National Demolition Association Announces Keynote Speaker

The National Demolition Association has announced that NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will be the keynote speaker at the organization’s 35^th Anniversary Convention, Feb. 24-27, 2008, at the Mirage in Las Vegas.

NASCAR will be the theme of the event, according to the convention’s organizers.

To accommodate the growing number of exhibitors at the convention each year, the association has secured the entire 90,000 square feet of the Mirage’s Event Center. “With the healthy economy and strong scrap market, the demolition industry is booming and we expect a record turnout of both exhibitors and attendees this coming year,” says Michael R. Taylor, CAE, executive director of the association.

Petty, a successful driver and son and grandson of notable racers Richard and Lee Petty, respectively, will speak on the topic, “What a Ride: Life, Family, Community and the Race Track,” on Monday morning. Other speakers will address topics such as safety and profitability, California’s diesel rule, C&D recycling and disaster debris management, lawsuits, marketing and workforce development.

More information, including how to register, is available online at www.demolitionassociation.com.