The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) held its annual convention and expo April 9 to 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

The expo featured more than 300 exhibitors, while the convention offered approximately 100 workshop sessions. Both former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour shared the stage at the start of the convention, offering opening remarks. Caterpillar sponsored guest speaker, Tom Brokaw, a former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. Dana Torres, 12-time Olympic gold medalist, also addressed guests.

The event conclude with the family-friendly Closing Night Party, held at Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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