Industrial cleaning is a potentially high hazard industry, and it is crucial to leverage the latest technology, standardized training, and best practices to bring workers home safe at the end of the day.

Advancing safety and technology is the primary mission of the WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA) and participation with the association is a way for leaders in the industry to collaborate. 

The WJTA Conference & Expo is the major event on the calendars of the industry’s executives, technology leaders, and safety professionals. It’s scheduled this year for Nov. 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The equipment displays and live demonstrations at the WJTA Conference & Expo offer attendees a first-hand look at waterjetting tools, high-pressure pump technology, automation controls and robotics, as well as advanced vacuum trucks and related equipment. Contractor and OEM experts can provide insight on applications and equipment selection.

Business is best done face-to-face and the opportunity to meet with a variety of vendors and potential partners is a major benefit of trade shows. The Industry Appreciation Reception, sponsored by SPIR STAR, will give participants another opportunity to strengthen relationships while enjoying complimentary cocktails in the exhibit hall.

In addition to cleaning, surface prep and cold cutting, a growing application of waterjet technology is concrete demolition, and the WJTA Conference & Expo includes several leading OEMs and sessions dedicated to hydrodemolition.

Education is a key element of the WJTA Conference & Expo with several session tracks for asset owners, contractors, and research and development. The program features new sessions that deliver actionable information on timely topics.

Another highlight of the 2022 WJTA Conference & Expo is a new panel discussion on current challenges for contractors and asset owners. James Bergeron (Marathon Petroleum), Richard Bass (Kuraray), Jimmy Peck (MPW) and Bill Shaw (Evergreen North America) will cover issues from workforce to supply chains and much more in this discussion moderated by Kerry Siggins (StoneAge). 

An exciting addition to the 2022 program is a new daylong pre-conference Vacuum Technology Short Course. The short course is modeled on the association’s popular Waterjet Technology Basics & Beyond, which was presented virtually in 2022. The new vacuum technology short course provides outstanding practical and theoretical knowledge and coincides with the newly launched WJTA training and certification program for vacuum operators.

For more information or to register for the WJTA Conference & Expo, visit www.WJTAExpo.com or call 314-241-1445.