Sheraton Inner Harbor - Baltimore - NOW SOLD OUT     Please contact A Room With A View for information on the designated PFA overflow hotel     They will help secure the lowest available rates within walking distance of The Sheraton Hotel.     A Room With A View can be reached at 1-800-780-4343 (Intl. 01-817-453-8038)     This is a free service for PFA attendees. PFA Meeting Registration Form - For Members Non-Member Registration Form PFA Meeting Registration - Guests (Ineligible for Membership) Registration policies and rates. PFA Member meeting registration remains at $300. Non-member registration for individuals/companies domiciled in North America and eligible for PFA manufacturing or associate/supplier membership is $1,200. Non-member registration for individuals/companies domiciled outside the US and territories and not eligible for PFA membership is $600. All registration fees include spouse at no extra charge. For membership information, please contact PFA 865-657-9840. After payment is received, a receipt will be provided via e-mail. Registration badge will be available for pick-up at the meeting registration desk.   May 2010 General Business Meeting and Technical Program Schedule Wednesday, May 26 -- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM AFPF / CertiPUR-US Combined Technical and Business Task Group Meeting Agenda Participation progress update, registration and laboratory evaluation logistics, technical guidelines, and marketing and communications. Special presentation on European CertiPUR program revisions and marketing initiatives. Wednesday, May 26 -- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Industry Issues Forum Agenda Hear and discuss ideas on how to advance the U.S. FPF industry. Guest speakers report on trends and issues affecting FPF use and application. Updates on: CPSC Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard; State Flammability Initiatives; ATSDR NC TDI Study; ACGIH TLV Revision; US and Canada TDI Initiatives; Calif. DOSH activities; Import Report; NFPA/UL Furniture Flammability Testing Update; "Green Marketing" Issues; Foam Sustainability Initiatives; HIRE Act Initiative; Import Report; and ACC Diisocyanates Panel Report. Thursday, May 27 -- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PFA General Business Meeting - 30th Anniversary Program Flexible Polyurethane Foam Hall of Fame Inductions Agenda   Robert F. Brands, Principle of Brands & Company, LLC. and Innovation Coach, “Helping leaders deliver profitable growth through sustained Innovation” and creator of Robert’s Rules of Innovation™. Robert’s expertise in bringing innovation to market is beyond compare. A stunning track record of applying innovation techniques and strategies in top-level executive positions for companies such as Rexam Plastics, Airspray, and Kohler proves that Robert delivers high-value goods. Robert leveraged his innate creativity with his years of marketing experience to “bring at least one product per year to market”, which resulted in double digit profitable growth and shareholder value. Robert speaks to companies around the globe, helping executives become more effecient practitioners of innovation. Robert will provide clear steps for implementation during his keynote presentation. Keynote Speaker: Robert F. Brands     Thursday, May 27 -- 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM PFA Spring Technical Program Agenda Thursday, May 27 -- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PFA / CCC Spring Meeting Cocktail Reception Dress Recommendation: Business Casual, please! PFA November 2009 Technical Program Proceedings on CDROM To order, please use the link above. Disks are available for immediate shipment. Future Meetings   November 3 - 4, 2010 Grand Hyatt Buckhead Atlanta, GA PFA General Business Meeting and Technical Program   May 18 - 19, 2011 Sheraton Inner Harbor 300 South Charles Street Baltimore, MD PFA General Business Meeting and Technical Program (Conjoined meeting with the Carpet Cushion Council) Flexible Polyurethane Foam Hall of Fame Recognition

 

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