Empowering Pumps and Equipment

Indoor Air Quality. How Can You Address and Improve IAQ?
2021-02-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
While indoor air quality (IAQ) has long been a topic of discussion and concern, with many people working from home or sheltering in place, the quality of air in indoor spaces has taken on even greater importance. With the additional concerns around the airborne transmission of Covid-19, ventilation and IAQ are now key concerns for building owners and operators.
Join us for a review of the importance of indoor air quality. Topics covered will include pollutants and sources, case histories, short-term and long-term effects of poor IAQ, and how building and facility managers can make practical changes for significant improvements in IAQ.
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Best Practices in System Automation
2021-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Advances in automation and control within HVAC systems have brought about a revolution in modern building operating practices. But the end results provided by digital controls and automation haven’t always matched expectations for performance and energy savings. Join Armstrong Fluid Technology for a review of automation technologies and best practices in applying automation to HVAC systems. The session will be of interest to Building Owners, Facility Managers and HVAC designers. PDH certificates will be provided to all attendees.

A Comparison Between Variable Primary Flow and Primary/Secondary Chilled Water Pumping Systems
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The webinar will explain the relative merits of two different approaches to flow modulation in chiller systems: variable primary and primary/secondary. It will look at the upsides and the downsides of each including the chiller sequencing, control of flow and return temperatures, pump control methods, by-pass control and any potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Join Armstrong Fluid Technology on Tuesday, January 26th for an in-depth discussion that will be of interest to building owners, developers, and HVAC system designers.

The 2021 IPPE Marketplace℠
2021-01-25 08:00 - 2021-01-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
During the 2021 IPPE Marketplace℠ Week (Jan. 25 – 29), IPPE is offering a week full of attendee/exhibitor engagement, education programs, on-demand TECHTalks and innovative products through the Innovation Station/New Product Showcase. Starting Jan. 4, attendees and exhibitors will also have access to the industry publications that are typically offered during IPPE.
Why IPPE Marketplace℠?

While we are disappointed that we will not be able to host an in-person event, we heard loud and clear that our IPPE community still wants to connect!
During this difficult time where we are unable to connect in-person, the IPPE community of exhibitors and attendees represents the best marketplace for products and information in the poultry, egg, meat and feed industries. IPPE is excited to launch our new online IPPE Marketplace, taking place January 25-29, 2021, to support our industries.
Through the IPPE Marketplace, approximately 30,000 past IPPE attendees and prospects will be able to directly connect with exhibitors and match their interests by product categories. Individuals will be able to express interest in specific exhibitors and send direct inquiry emails.
IPPE will also provide a full week of education programs, access to industry trade publications, on-demand TECHTalks and innovative products through the Innovation Station / New Product Showcase.

Show Activities

College Student Career Program
Linked In With Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
Free and Paid Educational Seminars/Workshops
TECHTalks
Innovation Station / New Product Showcase

2021 IPPE Marketplace℠ FAQs

New Product Webinar: Chesterton Connect Cloud
2021-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The new Chesterton Connect Cloud online analytics dashboard enhances condition monitoring of equipment and sealing devices wherever you are. This exciting new technology enables 24/7 access to equipment conditions, improving reliability and overall performance. Join this webinar to learn more about how this new technology can help increase maintenance efficiency and effectiveness, increasing plant output!
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Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas
2020-12-09 08:00 - 2020-12-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas is an exciting conference and exhibition brings together a community of end users, EPCs, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers dedicated to improving workplace practices, in efforts to reduce environmental damage caused by industrial emissions. The informative conference and exhibition that will help to address the ever-changing world of fugitive emissions regulations and control. There will be a strong emphasis on leak detection and repair, emission control & testing technologies and safety as they pertain to current regulations. As we highlight emission initiatives around the world, we veer closer to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together we aim to keep environmental innovation in the limelight, where it belongs.
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IoT Solutions, The Previously Hidden Potential of Connectivity
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Digital connectivity of dispersed devices has led to powerful results. It reveals what’s possible for future solution development in everything from smart equipment to smart cities. Armstrong and IBM are working in partnership to make buildings smarter. Join Armstrong to learn more about IoT technologies – both available and in development – and how they will change the built environment.
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Groundwater Week 2020
2020-12-08 08:00 - 2020-12-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join thousands of professionals from all sectors of the industry during Groundwater Week 2020, where you will find the focus is on everything you need to succeed! From workshops and presentations to networking opportunities and an unparalleled lineup of exhibitors, Groundwater Week is where you need to be — even if just virtually — this December.

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2020 Virtual Event
2020-12-08 08:00 - 2020-12-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 48 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways:
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
EXHIBITION
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The TPS technical program is hand-selected by advisory committees made up of key industry players, and led by highly respected practitioners and leaders in their fields. Topics cover maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, instruction on emerging designs, technology, and best practices that include case studies with real-world relevance on problems solved and lessons learned.

Hose + Coupling World Conference & Expo
2020-12-07 08:00 - 2020-12-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
In partnership with the NAHAD association, Hose + Coupling World will be hosting a conference & expo directed to companies that work with industrial & hydraulic hoses, couplings, fittings, crimpers, reels, expansion joints, and other hose accessories.
The expo will showcase products and services from different companies to the industrial and hydraulic hose/hose accessories market. Exhibitors will be available to meet and respond to any inquiries from industry professionals about what their company has to offer. The expo will be free to attend for event visitors and will feature different speaker’s corners where companies can present new technology.
The conference, organized by hose & coupling industry leaders, will present different topics relevant to industrial & hydraulic applications of hoses and couplings for Oil & Gas, Chemical & Petrochemical, Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater, Agriculture, Automotive, and other industries. For attendees looking to attain professional development hours, conference delegates will be awarded certificates of completion.
Register online to walk the expo floor for free
Workshops will cover topics such as:

Hose Safety
Hose Material Selection for Oil & Gas Applications
Hose Testing Solutions
Supply Chain & Hose/Hose Accessories Market Report
Coupling Failure
Coupling Selection for Chemical Applications
New Technology: Hose Assembly Systems

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Ask the HVAC Building Performance Expert
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Always looking to deliver better results and eliminate unnecessary costs, building professionals regularly ask questions on HVAC performance. This session will focus on Service, Maintenance and Controls. Armstrong Fluid Technology assembled a panel of HVAC service and maintenance experts, and they’re ready to answer any questions you can throw at them!
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Stories From the Field
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
A full understanding of HVAC theory and fluid flow technology is crucial for building a solid base of knowledge. But nothing can match the color and context of stories from real installations. To illustrate key aspects of HVAC systems, and shine a light on common industry practices, we’re asking experts from Armstrong to bring forward the untold stories of major installations. Informative, insightful and entertaining, this session will surely be a highlight in our webinar calendar. Join us Tuesday, November 24th to hear the behind-the-scenes story of installations. PDH certificates are available to all attendees.
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Motor Grounding
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
AC motors have been used with Variable Frequency Drives for many years and with great success. Utilizing a VFD in lieu of a traditional starter or even soft starter reduces in rush currents, prevents mechanical stresses on the driven equipment and infrastructure and also may result in great energy savings. When the motor is powered by this type of control, consideration should be taken to ensure a good installation by knowing the concerns of utilizing this type of control and reviewing the required grounding requirements, grounding products and solutions.
Attendees will leave with the ability to:
Identify the most common motor failures
Understand the effects of common mode voltage as related to motor bearings
Identify bearing damage which may be applicable to common mode voltage
Ensure proper motor grounding requirements
To be aware of motor shaft grounding devices
Presenter: Larry Stanley | Regional Business Development Manager, Water

The Pros and Cons of Heating Buildings Using Variable Primary Flow-rate Boiler Systems vs. Primary/Secondary Boiler Circuits
2020-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The webinar will explain the relative merits of two different approaches to flow modulation in boiler systems: variable primary and primary/secondary. It will look at the upsides and the downsides of each including the chiller sequencing, control of flow and return temperatures, pump control methods, by-pass control and any potential threats and vulnerabilities. Join us Tuesday November 17th for an in-depth discussion that will be of interest to building owners, developers, and HVAC system designers.

BlueTech Week
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Whova
BlueTech Week is all about the companies and the people driving the sustainable Blue Economy. It’s the annual event where hundreds of senior international participants gather in San Diego to highlight collaboration and innovation. Due to the unprecedented situation this year, BTW2020 will be held virtually.
See 2020 Agenda
The theme for BTW2020 is.
AquaOptimism™, BlueTech & SDGs
The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in 2015 with 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. TMA BlueTech also embraces the idea of AquaOptimism™ – to think positively about the future of our water systems and provide forward thinking solutions to the current problems.
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Attend Virtual Event
BlueTech Week attracts a growing audience from across the United States and globally for a series of intimate executive level events that bring together representatives of academia, industry, and policymakers (“the Triple Helix”).
Exhibit Virtually at BTW2020
BlueTech Week is not a trade show, but the tech expo provides an opportunity for table-top exhibitors to showcase their organization. Our virtual exhibitors will be able to livestream to attendees and show product demos on their own pages on our event platform, Whova.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Oversizing Booster Systems and Drawdown Tanks.
2020-11-11 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
One of the more difficult aspects of planning and designing plumbing systems is the sizing of booster packages. The sizing process for any mechanical system can be challenging, but the industry literature on booster sizing offers no universally accepted approach or standard; whilst literature on sizing hydropneumatics (expansion) tanks are often focused on closed-loop systems. Issues associated with under-sizing is well documented and felt almost immediately. But over-sizing presents its own set of issues, including excessive consumption of energy and water, pre-mature equipment wear, exacerbation of leaks, and contamination due to long term stagnation. Join us Wednesday, November 11 @ 1:30 PM for a crash course on how to right-size and select booster packages and drawdown tanks. This session will be of interest to design engineers, contractors, and building developers. PDH certificates are available on request.
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Industrial Valves
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2020-11-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Upgrade your valve knowledge from anywhere, with Subject Matter Expert, Davi Correia, Mechanical Engineer and Consultant.
Industrial valves are complex applications and in order to ensure they perform safely and efficiently, it is crucial to not only understand how a valve works, but also all the processes associated with it, including design, manufacturing, inspection and operation.
The Industrial Valves course has two modules. Module I focuses on valves as pieces of equipment, exploring how they work and the main types commonly used in the Oil & Gas industry. Module II was designed to give a broader view of the different ancillary processes that surround a valve application, such supplier auditing and prototype testing. The table of contents for both Modules can be seen below:
Join Davi virtually on November 10, 12, 17 and 19 for the
Module I of the Industrial Valves course.
INDUSTRIAL VALVES – MODULE I
November 10, 12, 17 and 19
Time: 9am CST/10am EST

Definition of an industrial valve
How a valve works
Main valve types for Oil & Gas
Main parts of a valve and their variations
Pressure class rating
Materials selection
Standards & organizations
Selection & application
Actuation
Installation
Operation

INDUSTRIAL VALVES – MODULE II

Dates to be decided
Recap of valve types and how they work
Fugitive emissions
Procurement/supply chain
Specification
Inspection
Control valves
Design & supplementary requirements
Design validation & prototype testing
Safety
Refurbishment
Fire-safe testing
Maintenance
Supplier qualification
Manufacturing
Shipping & handling
Troubleshooting

Earn 8 professional development hours and receive a certificate of attendance

The AWWA SWAN International Smart Water Symposium has gone virtual!
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2020-11-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join AWWA online to learn about and discuss data-driven solutions to global water challenges. The virtual symposium will highlight smart water innovations from multiple perspectives and help attendees master how to use digital solutions to operate water utilities more efficiently, while increasing their resilience to cyber hazards.

SWPA’s 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) is a national trade association representing and serving the manufacturers of submersible pumps for municipal and industrial wastewater applications. Founded in 1976, the association’s primary focus is on industry guidelines, education and promotion.
SWPA Annual Meeting
Special Presentations by Tom Decker (Tom Decker Consulting) – State of The Wastewater Industry
Vanessa Leiby (WWEMA Executive Director) – Legislation and Water and Wastewater 2020
Adam Stolberg (SWPA Executive Director) – 2021 Water and Wastewater Industry Outlook – and COVID 19
Learn more!
Watch our Knowledge Shared Video Series featuring SWPA.

PACK EXPO Connects
2020-11-09 08:00 - 2020-11-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Why Should You Attend PACK EXPO Connects?
More than 2,600 Live Demos!
Watch equipment and materials demos and live chat with suppliers—all at a pace you control.
How-to Advice to Boost Performance
Whether it’s sessions featuring Amazon or top CPGs like Annie’s Organic or Smithfield, education at PACK EXPO Connects is like no other. Hear latest research and strategies around e-commerce, remote diagnostics, sustainability, workplace safety, robotics, track and trace compliance and much, much more!
Team Engagement
No entrance fee and no travel means your full team can now attend. (The fastest and easiest way ever to identify and vet potential products and suppliers!)
Direct Access to Technical Pros
Engineers. Technical experts. We’ve got ‘em. Get direct answers from those who can best understand your specific application or need.
Start building your calendar for PACK EXPO Connects | November 9–13
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Virtual Valve Forum plus Valve Basics
2020-11-09 08:00 - 2020-11-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
2020 VIRTUAL VALVE FORUM plus VALVE BASICS
INCLUDES SEVEN LESSONS FROM OUR VALVES 101 COURSE PLUS VIDEO DEMOS!
For nearly a dozen years, VMA has provided its Valve Basics course to thousands of people who are connected to or working in the valve industry and eager to enhance their knowledge: end users, specifiers, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and even engineering students via scholarships!
This November – in conjunction with the Virtual Valve Forum – VMA presents Virtual Valves 101. Our experienced presenters cover the major valve types, including linear, check, quarter-turn and pressure-relief, plus actuation basics. In early 2021, Virtual Valves 201 will be offered for those who want to take the next step in learning about these critical flow control products, including actuators, controls, automation and more. All virtual presentations will include videos to show how products work and to help attendees better understand the concepts being discussed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course was created specifically for newcomers to the industry so it is ideally suited for recent graduates and engineers in the early stages of their careers. In addition, those who understand the basics of mechanical valves can expand their knowledge by attending the electric portion of the program. Both courses can be taken, or attendees can choose to attend one or another.
Attendees typically include:

A variety of professionals employed at plants and facilities that use or work with valves, actuators and controls
More experienced professionals with knowledge of one specific product type but in need of an overview of the entire spectrum of valves, actuators and controls.
New employees at valve, actuator and control companies
Personnel from EPC or AEC firms who are involved with specifying valves
Distributors and manufacturers’ reps who sell these products
Companies that provide supplies and services to the industry
And anyone who could use a refresher course on valves, actuators and controls!

The Valve Basics course has been well-received by upper-level mechanical engineering students who have attended previous seminars. Their participation is made possible by scholarships from association members and others interested in supporting valve training for the next generation.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
VMA is developing a sponsorship program so attendees will still be able to learn about new products and services from industry suppliers. This will provide an excellent opportunity for suppliers to “meet” people from across the industry. Because many of our attendees are in the early phases of their careers, they are typically eager to learn about your products and services!
QUESTIONS
Please contact Abby Brown, VMA education & training coordinator, or Judy Tibbs, VMA director of education.

The Sales & Marketing Summit
2020-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Connect. Inform. Educate.
The Sales & Marketing Summit is an event specially designed for sales & marketing professionals to learn how to plan and execute effective marketing campaigns that lead to business growth. During the summit, you will learn from top industry professionals on best practices in developing lead-generating content in the B2B space.
From this summit, you will learn how to:

Use Content Marketing to drive brand awareness and profits
Leverage Social Media to Reach your Target Audience
Foster Diversity in Marketing and Challenge Unconscious Bias
Maneuvering the Virtual World of events
How to build effective lead generation campaigns using website design and digital media techniques

Boost productivity and safeguard production in clean rooms
2020-11-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Learn everything you need to know about using intelligent AC drives as smart sensors in your clean room’s ventilation and air conditioning system from Danfoss HVAC/R experts, Jesper Therbo and Lennart Lund.
For example, did you know you can prevent downtime caused by voltage sags or dips on the AC mains supply? Join us to learn how Danfoss AC Drives can improve IAQ in clean room applications.
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WWEMA Virtual 112th Annual Meeting
2020-11-05 08:00 - 2020-11-06 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Whova
All aspects of our lives have been dramatically changed over the last seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes have been particularly acute for businesses and utilities in the water sector, as they have affected revenue, growth strategies, workplaces, workforce health and safety, travel, customer relations, and even contracting protocols. Every aspect of our work has been abruptly impacted and this disruption is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) is extending an open invitation to everyone in the water sector to join us for our 112th Annual Meeting titled, Navigating Unchartered Waters – Steering Your Business to Success. We have a stellar line-up of speakers who will be sharing their insights on technology trends affecting our work and how to take advantage of these rapid changes, the state economic and fiscal picture as well as the broader economic outlook, and legislative as well as regulatory actions that will impact the water sector into 2021 and beyond. With the election around the corner there is even more uncertainty about what the future may hold. Join us on November 5-6, 2020 to learn what you need to know to Navigate Unchartered Waters.
REGISTRATION DETAILS – NEW REGISTRATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Virtual 112th Annual Meeting is open to the entire water sector to attend. Given the challenges of 2020 and the importance of educating and sharing information with the broader water community, we have created ticket packages that will allow attendees to invite multiple staff, customers and clients, consulting engineering firms, utilities, manufacturers representatives, manufacturers, and others to attend this event. “Tickets” are available for single registrants ($129) and packages of up to 5 ($250) and up to 10 ($450) attendees. Our goal is to share this invitation far and wide and bring a large, diverse attendance to the meeting to learn from an outstanding list of speakers and each other. Topics will cover the economy, trends in technology, state fiscal conditions, and regulatory and legislative updates. We invite you to consider using these packages to extend personal invitations to your network.
EVENT DETAILS
WWEMA will be using the Whova Platform for our virtual event. This user-friendly platform will allow for enhanced networking and information sharing. All presentations and related materials will remain on the Whova web app for 90 days and on the Whova mobile app for 180 days so attendees can go back and review presentations or listen to any presentations they may have missed.
ONLINE AGENDA
PDF EVENT PROGRAM
SPEAKER BIOS
SPONSORS
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What's Better? Cooling / Heating Buildings Using Chillers and Boilers or Water Source Heat Pumps?
2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
There’s more than one way to regulate temperatures in a commercial building. This presentation will start with a comparison of water source heat pumps vs. chillers and boilers vs. refrigerant-based systems. Next, we’ll present details on how Armstrong’s Design Envelope technology makes hydronic systems simpler and less costly to install, operate, and maintain. The presentation will be of interest to building owners, developers, contractors, and HVAC system designers. PDH certificates are available to all attendees.
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Why Cable Lengths Between VFDs and Motors Matter
2020-10-28 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) long motor lead applications have long concerned designers and end-users, many commonly available resources leave you with more questions than answers! Join us for an hour to discuss where long cables can cause issues, the effects, best practices, and mitigation methods.
For the designer – enabling a better proactive design approach.
For the end-user – understanding how to protect your capital investment.
Wednesday, October 28th
12:00pm CST
Presenter: Chris Dugas, Regional Application Engineer
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Danfoss Sustainable & Energy Efficient Mining
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join Danfoss for an informative webinar on Sustainable & Energy Efficient Mining – Drive applications and references for the mining trade.
Energy costs represent 25% – 30% of a mine’s operating costs!
Much of the energy used is consumed by electric motors.
Energy use can be cut by up to 60% utilizing Variable Speed Drives.
In this webinar, Steve Brown, Manager, Mining Accounts and Business Development for Turkey, Middle East & Africa, will demonstrate how Capex and Opex costs could be saved with Danfoss Drives applications!

Pandemic Mode: Optimizing HVAC Efficiency While Boosting Ventilation Rates
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
As COVID-19 changes the landscape of commercial building operations, building owners and facility managers must adapt to safety measures that influence their facilities’ energy requirements. Among the foremost operations guidelines from standard-setters like the CDC and ASHRAE, is enhanced outdoor air ventilation. Although experts say this strategy will help to mitigate viral transmission, additional outdoor ventilation indicates increased OpEx. In this webcast, viewers will learn how they can boost ventilation rates without sacrificing HVAC efficiency.

ATCE 2020 Goes Virtual
2020-10-27 08:00 - 2020-10-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is excited to announce ATCE going virtual! The new dates are 27–29 October 2020, with exclusive Member Monday programming on 26 October. We appreciate your patience and understanding of the recent changes to our annual meeting, and we have been working diligently to create an engaging, virtual experience.
With your registration, you will have access to content, connections, and companies during show days and later on-demand for 90 days—taking ATCE with you whenever and wherever you need it.

Stories From the Field
2020-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presented by
Joe Tibando and Aman Singh
What You Will Learn
A full understanding of HVAC theory and fluid flow technology is crucial for building a solid base of knowledge. But nothing can match the color and context of stories from real installations. To illustrate key aspects of HVAC systems, and shine a light on common industry practices, we’re asking experts from Armstrong to bring forward the untold stories of major installations. Informative, insightful and entertaining, this session will surely be a highlight in our webinar calendar. Join us Tuesday, October 20th to hear the behind-the-scenes story of installations.
