The Crane & Hoist Conference & Exhibition (CHC 2003), an industrywide event devoted to improving crane productivity and safety, will be held at the Radisson O'Hare near Chicago, October 15-17. The conference will feature more than 30 educational sessions divided into four tracks covering mobile cranes, overhead cranes, rigging and management. Sessions will be conducted by leading professionals in their respective industries. The Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals is a co-sponsor of CHC 2003, which will also feature Lift Expo, exhibits by the leading suppliers of the latest lift and rigging equipment, plus related products and services.

The Crane & Hoist Conference is dedicated to mobile and overhead cranes used for construction, heavy industry, manufacturing and public works. It is designed for construction managers, plant and operations managers, maintenance managers, fleet managers, engineers, trainers and other professionals responsible for overhead lifting. More information about CHC 2003 can be obtained by visiting the conference web site at www.CHC2003.com or contacting the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals, 360/834-3805.