Registration is now open for the Nov. 8-12, 2009 ASCE Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, U.S. The conference is sure to sizzle with 36 technical sessions on research and practice; networking opportunities at evening social events and refreshment breaks; a pre-conference workshop on designing transmission line structure foundations; an exhibit hall full of products and new technologies; and tours to area manufacturing facilities for a look at what's new in pole and cable technology, as well as hot-dip galvanizing facilities at some sites. The tours offer an opportunity to glimpse state-of-the-art technology in action.

Companies sponsoring tours include Falcon Steel Co., FWT Inc., General Cable-BICC Brand Utility Products, Sabre Tubular Structures and Valmont Industries Inc. Attendees can participate in a morning tour, followed by a tour of a different facility in the afternoon. Tours are free for full registrants, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register at www.asce.org/conferences/ets09.