A number of events pertinent to the lifting equipment industry will take place the week of Oct. 22 in Orlando, Fla. Here’s a rundown of everything that’s happening. For more information, contact Katie Parrish at kparrish@maxcapmedia.com.
Event: IPAF US Convention
Time: TBA
Location: Bohemian Hotel Celebration
700 Bloom Street, Celebration, FL 32747, USA
Toll-Free Reservations: 888 249 4007
www.celebrationhotel.com
Details: The second IPAF US Convention will be held on October 22 and 23, 2012 in Celebration, Florida. This member event is also open to non-members. This year's focus is on aerial work platform (AWP) management responsibilities. Topics to be covered will range from buying used equipment, to owner responsibility, and an update on ANSI standards. The speakers and program line-up will be announced shortly.
To attend, send an email with your name, company and contact details to marketing@ipaf.org.
Event: Lift and Access Showcase
Time: TBA
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: Exhibitor Setup
Event: IPAF US Convention Continues
Details: Continues from Oct. 22
Event: Lift and Access Showcase
Details: Exhibitor Setup
Event: SAIA Regional Meeting
Time: 1 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Bohemian Hotel Celebration
Details: TBA
Event: Lift and Access Symposium / SAIA Regional Meeting
Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Bohemian Hotel Celebration
Details: Working at Heights: A Panel Discussion from the General Contractor's Point of View
How do the large general contractors look at safely working at height using aerial work platforms, mast climbing work platforms, and telehandlers? During Lifting Week in Orlando, safety professionals from some of the largest general contractors in North America will join together to answer questions about working at heights. The panel discussion will take place October 23 at 4:00 pm at The Bohemian Hotel in Celebration, Fla.
Event: Lift and Access Showcase (VIP Admission only)
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: Activities include Showcase Walk-Around Presentations and Equipment Demonstrations. VIP admission is available by invitation only to equipment buyers, rental companies, exhibitors, press and other guests. VIP admission includes daytime activities and access to the cocktail reception. Limited vendor registrations are available. If interested in attending, please contact Franci Motz at fmotz@maxcapmedia.com
Event: Lift and Access Symposium
Time: 4:15-5:30 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers' Davenport Facilty
Details: Tier 4 Engine Challenges: A panel discussion with industry experts on what to expect from the upcoming equipment engine changes.
Held at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Event: VIP Cocktail Reception (invitation only)
Time: 7 pm
Location: The Bohemian Hotel
Details: Held at the Bohemian Hotel in nearby Celebration, Fla., the cocktail reception is by invitation only. Additional employee, spouse, or guest tickets can be purchased on LiftShowcase.com for $35 each.
Event: Lift and Access Showcase (General Admission)
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: General admission day is free and open to auction attendees, which may include rental companies, service facilities, fl eet owners, contractors, and more. Registrants can sign up to attend online at
LiftShowcase.com.
Event: Ritchie Bros. Auction
Time: TBA
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: Auction features lifting equipment.
Event: Lift and Access Showcase & Symposium (Exhibitor Tear Down)
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Event: Crane Operator Rodeo (Exhibitor Setup)
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: Visit www.craneoperatorrodeo.com for more information.
Event: Crane Operator Rodeo National Championship
Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: For the third year, the Crane Operator Rodeo competition returns this fall with a new twist: Operators across the country will compete in their region before heading to the final event in Orlando, Fla. The national championship will take place October 27-28 at the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneer’s facility in Davenport, Fla. Sign Up To Compete in The Regional Rodeo Qualifiers. Register Here
Event: Crane Operator Rodeo National Championship
Time: 8 am to 12 pm
Location: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, 700 Ritchie Rd, Davenport, Fla. 33897
Details: Crane Operator Rodeo National Championship continues. Register Here
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