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COMPOSITES+POLYCON ’09 Education Program to Focus on Helping Businesses Thrive

October 1, 2008 (Arlington, Va.)--The education program for COMPOSITES+POLYCON ’09 will focus on topics that will help composites companies prosper, according to the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), which sponsors the annual conference and trade show--the largest composites industry event in North America.  ACMA announced the following topics: emerging and growth sectors; sustainability and green issues; composite processes; regulatory issues, and marketing and business management.

“With more than 75 education sessions, C+P will give attendees the ideas, answers and opportunities they’ll need to help their businesses thrive,” says John Tickle, President of ACMA. “In addition to expert speakers and industry leaders, the C+P educational program will include facilitated peer discussion groups and technical presentations.”

COMPOSITES+POLYCON also will offer live demonstrations and more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. With more than 3,500 people expected, this event will provide ample networking opportunities to generate business.

“This year, more than ever, the educational programs focus on both how to make a better products and how to market that product to the world,” says Jack Simmons of ACS International, Chairman of ACMA’s Conference Committee.

Attendees can save money by registering before October 23rd.  The deadline for discounted room reservations is December 15th. For more information, to register or to make hotel reservations for COMPOSITES+POLYCON, visit www.acmashow.org

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With more than 850 member companies, The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world’s largest trade group representing the composites industry. ACMA publishes a monthly magazine, Composites Manufacturing, offers a universal, comprehensive training program for fabricators - Certified Composites Technician - and provides strong, proactive leadership in technical, government and regulatory affairs. In addition, ACMA hosts the largest tradeshow in North America with supplier and fabricator representatives from all market segments. For membership information, call 703-525-0511 or email:Info@acmanet.org. Visit ACMA's website at www.acmanet.org.