Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER February 2015 32 AGG1 Make Plans to Attend Make Plans to Attend Whether to brush up on basic production techniques, expand your understanding of safety and health practices, or see new equipment, there is something for everyone at AGG1. I t's time to finalize your plans to attend the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, which is, once again, co-located with the World of Asphalt. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, through Thurs- day, March 19, at the Baltimore Convention Center. AGG1 focuses exclusively on the aggregates industry and offers education sessions from industry experts in virtually all segments of the aggregates industry, in- cluding operations, health and safety, environmental, reclamation, automation, management, leadership, and sales and marketing. More than 350 exhibitors will dis- play their equipment over 130,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition to traditional equipment exhibitions, a New Products & Technology Program allows exhibitors to highlight innovations on display. During downtime, attendees can visit Baltimore's In- ner Harbor, which is just a few blocks from the Baltimore Convention Center, see historic ships, or visit the National Aquarium, among other local attractions. Educational opportunities AGG1 Academy will offer more than 50 expert-led edu- cational sessions and seminars ranging from beginners classes that teach the basics to seminars that explore advanced concepts and technologies. The sessions are organized into five focused areas: • Operations and Production; • Environment, Safety & Health; • Automation, Tech, and Software; • Leadership; and • Business Management. The purchase of a Full Conference Pass ($620 on site) includes admission to education sessions, as well as ac- cess to the exhibit hall. A Three-Session Pass ($315 on site) includes admission to three education sessions and access to the exhibit hall. A Single-Session Ticket ($95 on site) provides admission to one education session only; a show badge ($70 on site) is not included and must be purchased for admission to the exhibit hall. A tour of Bluegrass Materials' Texas Quarry, in Cock- eysville, Md., will also be offered on Monday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The plant provided material for one of the most recognizable landmarks in the nation's capital — the Washington Memorial. Today, material from By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief More than 50 educational seminars offer training that will help your work force improve its skills in a variety of areas.