EVENTS Strong Turnout at Equipment Management Conference VER 325 equipment managers, remarketers and appraisers attended the 28th Annual ELFA Equipment Management Conference in February in Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the highest turnout since 2008. Th is conference has become known for its content-rich sessions that provide comprehensive information on a variety of asset classes. Th is year attendees heard the latest on more than a dozen sectors, from construction to plastics. Highlights included a specialty equipment showcase featuring live inspection of equipment guided by quali-fi ed professionals; three off -site equipment tours that allowed at-tendees to see equipment in actual work settings; and unmatched SAVE THE DATE networking opportunities with peers in the industry. A sold-out The 2017 Equipment Management exhibition featured 40 equipment appraisers, remarketers and Conference others—the largest exhibit since 2004. Th e new ELFA Events mo-will be held bile app debuted at the event, allowing attendees to access key Feb. 26–28 conference details in the palm of their hands. Learn more about in Houston. the app at www.elfaonline.org/Events/?fa=EventsApp . n O Checking out a Case 921 wheel loader at the Ritchie Bros Equipment Tour. ELFA Board member Tony Cracchiolo reported on the state of the industry. Educational sessions highlighted a variety of asset classes. 40 companies exhibited. Attendees en route to an off-site tour. 14 MARCH/APRIL 2016 EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCE MAGAZINE