CHICAGO - The AHR Expo released some recent developments in its planning process for the 2021 AHR Expo in Chicago. The below includes important dates and information to make note of.
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SAINT LOUIS - The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announced the theme for its 2021 Convention & Solutions Expo, planned for June 27-29, 2021, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Several notable M&A deals present evidence that buyers are returning to the table.
ATLANTA (August 26, 2020) – Registration is now open for the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals’ (SMRP) 28th Annual Conference, which will take place virtually from October 19-21 due to the coronavirus.
LAS VEGAS - The National Groundwater Association's Groundwater Week has gone all virtual because of the coronavirus. Here is a message:
"2020 has been a year of change which has required us all to become more flexible and inventive in the ways we stay connected. Due to state of Nevada and city of Las Vegas restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year Groundwater Week 2020 will be 100 percent virtual!
Human waste can be tested early for coronavirus.
Ensure COVID-19 protocols include contactless drive-up service, and pre-rental and last-touch disinfecting.
CHICAGO - As of today, the 2021 AHR Expo is scheduled to take place January 25-27, 2021 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In an effort to explore all options, the AHR Expo recently conducted a survey among exhibitors, as well as our co-sponsoring groups, regarding the possibility of rescheduling the in-person event for March 15-17, 2021.
No final decisions have been made. From the show:
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Hiroki Matsuhashi and Takuma Miyaki from Japan received the prestigious 2020 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for their innovation to prevent soil erosion. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden announced the winners during an online award ceremony as part of World Water Week At Home on August 25.
Markets rallied for the fourth consecutive month in July despite the resurgence of coronavirus in as many as 24 states.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Due to the ongoing global public health concerns related to COVID-19, the 49th Turbomachinery & 36th Pump Symposia will be now be held virtually December 7-10, 2020.
The technical sessions and exhibition will be held online Tuesday-Thursday, December 8-10 with short courses on Monday, December 7.
Companies are ready to resume pursuing acquisitions as soon as they are able resume site visits and other due diligence activities.
Manufacturing companies partaking in Europe’s “reduced working hours” programs wonder how long funds will last.
ABU DHABI - ADIPEC will be a virtual conference this fall due to the coronavirus.
A four-day streamed virtual strategic and technical conferences for the oil & gas industry will take place from November 9-12, 2020. The virtual conferences will bring together ministers, CEOs and global industry leaders to assess the collective measures the industry is putting in place to continue fast-tracking recovery, post COVID-19.
Using proper PPE and hygienic practices can protect end users from virus exposure.
GDP expected to make steepest fall since end of World War II.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. - Applied Motion Products , the motion control and automation solutions provider located in central California, broke ground for its new corporate headquarters on August 6, marking another important milestone in the construction phase of the new building. After delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place at the site of the new building in the Madrone Business Park in Morgan Hill, California.
CHICAGO - After thoughtful consultation with the PMMI Board of Directors, PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO in Chicago this year. The show was cancelled for the first time in its 60-plus year history.
BJERRINGBRO, Denmark - Water technology company Grundfos will host the Grundfos Virtual Walk for Water on Sept. 26 and 27, 2020 -- the 10th annual walk in support of the fight against the global water crisis.
Oil giant says 20 percent of world’s oil and gas reserves are threatened by low prices.
TRUMBULL, Conn. -- As a consequence of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, POWERGEN International and DISTRIBUTECH International, will be postponed to March 30-April 1, 2021. In light of both governmental direction and general public health advisories delivering POWERGEN International and DISTRIBUTECH International will not be possible at this time with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government issued guidelines for large gatherings.