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The ASC Story - 50 Years of Sticking Together

Bethesda, MD (February 14, 2008) – For the past 50 years, the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has guided the North American adhesive and sealant community in changing the way the world is held together. The story of ASC and their members is one of vision, determination and forward thinking. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of this unique organization with a vast history, a bright future and a lot to celebrate.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, as part of The World Adhesive Conference and Expo (WAC), ASC will host an Anniversary Celebration to mark this momentous occasion. The serendipitous timing of WAC allows ASC friends and family from around the world to join the festivities.

Once confined to the realm of crafts and hobbies, adhesives and sealants were not widely used. As "glue" moved into the mainstream, the industry recognized the need for a forum to exchange ideas and a collective voice in advocacy efforts. This led to the advent of ASC in 1958. Today, adhesives and sealants have not only penetrated the mainstream market, but are quite literally everywhere.

"Virtually anywhere you look, you'll find something containing an adhesive or sealant," stated ASC President Lawrence D. Sloan. "They can be found in the package of your favorite food, in your home, in the car you drive, in the clothes you wear and, of course, in the ubiquitous Band-Aid® you apply to scrapes and cuts. In many ways, adhesives and sealants are responsible for bringing modern technology to market, and have played an integral role in the design of laptop computers, cell phones, iPods, and anything else containing a semiconductor chip."

As part of its anniversary celebration, ASC created a Commemorative Album and an Online Yearbook to chronicle the history of the Council, the adhesive and sealant industry and the individuals who make up both. "Fun and insightful, the album and yearbook make you think about the way adhesives and sealants not only affect the world we live in today, but how they shaped the past," Sloan states.

The Online Yearbook is available for public viewing and the Commemorative Album will be presented to members of the international adhesive and sealant community at WAC.

"ASC has been the 'glue' of the industry for the past 50 years and, as always, our eyes are securely on the future," Sloan noted. "In 2008, we invite you to join us as we 'Celebrate the Past and Secure the Future.'"

To learn more about ASC and its past fifty years of service, visit http://www.ascouncil.org/about/50years.cfm

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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Incorporated in 1958, ASC is bound by the collective efforts of its members, and strives to improve the industry operating environment and strengthen its member companies. Today, ASC members account for more than 75% of the aggregate industry revenues, exceeding some $6 billion annually. The Council is comprised of 130 adhesives and sealants manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers and industry consultants. For more information about ASC, visit http://www.ascouncil.org/.

METALCON Show Manager Wins SMOTY Award

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Irving, Texas – Oct. 9, 2007 – Five winners have been chosen for The Expo Group Show Manager of the Year (SMOTY) Awards, which will take place Nov. 1 in Atlanta.

The 8th annual SMOTY award winners are:

• Tier I – 1 to 150 booths: Lori Riggs, CMP, Director of Conferences & Special Events, National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter
• Tier II – 151 to 300 booths: Nancy Jo Wiggin, Vice President of Sales, JD Events
• Tier III – 301 to 700 booths: Melinda Kendall, General Manager, IDG World Expo
• Tier IV – 701 to 1,500 booths: Claire Kilcoyne, Show Manager, METALCON International
• Tier V – 1,501+ booths: Charles Olentine, Executive Vice President, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association

These five show managers exhibited innovative practices, a strong customer service philosophy, a commitment to success and an ability to overcome obstacles. Their nominations were judged by an independent panel consisting of Robert Dallmeyer, President of RD International; Sam Lippman, President, integrated show management & marketing; Donna Sanford, Publisher, EXPO Magazine; Adam Schaffer, now Group Publisher, 1105 Media; and Donald Svehla, Publisher, Exhibit City News.

“The Expo Group Show Manager of the Year award is all about the person,” says The Expo Group President and CEO Ray Pekowski. “I cannot stress this enough. Awards for size of show and growth of show already exist, but we started these awards eight years ago to honor the people who make our industry great.”

Award winners will be honored at a dinner and ceremony on Nov. 1 at the Four Seasons in Atlanta. Honorees receive $1,000 for their favorite charity as well as the iconic crystal obelisk. The awards are sponsored in part by Atlanta, Presenting Atlanta and Wyndham Jade.

The Expo Group SMOTY awards are open to anyone in the industry responsible for producing a show, regardless of any affiliation with The Expo Group. This year’s nominees were suggested by co-workers, vendors, exhibitors, board members and themselves.

The Expo Group is a general service contractor providing a patented Single Source Solution® for exhibitors’ needs. The Dallas-based company also has offices in Las Vegas, San Jose, St. Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. In addition to contracting services, The Expo Group provides show management, graphics services and custom exhibits.

For more information and/or photos, contact Dana Freker Doody at 972-580-9000 or send an email to ddoody@theexpogroup.com.