Penton's 32nd International Coal Prep Show Returns to Lexington, Kentucky April 27-29, 2015

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Penton's Coal Prep, the only annual trade show and conference in the United States dedicated to coal preparation and processing, will be held April 27 to April 29 at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Now more than ever, the show will focus on topics designed to help the coal industry survive.

More than 3,000 industry professionals are slated to come from all over the world to share the latest ideas and most effective techniques on coal preparation and processing plant technologies, and preview and purchase the latest equipment. They also will discuss and learn about issues such as alternative uses for coal, exporting and how plant operators can take steps to remain viable and preserve jobs.

More information on the three forums being held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, and the keynote speech from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 is below:

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 27

• Alternative Uses for Coal:  Dr. John "Jack" Groppo, Program Manager, University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) will lead the discussion on other potential uses for coal, particularly in the chemicals industry,  where it can be converted to liquids, gases, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, plastics and other specialty products. Coal has a long history of being the lowest cost fuel in power generation, but its potential as a low-cost chemical feed stock is still being determined. (Thoroughbred Room 6)
  
• Coal as an Energy Source – Taking A Global Perspective on Exporting: As traditional and emerging economies across the globe create more electricity using coal, what are the long-term possibilities for U.S. coal to supply this growing demand? This discussion will explore the impact of exporting. (Thoroughbred Room 5)
  
• Using Marketing to Drive the Survival of Coal: This panel will explore what companies are doing to ensure the clean coal industry will survive and thrive. More and more, the end-consumer will help drive this stability and growth. (Thoroughbred Room 7)

8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 in Thoroughbred 1-3

• Surviving a Difficult Coal Market – Simple Steps that Plant Operators Can Take: Gerald Luttrell, a professor of mining and minerals engineering at Virginia Tech, will discuss how the demand for domestic coal has caused a shift in the energy market and forced many coal producers to seek out new approaches for reducing costs and increasing productivity with limited capital investment. One of the most often overlooked business units that can offer such opportunities are coal preparation and blending facilities. This presentation provides a step-by-step overview of simple, yet very important, measures that plant operators can take to ensure that they actively contribute the highest possible benefit to the health and well-being of their company. These steps, which frequently require operators to reach out beyond the plant to interact with mining and marketing personnel, can serve as a backbone for building next-generation business units within the coal industry. Luttrell has completed $23.5 million in externally sponsored R&D projects and obtained 22 patents.

For more information, visit www.coalprepshow.com

ABOUT COAL PREP
Coal Prep is the ONLY annual trade show and conference in the U.S. dedicated to coal preparation and processing. Industry professionals come from all over the world to share the latest ideas and most effective techniques on coal preparation and processing plant technologies. These professionals come to purchase and preview the latest equipment and services in order to increase plant productivity and reduce costs.

ABOUT PENTON
Penton drives performance for more than sixteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and data & marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Florence Torres
Group Show Director
Coal Prep/Penton
203-358-4385 or 913-530-0872
[email protected]

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