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Show News New Year Celebrations NACE Nuclear Power Plant Coatings Symposium Te NACE Nuclear Power Plant Coatings Symposium, which takes place January 14 and 15, 2014, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., brings together industry personnel and coatings professionals to discuss important topics related to protective coatings and linings for commercial nuclear power facilities. Topics include buried pipe initiative status, the efect of extended power uprate on design basis accident (DBA) qualifed coatings, reactor license renewal and DBA-qualifed coatings, training and certifcation of coating program personnel, and developing a nuclear power plant safety culture. Te one-day symposium will focus on current events, new initiatives, technology, and training in nuclear power plant coatings. A range of coatings-related topics will be presented to assist the decision-making process of the utility power plant personnel responsible for the selection, procurement, application, maintenance, and assessment of the efectiveness of the coatings systems at their plants. Te symposium is being held in conjunction with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Nuclear Utility Coatings Council (NUCC), and ASTM Committee D-33. For more information, contact: NACE International, (800) 797-6223, www.nace.org/events World of Concrete Te 2014 World of Concrete show is celebrating 40 years! It is the industry's only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, 106 showcasing leading industry suppliers featuring innovative products, construction machinery, construction equipment, safety training courses, technologies, and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business. World of Concrete is considered by many to be one of the top shows in the industry. Te outdoor exhibit areas, including the hugely popular masonry Construction's Challenge Competitions, Artistry in Decorative Concrete, the Concrete Producer's Challenge Competitions, and other exciting demonstrations, make World of Concrete a unique spectator event as well. Tere will be tours to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead intake construction site, as well as sessions on quality assurance best practices, maintaining polished concrete foors, and concrete construction special inspector review and examination. Te 2014 show is slated to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 21–24, 2014. For more information, contact: WOC, (866) 860-1983, www.worldofconcrete.com SSPC 2014 Te Society for Protective Coatings' (SSPC) 2014 show is slated to be a week of technical education tracks, SSPC certifcations and training courses, peer forums, panel discussions, committee meetings, and incomparable networking events. Te show is planned to take place February 10–13, 2014, at the Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Technical sessions will include "Two-Coat Vs. Tree-Coat Paint Systems" by the Maryland State Highway Administration, "Efcient JANUARY 2014 COATINGSPROMAG.COM Polyurethane Pipe Coatings for Harsh Conditions" by Bayer MaterialScience, and "Concrete Moisture and Testing: It's All About Keeping Your Floors Above Water!" by Flooring Forensics, Inc. For more information, contact: SSPC, (877) 281-7772, www.sspc2014.com International Roofing Expo Te International Roofng Expo (IRE) will take place February 26–28, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Te expo is the preeminent roofng construction and maintenance event where roofng professionals gather to see, compare, and learn about the newest products, best practices, and innovations essential to success. Te expansive show foor and extensive educational program provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends, advances in technology, and best practices for business growth. On the show foor, there will be a wide range of multi-dimensional manufacturers, distributors, and representatives of all sizes, displaying products, services, technologies, and innovations in roofng materials and related products. For more information, contact: IRE, (866) 860-1970, www.theroofngexpo.com CP