2008 Convention - Aventura, Florida

Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges,
Presidential Address: Daniel Erck, Cambridge-Lee Industries

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Panel Discussion: "America's Trade Dilemma: Free or Fair?"

Moderator:
Thomas Stundza, Executive Editor, Purchasing

Featured Speakers:

Scott Baker, Director
Health & Environmental Program
International Copper Association
New York, NY
PowerPoint presentation

Joseph L. Mayer, President
Copper & Brass Fabricators Council
Washington, DC

M. Brian O’Shaughnessy, Chairman
Revere Copper Products, Inc.
Rome, NY
PowerPoint presentation

Patrick J. McFadden, Director of Government Affairs
Nucor Steel
Charlotte, NC
PowerPoint presentation

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Up-Date – Anti-Microbial Issues
Harold T. Michels, PhD, VP Technical Services
Copper Development Association
New York, NY

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Panel Discussion: "Present Day Challenges and Opportunities in Distribution”

Moderator:
Tim Triplett, Editor-in-Chief, Metal Center News

Featured Speakers:

Daniel Becker, President
AJ Oster Co.
Warwick, RI

Robert J. Brookes, Jr., President
The E. Jordan Brookes, Co., Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Frank G. Kevane, CEO
Copper and Brass Sales
Southfield, MI

Joseph Walton, President & CEO
Williams Metals & Welding Alloys, Inc.
Wayne, PA