CDA Supports ISH North America Trade Show

August 28, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK - The Copper Development Association joins 22 other groups and associations in endorsing and supporting the ISH North America trade show, October 1-3, 2003, at the new Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center in Las Vegas.

CDA is the education, technical and market development arm of the copper and brass industry in the USA. ISH North America is a consolidated trade event for professionals in the kitchen & bath, plumbing, PVF, heating, hydronics and air-conditioning industry sectors.

Hundreds of new products and services from 500 Canadian, U.S., and other international manufacturers will be on exhibit for more than 15,000 attendees from across the globe, including wholesaler and distributors, contractors, reps, builders, engineers, designers, architects and industry trades people, are expected to attend the event. The show features a multi-track seminar program centering on these industry segments: Hydronics; HVAC; Kitchen & Bath; Plumbing - Pipes, Valves & Fittings; Environmental (Green) Systems; and Business Management/Marketing, led by industry experts.

Among the exhibitors will be: Cambridge-Lee Industries, Booth 2738; Cerro Flow Products LLC, Booth 3204; and Mueller Industries, Booth 3023.

Other attractions include a New Product Showcase featuring the hottest new trends and designs from the industry; the PHCC International Apprenticeship Contest, SmartHouse - a European display of networked technology, and other special displays and events. The show also features the annual conventions of the America Supply Association (ASA) and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association (PHCC), two of the ISH NA show partners. The Radiant Panel Association and The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) join international trade show organizer Messe Frankfurt, Inc. as the other three show partners.

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