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Momentum gathers for 1st IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress

So far 14 organisations have joined forces to make the 1st IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress a hub for up-to-date regional knowledge and industry practices. Leading stakeholder organisations ranging from the South East Europe Transport Observatory to the Turkish Asphalt Contractors Association (ASMUD) have provided key policy input and will be holding side sessions on topics closely connected to core themes of the Congress. “ASMUD creates and supports organising the platforms in national and inte
July 7, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
So far 14 organisations have joined forces to make the 1st IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress a hub for up-to-date regional knowledge and industry practices. Leading stakeholder organisations ranging from the South East Europe Transport Observatory to the Turkish Asphalt Contractors Association (ASMUD) have provided key policy input and will be holding side sessions on topics closely connected to core themes of the Congress.

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“ASMUD creates and supports organising the platforms in national and international levels, offering a bridge between Turkey’s asphalt industry and the rest of the world. This was evidenced during the IRF World Meeting in Riyadh in 2013, and this year in Turkey,” according to ASMUD President Ayberk Özcan.

As a leading provider of road sector knowledge, the 3918 IRF Washington will also be offering all registered delegates complimentary access to a program of certified training workshops before and during the event, covering performance-based contracts, weatherproofing roads and speed enforcement strategies.







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