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Dec. 1, 2002
COSTHA adds training to annual forum program The Conference on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) has expanded its annual meeting program,

COSTHA adds training to annual forum program

The Conference on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) has expanded its annual meeting program, “Maintaining the Balance — Hazardous Materials Safety and Security.” In conjunction with the meeting, set for April 8-9, 2003, at Austin TX's Downtown Omni Austin Hotel, COSTHA members will provide this additional training:

April 6:

  • “ATA/ICAO Recurrent Training,” Dangerous Goods Council Inc
  • “Hazardous Materials Compliance Audits and Inspections,” ShipMate Inc
  • “Chemical Classification,” Safety Specialists Inc

April 6-7:

  • “49 CFR Compliance,” GSI Training Services Inc

April 7:

  • “Transport Dangerous Goods Canada — Recurrent Training,” ICC The Compliance Center Inc
  • “Radioactive Materials,” DGI Training Center

For more information, access www.costha.com; phone 703-451-4031; fax 703-451-4207; or contact COSTHA, 7811 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield VA 22152.

Oliver North to address convention luncheon

At the Midwest Propane Gas Convention and Trade Show, set for March 14-16, 2003, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis IN, Oliver North will be keynote speaker at the Employee Day Luncheon. This luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, March 16 at 12:30 pm.

North is a combat-decorated United States Marine, best-selling author, founder of a small business, inventor with three US patents, syndicated columnist, former candidate for the US Senate, host of a nationally syndicated daily radio show, and host of “War Stories” on the Fox News television channel.

Marketers desiring to bring employees to the Employee Day Luncheon may place an advance order for tickets at $20 a piece as long as one full registration is purchased. More details can be obtained by phoning 800-319-5823.

MRTI gains market share

Michelin Retread Technologies Inc (MRTI) has seen an increase in its market share since the beginning of 2002. “The United States retread market is down 1.1% through September, but MRTI sales are up 16.4% versus the same period last year,” said Tom Brennan, director of commercial business — southeastern region, Michelin Americas Truck Tires.