West Coast Show Recap Events: Fencetech/Metalfab 2022, ACI Testing Events Scheduled, Fence Training School Dates Announced, 2022 Common Ground Alliance Conference and Expo Announced, National Water Safety Conference Announced

FENCETECH/METALfab 2022

FENCETECH/METALfab is back and ready to take on the Big Easy. Scheduled for February 15 – 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the event is the largest fence and metal crafting exhibit and workshop experience. Registration is open, visit www.americanfenceassociation.com to register and learn more.

ACI TESTING EVENTS SCHEDULED

Testing events for Certified Fence Contractor, Certified Gate Automation Designer and Certified Gate Automation Technician exams will be held at FENCETECH/METALfab 2022 February 16 – 17, 2022 in New Orleans. All current candidates, including those looking to retake an exam, are welcome to register. Currently, there is no fee for retakes. Visit www.acieducation.org/events to learn more.

ACI is accepting applications for test sites across the country. If you have more than five candidates in your area who wish to test and a facility that meets ACI’s requirements, you are encouraged to apply. There is no cost to host a test site if you meet the minimum requirements. Test site details and the application are available at www.acieducation.org/test_sites.

FENCE TRAINING SCHOOL DATES ANNOUNCED

The four-day Fence Training School will be held February 6 through February 9, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. Participants will receive fence installation instruction from qualified, knowledgeable trainers with over 250 years of combined experience in the industry. Topics include access controls, chain-link, farm and ranch, HTP rail @ strand, ornamental, vinyl, wood, welding, tools and equipment and safety. For more information, visit www.4nafca.com.

2022 COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE CONFERENCE AND EXPO ANNOUNCED

The Common Ground Alliance Conference and Expo will be held in Anaheim, California from April 5 – 8, 2022 at the Anaheim Marriott.

The event will feature integrated committee meetings, industryleading speakers, breakout sessions and discussion groups, an interactive exhibit hall, and networking events and opportunities. It will also facilitate the development of concrete actions the industry can use to help reduce damages.

To learn more, visit www.commongroundalliance.com.

NATIONAL WATER SAFETY CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED

The National Water Safety Conference will be held April 11 – 14, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. It is presented by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. For more information, visit www.watersafetyconference.com.

West Coast Show Recap

The West Coast show was held September 9 – 11 in Reno, Nevada. Known as “The Biggest Little Trade Show in the West”, attendance for this show was great, especially considering the travel and health concerns many have had this year due to COVID.

“We had 120 booths from 25 states,” says Kent Bailey, co-chair of the event. “And 575 attendees. We were pleased with the turnout and hope everyone left learning something new, along with a stronger relationship with others in our industry.”

Interestingly, the Gate Operators and Electricity class was sold out for months before the show.

The West Coast show has been held every three years since 1991. Watch for information about the next event and make plans to join as soon as the date is announced.

From left to right: Immediate Past AFA President Chris Loftus, Past AFA President and Show Co-Chair Kent Bailey, Current AFA President Randy Ward, and AFA Director and Show CoChair Brad Howard.