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WORLD FENCE NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 • 15 Perennial favorite Orlando, Florida to host FENCETECH 2015 Orlando, Fla., a favorite of fam- ilies and the host city of many past FENCETECH shows, will again wel- come fence, deck and railing industry professionals to FENCETECH 2015. The annual convention and trade exhibition of the American Fence As- sociation will be held Feb. 3-6, 2015 at the Orange County Convention Center. Attendee dates are Feb. 3-6, 2015, while exhibit hours are Feb. 4-6. As we do every year, we will pre- view the highlights of the upcoming show in this special section. In addition, you will fi nd the offi - cial FENCETECH attendee brochure inserted in this edition. If the brochure has been removed by someone else, please visit the offi cial FENCETECH web site at www.americanfenceas- sociation/fencetech. You may also download an electronic version direct- ly from the site. Additional information may be obtained by calling 800-764-2488. At the web site, you can book ac- commodations at the host hotels, the Rosen Centre Hotel and the Rosen Plaza Hotel. The Rosen Centre is the offi cial headquarters hotel, and is con- nected to the Orange County Conven- tion Center by a skywalk. The Rosen Plaza is adjacent to the convention center. The AFA has booked blocks of rooms in each of these facilities. You may contact the Rosen Cen- tre directly at 800-204-7234, and the Rosen Plaza at 800-627-8258. Whether booking through the AFA dedicated web site or calling di- rectly, be sure to identify yourself as part of the AFA group. As with most convention cities, there are numerous local transporta- tion modes available. Be sure to check out the Taking an I-RIDE Trolley, one of the most convenient and least ex- pensive ways to explore the Interna- tional Drive resort area. Trolley stops are located in front of the West and North/South Buildings on I-Drive. Trolley passes are available for pur- chase at the OCCC guest services desk. For maps and fare information, visit the I-RIDE Trolley web site, www.iridetrolley.com. This section contains detailed in- formation on the show, but highlight these dates: FENCETECH trade show ex- hibits open: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. AFA Chapter Breakfast, Thurs- day, Feb. 5, 2015. Fence Installer World Champi- onships, Wed., Feb. 4 - Friday, Feb. 6. AFA Panel State of the Industry Report, Wed., Feb. 4, 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Education Program, vari- ous times, see attendee brochure or FENCETECH web site for details. The AFA notes that spouses and children are welcome on the show fl oor. Spouses must register and sub- mit proper method of payment. Children under the age of 17 are free and will receive wristbands at any onsite registration counter. A parent/ guardian must accompany minors un- der the age of 18 on the exhibit fl oor. Fence, deck and railing industry professionals may attend the show, but will be subject to non-member rates. It is important that attendees effi - ciently plan their use of show hours in order to visit all companies of interest. To help in that effort, you will fi nd a list of exhibitors as well as their booth numbers (accurate as of publication date, although subject to change). Use this to map your trade show strategy. Also, as a registered attendee, you will receive the offi cial FENCETECH 2015 Pocket Guide at the show. AFA notes that casual attire is ac- ceptable at any AFA national or chap- ter event unless otherwise noted. Anyone who is interested in ex- hibiting at FENCETECH 2015 but has not yet registered may call the FENCETECH hotline at 800-764- 2488. An exhibitor prospectus may be downloaded from the FENCETECH web site. Here are some important dates for exhibitors to keep in mind: January 2 – Advance shipping begins January 12 – Last day to request early move-in on February 1 January 14 – Last day to receive Freeman discount price January 22 – Advance shipping ends February 1 – Early set up – must be approved by show management pri- or to January 12 February 2-3 – Move-in & exhib- itor set up: fi rst day of onsite shipping February 3-6 – Exhibit hall open February 6 – Last day of exhib- its, dismantle begins at show close continued on next page FENCETECH 2015 Preview LOCINOX USA - SALES@LXUSA.COM PHONE: 877-562-4669 FAX: 708-579-0978 Let's make better fences together MAMMOTH-180 9 180° opening angle 9 Patented hydraulic damping 9 Adjustable closing speed and closing pressure 9 Double stainless steel bearing 9 Designed for exterior use 9 Closing speed unaffected by temperature changes 9 Vandal proof and anti-theft 180° NEW DINO HINGE INCLUDED ADA COMPLIANT