New to PE Hall Demos
Instructor: Bob Haack (PE Alliance), Miranda Sions (Core & Main)
Date/Time: Tue, Dec 5th 2023 3:00 PM
New to PE Hall Demos This is a great session for those that want to see all the various items in Showcase Hall demonstrated. Butt fusion, Electrofusion, repair, bead trimming, the pipe display, squeeze off, side bend test and others will be presented.
PE Markets Defined – All 9 of Them
Instructors: Dan Landy Moderator, Dusty Langston (WL Plastics), Mike James (ISCO)
Date/Time: Tue Dec 5th 2023 1:00 PM
PE Markets Defined – All 9 of Them pipe is common in nine markets and dominates many of them. Learn what pipe types PE competes with in each segment, what each of the markets is and how HDPE is used in each market.
Plastics Pipe Institute Update
Instructor: David Fink (Plastics Pipe Institute)
Date/Time: Tue Dec 5th 2023 11:00 AM
Plastics Pipe Institute Update The president of PPI, David Fink, will provide an update on the issues PPI has addressed over the last couple of years and what is on the horizon for this significant entity in the plastics world.
Engineering Program Top Ten
Instructor: Steven Boros (Pipeline Plastics), Dan Landy (PE Alliance), Dusty Langston (WL Plastics)
Date/Time: Tue Dec 5th 2023 9:00 AM
Engineering Program Top Ten The PE Alliance’s engineering program has generated hundreds of leads for distributors over the last three years. The questions they receive most often are addressed so you too can answer your customer’s questions more competently.
What is a Water System?
Instructor: Alan Ambler PE, Steve Bredemeir (Core & Main), Richard Kolasa, (WL Plastics) and friends
Date/Time: Tue Dec 5th 2023 9:00 AM
What is a Water System? Alliance civil engineer Alan Ambler PE perfected this class for the webinar program and it has received excellent reviews. Understanding the major elements of system scan help you when you are trying to sell HDPE to both civil engineers and the municipality. Water sources, water transmission, water treatment water distribution, water disinfection, waste water collection, force mains and WW treatment are all covered.
Butt Fusion Med Diameter
Instructor: Robbie Phillips (McElroy)
Date/Time: Tue Dec 5th 2023 9:00 AM
Butt Fusion Med diameter Want to obtain your Medium Diameter butt fusion card so you can talk butt fusion and sell McElroy machines more competently? This is a great class taught by the experts from McElroy. Students will learn the proper operations for McElroy’s hydraulically operated machines, both TracStar® and rolling, for pipe sizes from 2″ IPS to 20″ OD. Additionally, participants will learn how McElroy equipment can accommodate in-ditch fusion and how to tackle the challenges that come along with it. Registration is in addition to the Showcase base fee. Passing a test is a requirement to obtain your fusion card.
New to PE III – Machine Time
Instructor: Paul Feser (PE Alliance), Bob Haack (PE Alliance)
Date/Time: Mon Dec 4th 2023 3:00 PM
New to PE III – Machine Time The final installment in the “New to PE” series, this is the practical session where delegates can learn how to fuse on a McElroy machine, learn how to operate an EF machine, conduct a side bend test, work the Datalogger and squeeze off pipe. The session is held in Showcase Hall before it is officially set up.
Above Ground Installations
Instructor: Chris Weight (SECOR), Alan Ambler PE, Stephen Boros (Pipeline Plastics)
Date/Time: Mon Dec 4th 2023 2:30 PM
Above Ground Installations During Covid, the PE Alliance introduced this deck to its webinar audience and over 325 people showed up. Above ground covers temporary bypass, temporary water during pipe bursting, bridge crossing, temporary construction conditions and permanent placements. Details covered include viscoelasticity, thermal effects, surge, ambient temperature and pipe supports.
Talking Cold Weather and Inspection
Instructor: Chris Weight (SECOR), Alan Ambler PE
Date/Time: Mon Dec 4th 2023 1:00 PM
Talking Cold Weather and Inspection to Customers Cold and inclement weather fusion operations require special care and proper training of construction inspectors is more complicated then understanding fusion procedures. Issues like controlling the fusion zone, use of tents, gouges, backfill and pressure testing need understanding. This class will help you talk to your customers more competently when they inquire about details like these.
New to PE I – History of Innovation
Instructor: Peter Dyke w/ Drew Mueller (ISCO) & Certi Pros
Date/Time: Mon Dec 4th 2023 1:00 PM
New to PE I – History of Innovation This class has been taught several times over the years and covers the evolution of the pipe, resin and HDPE pipe industry. It will address who did what when and how the various PE markets in North America have evolved. Multiple speakers contribute to this session.