The Tarp Association (TA) Virtual Series is a 2-part online event occurring May 11 and May 18, 2021. The goal of this series is to build connections and offer a space to share and learn from others in your industry. We have designed this event to be held over two afternoons for just 2.5 hours per day, making it easy for you to fit it into your busy schedule! Take part in virtual conversations, engage in roundtables, panel discussion and education on business topics and tarp systems. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your industry.
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Tarp Association Virtual Series - Schedule
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021 |
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| 2:30-3pm |
Networking and Open Discussion
Join the open networking time, where you can engage in virtual face-to-face conversations with other attendees and meet with sponsors. It’s easy, just select a table, unmute, turn on your camera on then start your conversation. |
| 3-4pm |
Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the Tarp Industry
Panelist: Rob Ennis, Acadian Industrial Textiles; Brandt Sharp, Sharp’s Tarps Inc.; Dave Callahan, Granite State Cover & Canvas; Frank Bakirdan, Heytex USA Inc. Join us for a panel discussion as leaders take us through topics on current challenges, advances in the industry, changes occurring in flatbeds and manual systems, tarp repair, and raw material delays. |
| 4:15-5pm |
Load Covering Systems
Ryan Reeder, Aero Industries Inc. Let’s take a look at a wide array of applications for load covering systems used in flatbeds and dumps. What are the benefits to the driver and what can go wrong? |
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 |
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| 2:30-3pm |
Networking and Open Discussion
Join the open networking time, where you can engage in virtual face-to-face conversations with other attendees and meet with sponsors. It’s easy, just select a table, unmute, turn on your camera on then start your conversation. |
| 3-4pm |
Succession Planning
Rob Ennis, Acadian Industrial Textiles Learn about transitioning your businesses as you navigate through the challenges of your succession plan. |
| 4:15-5pm |
Roundtable Discussion
Come together for roundtable discussions facilitated by Tarp Division leaders on topics including implementing technology, training, marketing and more.
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Agenda subject to change.
Full Registration
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $169
Registration includes access to both days of the event!