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WORLD FENCE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2011 • 65 other benefits. Each fill-up measures to the exact amount, along with a date and time stamp. Positive identification of equipment and vehicles works in tandem to give you exact refuelling in- formation by piece of equipment so you can gauge efficiency and produc- tivity. Data capture software at the point of refuelling streamlines your ac- counting too, with instant accurate data for simple reconciliation. For multi-location users all this in- formation can be delivered to one of- fice via e-mail for immediate reporting. Fuel theft is a problem, and until you can measure each refuelling Keynote speaker, program sponsor announced for decking & railing conference EXTON, Penn. — Principia Part- ners has announced that Jim Daniels, vice-president of product development for Parksite of Batavia, Ill. will pres- ent the keynote speech at its eighth an- nual executive conference WPC 2011 – Decking and Outdoor Living Prod- ucts. Parksite is a major specialty dis- tributor of decking and railing in North America. The conference will be held at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 3–4, 2011. Daniels will set the stage for the conference theme of growing the decking and railing business. "I'm excited to present because I have found the Principia conference to be one of the most important annual meetings for this business to discuss Strong young man The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could out do anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older work- men. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your money where your mouth is," he said. "I will bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you won't be able to wheel back." "You're on, old man," the braggart replied. "Let's see what you got." The old man reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said, "All right. Get in." you will continue to pay for losses every month. For many companies, fuel is the second largest cost next to labor, so you must pay attention to even the slightest fuel theft. With new more stringent fuel management policies you will send a message that theft, of any kind, is not acceptable! Jack Lee is CEO of 4Refuel – the largest onsite fuel management com- pany in Canada and a global leader in technology designed to help businesses reduce their fuel expenses. Have a question about fuel? Ask the fuel ex- pert by e-mailing Lee at AskTheFuel- Expert@4Refuel.com. market trends, supply chain dynamics and future demand," he said. "It's also a great networking opportunity." Steve Van Kouteren, conference chair, said he is equally optimistic. "The entire decking and railing value chain is represented at a Principia con- ference. This allows executives in all parts of the chain to gain understand- ing and insights from the others. This interaction helps the overall industry by improving communications, debat- ing important issues and forging al- liances, all in an effort to advance the growth in demand as well as improve homeowners' satisfaction of decking and railing products. "This program has a litany of 'Who's Who' of the decking and rail- ing business, including the top manu- facturers, wholesalers, dealers and contractors,"said Van Kouteren. Principia also announced that Mo- saic Color and Additives, LLC of Greenville, S.C. is the full program sponsor for the conference. Mosaic is an innovative manufac- turer of color concentrates and addi- tives to the plastics industry, with a special expertise in exterior applica- tions. The Mosaic corporation has a suc- cessful history improving aesthetics and durability for wood replacement products in the decking and railing in- dustry. The company offers a complete color lab to develop and test color and additives, which may include UV light stabilizers, antioxidants, antimicro- bials, flame retardants, and its propri- etary Mojo™ wood grain effects. The full agenda and conference details are posted at the following web site: PrincipiaConferences.com. Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Principia Conferences is a part of Principia Part- ners, a leading boutique strategy con- sulting firm that serves the broad building products and construction materials industry.