Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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Several exhibitors used Reliable Plant 2019 as a platform for introducing their company to the marketplace as well as launching new products. "I've been to other trade shows and was told this was a very good experience, and so far I've been proven right," said Kevin Smith, account manager for Closed Loop Recycling. "The traffi c has been wonderful, and it's not even the traffi c. It's actually the quality of the people stopping by the booth who are actually end users of our products and services. "Out of the other shows we've been able to go to, this has been a quality, good show," he continued. "If you want qualifi ed good leads of people who are actually using your product and have good stories about your competition, this is the show to go to." "It's our fi rst year here, and we thought we'd try it out," said J.R. Smith, manager of infrared thermography for Hartford Steam Boiler. "It's been very benefi cial. For what we do, this is a great conference with a lot of like-minded people and a lot of industry-specifi c companies that we deal with, so it's perfect for us." In addition to new exhibitors, Reliable Plant 2019 saw a high number of first-time attendees who were thrilled to be in Cleveland for the conference. One of these new attendees was Kelly Main, maintenance scheduler/planner for H-P Products. "I felt like I needed the training. I needed a lot of training and a lot of help, and I needed resources," Main said as to why she attended. "I felt this would step me in the right direction and help me out in my position. "The conference has been great," she continued. "I've gotten to network with people, and I found a lot of resources for my parts side. It's given me more resources to help me out with my position. I've already told my boss I'm coming to Reliable Plant next year." Another new attendee was Tim Large, maintenance technician for Michigan Power. "We have a continuing education program and have to go to two places, and I've never been to Reliable Plant," he said. "Reliable Plant was recommended by one of our sister companies in Sabine, Texas. He recommended this show because they go to Noria workshops, and I hadn't been, so I decided to come. "It's been wonderful," he continued. "I like the fact that instead of being site-based with one particular class, you can choose a lot of different ones and can get a good, broad knowledge of what is going on in particular things and with the individuals teaching. I will come back next year without a doubt." Tuesday evening capped off with the meet and greet reception, sponsored by Hy-Pro Filtration. Attendees and exhibitors alike enjoyed refreshments and music while networking with colleagues and celebrating the successful wrap of day one in the exhibit hall. Tuesday evening also featured a private tour of the TestOil laboratory facility, where attendees got a closer look at the company's lab as well as met with key staff who shared insights on the facility. As a cornerstone of Reliable Plant, the annual offsite, non-denominational prayer breakfast was held Wednesday morning, April 17. Hosted by SDMyers, the breakfast featured Alan Ross, CEO and founder of Kingdom Companies, who gave a message on "Revealing God's Heart: A Workplace Journey." There's always new technology and new people, which allows a real learning environment." – Ron Boffa, Industrial Specialist, Chevron