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Timing:
Start of the meeting: 10.00am
End of the meeting 4.00pm

WG LCA

Kick-off-workshop with PE International.

Workshop "Goal & Scope"

• Discussion and agreement on the goals of the LCA/EPD membrane project
  - Specific, average or template EPDs, value of an EPD calculator?
  - Clustering of comparable products for EPDs
• Definition scope of the work
• Proposal for products to be included:
  - Basis: PTFE Glass, ETFE Foil and PVC Polyester
  - Optional: PTFE Fabric, PTFE Glass Laminate and Silicone Glass Fabrics, ???
• Agreement on producers and sites to be included
• Agreement on contractual and financial solution

Ibertoldo, the specialist awning, tent and solar protection fair will soon be opening its doors on its 7^th edition on the 29^th of October in the Fira de Cornellà [Barcelona].

This year Ibertoldo 2008 will be holding its second cycle of conferences on 30^th / 31^st october. This time round the themes are: Technological textile developments for the awning sector; What can technological centers offer the awning sector?; The European standard EN 14501, blinds and shutters, thermal and visual comfort; and Domotics, home automation & sun protection: a winning combination. This year the focus is on exterior and interior design, solar protection and garden and swimming pool accessories. Naturally, the more traditional sectors will make their presence be felt as always. This includes the manufacturers of fittings, home automation, textile machinery and technical textiles.

Timing:
Start of the meeting: 10.00am
End of the meeting 4.00pm

Location:

In addition to a comprehensive programme of lectures presented in English by key figures from the membrane structure industry and academia, opportunity for the study and hands-on development of practical case-studies in an informal tutorial environment is provided.

During the afternoons the hands-on workshops run with opportunities for both computational and physical modelling. In parallel to this practical activity, specialised lectures are presented on state-of-the-art topics for the more advanced participants. These have included algorithmic approaches, computational algorithm theory and textile technology as well as corporate presentations from prominent lightweight structure firms.

http://www.tensinet.com/files/General_information/infoflyer_Textile_Roofs_2009.pdf

IFAI Expo is a dynamic showcase of existing and emerging technologies in industrial and technical fabrics, bringing together all levels of the technical textile industry value chain – from fiber producer to end product manufacturer. This gathering of suppliers and buyer is a global marketplace with over 8,000 industry professionals—exhibitors and attendees--representing more than 64 countries.

ROOF & CLADDING INDIA 2009 exhibition will be held during 28 - 30 May 2009 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.

It will have on display the latest in Roofing, Cladding, Metal Building Systems, PEBs, Tensile Membranes, Spaceframes, Waterproofing, Insulation, Roofing Machinery &  Roofing Fasteners. It will also feature a 2-day concurrent conference on 28 & 29 May 2009.

Timing:
Start of the meeting: 10.00am
End of the meeting 4.00pm

NEW LOCATION

Groupe AFNOR - AFNOR Normalisation

11 Rue Francis de Pressensé

F-93571 La Plaine Saint-Denis cedex

http://www.tensinet.com/files/WG_Specifications_Eurocode/Plan-d_acces-Groupe-AFNOR-Saint-Denis.pdf

SKYPE MEETING 14:00 - 16:00

SKYPE MEETING 14:00 - 16:00