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In this Issue:

1. Quote of the Month

"It's really mixed from others - most folks had fun, spent too much time with exhibitors and did not meet many or in some cases any new prospects. From MOTN's point of view - having a presence there was effective, our give away worked and the shared booth idea worked well."

Maggie Merrill
Director, MOTN commenting on the OI Americas Conference in Miami

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2. OI Americas Review

The first OI Americas Conference recently concluded in Miami. The general consensus among the first time exhibitors was the show was marginally successful. Although the attendance was not as high as hoped (nor was the much touted draw of customers from South America), some companies felt the show was quite good. Many of the Europeans wondered, why Miami? Many felt the show may have fared, or will fare better, at a different venue like Houston or New Orleans.

The show did have a wide open floor plan allowing attendees to easily traverse the conference in a day, many people changed flights to leave early. Every night featured several well attended, worthwhile events. PGI Spearhead rented an entire nightclub, (how much did that cost $!?), Thales' (formerly Racal) event was held at the posh Lowes Hotel - fireworks included, and Ashtead Technology's offering included a casual setting pool side at the Miami Beach Ocean Side Resort complete with T-shirts and Frisbees.

The biggest obstacle most people encountered may have been the local Labor Union. Never had the industry had to deal with the frustration and expense of a Labor Union during set-up. With no single Conference Hotel, attendees scrambled to find their own accommodations, many at substandard quality. The Miami South Beach venue of fantastic weather, wild night life, and flamboyant lifestyles, allowed for great people watching, one of the few places where a married businessman with no roller blading skills is in the minority. Out of a possible 10 badges: OI Americas receives # # # # # # six badges.

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3. MacArtney Off And Running

Newly hired sales representative MacArtney UK Ltd. has wasted little time in making its impact. With less than six weeks on the job, MacArtney UK, with offices in Poole and Aberdeen, have secured an order for five GSP-1086-2 recorders with Thales. The first two units are to be used in conjunction with sub-bottom profiling equipment from Applied Acoustics Ltd. (Great Yarmouth). Three of the GSP-1086-2 for Thales will include the new Network Interface and VGA output. The three recorders will be deployed out of the Thales Aberdeen office and used for real-time and post processing side-scan sonar data. http://www.macartney.com, http://www.appliedacoustics.com

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4. Test Your Industry Knowledge

How good is your knowledge of the industry. Match the popular model number to the manufacturer. Reply via e-mail or FAX: (978) 777-3955.
 

Answers to appear next week. Get all ten right and enter drawing for EPC t-shirt!

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5. EPC Commits To U.S. Hydro Show

EPC will be exhibiting at the Hydrographic Society of Americas' Conference in 2001 (US HYDRO 2001) in Norfolk, VA. The biannual conference (even years CHC holds the event in Canada) will be held at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel May 21-24, 2001. EPC will exhibit with International Industries, Booth # 45 U.S. HYDRO 2001 is a continuation of the series of hydrographic conferences, workshops and exhibitions that alternate between the United States and Canada.

This, the eighth U.S. HYDRO event and the fourth to be held at this venue, follows on the U.S HYDRO '99 which was held in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. HYDRO '99 had an attendance of over 650 from 33 countries and 80 exhibitors.

Co-sponsors include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Canadian Hydrographic Association (CHA), Western Dredging Association (WEDA).

Each of the sessions will based on a specific theme: multibeam sonar, side scan sonar, GPS applications, tides and water levels, deep water surveying, new technology, data management, electronic charts, standards, and training.

The full conference registration fee includes admission to the technical sessions, workshops, the exhibit hall, in water demonstrations, and all social events. http://www.thsoa.org, http://www.coastalo.com/hydro2001/

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6. OTC Yankee BBQ Approaches

EPC and Benthos are putting final touches on plans for their annual Yankee BBQ to be held Wednesday, May 2nd during the week of OTC. EPC and Benthos (formerly the Datasonics division) have been hosting customers in the gulf area for 15 years (give or take 5 years depending on who you talk to). The event features beef briquet, sausage, baked beans, potato salad, margarita, Beer and soda. Setting is casual, pool side at a hotel near the Astrodome. For details contact: Frances Lewis-Souza, E-mail: flewis-souza@benthos.com
http://www.benthos.com

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7.  Bulletin Board

For Sale: EPC Model 9802 Dual Channel Thermal Graphic Recorder. Unit is considered in very good condition. Contact directly E-Mail: pah@ses-services.com

Sales representation: EPC is currently seeking sales representation in Greece, Venezuela and Argentina. Send Company information to sales@epclabs.com.

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Next Issue: May 29, 2001