PE Showcase '22 Sponsors


December 5th - 8th
Electrofusion Level 1
Instructor: Rick Ponder (Integrity Fusion) one of the most experiencedEF fusion experts in North AmericaDate/Time: M Dec 5th 2022 9 AM – 4 PM
Educating customers on EF requires a basic understanding of the methods, standards and practices of the major fusion types. This session is geared towards Distributor EF Technicians and their recommended Contractor Installers needing certification in electrofusion installation procedures for applications 12” and smaller. L1 Certification is focused on giving you a strong understanding of the “what,” “why” and “how” of EF as well specific requirements and considerations for installing electrofusion couplers, saddles and Flex Restraints. This is a full day session. Cost is in addition to your basic registration.

Butt Fusion – Get YOUR Manual fusion Card!!!
Instructor: Anthony Alvarez (McElroy)Machinery - McElroy 26Date/Time: M Dec 5th 2022 9 AM – 4:30 AMLimited to 8 students - sign up with Michelle at mfitzgerald@pepipe.org
Educating potential customers and users of HDPE pipe always goes better when you are a “qualified operator.” If you are an extruder lab person, this class is for you! Your understanding of fusion and fusion machines will grow immensely along with your confidence. This is a full day session and the cost is in addition to your basic registration. Some online work is required prior to the class. This session is taught by the team from McElroy University, therefore members of the most experienced fusion experts in the world.

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
This place is awesome. We are excited to be back to this fantastic property in North Phoenix where, the views are great, the food is delicious, the beds are comfortable and hundreds of HDPE friends abound. They also have seven pools, a PGA golf course, two restaurants and bars, a Starbucks shop, a UPS store, even car parkers. Hang around for the weekend as the good rate is extended to Sunday.

PE Showcase Special Events
A mainstay of PE Showcase, special events are planned atspecific times during the 4-day event. Lets take a look by Day.
Mon 12/5 9:00 AM – Certified Professional Class Kicks Off the week
Tue 12/6 4:00 PM – PE Showcase kicks off in Showcase Hall
Tue 12/6 6:00 PM – Engineer’s Dinner with featured Guest Amster Howard
Tue 12/6 6:30 PM – Tequila Night – Burrow Agave Dinner (Integrity Fusion)
Wed 12/7 Noon – Kickoff Lunch with Awards
Wed 12/7 6:00 PM – Showcase reception (McElroy) DPOV restaurant (top of hill)
Wed 12/7 7:00 PM – Showcase Dinner (Performance Pipe) DPOV restaurant
Wed 12/7 8:00 PM – Poly Feud with King Poly!
Th 12/8 Noon – Alliance Annual Meeting
And, the Raffle Every Day!
Raffle
$20 Buys 10 Tickets & $50 Buys 30 Tickets
R&L Manufacturing is our raffle sponsor this year. $20 buys you 10 Tickets and $50 buys you 30. Everyone gets two tickets at the front desk when they register. Check out the cool prizes at the registration desk! Thank you R&L.
Raffle drawing held 5x:
• Tue at 4:30 PM • Wed at 8:45 AM •
• Wed at 3:30 PM • Wed at McElroy reception •
• Thu at 8:45 AM •
PE Showcase '22 - December 5th - 8th
PE Showcase is the premier networking and educational event that has become an annual staple for distributors and manufacturers alike. Now, in its 6th year, Showcase is the place where you can go for:
- Great networking
- Unbeatable educational sessions
- A much needed fusion tune-up
- Short irons
- Excellent Food
- Should we keep going?
- Cool excursions
- Great music
- Deep Dives
What does a typical day look like? Well, there is not a typical day at Showcase. But let’s give it a shot.
Monday, December 5th is a Training Day, so all classes are a minimum of 90 minutes and sometimes two hours. Yes, we do take a break at an hour. This day tends to be for the newer person, as the classes tend to focus on basics, taught by industry experts. It is also a training day where you can take an all day class and walk out with your butt fusion or EF card. Monday sees a great learning environment, as there are usually no more than 50 people in attendance. Monday’s fee is in addition to the base Showcase fee.
Tuesday, December 6th is really a Deep Dive Day. All classes are a minimum of 90 minutes and sometimes two hours long. The day starts early and ends in Showcase Hall which is the official beginning of PE Showcase. This day sees more people, usually about 150, so there are more people in the classes and they tend to be at a higher level. The day finishes with the opening of Showcase Hall. This year, we will also see artists working on your caricature! Tuesday ends with a series of excursions or events for dinner and fun. Check out the list in the excursions tab. Tuesday’s fee is in addition to the base Showcase fee.

Wednesday, December 7th is Premier Day 1. Wednesday is a great day that starts early with a breakfast in Showcase Hall, and then Amster Howard talks about buried pipeline design. Peter Dyke also talks about the engineering program early. All classes are a minimum of 50 minutes and sometimes 90 minutes long. At lunchtime, the plenary (means everyone attends) session is when awards are given and the Alliance shares news. The afternoon sessions are incredible. The afternoon break is in Showcase Hall with some ice cream. The evening features a reception, with entertainment by the Poly Tones.
Thursday, December 8th is Premier Day 2. The final, official day of the conference sees breakfast in Showcase Hall and several dynamic sessions before the annual meeting luncheon. Some people skip out on Thursday, but there is a featured session they miss out on and, as usual, the content is developed by over 20 people to address the needs of the industry. The event closes with the PE Alliance annual meeting where Peter Dyke discusses the results of the year and what to look forward to in 2023.
Friday, December 9th is technically not a Showcase Day. But, since many of us are staying the weekend, we decided to hit a few balls on Friday morning then play 18. They gave us a break on the fee and the course is darn good.

2022 Showcase Schedule
Time | Room | Session I | Room | Session II |
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9:00 AM | J | Electro Fusion Level 1 Rick Ponder (Integrity Fusion), ends at 4:00 PM |
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9:00 AM | M | PE Certified Professional Alan Ambler, Peter Dyke, ends at 11:45 AM |
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9:00 AM | H | Butt Fusion – small dia Anthony Alvarez (McElroy), ends at 4:00 PM |
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11:30 – 12:30 | W Courtyard | Lunch – Terrace | ||
1:00 PM | M | PE Concepts, Phrases & Vocabulary Peter Dyke (PE Alliance) w/ Aaron Davey, Miranda Sions, Rusty Reeves, ends 2:45 PM |
N | Top Ten Resources Matt Haun, Alan Ambler, ends 2:45 PM |
3:00 PM | M | Teach the HDPE 101 w/const Peter Dyke w/ Drew Mueller & Certi Pros, ends 4:30 PM |
Showcase Hall | Machine Time Dan Landy w/ P Brodsky, K Risenhoover ends 4:30 PM |
Time | Room | Session I | Room | Session II |
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9:00 AM | H | Butt Fusion – Med Dia w/ DL Anthony Alvarez (McElroy), ends 4:00 PM |
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9:00 AM | J | Exceptional Electrofusion Roger Rutherford (GFCP), Andy Carr, ends 10:45 AM |
M&N | 9 PE Markets Defined D Landy moderator, Langston, James & Reeves, ends 10:45 AM |
11:00 AM | J | HDPE vs DIP Harvey Svetlik (Svetlik Consulting), ends 11:50 AM |
M&N | DataLogger® 7 Mike Pacheco, ends 11:50 AM |
12:15 – 1:15 PM | W Courtyard | Lunch – Terrace | ||
1:00 PM | J | HDPE vs PVC Dusty Langston (WL Plastics), ends 2:45 PM |
M&N | Engineering Program Top 10 A. Ambler w/ D. Landy, A.Davey, ends 2:45 PM |
3:00 PM | Showcase Hall | New to PE – Hall Demos Bob Haack, Dan Landy, Miranda Sions w/ Kyle Risenhoover ends 4:30 PM |
J | Sustainability “Work in Process” R. Kolasa, D. Fink, D. Doyle, A Davey, J Chaffin ends 4:30 PM |
4:30 PM | Showcase Hall | Showcase Hall Opens – Craft Beers in the Hall Raffle #1 |
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3:30 PM | ATV Desert Buggie Drive, fast paced Meet in Lobby 2:30PM, back by 6:30 PM |
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6:00 PM | TBD | Engineer’s Dinner “Reflections on a Career” Amster Howard Sponsored by GF |
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6:30 PM | TBD | Tequila Night – Burrow Agave Dinner Sponsored by Integrity Fusion |
Time | Room | Session I | Room | Session II |
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6:00 AM | Excursion Hot Air Balloon Meet in lobby 5:30 AM Estimated time back 10:30 AM |
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8:00 AM | Showcase Hall | Breakfast sponsored by Pipeline Plastics – 90 minutes Great breakfast buffet, Raffle #2 |
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9:00 AM | Showcase Hall | Showcase Hall Open Network Pipe Burst demo Open until 11:45 AM |
J | The Revolution in Pipeline Installation Alan Ambler host, Amster Howard, ends 9:50 AM |
10:00 AM | H | Cold Weather Fusion Ops Richard Kolasa, Chris Weight,and Jim Johnston ends 10:50 AM |
J | 8 PE Installation Methods D Langston and S Boros, ends 10:50 AM |
Noon | G | Plenary Kickoff Lunch & Awards Peter Dyke, ends 1:00 PM |
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1:15 PM | H | Big HDPE Takes Over Steel & Concrete Mike James (ISCO) Matt Danysh (AGRU), ends 2:00 PM |
J | Issues and Messages Discussion P. Dyke and Fink, ends 2:00 PM |
2:15 PM | H | What is a Water System Alan Ambler w/ Steve Bredemeier, ends 3:15 PM |
J | Field Testing M Haun, S Boros w/ M Whitehouse, ends 3:15 PM |
3:15 PM | Showcase Hall | Networking in Showcase Hall Raffle #3, Pipe Burst demo |
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4:00 PM | H | 4710 Resin Vik Rohtagi CP Chem, ends 5:00 PM |
J | Redneck Engineering Panel Landy w/ J Cole, R Ponder, D Mosier, ends 5:00 PM |
6:00 PM | DPOV Terrace | McElroy Reception on the Terrace Meet in Lobby for rides to DPOV at 5:30 PM on, raffle #4 |
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7:00 PM | DPOV Rest | Showcase Dinner hosted by Performance Pipe | ||
8:00 PM | DPOV Lounge | Poly Feud hosted by WL Plastics |
Time | Room | Session I | Room | Session II |
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8:00 AM | Showcase Hall | Breakfast sponsored by Pipeline Plastics in the Hall Raffle #5, ends 9:00 AM |
M | Engineer Program Update Peter Dyke with all engineers, ends 8:45 AM |
9:00 AM | Showcase Hall | Showcase Hall Open Network coffee in the Hall till 10:00 AM, Pipe Burst demo |
J | Above Ground HDPE Alan Ambler w/ Chris Weight, ends 9:50 AM |
10:00 AM | J | AMA Panel – Products & Processes M Leathers moderator, Keller, Kolasa, Ambler, ends 10:50 AM |
H | Overcoming Objections (Salesperson) D Landy, A Davey, M. Sions, J. Hohn, ends 10:50 AM |
11:00 AM | H | Current Events Panel P Dyke moderating; Keller, Doyle, Boros, Chaffin ends 11:50 AM |
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Noon | G | Annual Meeting Lunch P Dyke moderating, ends 1:15 PM |
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1:30 PM | M | PEA Certified Professionals Program Alan Ambler |
Time | Room | Session I |
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7:00 AM | First tee time is at 7 AM on Lookout Mountain Golf Course | |
We have room for five foursomes, join us for a full round of regular golf | ||
sign up, put in $20 and we will have fun on this great course |
Showcase Updates
Download a PDF copy of the entire schedule
December 1, 2022
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The Alliance recognizes our Showcase Sponsors
November 13, 2022
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Early Bird Pricing Ends This Friday Night – Sept 30th!
September 28, 2022
Register as soon as possible to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing. Available until this Friday night - September 30th, 2022.
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August 9, 2022
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