Belt Line

3 2016

Vol. 15 Issue 1

A Publication of NIBA The Belting Association

2016 ANNUAL
CONVENTION
September 14-17

DRIVING FOR SUCCESS

2016 INDIANAPOLIS

By Bill Hornsby, 2016 Program Chair, Habasit America

his years convention theme, Driving for Success has

multiple meanings. Driving is steering in a direction and
moving towards an endpoint or goal. Driving is also an active word - its not just letting something happen. Success will
mean different things to different people. Whatever your idea
of success is there will be a number of opportunities to pursue
at the Convention in Indianapolis: self improvement, networking and mental relaxation. Driving for Success can also
quite literally be taken to mean that the Convention is easily
accessible without high airfares: Indianapolis is within driving
distance for 60% of our membership.
The Convention will again kick off with the Dine Around on
Wednesday evening. Being in such an accessible city means
that travel times will be short and the restaurant selections are
world class.
Thursday is officially designated as Networking Day! Not golf
day, not tennis day but Networking Day. Of course, golf and
tennis will be available but there will be many other options
to network with your NIBA friends or take a class provided by
a University of Innovate Distribution (UID) presenter in the
afternoon. Golf Outing and Tennis locations will be discussed
in the next newsletter.
The Welcome Reception will be held at the Dallara IndyCar
Factory which is also home to the IndyCar Experience. In
addition to seeing some cool Indy cars and learning how they
are built, our group will have many entertainment options
which will feature race simulators, photo opportunities with
Indy cars, and rides in street legal Indy and NASCAR vehicles.
Our keynote speaker this year is Derek Daly - International
Racing Champion, CEO and Founder of MotorVation and
Best-Selling Author - who will be speaking on Complete

2016 NIBA
Scholarships

Technical
Article

Champion Leadership: How Fast Can You Get Fast? There is

a difference between going fast and being fast and Derek will
provide ideas on how to be fast by being creative and innovative. As one option for the afternoon session, Derek will drill
down on his keynote presentation and present practical ways
to implement. Other options for the afternoon session will
include a UID session on a different leadership topic and a
leadership breakout session dedicated to the NEX GEN group.
The spouse/companions will have many options to choose
from at this years Convention including the organized activities: Kiss the Bricks tour of the INDY 500 track and museum,
Spa treatments, Green Egg Grilling experience at Chef JJs,
The Escape Room and the less formal anytime activities at
nearby White River State park (literally right across the street
from the JW) including segway, paddle boat, kayak and bike
rentals and the Indianapolis Zoo.
The Expo will feature even more exhibit spaces this year in
order to accommodate a new breed of exhibitor. The NIBA
Board approved allowing qualified Distributor/Fabricator
members to exhibit upon validation that 65% of their total
sales are to distribution (not sold to end users, OEMs). We
anticipate a record number of exhibitors this year.
For the final evening, we will down shift, wind down a little
and conclude in nearby White River
Conve
State Park with dinner catered outside
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Inform tion
on the lawn followed by some live
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the background of the White River in a
small intimate amphitheater setting.

Go for the
Gold

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Member to
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6737 W Washington St, Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53214 414.389.8606 FAX 414.276.7704 www.niba.org

Letter from the President

early ten years ago, I was encouraged to become active in NIBA committee work. A number of years later, I was given the opportunity to join the
NIBA leadership team. In September during the Palm Springs Convention, John Shelton handed me the gavel. I recall the emotions circling through my
mind at the time. I was, and remain, humbled, nervous, yet excited. Humbled
and honored by the opportunity to serve as the president of this great organization
Nervous about following in the footsteps of so many great leaders before me. But,
excited about the year ahead and the opportunities it presents.

Tom Pientok,
2016 NIBA President

Over the past few years, it has been exciting to see committees work to drive
resolution and results for the initiatives coming out of the last strategic planning
session. In July 2016, strategic planning attendees will gather to vet the challenges
we face and the opportunities in front of NIBA. I am privileged to be able to lead
this effort that will establish the roadmap for next three years for our association.
In September, the Annual Convention is returning to the Midwest and will be held
at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN. The Program Committee is hard at work
planning what is shaping up to be a fantastic convention. The theme, Driving for
Success, couldnt be more fitting for the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Much of the convention will evolve around improving leadership skills and
how to drive speed throughout your organization. The convention program will
bring back multiple educational opportunities for all and will feature a new twist
to the always successful Convention Expo.

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proprietary material. Please submit a written
request to NIBA Headquarters to receive
permission for use in web sites, catalogs,
promotional materials, etc. All articles in the
Belt Line may be reprinted with prior written
approval from NIBA.

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Editing of all member submissions for

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Directors requirement. Generally, comments
regarding quality, value, cost, etc., will be
deleted.

Connect Today!

Indianapolis is a vibrant, clean and safe urban destination that offers all the
amenities of a world class city. It is home to more monuments than other US city
with the exception of Washington, DC. There are distinct neighborhoods such as
Lockerbie Square, world class shopping, unique dining, including the always delectable St. Almos, and countless microbreweries and wineries. In addition to the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the city is home to three professional sports teams,
the NCAA Hall of Champions, Monument Circle, the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War
Museum and the White River State Park.
Selection of this venue was intentional. Indianapolis is within driving distance for
more than 60% of NIBA membership. I look forward to another great convention
and would not be surprised to see record attendance, so plan to register early and
get your hotel booked as soon as Convention information is available.
I am humbled, nervous and excited to lead NIBA in 2016! Thank you for affording me this opportunity!

Tom Pientok
NIBA President 2016
Apache Inc

2016 NIBA
Membership
256 Members

139 Distributor/Fabricator
106 Manufacturer
11 Affiliate
Down 5.88% from this point last year.

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We are pleased to announce that the

NIBA office has moved to our new
suite. We are still located in the same
office building.
Please take note of our new address:
6737 W. Washington Street
Suite 4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Individual, company phone and fax
numbers remain the same.

A Few Spaces Still Available - Register Today!

Vulcanized and Mechanical

Heavyweight Splice Training
April 4-6, 2016 Atlanta, GA
NEW CLASS!
Steel Cable Splice Training
April 6-8, 2016 Atlanta, GA
NEW THIS YEAR! NIBA is offering two splice classes
including the brand new Steel Cable Splice Training
back to back. Those registering for both classes receive
an additional discount.
Do you have sales or belt shop personnel in need of
maximizing their conveyor belt splicing knowledge?
Are you a conveyor operator who wants to optimize
conveyor belt splicing? NIBA has the solution for you
with Vulcanized and Mechanical Heavyweight Splice
Training. Over two and a half days, participants will be
empowered to make the correct splicing choice as well
as gain valuable installation knowledge through this
hands-on, interactive seminar.
The best build and strongest steel cable belt in the world
is useless until it can be successfully spliced. By popular
request, NIBA is debuting its newest class to teach just
that. Over two and a half days, participants will learn
the technical details of building and curing a steel cable

Seminar Location
Shaw Almex
5051 Snapfinger Woods Drive
Decatur, GA 30031 USA
Seminar Lodging
Courtyard By Marriott Atlanta Decatur
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Call direct: 404-371-0204
Rates: $149/night plus tax
splice. They will then break into crews to do hands on
splicing using the information learned in the technical
review. The meeting will conclude with a dissection of
the splices made in class so they can be analyzed.

Register today: niba.org/events/technical-seminars/

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2016 NIBA Scholarships Available Now

By Bo Fisher, 2016 Products & Services Committee Scholarship Sub-Chair, Maxi-Lift Inc

ear after Year, family members from NIBA companies

are rewarded with financial scholarships thanks to the
generous support of NIBA member companies, and the
individuals they employ. 2016 is no exception, featuring a
total of eighteen scholarships for eligible candidates to help
offset the costs of college education.
Presidential Scholarships
The NIBA Presidential Scholarship gives six awards valued at
$4,000 each to deserving candidates pursuing their educational goals at a two or four year college or university. This
scholarship is named in honor of the NIBA past Presidents
who have dedicated so much time and energy building NIBA
into the great organization it is.
Applicants will be assessed on academics, leadership, community and volunteer service and the all- important essay.
This scholarship is open to children of Distributor/Fabricator
members. The application can be submitted online at
www.niba.org/scholarship/Presidential
Memorial Scholarships
NIBAs Memorial Scholarship awards ten scholarships valued
at $2,000 each in memory of NIBA members for their dedication to the organization. Candidates should be attending/
planning to attend a two or four year college or university.

Memorial Applicants will

be graded on involvement
in community, church or
school service. Leadership roles are also highly
valued. A well-written
essay is key to success in
the application process.
This scholarship is open to
children of all NIBA members. Applications may be
submitted online at
www.niba.org/scholarship/Memorial

Attention NIBA Delegate

This benefit is for all your
employees. Please pass
the information on the
next page along to your
H.R. department and po
st
it in a prominent place for
your staff on the floor.

Thank You!

Rubber Ron
Scholarships
The Rubber Ron Roalson scholarship honors the memory
of a great friend to NIBA thanks to the generosity of his
family. This scholarship is awarded to selected participants
in NIBAs continuing education program for Heavy Weight
belting.
Be sure to promote the NIBA Scholarships to your staff as one
of the great benefits of our organization. If you have questions, please contact the NIBA office at 414-389-8606 or visit
www.NIBA.org for more information.

Board of Directors Update

By Tom Pientok, 2016 NIBA President, Apache Inc

t is with great regret that I announce the NIBA Board of

Directors has received and accepted the resignation of
Mike Stein from his position as Membership Committee
Chair. Mike is moving to a field outside the industry and
per the NIBA Bylaws, he must step down from his role in the
organization. I extend a great deal of gratitude to Mike for
his years of service to NIBA. I had the good fortune of having him serve on two committees. I was able to experience
first-hand his commitment, vision and positive attitude. On
behalf of the entire NIBA organization, I would like to thank
Mike for his work and wish him well in his new endeavors.

With the resignation of Mike Stein, the Nominating Committee reconvened to consider options to fill the vacancy.
A short list of candidates was established and reviewed. I
am extremely pleased to announce Glenn Siemer, Accurate
Industrial Inc, was nominated and approved to complete
the term as the Membership Committee Chair. Glenn has
served NIBA extensively over the past several years including
time on the Edu/Tech Committee, Director-at-Large and most
recently as a valued contributor on the Membership Committee. Please join me in congratulating Glenn on his new role
as Membership Committee Chair.

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Realize Your Dreams...

Realize your Dreams...

Apply now for the

available NIBA scholarships:

Memorial Scholarship
(twelve scholarships available; $2,000 each)
Winners Announced in April!

Presidential Scholarship
(six scholarships available; $4,000 each)
Application due May 1

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Your Support Continues to Enhance the Scholarship Program

By Bo Fisher, 2016 Products & Services Committee Scholarship Sub-Chair, Maxi-Lift Inc
Scholarship

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enerosity to benefit the welfare of others is a readily accepted precept of NIBA Companies and their
employees. For years, contributions to the NIBA
Scholarship fund have flowed into the organization and
right back out to centers of higher learning for the benefit of
the next generation of entrepreneurs, health care providers,
teachers, scientists and leaders. The quality of the applicants
applying for our scholarships is matched only by the willingness of NIBA members to give to the cause.
NIBAs Products & Services Committee is tasked each year
with awarding the scholarship funds to eligible and worthy
applicants. The accomplishments past, and goals of the
future for our applicants truly honor the awards they receive.
2016 will again see the distribution of $45,000 in funds to
further the educational goals of these students.

To continue this worthwhile program,

three fundraising programs are
in place:
1. The Annual Go For The Gold Program:
This program recognizes companies
who contribute to the scholarship fund
at one of three levels
Contributing companies are recognized
at the Annual Convention in Indianapolis, and in the Belt Line. You will also
receive a ribbon with your Go for the
Gold level on your name badges at the
convention. (See page XX for 2016 Go
for the Gold companies.)

Level

Contribution That Year

Gold Level

$800+

Silver Level

$400-799

Bronze Level

Up to $399

2. Presidents Club Program:

The Presidents Club program recognizes cumulative donations to the scholarship funds including the Go For the
Gold and the purchase of raffle tickets. Once cumulative
donations reach $1,500, the member company will be inducted into the Presidents Club, and have the opportunity
to reach one of three Gem levels.
Level

Cumulative Contribution

Diamond Level

Cumulatively $7,500+

Emerald Level

Cumulatively $5,000 7,499

Ruby Level

Cumulatively $2,500 4,999

Presidents Club members are recognized in the Belt Line,

on NIBAs website and at our Convention. You will also
receive gems on your name badges at the convention.
3. Raffle Tickets:
Raffle tickets are sold at the Annual Convention, with 50% of the sales going
to the scholarship fund and 50%
being awarded to the lucky
raffle ticket holder. Total Raffle
sales have averaged $5,500 for
the past three years.
For more information, or to contribute
to the scholarship funds, contact the NIBA office at 414-3898606. Thank you for your support.

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Spring has Sprung

By Dell Gutknecht, 2016 Education/Technical Committee, Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc

fter a long winter (at least here in the upper Midwest)

the days are getting longer, the snow is melting and
spring planning has started for many of our customers
for scheduled downtimes later this year. We have been busy
doing conveyor inspections, and compiling a list of belts in
need of replacement and quoting the same. Since many of
these belts will be stored at the customers location for some
time prior to being installed, proper belt storage procedures
should be relayed to your customers.
Belts should be shipped and stored with the core horizontal. Storing belts on edge (core vertical) will result in different levels of moisture absorption of the belt ends and lead
to camber. Ideally belts should be stored inside to prevent
excessive moisture absorption and exposure to temperature
extremes (below 40F/ above 90F) that may cause tracking or
troughing issues during initial startup. If storing conveyor
belts inside is not an option certain precautions should be
taken to avoid environmental effects that can damage a
belt. Belt rolls should always be stored elevated on a skid
or platform to prevent direct contact with standing water
or wicking up moisture from the ground or concrete. To
prevent the belt from hardening or becoming weathered
and cracked use a perforated plastic cover and store away
from direct sunlight. This will reduce the effects of UV and
ozone damage and allow any trapped water to drain as well.
If you are shipping belts with the ends prepared for a vulcanized splice the splice area should be protected with heavy
plastic as well. We learned this the hard way when a belt
was moved around with mobile equipment with a serious
hydraulic fluid leak. Even the best attempt at educating your
customers about proper storage will not insure this will hap-

A belt improperly stored vertically. This can lead to moisture

absorption and lead to camber.
pen. This picture was taken recently in
a customers storeroom after they
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the old saying goes the customer
is always right.
By taking these simple steps into consideration you can be
sure to provide your customers with a belt that will perform
well and ensure a full service life.

P.A.S.S. Benefit: SBLC Legislative Reports

By Mark Jadwin, 2016 Products & Services Committee,
Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc

mall Business Legislative Council (SBLC) is a conduit for small business to have a
voice and to be in the information stream in Washington on issues that relate to
small business. They send out alerts, provide a communication channel for small
business to have a voice represent them in Washington at government meetings and sessions as it relates to small business issues, laws, regulations, policies, etc. The real benefit
to our members is the information stream and opportunity to express their views and
thoughts to a voice or organization that has a presence in Washington. They are located
in Bethesda Maryland, so are on the hill constantly.
SBLC periodically produces Legislative Reports to keep members up to date. Access
to these reports is a benenfit of NIBA membership. They can be viewed on the NIBA
website at: niba.org/member-benefits/pass-program/sblc/

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_____________________

Happy New Year from____

the SBLC!

The House and Senate

have now both returned
from the holidays for
what is sure to be an
interesting 2016.
Inevitably, the course of
this year will be driven
primarily by the upcoming
elections. The House
and Senate are expected
to have less than 120 days
in session this year.
Moreover, late last week,
Senate Minority Leader
Harry Reid (D-NV)
publically stated his interest
in pursuing efforts to
force Senate Republica
ns, particularly those who
face a viable chance
of becoming the GOPs
presidential nominee, to
vote on some of Donald
Trumps more controver
sial proposals, namely the
proposal to ban Muslim
immigrants from entering
the U.S. In response,
Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
made it clear that
Republicans could just
as easily pursue legislatio
n
targeting areas of weakness
for Hillary Clinton,
such as email classification
and embassy security.
In short, Congress will
have minimal days in
session this year with
the partisanship of the
elections serving as a not-so-su
btle backdrop.
Despite the widespread
acknowledgment that this
year is unlikely to be
one for groundbreaking
legislation, there are
still a number of issues
relevant to small business
to be on the lookout for.
TAX REFORM
The odds of comprehensive
tax reform passing in
this election year are zero
to none. However, that
is not to say that tax reform
wont continue to be a
central issue.

VOLUME XVIII,

ISSUE 1
_____________________
_____________
Last Thursday, the House
and
held a retreat in Baltimore Senate Republicans
to map out policy
objectives. Here, the most
conservative members
of the House were expected
Speaker of the House, Paul to pressure the new
Ryan (R-WI), to pursue
their interest in a tax
overhaul and entitleme
nt
reform.

While there is always

a chance of a member
introducing a comprehe
nsive tax reform bill that
could serve as a source
of ideas in years to come,
in this election year it is
much more likely that we
will see bills targeting
specific areas rather than
comprehensive reform.
For the last year, the
SBLC has been making
the case that tax reform
should not be stalled year
after year because the
parties cannot even
agree on the goal
of
comprehensive tax reform
that is lower tax rates
(the Republican position)
or increased revenue for
more discretionary programs
(the Democratic
position). Comprehensive
tax reform also suffers
from the fact that certain
taxpayers will be winners
and others will be losers
if major
credits, such as the following tax deductions or
, are limited or
eliminated employer
deductions for health care
coverage for employees,
employer deductions for
retirement plan contributi
ons, the mortage interest
deduction, the charitable
contribution deduction,
the deduction for state
taxes, the step up in basis
for assets going through
an
deductions for high income estate, limiting tax
earners (whatever that
is), etc. Because of the
way comprehensive tax
reform has been set up
to date by most players
(Senator Ben Cardin,
D-MD is a notable
exception), specifically
the need
base by eliminating or limiting to broaden the tax
tax deductions and
credits, comprehensive
tax reform has become
the
third rail of tax legislatio
n. Rather, the SBLC is
pushing for precision
tax simplification which
should not end up being
partisan, since there
should only be winners
and no losers.

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Go for the Gold!

The following companies have contributed to the NIBA

Scholarship fund in 2016 Please support these companies
for their generosity in support of NIBAs scholarship fund!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

(Contribution of $800 or more)

(Contribution between $400-$799)

(Contribution of $399 or below)

AccuPad Inc

Aarubco Rubber Co

American Eagle Manufacturing LLC

AFM Industries

Accurate Industrial Inc

Applied Industrial Technologies

American Biltrite

Advanced Flexible Composites

Inc(AFC)

Applied Power Products Inc

AirBoss Engineered Product Inc

Elastotec P/L

All-State Belting LLC

Epperson & Company

BEHA Innovation GmbH

Equipment & Supply (W.I) Ltd

Apache Inc
Belt Power LLC
Colmar Belting Company Inc
ContiTech - NAFTA

Belt Tech Industrial Inc

Blair Rubber Company

Conveyor Accessories Inc

Gates Mectrol Corp

Bullitt County Belting & Supply

Derco B V

JTE Machine Systems, Inc

Canadian Bearings Ltd

Flexco

Maxi-Lift Inc

Conviber Inc

Forbo Siegling LLC

Mulhern Belting Inc

F. N. Sheppard & Co

Norwesco Industries (1983) Ltd

Habasit America

Fabricated Extrusion Company, LLC

Novex Inc

Industrial Supply Solutions Inc

Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp

Pooley Inc

LewisGoetz

Megadyne Group Companies

Power & Rubber Supply

Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co

Inc

Midwest Rubber Service & Supply

Co

Qingdao Huaxia Rubber Industry Co.,

Ltd.

Motion Industries Inc

R/W Connection Inc

Nitta Corporation of Holland

Ram Belting Company Inc

Passaic Rubber Company

REMA TIP TOP - NA

Quality Belt Maintenance Ltd

(QBM)

Richmond Supply Co & Rubber Div

Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc
Shanghai YongLi Belting Co Ltd
Universal Belting Resource

Scout Belting SA de CV
Sparks Belting Company
Vaughn Belting Company Inc
WAGENER Schwelm GmbH & Co
Westech Group Ltd
William Goodyear Company

Rocua Internacional, S.A. De C.V.

Splawn Belting Inc
Tribute Incorporated
Uniband USA
Virginia Carolina Belting
Voss Belting & Specialty Company

See 2016 Donation Form

on the next page.
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Annual Go for the GOLD!

Each year, NIBA The Belting Association awards educational
scholarships to children of parents employed by NIBA member companies.
Show your commitment to education contribute to the NIBA Scholarship Fund today!

Annual Go for the Gold

Highlight your collective company
contributions at the Annual Convention.

Gold

2016 contribution of $800 or more

Each attendee will receive a gold ribbon on their
name badge, and the company name and logo
will be projected during the general session.

Silver

2016 contribution between $400-$799

Each attendee will receive a silver ribbon on
their name badge, and the company name will
be projected during the general session.

Bronze 2016 contribution up to $399

Each attendee will receive a bronze ribbon on
their name badge, and the company name will
be projected during the general session.

Donation Amount
q I would like to make a contribution of $_______ to achieve _______________ status.*
q I would like to add enough to my current 2016 contribution to bring my total to $800 to reach Gold status.
q Ive already reached Gold status for 2016 but wish to additionally contribute $_______.
*Your companys cumulative contributions count towards your overall status in the Presidents Club and towards gem levels
Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
q Check coming by mail or q Please bill my credit card (information below)
Card Number: __________________________________________________________________________Exp. Date:__________
Cardholder Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

NIBAThe Belting Association

6737 W. Washington St., Ste, 4210 Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone: 414-389-8606 Fax: 414-276-7704 staff@niba.org

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NIBA Convention Expo

DRIVING FOR SUCCESS

2016 INDIANAPOLIS

Saturday, September 17, 2016

8:30am - 1:00pm

Held in conjunction with the NIBA Annual Convention

Driving For Success September 14-17, 2016

JW Marriott Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
See website for complete schedule and to make hotel reservations early: www.niba.org/events/convention/

Questions?

Email us: staff@niba.org OR Call us: (414) 389-8606

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2016 Convention Expo

NIBA Manufacturers & Affiliate Members,
It is hard to believe its already time to be thinking about our next
NIBA Convention. Six months ago, we met at the Indian Wells for
an Oasis of Opportunity. What a great space to network and spend
time with many customers and colleagues.
This years theme for the NIBA Convention and Expo, is Driving
for Success. Does your Company have what it takes to thrive? The
Expo is an excellent opportunity for those Driving for Success to
promote their products and services to our customers.
The location cannot be better. Indianapolis will open their doors
for the NIBA Convention & Expo and we are proud to announce
that this year Expo has expanded to 100 booths and is the perfect
opportunity to showcase your products and services and to
connect with many industry resources all in one location.
The JW Marriott in beautiful downtown Indianapolis is right in the
middle of the City and within walking distance to nearly anything
you would want to do. Lets make 2016 our biggest Convention
and Expo ever!
The Program Committee continues to listen to the members and
again this year we have incorporated several changes. For the
first time, we are introducing a new category to participate in the
Expo: Distributor/Fabricator. In this category, qualified distributor/
fabricator members may participate in the Expo upon validation
that 65% of their total sales are to distribution (not sold to end

users, OEMs). To qualify, a distributor/fabricator must provide

company sales data to an independent third-party for confidential
validation.
As in the past few years

Early set-up time on Friday Exhibitors can setup 2:30 to

6:00 PM Friday and 6:00 to 8:00 AM Saturday. Please be
sure to check your shipments on Friday afternoon to confirm
everything was received.

Convention Meals Breakfast will be two floors down from the

Expo and lunch will be available in the Foyer right outside the
Expo Hall area.

Single Booth Only Again this year, only single booths will be
available for members due to the high demand for the Expo
space. Each exhibitor will be limited to one 10 x 10 booth.

This years Convention Expo is one you will want to be a part of.
Consider the beautiful venue and surrounding area we will be at and
the networking opportunities before, during and after the Expo. Be
sure to be Driving for Success at this years NIBA Convention.
Sincerely,

Ron Schuring

Convention Expo Chair

Precision Pulley & Idler

Jennifer Rzepka, CAE

Executive Director

CONVENTION EXPO GUIDELINES

Participants

All participants must be registered for the NIBA Annual

Convention and have an official NIBA Convention badge. Badges
are non-transferable. Guest manufacturers and nonmembers
are not allowed to reserve a booth. No one under the age of 18
is allowed in the exposition space at any time.

Set-up/Tear-down

It is recommended that exhibitors who shipped freight utilize

the set-up time on Friday so theres enough time to react if
an unexpected situation arises.

Schedule
Friday, September 16th
2:30 pm 6:00 pm Set-up
Saturday, September 17th
6:00 am 8:00 am
Set-up
7:30 am 9:00 am
Breakfast
8:30 am 1:00 pm
Convention Expo
12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch
1:00 pm 3:00 pm Tear-down
Please note: there are only two hours to dismantle and
remove exhibits.

Booth Cancellation Policy

You will receive a full refund, less a $100 administrative

fee, if you cancel in writing before July 15. After that date,
refunds will not be given.

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Convention Expo Guidelines Continued

Display Guidelines

Only belting and belting related accessories may be

displayed at the Convention Expo.

Belting Manufacturer

A substantial portion of its business activity is the

manufacture of conveyor and flat power transmission
belting for sale primarily to distributor/fabricators.

Component Manufacturer

Is engaged in the manufacture of material, parts,

machinery, or equipment that comes in contact with or
enhances/changes belt, for sale primarily to distributor/
fabricators.

Distributor/Fabricator

NEW IN 2016: Qualified distributor/fabricator members

may participate in the Expo upon validation that 65%
of their total sales are to distribution (not sold to end
users, OEMs). To qualify, a distributor/fabricator must
provide company sales data to an independent thirdparty for confidential validation.

Booth Spaces

Booth assignments will be made after the July 15

registration deadline.
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Convention Expo Chair and NIBA management staff
decide the location of all booths. Every effort will be made to
keep competitors as widely spaced as possible.

Booth Contents

Each base fee provides for a single 10 deep by 10 wide

piped and draped space containing one 6 skirted banquet
table, two chairs and a wastebasket.
(NOTE: Vendors may only have one booth space.)
Standard hotel carpeting and an identification sign will be
provided. All displays, signs, and product samples must fit
within the 10 by 10 booth perimeter. Nothing in the booth
shall exceed 8 in height.

Electricity/Internet/Equipment

Electricity of 20 Amps, power strips, extension cords, internet

service and some audio visual equipment may be ordered
through the hotel. Other equipment, special carpeting and
any set-up assistance can be ordered through Freeman. Both
forms will be available late-July.

Material Transport

There are multiple options for shipping materials to and from

this years event. Those with large crates or display cases are
required to ship through Freeman (the hotel has only limited
ability to accept freight). Charges apply to all shipments,
both to and from, whether the hotel or expo company is
used. Even if you are shipping directly to an individuals hotel
room in their name, there will be a handling charge. Details
will be provided with the exhibitor kit materials.

Printed Promotions

As an exhibitor you are entitled to a quarter-page

advertisement that will be published in the electronic
Convention Issue of the Belt Line and the full-color Expo
Guide handed out onsite at the Convention. Ads are to be
submitted as full-color, . files measuring 3.75 wide by 5 tall
to staff@niba.org by July 31.

Additional Exposure

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2016

Convention. See the website for details:
niba.org/events/convention/sponsorship

If you have any questions,

please contact Ron Schuring
Phone: 641-628-3115
ron@ppipella.com

Samples, souvenirs and promotional items may be

distributed from your booth, however, NIBA policy states
that raffles, lotteries or other high value prize offers are not
allowed.
Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep the
volume on any electronic device at reasonable levels.

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2016 Convention Expo Registration Form

Driving for Success

Saturday, September 17th 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

J.W. Marriott Indy Indianapolis, IN

I hereby apply for a booth at the Convention Expo to be held during NIBAs 2016 Annual Convention. By signing this
application, I agree to adhere to all Convention Expo Guidelines, and each individual representing my company in the
Convention Expo will be a registered attendee.

Remember: Only belting and belting related accessories may be displayed at the Convention Expo.

Company

Belting Manufacturer Component Manufacturer Distributor/Fabricator*

Primary Contact Name

Signature

E-mail

Telephone

Address

City/State/Zip/Country

All Booth Attendant Names (Booth Attendants must be registered for the NIBA Annual Convention)

Describe primary products and/or services (please specify the primary styles of belting):


List direct competitor companies from whom you wish to List any companies you would like to be near, if possible:
remain separated, if possible:

*Distributor/Fabricator Applicants
NEW IN 2016: Qualified distributor/fabricator members may participate in the Expo upon validation that 65% of their
total sales are to distribution (not sold to end users, OEMs). Upon submission of this Expo registration form, an
independent third-party will reach out for your company sales data, which will be kept confidential.

REMEMBER: Convention Issue Belt Line Ads are due July 31

Before
JULY 1

2016 Fee Structure

Convention Expo Base Fee

Includes skirted 6 table and 2 chairs

$750

Mark here if you want these removed.

remove chairs remove table

Sponsorship Contribution

JULY 1
& after
$790

Please see available options on Sponsorship Opportunities page

Grand Total Enclosed (U.S. Funds)

TOTAL

$

Mark here to use last years advertisement

Remit with credit card details

or check payable to:

NIBA The Belting Association,

6737 W. Washington Street Ste 4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: 414-389-8606
Fax: 414-276-7704

E-mail with questions: staff@niba.org

Applications received after July 15 will only be processed if space is still available.

Card number: ____________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________________

Cardholder name: _____________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________

Booth Cancellation Policy: You will receive a full refund, less a $100 administrative fee, if you cancel in writing before July 15.
After that date, refunds will not be provided.

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Convention
Sponsorship
Opportunity

DRIVING FOR SUCCESS

2016 INDIANAPOLIS

Make the most of your Convention

experience this year!
Members often ask how they can make their company name more
visible at the Convention. This year NIBA is again offering some
unique exposure opportunities for Distributors, Manufacturers
and Affiliates alike. We are offering sponsorship of select
Convention activities so members can have a greater role in
Indianapolis. Supporting companies will be recognized in the
printed promotional brochure (if commitment is received before
June) and throughout printed materials and signage onsite.

NIBA 2016
Available Sponsorships
o

$5,000 Dine Around

Sponsorship commitments range from $325 for a golf tee

sponsor to $5,000 for offsetting the Next-Gen Event or Dine
Around with many levels in between. The prior years sponsors
are offered first right of refusal, and the rest are available on
a first-come, first-served basis. Some are simply monetary
contributions, and for some youll have the option to get involved
with the planning. New this year! Include your logo on the Indy
Show Car display throughout the convention.

$5,000 Next Gen After Party

$5,000 Spouse/Companion Gift

$4,000 Convention Area Wi-Fi

$4,000 Convention Expo Tote Bag

$4,000 Hotel Room Key Branding

$2,000 Golf Lunch Sponsor

If your company is interested in becoming an event sponsor,

please return this form or contact the office to discuss the specific
details.

$1,500 Golf Breakfast Sponsor

$1,250 Golf Hole-in-One Sponsor

$1,000 Golf Cart Sponsor

$1,000 Golf Bevarage Cart Sponsor

o YES I would like to sponsor in 2016!

$400 ea. Golf Flag Sponsors

(17 available)
$325 ea. Golf Tee Sponsors
(17 available)
$250 Indy Show Car

Select item/s on the right and return this completed form.

Company: __________________________________________

o
o

Contact Name: ______________________________________

Direct Phone: _______________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________

NIBA-The Belting Association

6737 W Washington St Suite 4210 Milwaukee, WI 53214

staff@niba.org 414-389-8606 Fax: 414-276-7704

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2016 NIBA Directory

2016 NIBA
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hanks to all the NIBA member companies who renewed their dues in 2016,
and a warm welcome to the new members!

The NIBA Membership Committee has been hard at work making sure everyone renewed in time for the 2016 Directory. Members will receive their printed copy in the mail
soon. Please take a moment to look over your listing and let the office know if you have
any changes for the 2017 edition.

Members can access the directory in a variety of ways choose the one that best fits your needs:
Online Directory login to the NIBA website to access this fully searchable version of the database. Continuously updated, this is the most up to date information
available. niba.org/niba-members/members/

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Export a Spreadsheet the online directory also offers the ability to download a .xlsx version of all information in the
directory. niba.org/niba-members/members/
Download the PDF the best option for viewing the directory on your tablet. niba.org/directory-pdf/
Hardcopy Directory additional copies of the directory are available for $25 each. niba.org/directory-pdf/

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New Equipment
Price Rubber Corporation has just built a brand new 60
wide X 5,000 lb. capacity belt slitter for sale. Handles up to
48 diameter rolls. Comes w/ manual guides, hold-down /
nip roller, knife blocks, belt counter, hydraulic motor-drives,
electrical console, mounted casters, the whole 9 yards!
Perfect for the small to medium sized belt shop or as a run-about to heavier tables with ease of movement. Call JW Price
@ 1-800-633-1470 or email: jwprice@pricerubber.com for
complete details / pics!

New Personnel
Belt Power, LLC is pleased to announce Mike Kretz has
joined our team as a Product Specialist/IT Specialist working out of the Atlanta office. Mike brings over 30 years of
experience working with a manufacturer in outside sales
and management. The entire Belt Power team is excited to
have Mike join the team as he will bring his experiences and
knowledge of the lightweight belting industry to help us grow
our business.
Xavier Velazquez, Tricia Roloff, Mike Hesslau, and Patrick
Dirvin recently joined the Flexco team as Territory Sales
Managers.
Flexco recently appointed Tammy Balogh Vice President
of Human Resources and Chip Winiarski Vice President of
Marketing.
Green Rubber-Kennedy Ag would
like to announce that Steve Gulick
will be assuming responsibilities as
Sales Manager,. Steve is a 20-year,
trusted member of the Green RubberKennedy Ag family, who has significant experience in outside and inside
sales. Steve will be transitioning out
of his current position as Purchasing
Steve Gulick
Manager. We believe Steves experience and extensive knowledge of the
people, products, systems, and culture of the company will
give him a significant advantage in filling a big void in our
organization, and will contribute to our growth initiatives in
the future.
Sean Williams has accepted the position at Kaman Industrial
Technologies as Director of the Engineered Rubber Products

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Centers. Sean comes to us from a 20 year career at Apache

Inc. He will be responsible for the belt shops in Pocatello, ID,
LaMirada, CA, Tucson, AZ, Appleton, WI, Bolingbrook, IL,
Mason City, IA and Richfield, WI. Sean and his family will
continue to reside in Cedar Rapids, IA and is looking forward
to traveling the country in support of all the Kaman locations
and customers.
Randy Breaux assumed the position
of Senior Vice President of Marketing, Distribution and Purchasing for
Motion Industries Inc. In this new
role, Mr. Breaux will retain current
responsibility for Marketing and
Strategic Planning, but gain overall
responsibility for the additional areas
as above. Mr. Breaux joined Motion
Industries in 2011 as Senior Vice
Randy Breaux
President, Marketing after 20+ successful years at Baldor Electric Co. In 2014, he was promoted
to his most recent position of Senior Vice President, Southern
U.S., Marketing and Strategic Planning.
Tony Cefalu was named Senior Vice
President of Hose & Rubber, Shops
and Service Centers for Motion Industries Inc. In this new position, Mr.
Cefalu will continue to lead Motions
efforts for hose, rubber, and gaskets,
and now has the added responsibility for Shops and Service Centers
including Automation, Fluid Power,
Pumps and Repair. Mr. Cefalu started
Tony Cefalu
his career with the Berry Bearing
Company in 1983, which became part of Motion Industries
in 1993. He held positions of Manager of Hose and Rubber,
Regional Manager, Vice President/General Manager of the
Chicago Division, and Group Vice President of Mi Hose &
Rubber, and Senior Vice President/Group Executive for the
Central Group and Mi Hose & Rubber. In 2014, Mr. Cefalu
was promoted to his previous position of Senior Vice President, Eastern U.S. and Mi Hose & Rubber.
Kevin Storer was named Senior
Vice President of U.S. Operations,
President of Mi Mexico for Motion
Industries Inc. Mr. Storers new
role will expand to include all U.S.
branch and field sales operations.
He will continue to have complete
responsibility for Motions Mexico
operations. Mr. Storer began his
career with Motion Industries in
Kevin Storer
the West Group in 1987, and was a
Branch Manager and Regional Manager prior to becoming

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Vice President/General Manager of Motions Los Angeles
Division in 2000. In 2006, he was promoted to Senior Vice
President/Group Executive for the West Group, and in 2014,
to his most recent position as Senior Vice President, Western
U.S. and President of Mi Mexico.

New Facilities
Universal Belting Resource has seen fantastic growth thanks
to a prospering and growing distribution network. To support
the growth, UBR has recently made a significant expansion
to their Carmichaels Pa. facility. Increasing the production
floor space by nearly 28%. UBR is making room for additional production equipment, added stock, technology enhancements, and new fabrication abilities to better serve our
customers. To further support these expanded activities UBR
has also more than doubled our customer support area. This
area of the expansion will now provide even greater customer care, better customer communications, and a welcoming experience for our visiting customers. In todays business
world it is all about quality customer care and Universal Belting Resource continues investing in that philosophy.

New Products
Behabelt USA has added a new stock item to the FB750
series of homogeneous flat belt items. The product number
is FBFJ750X16LF. It is a 1.6mm thick PU80A Ultra Marine
blue belt with a nipple top and a friction surface bottom. It is
made from special hydrolysis resistant Polyurethane material
for heavy wash down applications in the food industry. The
nipples are rounded so they provide grip when transferring
delicate products without harming them.
The Flexco FSK Heavy-Duty Belt Skiver is now available
with your choice of fence material. The existing plastic fence
is ideal for belt shops, where the skive width is variable and
can be adjusted with a simple turn of a screw. The newlyoffered metal fence is perfect for environments in which a
consistent, repeat skive is important. A new XL FSK Skiver is
also available, capable of skiving belts between 7/8 (22.5
mm) and 1-3/4 (44.5 mm) thick.
Shingle Belting has expanded its line of highly abrasion resistant Gray Nycor products to include the 030 and 050 rubber
thicknesses with belts such as SG333XG/XG and SG355 XG/
XG. This is in addition to the very successful 010 rubber
used in SG311 XG/XG. The Gray Nycor rubber is ideal for
tube winder belts and other Nycor applications where abrasion resistance is a major concern.

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New Promotions
Motion Industries, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts has
launched its first online Pneumatics Catalog. With the needs
of its customer base in mind, Motion created this catalog by
starting with its broad pneumatic product offering and narrowing it down to just over 1,800 commonly ordered items
organized into 13 subcategories so customers can easily
and quickly select what they need.

Newsworthy Items
Apache Inc announced the companys acquisition of Pacific
Belting Inc. in Portland, Oregon. As part of its on-going
growth initiative, the acquisition will increase the Companys reach and enhance its ability to serve customers in
the western United States and Canada. Known and respected
through his long tenure, Ken Crain is widely recognized
for his knowledge and expertise in the belting industry, and
is known as one of the pioneers of the hot-bonded vulcanization technique that is frequently used in sidewall belt
construction. Ken will remain with the company through
the transition of ownership. Jason Crain will remain with
the Company in the role of General Manager West Coast
Operations.
Flexco recently unveiled the online portion of Flexco University. Located at www.flexcouniversity.com, the online
training tool features three levels of courses, online quizzes,
and the ability to manage online training groups. Flexco University features a three-part curriculum that includes on-site
and in-class training, combined with online instruction for a
well-rounded learning experience.
Flexco is proud to announce that it has been selected as
one the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the
country by The National Association for Business Resources
(NABR). In the past, Flexco has made regional lists, but this
is the first time Flexco has been recognized nationally by
NABR. Flexco locations in Downers Grove, Ill., Woodridge,
Ill., and Grand Rapids, Mich. were included in the award
selection.
How2Media, the producers of the television show Worlds
Greatest!..., selected Midwest Rubber Service & Supply to
be a part of the popular television series. The episode aired
this past September and is now available to view on the
Midwest Rubber website: www.midwestrubber.com. Still
extremely innovative after 40 years; Midwest Rubber Service
& Supply completed a nine month long, in-house contest to
develop new and innovate ways to improve their company,
which manufactures, fabricates and distributes high quality
rubber products. Out of the contest came 1,185 ideas, over
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their story would be meaningful as well as very educational
and entertaining to our viewers said Gordon Freeman, Executive Producer of the show. As part of the show, How2Media
sent a film crew to spend time at the companys headquarters
and manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, Minnesota, to get
the story behind the story on this great and growing company, and to show the Worlds Greatest!... viewers why
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply was selected as the best in
their category, and therefore featured on the show.
It is with great pleasure to announce Nitta Corporation
of Japan has purchased Connect Conveyor Belting Inc. of
Milton Ontario effective March 1, 2016. We are excited
about this acquisition as it will strengthen our core product
lines and improve our service through efficiencies. It will
make us more competitive in this global market. For many
years, Connect Conveyor Belting Inc. and Nitta Corporation
have had a very strong close relationship. Connects unique
products fit very well with Nittas global platform. Connect
Conveyor Belting Inc. has been providing belting and roller
solutions to the North American market place for over 24
years. Nitta Corporation has built a global company over 130
years through the founding philosophy of invention, innovation and harmony. Their core principles are all driven by the
desire to provide the best service, quality and products to the
market.
On February 11, 1991, Richard A. Milroy formed RAM
Enterprise, Inc. when he purchased three truckloads of
used conveyor belt from a Nevada mining company and
re-sold it to distributors and end user customers. A lot has
changed in the 25 years since then. RAM has gone from a
company with one used pickup truck, a home-made trailer
and a 12x 20 storage unit to a company that employs over
150 people working in four service centers in three states
and two foreign countries with a geographical focus on the
Intermountain West. RAMs safety culture has resulted in over
1.4 million man hours (over 3-1/2 years) worked without a

lost time incident. In addition to conveyor service, RAM also

offers service in these areas: process maintenance, coating
and lining, fabrication, electrical, industrial construction and
structural engineering. RAM focuses on the mining, power
generation, aggregate and food processing sectors.
Smithers Quality Assessments has certified the Quality Management System at Richwood Industries as ISO 9001:2008.
This certification applies to the design and manufacture of
conveyor accessories for a variety of industries. Original
approval was complete in November, 2015. The certificate
9001:2008 is a quality management system with specific
standards and requirements. There are eight core principles
to the system: 1. Improved consistency and traceability 2. Enhanced customer focus 3. Focused leadership 4. Involvement
of people 5. A system approach to management 6. Continual
improvement 7. A factual approach to decision making 8.
Mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
Shingle Belting has received FDA approval for its line of PVC
v-guides for contact with dry, solid foods and aqueous and
fatty foods. These v-guides are produced in a 75 ShA PVC
resin with excellent flexibility and shear resistance. Shingle
v-guide sizes range from K5 to K22 in solid and notched.
Custom sizes are available.
In order to meet the ever changing regulatory requirements
in the food industry, Shingle Belting has received BSE-TSE
certification for its Polyflex S products.

Used Equipment For Sale

Empire Rubber & Supply Company is selling an AF-2401 Habasit Skiver for belts 2500mm(98.4) max width & 8mm(.31)
max thickness. This equipment is 8 years old and in exquisite shape. $50,000 OBO. Contact Casey Hutchinson at
503-235-8461 or casey@empirerubber.com.

Welcome New Members!

Atlas Belting LLC
Distributor/Fabricator
2015 Stonebridge Circle
West Bend, WI 53095 USA
Phone: 262-247-2520
www.atlastbelt.com
Primary Contact: Kevin Birschbach
kevin@atlasbelt.com

Production Resources Inc

Distributor/Fabricator
3767 Dunlap St N
Arden Hills, MN 55112 USA
Phone: 651-482-7767
www.productionresources.us
Primary Contact: Brian Ness, Owner
sales@proresources.us

Ton-Tex Corporation
Distributor/Fabricator
4245 44th St SE Suite 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USA
Phone: 616-957-3200
www.tontex.com
Primary Contact: Robert Fox, President
cpas@foxcpas.comcastbiz.net

Do you know a colleague who should belong to NIBA? Let us know and well reach out!

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2016 Standard Mileage Rates

From irs.gov

he Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2016

optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the
deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2016, the standard mileage rates for the
use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
54 cents per mile for business miles driven, down from
57.5 cents for 2015
19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes,
down from 23 cents for 2015
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
The business mileage rate decreased 3.5 cents per mile and
the medical, and moving expense rates decrease 4 cents
per mile from the 2015 rates. The charitable rate is based on
statute.
The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual
study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automo-

bile. The rate for medical and moving purposes is based on

the variable costs.
Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual
costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard
mileage rates.
A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate
for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after
claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle. In addition, the business standard mileage rate cannot be used for
more than four vehicles used simultaneously.
These and other requirements for a taxpayer to use a standard mileage rate to calculate the amount of a deductible
business, moving, medical or charitable expense are in
Rev. Proc. 2010-51. Notice 2016-01 contains the standard
mileage rates, the amount a taxpayer must use in calculating
reductions to basis for depreciation taken under the business
standard mileage rate, and the maximum standard automobile cost that a taxpayer may use in computing the allowance
under a fixed and variable rate plan.

DRIVING FOR SUCCESS

2016 INDIANAPOLIS

NIBA Convention September 14 17, 2016

JW Marriott Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana See schedule details online: www.niba.org

Complete Champion Leadership:

How Fast Can You Get Fast?
If the speed of doing business will continue to increase in the
next 10 years, ask yourself, how fast can we get fast? Derek
Daly - International Racing Champion, CEO and Founder of
MotorVation and Best-Selling Author - takes you down the success road to
understand the critical difference between going fast and being fast.
Derek Daly

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Networking Day
Thursday offers a full day of activities designed
to facilitate mixing and mingling with your
NIBA friends in a casual setting. Choose from
favorites such as the NIBA golf outing, local
tours, or educational UID workshops in the
morning and afternoon.

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Three

Ways
To

Tr ain

Lightweight Training

in house...
NIBA training courses educate and add real world
value for those who are in the business of providing
solutions to operational problems on conveyors.
Available for in house training in DVD format, the
course can be used to instruct new employees or as a
refresher for industry veterans.

online...

Train online for easy access to courses that can be

effortlessly shared throughout your company and
across multiple locations. Buy one, two, or all three
segments of our most up-to-date materials, and have
continuous access to any updates. Additionally, all
participants who complete the online course will
receive a certificate of completion.

live...

In-person trainings are offered once a year at

convenient locations around the country. Our live
course provides an interactive format with hands-on
learning and immediate answers to questions.
Participants experience real world situations with
on-site visits and demonstrations.

NIBA The Belting Association 6737 W Washington St, Suite 1300 Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone: 414-389-8606 Fax: 414-276-7704 E-Mail: staff@niba.org

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