NAEC – 2017 elevator convention – Atlantic City

We had a convention scheduled for Orlando, FL.  A hurricane called Irma came and 12 days later nothing short of a miracle occurred and we had a convention in Atlantic City, NJ.  For those who do not know a convention takes about 2 years to schedule so making these changes in such a short amount of time was amazing.  Hats off to the NAEC staff and exhibitors for doing the heavy lifting to make this occur.

[Show floor]

Once a year North America convenes to the NAEC convention where almost 200 exhibitors show their products and services.  Due to the dramatic move there was 143 in Atlantic City who came.  This is a great time to see product and services but also get some education.

There where round tables featuring information on employment law, best practices, insurance costs, mobile technology, A18.1 code update, safety compliance templates & new hiring orientation.

[NFPA update by Lee Rigby]

There where speakers on maximizing rope life, retaining DC machines, control of hazardous energy, roller guides, fire code changes, risk & liability in phone monitoring, inclined platform lifts and vertical platform lifts, confined space, mechanics guide to safety inspections, elevator drives and competing in the proprietary market.  Some of which qualified for CEUs.

[Reception prior to dinner dance]

There where some receptions, a great dinner dance, a chance for the next generation of elevator people to get together for lunch and finally the dregs party which was at Bass Pro shop[which was surprisingly great].

It was a long week, but all and all it was an incredible convention and I appreciate everyone’s hard work[NAEC staff] that put it on as well as the exhibitors who participated.  I learned a lot from the scheduled events and got a chance to talk to suppliers and contractors all over the country about what is occurring in their areas.  I always take away a lot from this event.  

 [I did have one free night open]

Next year’s event will be in Atlantic City.  Go to http://www.naec.org/ for more information.  

As always feel free to contact us at www.colleyelevator.com, email Craigz@colleyelevator.com or call 630-766-7230.