EGCSA MANHATTAN WORKSHOP

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The first EGCSA workshop of 2018 is taking place in New York!

This event is open to non-members.

Meet international suppliers of exhaust gas cleaning systems and associated equipment. Watch the presentations and take part in discussion and debate.

When: 27 – 28 February  2018
Day one 0900 – 1730
Day two 0900 – 1200

Where: Lexington Hotel, 511 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street, New York, NY 10017, United States

Non-member price: USD600/GBP400

Contact Don Gregory to attend
Tel: +44 (0)1784 481151
Email: info@egcsa.com

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