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Article: ICE 2004 review: building on its successful show, FSCT plans series of events for 2005 and early 2006.
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- January 1, 2005
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When the International Coatings Expo (ICE) 2004 closed down on October 29 at McCormick Place North, it marked the start of a new era. The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) will no longer hold an annual ICE. After taking 2005 off--except for smaller, regional events--FSCT will host ICE Sept. 27-29, 2006 in Chicago.
According to FSCT, ICE 2004 was a success, signaling what it called "the renewed strength of an industry rising to meet continuing economic and regulatory challenges."
All told, FSCT reported that there were, 6,596 registrants--the highest number in the past three years. Visitors came from 54 countries, while the show ...