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State of the Industry | Presenters: Industry Experts Thursday, January 14 4:00pm – 5:30pm VMA Certification Program | Presenters: VMA Leadership Friday, January 15 8:00am – 9:00am VMA Annual Meeting and Roundtable | Presenters: VMA Leadership Friday, January 15 9:00am – 10:00am Gate Operator Installation Compliancy Do's and Don'ts Friday, January 15 10:00am – 11:30am Industry experts provide their opinions on changes in industry segments, as well as on other trends or conditions that could impact 2015 business. Share your concerns with fellow attendees at this very popular seminar. Consider which problems and challenges you and your colleagues are facing, and send them to fencetech@americanfenceassociation.com. The moderator and panelists need your input on relevant topics for this important seminar. In2014,theVinylManufacturersAssociationlaunchedacertificationprogramwhosepurposeistoverifycustomers (distributors,contractors,codeofficials,consumersandspecifiers)thattheproductsofaccreditedcompaniesmeet or exceed industry standards. Learn how you can become a part of this program. The Vinyl Manufacturers Association represents the interests and serves the needs of all companies involved in the manufacturing, fabrication and installation of vinyl fence, deck and railing. VMA is making great strides in accreditation, standards and codes for vinyl fence, deck and railing products. This is an open meeting for professionals interested in an overview of the goals and accomplishments of the vinyl fence, deck and railing industry. Can you spot a compliant gate? Gate security and safety is dependent on correct and compliant installation. We will discuss gate installation and the hazards associated with non-compliant installations. Find out about the common errors made during gate installation and view photos of correct and compliant installations. Digital Fencing in Today's World | Presenters: Jayme Pavel and Jon Stiles Friday, January 15 8:00am – 10:00am Modern fence planning and building utilizes state-of-the-art software and advancements in technology that can organizeyourteam,enablemoreeffectiveprojectplanningandincreaseprofits.Learnhowyourpeersareusing software to help with estimates, production, construction and sales tracking and reporting.