayne Morris, vice president of division services at Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

Reports on the conference for the concepts of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma in Chicago, Illinois. Date of the convention; Sponsor of the meeting; Contact information.

The article offers information on several packaging conferences in September 2015 such as Graph Expo and Converting & Packaging Printing (CPP) Expo to be held both at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois and the Pack Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article reports that officials with the Fabtech donated to jumpstart a campaign to help victims of the tornados in Illinois during its November 20, 2013 event, with participating organizations including the American Welding Society, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International.

The article offers information on the Windy City Coatings Course to be held at the O'Hare Campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois on April 16-17, 2013.

Information about several presentations discussed at a 2012 Fall Executive Conference by Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) held at Chicago, Illinois sponsored by theDow Chemical Co. on the current trends and opportunities in flexible packaging is presented. Topics include the update on activities and projects of FPA and role of FPA in introduction of new products. The conference featured several FPA members including Jim Mize, Lynn Dornblaser, and Ross Lee.

The article discusses a conference titled "Flexible Packaging Association's (FPA) 2011 Fall Executive Conference" that was held at Chicago, Illinois on October 2011. Topics include opportunities for the U.S. flexible packaging industry, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the packaging industry and the cost and availability of flexible packaging materials.

Information on several papers discussed at the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) Annual Meeting held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on November 10, 2010 on the involvement of the Illinois fire departments and cities in fire and burglar alarm monitoring is presented. Topics include the legislation on the monitoring contracts and the IESA's plan to battle the issue. It also mentions that Kevin Lehan received the IESA President's Award.

The article offers information on the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Illinois. The 1.25-million-square-foot hospital has a height of 457 feet but was construction on just 1.8 acres of land. The BIM process involves the use of laser scanners, which produce point cloud diagrams used to compare BIMs to actual construction. The project is handled by Power Construction Co. and M.A. Mortenson Co.

A calendar of events for the Flexible Packaging Association Inc. (FPA) events from September 2010 to March 2011 is presented, which includes the 2010 Fall Executive Conference on September 30, 2010 and PACK EXPO International Chicago from October 31 to November 3, 2010, both in Chicago, Illinois, and the 2011 annual meeting of FPA to be held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, in Naples, Florida on March 9-11, 2011.