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Appropriations and is on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and
Financial Services. Conducting manufacturing plant tours is a great way to build
long-term
relationships with members of Congress by providing them an
opportunity to learn about the real world, and for them to see first-hand how their
policies work in real life. NWPCA produced a Congressional Plant Tour Guide to
assist member companies in planning a successful plant tour at their facility. Access
the guide from PalletCentral.com (under the Advocacy tab).
Fall Plant Tour
As this issue of PalletCentral hits your mailbox, NWPCA staff is gearing up for the
Fall Plant Tours in Houston from November 8-9. At press time, the tour had reached
capacity, but an unlimited number of reception-only registrations are available,
allowing everyone an opportunity to attend the business networking events.
On the Road
The beginning of fall was a busy time with NWPCA staff on the road attending
various meetings and conferences.
President and CEO Brent McClendon attended the Virginia Tech Dean's Advisory
Council on September 13-15. He then attends the FEFPEB conference in Maastricht,
Netherlands on October 11-13 with John McLeod, Director of The Pallet Design
System™, participating in the conference for technical and marketing support of PDS to
the international community. NWPCA also exhibits during the event.
Patrick Atagi, Vice President of Advocacy and External Affairs, attended the National
Association of State Departments of Agriculture in New Orleans on September 11-14,
and the UnitedFresh Conference in Washington, DC on September 18-20.
Mimi Sullivan, Vice President of Operations and Events, traveled to Minneapolis to
visit and inspect potential host hotels for Interpal 2018.
Dr. Brad Gething, Director of Science and Technology Integration, attended the
International Codes Council in Columbus, OH on September 10-12. He also traveled to
Blacksburg, VA to attend the Virginia Tech CPULD (Center for Packaging and Unit
Load Design) member meeting on September 19-20. NWPCA is a "Gold-Level"
member of CPULD.
Mark Barford, Senior Director, Business Partnerships, attends the National
Hardwood Lumber Association convention in Nashville on October 23-27, and
continues frequent outreach and travel to connect with NWPCA's members across the
U.S. and Canada.
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