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NAEC Annual Convention& 2021 ExpositionOctober 4 - 7, ANS
WhyNAECyou2021shouldattendConvention&theExpoThis annual event makes an impact on your business when you jointhousands of industry peers at the largest vertical transportation showin North America! Engage with 200 suppliers in our industry, participatein educational sessions, secure continuing education credits, andexpose your employees at all levels of education and technology.THEEXPODiscover new and innovative products, services, and ideas to strengthen yourbusiness and to stay competitive. Interact directly with industry professionalsand get up close and personal with the manufacturers.EDUCATIONNAEC’s Convention includes Educational sessions presented by leading expertsin the industry giving you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education creditsnecessary for certification.NETWORKNAEC’s Annual Convention & Expo provides ample opportunities for networkingwith other industry professionals as it will expose you to new contacts, newbusinesses to work with and new ideas for your business success.KNOWLEDGEBecome educated on your industry so you can better support your clients andcustomers by utilizing all the resources this event has to offer.HAVEFUN!Good times with old friends and new adds excitement to any event.So reward your hard work with some NAEC FUN!2
ConventionWelcomeHighlightsReceptionMonday, October 46:30pm - 8:30pm“Laissez les bon temps rouler” with your friends and colleagues as we welcome you to NewOrleans along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi on the Mark Twain Courtyard of the HiltonNew Orleans Riverside. Tonight, you will be immersed in the history and cuisine of theCrescent City by sampling some quintessential New Orleans fare while networking andmaking new acquaintances. We can’t guarantee you’ll catch any beads, but we can guaranteea fun time!CocktailReceptionWednesday, October 65:30 pm – 7:00pmKick back, relax, and enjoy a cocktail with your peers and unwind from a day of education andwalking the tradeshow floor. Meet us in the Convention Center’s La Nouvelle OrleansBallroom before heading out to enjoy all New Orleans has the offer.AwardsBreakfastThursday, October 78:00 am – 9:30 amThe Awards Breakfast is the time for recognition of achievement. Included will be the installation ofthe 2021-2022 Officers of the NAEC Board of Directors and the installation of the new Board Members.The Awards Ceremony will include awards for exhibit booths, the President’s Award as well as theWilliam C. Sturgeon Distinguished Service Award.DregsPartyThursday, October 77:00pm – 9:30pmFind out why New Orleans is called The Big Easy at the always popular Dregs Party. Tonight,we take over The Sugar Mill, a 19th Century-era sugar holding warehouse. This fun and casualevening will be just what you are looking for to close out the Convention. You can expectmore of the great food New Orleans is known for along with some local entertainment to capoff the week. We aren’t going to say we saved the best for last, but 3
ConventionMonday, October 0am–2:00pm6:30pm–8:30pmGolf Tournament*Registration OpenExhibitor Set-UpTour*: Taste of Vieux CarreWelcome ReceptionTuesday, October Registration Open – New OrleansConvention Center & HiltonExhibitor Set-UpSeated BreakfastGeneral Business Session(Members Only)Contractor Member SessionAssociate Member SessionSupplier Member SessionTour*: Airboat AdventurePanel Discussion: "So Your NextGeneration is a Woman? Let UsTell You How Powerful She Can Be"Roundtables: Business TrackSimple Tactics to MaximizeRepair SalesProcess and PerformanceImprovementRoundtables: Technical TrackCode Standards and Liability: ANexus to KnowResidential Elevator Door GapSafety SolutionsPanel discussion: "FamilyBusinesses: Navigating Today'sEnvironment of Acquisitions andInvestments"Leadership Reception (byinvitation : "Alteration TestingRequirements – Code DataPlate"Education: "Vertical Slide FreightDoor Safety"Education: "Using the Pixel ControlSystem’s Diagnostic Toolset toGain Efficiency"Education: Safety discussionCocktail ReceptionElevator Escalator SafetyFoundation (EESF) PartyThursday, October ��9:00pm7:00pm–9:30pmRegistration OpenAwards BreakfastCommittee MeetingsExhibits OpenEducational SessionsEducation: "Fabrication andInstallation Fundamentals forGrooved Hydraulic ElevatorPiping"Education: "The Good, Bad, andUgly of the Various Types ofHydraulic Oil in Use in Elevators"Education: "New Door LockMonitoring Requirements forExisting Elevators"Education: "Digital Transformationin the Elevator Industry"Exhibit dismantlingDregs PartyFriday, October 88:00am–5:00pmExhibit dismantlingWednesday, October tration OpenExhibits OpenEducational SessionsPanel discussion: "OSHA Alliance"Education: "Code Requirementsfor Multimedia EmergencyCommunications"NexGen Luncheon4
EducationalTuesday, October 51:00pm – 2:00pmNAEC Women’s Panel DiscussionModerator: CeCe Matot, Matot, Inc.Speakers: Amy DiPaolo, Champion ElevatorCorp.Karen Kennedy Dodds, KencorJoin these industry leaders for a discussion ofwomen’s experiences in the elevator industry.1:00pm – 4:30pmRoundtables, Business Track1. Process and Performance ImprovementSpeaker: Robert Masterson, ChiefTechnical Development Officer,Champion Elevator Corp.Process improvement, how to increaseproductivity, how to manage a more effectivebusiness, and how to achieve better results.2. Simple Tactics to Maximize Repair SalesSpeaker: Brad Hoersten, Founder andCEO, ElevatorZipThe most profitable part of your business isusually overlooked. Evaluate the potential of yourportfolio, common reasons sales are missed, andsimple tactics to get mechanics more involvedwith repair sales—so you can maximize revenue.1:00pm – 4:30pmRoundtables, Technical Track1. Residential Elevator Door Gap SafetySolutions 2021 and BeyondSpeaker: Craig Jones, Owner, Country HomeElevatorThe goal of this session is to openly discusssafety options and the process for getting codechanges made. We will cover:A review of residential door gap code history.Review changes and process to makechanges to the ASME 5.3 PRE code.HighlightsReview current code for ¾” & 4” door gap rule.Discuss options and solutions for existing units& new installations.What tools are not in code yet and would theybe viable options?Hazard Analysis.2. Code Standards and Liability: A Nexus toKnowSpeaker: Patrick Edwards, Soft LandingsVertical Services, Inc.This session will show the very strong nexusbetween contractor legal liability (to customers andemployees) and the application of code standardson a new project, maintenance or service. Acontractor can be held liable for damage, injury, ordisruption if the proper code standard is notfollowed.The information to be used in the session is beingdeveloped from:My own experienceElevator/lift inspectors and consultantsLiability insurance expertsManufacturersAttendees will learn that ignorance of the codestandard (law), or its improper application, is noexcuse. It will also be stressed that ALL projectsneed meet some code standard, even if the localAHJ does not require a permit or inspection, in orderto minimize liability if there is a future loss.2:30pm – 3:30pmFamily Businesses: Navigating Today'sEnvironment of Outside InvestmentModerators: Jeff Eaton, Lift Business AdvisorsDominik Sachsenheimer, Maven Group, LLCPanelists: James Boydston, Handi-LiftJohn Marshall, Sr., Action ElevatorAcquisitions and mergers in the elevator industryare increasingly prevalent as more outside entitiesjoin OEMs with investments in elevator businessesand suppliers. Both Maven & Lift Business Advisorsare active in helping to facilitate theseopportunities. The panel will offer guidance toelevator businesses considering their options.5
EducationalHighlightsWednesday, October 610:00am –11:30amPanel discussion: OSHA AllianceSpeakers: Darnell Crenshaw, CSP, OSHAJames Touey, OSHASandra A. Boudloche, OSHATina Jones, OSHAAn interactive discussion on the OSHA Allianceand its members, its purpose, and the direction itwill take the industry. The presentation willprovide details about safety trainings beingdeveloped for the industry.11:15am – 12:15pmCode Requirements for MultimediaEmergency CommunicationsSpeaker: Mark Yako, WurtecUnderstanding the changes and requirements ofANSI A17.B44 as it relates to elevator emergencycommunications.1:30pm – 2:30pmAlteration Testing Requirements – CodeData PlateSpeakers: Mike Hogan, MEIJohn Rearick, Rearick & CompanySteve Romnes, MEIThis session will focus on modernization andalteration testing requirements based on currentand past A17.1 codes and the A17.2 guide.Requirements will be presented based on thecurrent code language in the 2019 edition of A17.1.Our presenters’ goals are to help contractors,inspectors and consultants with a betterunderstanding on how to recognize specifictesting requirements for modernization,alteration and replacement acceptance tests.continued1:30pm –2:30pmVertical Slide Freight Door SafetySpeaker: Michael Ryan, PeelleVertical slide doors have evolved; the currentproduct, hoistway doors and car doors, nowinclude many safety and performance upgradeswhich pace passenger/service elevators. TheSafety/Liability presentation will focus on theitems common to all vertical doors which can beupgraded. Freight Elevators with vertical slidedoors (freight doors) offer many years of servicebut are rarely upgraded, this presentation willhighlight the available upgrades. As an example,vision panels, unlocking devices, car gateenhancements, lock, pull straps, etc., by replacingthese often overlooked items the elevatorcontracts can improve safety, reduce liability, andoffer extended service to the end user.2:45pm –3:45pmUsing the Pixel Control System’s DiagnosticToolset to Gain EfficiencySpeaker: Ron Ishimoto, Vantage ElevatorSolutionsAttendees will learn to use the advanceddiagnostic toolset provided with the ElevatorControls’ Pixel Control System to gain efficiency ininstallation, service, and repair.2:45pm –3:45pmThe 9 Safety Absolutes - What Are They?Speaker: Ray Downs, TEI GroupThe "Nine Elevator Industry Safety Absolutes"were created by NAEC and the NEII SafetyCommittee. They are best practices formaximizing safety and preventing injuries. Thissession will go into detail about the items thatmake up this list with examples that allow you toimmediately implement them.6
EducationalHighlightsThursday, October 710:00am –11:00amFabrication and InstallationFundamentals for Grooved HydraulicElevator PipingSpeaker: Dennis Love, VictaulicFrom identifying the critical dimensions of agroove, to gaining expertise on installationprocedures and best practices, this 1-hoursession will provide an in-depth knowledge ofgrooved system fundamentals for hydraulicelevator piping.continued1:30pm –2:30pmDigital Transformation in the Elevator Industry:The Role of Value Analysis and CustomerCentricitySpeaker: Guneet Bedi, relayrThe presentation gives an outsider’s view on themovements of the independent elevator servicemarket. We will analyze the reasons for the risingnumber of acquisitions over the years andidentify drivers for achieving independence andresilience.11:30am – 12:30pmThe Good, Bad, and Ugly of the VariousTypes of Hydraulic Oil in Use in ElevatorsSpeaker: Michael Johnson, GormanCompanyA study of the different types of hydraulic oilused in hydraulic elevators and the benefits andpitfalls of each type of oil.11:30am – 12:30pmNew Door Lock Monitoring Requirementsfor Existing ElevatorsSpeaker: Peter Novak, CladdaghElectronics, Ltd.Many states are in the process of adopting newretroactive requirements in ASME ElevatorSafety Code A17.3 for elevators and escalators.One of the requirements is for door lockmonitoring (DLM), a system to monitor andprevent automatic operation with faulty doorcontact circuits. Review new DLM requirements,how to perform a proper field survey, and testingwhen installing a DLM unit.7
OptionalActivitiesOfficial Golf TournamentMonday, October 4 6:30am – 2:30pm8:00am Shotgun StartTPC LouisianaLocated just 15 miles outside of the downtown New Orleans, TPCLouisiana offers an award-winning championship golf course that servesas the home of the PGA TOUR’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans and hostsmany other events throughout the year. TPC Louisiana was named “the#4 best upscale public golf course” by Golf Digest magazine when itopened to the public in 2004. TPC Louisiana is consistently included inGolf Week’s “Best Courses You Can Play” plus appearing on Golf Digest’s2011 list of the Top 100 public Golf Courses.Outing participants are required to wear clothing that is customary togolf. Players must wear collared shirts and golf shoes and may not wearsweat pants or cut-offs. Participants are expected to use properconduct while on the golf course property. Players are responsible forobeying the posted daily cart path rules, replacing divots, repairing ballmarks on the green and raking of sand traps. Unruly behavior, foullanguage, throwing of clubs, hitting shots into groups will not betolerated. All golfers will be expected to adhere to proper golf etiquetteincluding ready golf and keeping within sight of the foursome in front.The fee of 260 for members and 280 for non-members covers cart, greenfees, boxed breakfast, 2 drinks from the beverage cart during tournament,prizes, and deluxe round-trip transportation.A Taste of the Vieux CarreMonday, October 4 10:00am – 2:00pmExplore the heart of New Orleans! Indulge in and enjoy the flavor of Creole Cuisineas you learn how to recreate the magic of New Orleans Cuisine. Discover thefolklore, customs and unique architecture of this European corner of America.Stand in Jackson Square and take in the sweep of structures that comprise thelargest concentration of historic buildings to be found in North America St. LouisCathedral, Cabildo, the Presbytere and Madam Pontalba’s row houses.Next, enjoy a highly entertaining patter about life in New Orleans as our lively Chefteaches you the steps in preparing Creole delicacies – a world famous cuisine thatcombines the finest elements of French and Spanish cooking with rich indigenousseafood, spices, and produce. Local specialty dishes such as Gumbo, AndouilleJambalaya and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce will be demonstrated. Samplesome of these delicacies as you enjoy a relaxing lunch, following the presentation.Pralines and recipe cards to take home are a perfect finish to this cooking delight.8
OptionalActivitiescontinuedAirboat Adventure Through the SwampTuesday, October 5 12:00pm – 5:00pmExperience the beauty and serenity of one of the wildest swamps andnatural areas in North America into the vast interior of this mysteriousecosystem. Flourishing with Cypress trees draped in Spanish moss,wildflowers, and multitudes of indigenous aquatic plants, the swampopens a path to the heart of Louisiana.Kick it up a notch zip through this vast marshland as your airboat skimsthe water’s surface and discover a sanctuary for all forms of southernfauna. Magnificent egrets and Great Blue Herons burst into flight, andturtles dive watery depths. Your Cajun guide will stop along the way toexplain the dynamic ecosystem, which supports many types of aquaticand terrestrial plant and animal life. Come face to face with muskrats,nutria, and the indisputable king of the realm, the American Alligator.Just as much of New Orleans is culturally different and unique, so are itsnatural habitats.9
ExhibitingA-BAdams Elevator Equipment CompanyAFD Industries, Inc.ALP Industries, Inc.Alps Wire Rope CorporationAutomated IntegrationBore‐MaxBrugg LiftingBruno Independent Living AidsBTS Elevator PackagesC-DC.E. ElectronicsCAB SOLUTIONSCabworks Custom ElevatorsCanadian Elevator ContractorsAssoc (CECA)Canton Elevator, Inc.‐ Nidec GroupCastrolCED Elevator & ElectricalCEL ComponentsCladdagh Electronics Ltd.Cleveland ElevatorConcept Elevator GroupCourionDavid Weber Oil Co.Dura‐VatorCompaniesElevator Products Corporation(EPCO)Elevator Services GroupElevator WorldElevators EV InternationalELGO Electronic, Inc.ELSCO (Elevator SafetyCompany)EMS Group, Inc.Expert Service SolutionsF-GFabACabFIELDBOSSFixture Company, TheFormula Systems North America,Inc.GAL CanadaGAL ManufacturingGaraventa LiftGillespie Corp.Giovenzana InternationalGKD METAL FABRICSGorman Co., Inc.H-LHARMAREEast Coast Automation Sales, LLCECS CorporationEDI‐ECIEklunds, Inc.Electrical Motor Repair Co.Electronic Controls, Inc.Elevator Controls CorporationElevator Equipment Corporation(EECO)Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation(EESF)Heidenhain CorporationHidral USA, Inc.Hilliard Brake SystemsHollister‐Whitney ElevatorCorporationI.T.I. HydraulikImperial Electric‐ Nidec GroupInnovation Industries, Inc.InproIntegrated Display Systems Inc.International Steel &CounterweightsJames Monroe Wire & Cable Corp.JanusJM Associates/Burnham Co aDivision of HUB International NEKEB America, Inc.Kings III EmergencyCommunicationsKONE SparesKueblerLift Business Advisors, Inc.M-OMAD Elevator, Inc.MAGNA Lifting Products, Inc.Mathis Electronics, Inc.Matot, Inc.Maven Group, LLCMaxton Manufacturing CompanyMcDonough ElevatorsMEI ‐ Total Elevator SolutionsMerits Health Products - PilotMK BatteryMonitor Elevator Products, LLCMotion Control Engineering(MCE)‐ Nidec GroupMWS FabricationNationwide Architectural MetalsNightstickNortheast Lock Corp.P-RPalmer Pads (W.E. Palmer Co)Peelle CompanyPFlow Industries, Inc.Phoenix Modular ElevatorPhoenix Rope & Rigging, Inc.Plymouth Engineered ShapesPneumatic Vacuum Elevators,LLCPollock Residential ElevatorsPrecision Escalator ProductsPreformed Line ProductsPTL EquipmentQuad City SafetyRath Microtechrelayr Inc.Reynolds & Reynolds Electronics Inc.10
ExhibitingCompaniesS-UV-ZS.E.E.S. Inc. / Southern Elevator &Electric SupplySavaria, Inc.Schumacher Elevator CompanySCS Elevator Products Inc.Siemens CorporationSmart Elevator Tech, LLCSmarTorkSmartrise EngineeringSnapCabSprecher SchuhStaying Home CorporationTB WoodsTexaconeTitan Machine Corp.Tri‐Tronics CompanyTruxes CompanyUnitec Parts CompanyUnited Cabs, Inc.Usha MartinVantageVator Accessories, Inc.Vega SRLVertical Dimensions Quick CabVertical ExpressVertitron Midwest, Inc.Victaulic CompanyVirginia Controls, Inc.Wachendorff Automation GmbHWestcoast Innovative Pro PadsWirerope Works, Inc.WitturWoodfold Mfg., Inc.WorkWave ServManWORLD electronicsWurtec, Inc.AsExpoFloorplanof9/3/2111
GeneralSuitcasing PolicySuit casing is when a non-exhibiting company solicitsbusiness in exhibit hall aisles, another company’s boothor public spaces within the convention center. Suitcasing practices include passing out brochures andbusiness cards in the aisles or conducting meetings inspecial areas of the show floor such as the DelegateLounge and Food Court.What is NAEC’s Suitcasing Policy? Any attendee who isobserved to be soliciting business in the aisles or otherpublic spaces, in another company’s booth, or inviolation of any portion of the NAEC Exhibition Policywill be asked to leave immediately. Additional penaltiesmay be applied. Please report any violations you mayobserve to show management.Attendee Awareness: Show management has alertedattendees of the policy on suit-casing through theregistration brochures, confirmation letters, theprogram book, the exhibit hall guide and signs postedon the show floor. If approached by non-exhibitingcompanies soliciting their business during the tradeshow, we ask attendees to support the show’sexhibitors and not engage in a business matter withthem at that time. They are asked to report theincident to show management.InformationImportant: While show management has a number ofrooms blocked at each convention hotel, any unsoldrooms will be released for sale to the public after theirrespective reservation deadlines. Waiting until thosedates will not ensure that you will get a room. Roomsare sold on a first-come, first-served basis.PLEASE MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONSIMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR CONVENTIONREGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED!Hospitality and EntertainmentHotel facilities which will be used for hospitality andentertainment must be cleared through the Associationoffice. No exhibits may be set up in suites and noactivity in suites may conflict with any scheduledconvention event. Any NAEC membercompany/organization holding a closed, companyspecific employee/member meeting, must requestsocial function or special event space from NAEC. Anysocial function or special event planned by anexhibiting company, to take place during the NAECConvention and Exposition, must be approved by NAEC.Registration HoursImportantRegistration will be located in the New OrleansConvention Center. Registration hours are:While we have a number of rooms blocked for theconvention, any unsold rooms will be released for saleto the public on the dates mentioned above. Waitinguntil those dates will not ensure that you will get aroom. Rooms are sold on a first-come, first-servedbasis. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayOctober 4October 5October 6October 77:30am - 5:30pm7:30am - 5:00pm7:30am - 5:30pm7:30am - 3:30pmLodgingBeware of housing scam!There are three hotels with room blocks for the 2021Convention and Expo available to event attendees.Please note, however, that this year there is a changein how room blocks are reserved. Each attendee mustregister for the event first and then the information onhow to access the discounted room blocks will be sentalong with the registration confirmation via a privateaccess link.NAEC has partnered directly with hotels for the 2021Annual NAEC Convention and Expo. Allaccommodations booking should be done directlythrough the hotel. NAEC does not endorse or have arelationship with any other housing company! Pleasenote that all of our vendor forms will have the NAECLogo.12
Vertical slide doors have evolved; the current. product, hoistway doors and car doors, now. include many safety and performance upgrades. which pace passenger/service elevators. The . Peelle 1:30pm -2:30pm Attendees will learn to use the advanced. diagnostic toolset provided with the Elevator.
