July 7-9, 2021 – Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, FL

Wednesday, July 07, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

  • Room: South Concourse 2nd Floor

Wednesday, July 07, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Exhibit Hall set-up

  • Room: South B Hall
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Wednesday, July 07, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pre-Expo Symposium - The Science of Field Testing

Conducting a thorough inspection involves a variety of field tests to determine issue causes.  Learn which tests to perform for specific issues, tips for how to conduct the tests most efficiently, and how to use moisture meters properly for best results....
Speaker(s)
Education Speaker
Brett Miller
Vice President of Education & Certification
National Wood Flooring Association
Education Speaker
Jon Namba
Owner
Namba Services Inc.
Education Speaker
Kjell Nymark
Technical Advisor
National Wood Flooring Association
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Wednesday, July 07, 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Pre-Expo Symposium - The Science of Laboratory Testing

Using qualified laboratories to conduct ASTM tests can ensure a thorough inspection.  Learn about tests for physical/coating properties, moisture control, dimensional change, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance, including EPA & CARB....
Speaker(s)
Symposium Speakers
Chris Battin
Vice President/General Manager, Certification and Laboratory Services
BenchMark International
Symposium Speakers
Travis Snapp
President/Founder, General Manager Sales & Marketing
Benchmark International
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Wednesday, July 07, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pre-Expo Symposium - Mind the Gap(s): How, When, and Why to Apply Dimensional Change Coefficients

Changing moisture content causes dimensional movement in wood products, including flooring. Learn about dimensional change coefficients and laboratory measurements of board width over a range of moisture contents for solid wood flooring....
Speaker(s)
Symposium Speakers
Dr.   Alex Wiedenhoeft
Research Botanist and Team Leader
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Center
Symposium Speakers
Dr.  Samuel Glass
Research Scientist
USDA Forest Products Laboratory
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Wednesday, July 07, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Opening Session & Party

Speaker(s)
Speaker
Chuck Fowke
Chairman
National Association of Home Builders

Thursday, July 08, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

  • Room: South Concourse 2nd Floor

Thursday, July 08, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trade Show Open

  • Room: South B Hall
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Thursday, July 08, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Specifying Wood to Architects & Designers

  • Room: South B Hall
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Thursday, July 08, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

The Modern Customer Journey

  • Room: South B Hall
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Thursday, July 08, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Selling Against Wood Look-Alike Products

  • Room: South B Hall
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Thursday, July 08, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Composite Wood Flooring Pros & Cons

  • Room: South B Hall
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Thursday, July 08, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Trade Show Happy Hour

  • Room: South B Hall
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Friday, July 09, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

  • Room: South Concourse 2nd Floor

Friday, July 09, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Trade Show Open

  • Room: South B Hall
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Friday, July 09, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday, July 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Demo – Multi-Layered Color Systems

  • Room: South B Hall
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Friday, July 09, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Party

Friday, July 09, 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Exhibit Hall tear-down

  • Room: South B Hall
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Saturday, July 10, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exhibit Hall tear-down

  • Room: South B Hall
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