METALCON International 2009 Announces Dates and Highlights

What: The 19th annual METALCON International Conference and Exhibition - the ONLY resource offering all the products and ideas for designing and building with metal. Themed "Innovate. Build. Sustain." this major event includes innovative products for designing and building structures with metal, a comprehensive education program offering market insight and ideas that inspire, and live-action demos of the latest techniques for roofing, architectural and structural applications of sustainable metal - long recognized for its low maintenance, high durability and the ability to be fully recycled.

When/Where: Tampa Bay Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA; Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8, 2009

Who: This annual one-of-a-kind show draws nearly 8,000 designers, builders, developers, contractors, fabricators, and suppliers from more than 50 countries. Experts from more than 300 companies exhibit the latest products and technology and share their knowledge with attendees. METALCON receives enormous industry support. The event is sponsored by The Metal Construction Association; and nearly100 other industry organizations and publications support it.

Highlights:

More than 800 booths filled with a selection of the latest building products and services for those who design and build with metal - or want to learn all about metal.
Green Island exhibit area featuring metal-related products that meet green building standards for recycled content, recyclability, durability, and energy efficiency.
The Gutter Pavilion, a popular show-within-a-show introduced in 2008, sponsored by GUTTER OPPORTUNITIES, a supplement to Metal Roofing Magazine, features exhibits filled with the latest products and ideas for this market.
A comprehensive conference offering continuing education credits covers every aspect of building with metal from the basics to the latest materials, tools, techniques, building codes, applications, steel framing, green building, and business management.
Industry experts present of the latest applications and field techniques in daily live-action demonstrations organized by members of the MCA councils.
A full-size, steel-framed home built inside the exhibit hall in 2.5 days shows the benefits of steel framing. After METALCON, the structure will be donated to the non-profit Homes for Our Troops organization to become a new home for a disabled veteran.

Background: Since METALCON began in 1991, it has been known as the ideal spot to introduce new products and ideas for the use of metal in construction.

Contact: For information about exhibiting or attending visit/administrator/www.metalcon.com, or call 800-537-7765 or 617-965-0055.