Press Release

RCMA ANNOUNCES 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
“Energizing Our Vision”

[Washington, DC] – The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association [RCMA] 2006 Annual Conference & EXPO – “Energizing Our Vision” – will be held January 14-17, 2006, at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, Ft. Myers, Florida.

The 2006 event marks the 24th anniversary of the organization of the RCMA, formed in 1982.

This year’s theme, “Energizing Our Vision”, centers on current, pending and future issues related to the rapidly increasing world of the energy specific roofing industry.  In addition, attendees will be provided the opportunity to discuss with industry leaders and fellow roof coatings manufacturers and suppliers those trends and changes that will impact their business and company’s continued success for the future.

“The RCMA Annual Conference is a great mix of educational and social opportunities.  Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is the ideal venue to come learn, share and network in a relaxed environment,” noted RCMA President Van Ripps, President, Palmer Asphalt, Bayonne, NJ.  Ripps continued “This is one roofing conference that no industry professional should miss.”

“This year’s panel of speakers is the strongest in recent memory.  As organizers have stated, we have seven keynoters, not just one in 2006,”  according to the Annual Conference Chair Joseph Mellott, Vice President, Technology, Momentum Technologies, Inc., Uniontown, OH.

The RCMA 2006 keynote address will be presented by Merril Hoge, former NFL Star, sportscaster and children’s advocate.

In addition to the specific sessions on energy efficient roof coatings, plant health & safety and crisis - issues communication, other timely issues and in-depth information will be presented in committee meetings and sessions devoted to updates in government and regulatory affairs; technical issues and codes; and business strategies and communications.

The Annual Conference EXPO will feature tabletop exhibits hosted by industry suppliers.

For additional information regarding the Association or RCMA’s 2006 Annual Conference, and/or for registration details, contact the RCMA at the headquarters location at: 1156 – 15th Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005; telephone: 202-207-0919; fax: 202-223-9741; or contact directly the RCMA meetings department at: 404-252-3663, extension 3025. Visit the RCMA web site at: www.roofcoatings.org for additional information. As an added convenience, on-line registration is now available.
 
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association is the national trade association representing the manufacturers of cold-applied protective roof coatings and cements, and the suppliers of products, equipment and/or services to and for the industry. RCMA is committed to continually improving performance and quality of roofing.