METALCON International
Transcript of METALCON International
What is METALCON?METALCON is an annual exhibition and tradeshow produced by PSMJ Resources, which focuses solely on the latest innovations of the Metal Construction Industry, and is the only tradeshow in the world of its type.
Since 1991, METALCON has had a single focus – to help those who design and build with metal gain more business by showcasing innovative products, demonstrating how to use them, and helping attendees to find out everything they need to know about the Metal Construction Industry
METALCON, in a nutshellafter 17 years, METALCON has grown to include…..
Over 350 Exhibiting Companies….
Over 750 Exhibit Booths covering the show floor….
A full conference program with more than 40 seminars covering all topics related to Metal Construction…..
Over 8,000 attendees from 50 different countries…
Green Island, a spot on the show floor dedicated solely to today’s Green productsin the Metal Construction Industry…..
A live action Demo area demonstrating different field techniques using the latestPanel and roofing products
Who is METALCON?
• Coatings/Finishings• Doors & Windows• Insulation Systems• Light Gauge Framing• Manufacturing Equipment
METALCON Exhibitors are primarily manufacturers and distributors of a variety of products including:
• Rollforming Equipment• Snow Guards• Vents• Wall Panel Systems• Safety Equipment• Metal Roofing Systems
And many more!
METALCON attendeesAt our very first show in 1991, we attracted 3600 attendees in Washington D.C.
We continue to grow more and more every year,
drawing Manufacturers, distributors, architects,
engineers, fabricators, general contractors and
more from all over the world.
Presently, over 8000 attendees walk the show floor and take part in our METALCON seminars.
WHERE IS METALCON?In 17 years, METALCON has traveled all over the country to locations including…….
•Washington D.C•Chicago
•Dallas•Atlanta
• San Diego
•Las Vegas
•Tampa
The softer side of metal
Beginning in 1994, METALCON started a tradition
of erecting a Steel Structure to display to attendees
and exhibitors during the show.
Every year, each structure has been donated
to various organizations, including Habitat
for Humanity, (name of women’s shelter?).
Over the years, we’ve had a variety of different people who’ve helped to make this steel home a reality, including experts in Steel Framing, students from various Universities all over the country, and even those who had never built with steel before in their lives, but learned to do so through the help of STUD University, a 3-day program offered at METALCON covering the basics of framing with cold-formed steel as well as the latest advancements in Steel framing
Homes for our troops
In 2006, METALCON teamed up with a Taunton, Massachusetts based non-profitOrganization that helps injured service men and women and their immediate familiesBy raising donations of money, building materials, and professional labor while Coordinating the process of building a new home or adapting an existing one to be Handicap accessible.
At METALCON International 2006 in Tampa, the METALCON ADA compliant Steel home was Donated to SSG Paul Russ Marek.
His house is in the process of being constructed in Melbourne, Florida
Russ was severely injured by
an explosive device when he
was serving in Iraq in September
of 2005. The entire right half
of his body was badly burned
and he lost his right ear, arm
and leg.
In 2007 in Las Vegas, 23-year old Marine Corps Cpl. Evan Morgan was the recipient of the METALCON Steel home. Evan was seriously injured while on duty in 2005 when he was hit by an improvised explosive device
As a result of this injury, he lost his left leg below the knee, his right leg above the knee and vision in his right eye. After more than a year in physical rehabilitation, he is home with his wife Jillian and 3-month old daughter Sophie.
He was refitted with a prosthesis, re-learned how to walk, as well as swim and bike, and has since participated in several triathalons through the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
In 2008 at METALCON in Baltimore, MD, U.S. Army Specialist David Battle was the recipient of the steel home. David was severely injured in December 2007 while serving in Iraq.
METALCON 2009
October 6-8, 2009The Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, flWWW.METALCON.COM
1-800-537-7765