16th Annual Lobster Bake
About this Event
Join Us for our 16th Annual IIBEC Lobster Bake at OMG Roofing Products.
ENJOY A LOBSTER BAKE WHILE EARNING 2 CREDITS!
DATE/TIME:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Registration
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Networking, Snacks & Factory Tours begin.
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Table-Top Intro's & IIBEC Brief
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Presentations at Rotating Stations
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Lobster Bake Dinner & Networking
FACILITY TOUR:
"Engineering Performance from Raw Material to the Roof"
Course Description:
This one-hour tour provides an inside look at how we transform raw steel into the high-performance fastening systems essential to commercial roof integrity. You will follow the lifecycle of our components from raw steel to final packaging, observing the critical manufacturing processes that ensure compliance with global standards such as FM, UL and Miami-Dade.
1 AIA/IIBEC Credit
STATION TO STATION TECHNOLOGY
ROUND ROBIN:
The Workflow:
Each station will be approximately 10 minutes in length and will provide an overview and pros/cons for induction systems, adhered systems, mechanically attached systems and an overview and demonstration of 12x24 uplift testing.
1. Station 1: Induction Welding
a. Learning objective 1: Overview of induction welding technology
b. Learning objective 2: Pros and cons of induction welding
2. Station 2: Adhered Systems
a. Learning objective 1:Overview of adhered commercial roofing systems
b. Learning objective 2:Pros and cons of adhered systems
3. Station 3: Mechanically Attached Systems
a. Learning objective 1:Overview of mechanically attached roofing systems
b. Learning objective 2:Pros and cons of mechanically attached roofing systems
4. Station 4: Uplift Testing and Product Approvals
a. Learning objective 1:Overview of uplift testing and approvals, the testing entities and what approvals mean in practice
b. Learning objective 2:Actual demonstration of 12x24 test(we can’t take it to failure)
LOBSTER BAKE
*35% Discount Lobster Dinner: $95.00
(Discount Compliments of New England Chapter IIBEC)
Dinner Includes:
Woodman's Clam Chowder
Steamed Clams
Steamed Mussels
1 Hot Boiled 1 1/2 Lb. Lobster
Grilled Chicken Breast
Sweet Corn on the Cob
Woodman's Cole Slaw
Cold Bottled Water
Chilled Watermelon
Mixed Berry Shortcake
*Vegetarian Alternative Meal Available Upon Request
AVAILABLE TABLE-TOP SPONSORSHIPS
*Sponsorship & Table-Tops will include signage at the event and recognition on New England Chapter web site
Table Top Display Sponsors: $400.00 (includes 1 dinner)
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT
Shawn Vetere: 339-440-6079
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 95.00 to USD 500.00
