American Zoo & Aquarium Association

2002 Conference

List of Exhibitors

A thru Z Consulting and Distributing
Booth: 506
www.athruzconsulting.com
Provides full turn key services: Architectural consulting, all material supply for zoo enclosures/exhibits, and complete installation.

AldrichPears Associates
Booth: 736
www.aldrichpears.com
A twenty-two year old professional firm based in Vancouver; specializes in the provision of planning and design services to museums, science centers, zoos and interpretive centers.

Alvine and Associates, Inc.
Booth: 213
www.alvine.com
Provides engineering design and consulting services for life support, mechanical, electrical and technology systems.

Aqua Craft
Booth: 126
aquacraft.net
Provides synthetic sea salts and various public aquarium items.

Aqua Logic, Inc.
Booth: 523
www.aqualogicinc.com
Manufactures titanium water chillers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers.

Aquaculture Systems Technologies, LLC
Booth: 308
http://www.beadfilters.com/
Manufacturer of Propeller Wash and Bubble Wash Beadfilters, as well as distributors for a variety of pumps, UV sterilizers, ozone and related equipment.

Aquanetics Systems, Inc.
Booth: 328
www.aquanetics.com
Provides aquatic life-support systems.

Aquarium Systems/Marineland, Inc.
Booth: 104, 106
www.aquariumsystems.com
Provides Instant Ocean synthetic sea salt, nitrifying bacteria, fish food, Perfecto glass aquariums, water supplements, Visi-Therm heaters, and pumps.

Aquatic Eco-Systems
Booth: 535
www.aquaticeco.com
Carries a full line of filtration equipment, aquarium products, water testing equipment, fish food and supplies.

Aquatic Revolution, Inc.
Booth: 810
www.aquaticrevolution.com
Manufactures rotating aquariums and terrariums.

Aquatic Solutions, Ltd.
Booth: 324
www.aquaticsolutions.com
Provides underwater construction and repair of zoo/aquarium exhibits.

AREA (Aquaculture Res./Environ. Assoc.)
Booth: 635
www.areainc.com
Provides FREE design assistance for aquatic life support, including aeration, water, heating/chilling systems; manufactures, stocks and sells equipment for complete systems or individual components.

arTees Island Design
Booth: 820
www.artees.biz
Provides custom/wholesale screen printing and embroidery on high-quality garments; in-house artists/designers; marketing to zoos/aquariums.

AVID Identification Systems, Inc.
Booth: 119
www.avidid.com
Provides microchips and readers for identifications.

Bassett Associates
Booth: 621
www.bassettassociates.com
Provides comprehensive zoo master planning, detailed exhibit and site design, as well as complete construction document and administration services.

BioOne
Booth: 125
www.bioone.org
BioOne is a unique aggregation of high-impact bioscience research journals.

Biscayne Aquaculture
Booth: 620
www.biscayneaqua.com
Designs and builds life-support systems, aquariums and reptile exhibits, aquaculture facilities, research systems, educational display systems and ornamental ponds; provides animal procurement and quarantine services.

Blackbaud
Booth: 116
www.blackbaud.com
Leading provider of software, services and e-philanthropy solutions to nonprofits; leading-edge technology in The Raiser's Edge/Financial Edge/Blackbaud Analytics; comprehensive services; training; customer support.

Brandano Displays, Inc.
Booth: 709
www.brandano.com
Manufacturers of high-quality illuminated holiday displays for parks, downtowns and cities.

Brick Markers, USA
Booth: 425
www.brickmarkers.com
Provides patented Vitralase bricks, pavers, and tiles for producing high profits. Make fund-raising simplified and creative. Custom donor bricks are available in variety of type styles including clipart, school mascots, corporate logos, unique borders, and signatures. Lifetime guarantee!

CAL Aquaria
Booth: 520
www.calaquaria.com
Custom fabrication of acrylic tanks, viewing panels and domes.

Carousels USA
Booth: 725
Has been building carousels and amusement rides for over 50 years.

Carousel Works, Inc.
Booth: 619, 718
Restoration of old and construction of new carousels.

Cashio, Cochran, LLC
Booth: 723
Provides architecture, landscape architecture, master plans, exhibit design.

Cemrock Landscapes, Inc.
Booth: 508
www.cemrock.com
Constructs artificial rock, trees, corals, vines; provides models and interactive play items.

Central Nebraska Packing, Inc.
Booth: 712
www.nebraskabrand.com
Producer of frozen prepared carnivore diets to zoos.

Chance Morgan, Inc.
Booth: 309/11, 408/10
www.chancemorgan.com
Leading-edge manufacturer of custom-themed endangered species carousels, C.P. Huntington trains, Tramstar LFT people movers, monorail systems, scenic tour boat/safari jeep rides, as well as a wide range of roller coasters/other amusement rides.

The Color Factory
Booth: 730
www.colorfactory.com
Provides sublimation equipment, inks, and substraights.

Companion Habitats, Inc.
Booth: 107
www.companionhabitats.com
Designs and constructs habitats and displays for small animals, birds, and reptiles.

Conservation International
Booth: 525
www.conservation.org
Species conservation; protection of endangered ecosystems; environmental education.

Contribute.com
Booth: 806
www.contribute.com
Enables your web site to process donations, memberships or event registrations; web forms match the look and feel of your web site so patrons can easily and securely submit on-line payments.

Corners Limited
Booth: 211, 310
www.cornerslimited.com
Provides design, fabrication and installation of custom caging enclosures.

COSI Studio
Booth: 221
An independent design and production firm specializing in interactive exhibits and content-based attractions from concept through to opening.

COST of Wisconsin, Inc.
Booth: 603
www.costofwisconsin.com
Exhibit fabrication for zoos/aquariums since 1958; specializes in custom rock work, earthen textures; provides simulated trees, theme facades, sculptures, coral and other decorative elements.

Country Cottage Roof
Booth: 728
www.countrycottageroof.com
Provides innovative synthetic thatch roofing material.

Creative Café, Inc.
Booth: 703
www.creativecafe-inc.com/
A multimedia design and development company created to help you, your organization, and clients communicate and gain knowledge through multiple media. An award-winning team makes your ideas a reality. Specializes in affordable, customized, traditional, interactive educational programs and systems.

Creative Company
Booth: 519
Publishes site specific guide books, road guides, walking tour guides, discovery and coloring books and educational workbooks.

Creative Environs Inc. International
Booth: 222
http://www.creativenvirons.com/
Provides authentic and original themed enviornments, including 3-dimensional signage, murals, sculptures and scenic art. Also provides design-to-build and project management.

Dallas Crown
Booth: 724
www.dallascrown.com
Producer of carnivore diet.

Delta Play
Booth: 424
www.deltaplay.com
Leader in soft contained play and themed play systems/solutions; as a proud member of the koala family of companies, offers the best in family play environments.

Dopplemayr USA/American Tramways
Booth: 629
http://www.doppelmayr.com/index2.asp
Premier lift manufacturer; offers design, manufacturing/installation of chairlifts, gondolas, tramways, funiculars, funitels, and people-mover systems.

EDSA/Cloward
Booth: 715
www.edsaplan.com
One of the world's leading design firms for past 42 years; provides master planning, landscape architecture, entertainment exhibit and graphic design; top-rated water feature design and engineering group; specializes in aquatic life-support systems.

Emperor Aquatics Inc.
Booth: 306
www.emperoraquatics.com
Manufactures water filtration equipment, UV sterilizers, vertical egg incubators, and fluidized beds.

Exhibit Center
Booth: 102, 103
www.exhibitcntr.com
Exhibit fabrication, sculptures, graphics, traveling museums and much more.

Fantasy Entertainment
Booth: 415
www.fantasyent.com
Supplier of interactive, self-service photo booths and penny machines, including Foto Fantasy, The Portrait Studio, Sketch Express and The Pennymen

Fauna Research
Booth: 803
Hard to find handling equipment for non-domestic hoofstock such as: hydraulic hoofstock tamer, standard mechanical tamer, giraffe tamer, rhino crates and restraint, bison and large bovid head gates, chutes, corrals and sorting tubs, and portable trap and management pens for deer and antelope.

Flight Avionics of North America
Booth: 320
www.flight-avionics.co.uk
Builds, owns and operates sophisticated, state-of-the-art, motion-based virtual reality simulators for museums/zoos/aquariums.

Folia Industries, Inc.
Booth: 108
www.folia.ca
Manufactures custom, high-pressure laminate panels for indoor/outdoor applications such as interpretive/directional signage, interactive exhibits, murals, graphics, table tops, flooring and more!

Forsythe Bassett Inc.
Booth: 729
www.forsythebassett.com
Has been providing custom donor recognition display's to non-for-profit organizations for nearly three decades through two generations. Provides help with recognition policies and information on a variety of recognition vehicles and programs.

Four Winds Trading Company
Booth: 218
www.fourwinds-trading.com
Provides thousands of VHS, DVD, CD and books in destination markets such as spas and resorts, large format and IMAX, and zoos and aquariums.

Fuhrman Diversified, Inc.
Booth: 607
www.fieldcam.com
Manufacturers and designers of Field cam closed-circuit video equipment for interactive, educational, field and laboratory applications; FlexiNets, FurMont Reptile Equipment, and other animal-handling/capture equipment since 1972.

Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.
Booth: 113
www.fujifilm.com
Manufactures photo imaging equipment and sensitized products, including film, one-time-use cameras, optical products, minilabs, color paper, chemistry, graphic art material and computer media products.

Gateway Ticketing Systems
Booth: 315
www.gatewayticketing.com
Electronic ticketing system and ticketing software; ticketing/retail/food point of sale; admission control; group sales; resource management; web ticketing, food/retail inventory.

Gerry Ward and Associates
Booth: 411
Operates gift shops, food concessions and catering at aquariums/zoos/botanical gardens; offers high percentage of revenues and significant investment; relieves client of operational responsibilities and inventory investment; a history of retaining staff.

Go Wild Fun Safaris Inc.
Booth: 513/515,612
www.funsafaris.com
Provides custom-designed, special interest tours and safaris to wilderness areas.

Grand Expeditions, Inc.
Booth: 402, 403
www.parkeast.com
Operators of wildlife tours to Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Ecuador/Galapagos, Costa Rica and Antarctica.

Grizzard Communications
Booth: 212
www.grizzard.com
Servicing nonprofit clients for over 60 years; provides creative services, list/media services, inbound/outbound telemarketing, major gifts/planning giving, public relations, direct mail, merge purge, letter shop, and database management.

Habitat Systems Limited
Booth: 321
www.habitsys.com
Through revolutionary materials, quality craftsmanship and animal expertise, brings highest quality, patented reptile enclosures and accessories; distinctive custom-made products that meet needs of animals/keepers!

Hadley Exhibits
Booth: 720
www.hadleyexhibits.com
Has been creating/producing high-quality exhibits for over 50 years; offers complete range of design-sensitive services; experience with interactive exhibits and ADA compliance; over 90 employees.

Hoopoe Safaris USA
Booth: 109
www.hoopoe.com
Locally owned E. African safari outfitter with 75 staff in Arusha and Nairobi, operating modern fleet of TDI Landrovers and minibuses; premiere Tanzanian tented camps; special division for techichal and scientific expeditions; local source prices; winner of numerous awards.

Horst Graphics, Inc.
Booth: 224
www.horstgraphics.com
Provides interactive multimedia production targeting zoos, animals, and nature.

IAAPA
Booth: 722
www.iaapa.org
Largest association for the amusement and attractions industry.

Image Resortwear
Booth: 400
www.imagepointe.com
Appliqued wildlife prints on garment-dyed tees, sweats and other body styles; zoo themed print and embroidery combinations on garments.

Immersion Studios Inc.
Booth: 229, 231
www.imm-studios.com
Provides the world's finest media, interactive technology and consulting solutions for museums, educators and institutions.

International Animal Exchange, Inc.
Booth: 611
Supplies zoological mammals and large birds, specializing in domestic and international relocation of live animals.

International Concept Management, Inc.
Booth: 302, 303
www.icm-corp.com
Full-service design/build company, extensive project management experience; offers concept and detailed design, aquatic filtration design, fabrication and installation; cost estimating, operational training.

International Cordage
Booth: 512, 514
www.internationalcordage.com
Manufacturer and installer of custom net products; including animal containment, children's playgrounds, suspension bridges and enrichment/transportation nets.

International Species Information System (ISIS)
Booth: 834
www.isis.org
Supplies zoological software and animal management tools.

Intracor/Familian International, Inc.
Booth: 622
www.intracor.com
Manufacturer of special coatings for animal displays, holding areas and safety surfaces.

iZone by Wilsonart
Booth: 624
Manufacturers of high-pressure laminate graphic signage.

Joe Blow T's
Booth: 830
www.joeblow.com
Exclusive designer/producer of officially licensed National Geographic T-shirts, including land/sea animals, national park series and outdoor activities. Stop by for show specials

Jones & Jones
Booth: 524
www.jonesandjones.com
Zoological exhibit designers, architects, and landscape architects.

K & K Insurance Group, Inc.
Booth: 419
www.kandkinsurance.com
Provides general liability/property/auto insurance for zoos and aquariums.

K & M International, Inc.
Booth: 111
www.kmtoys.com
Distributes wildlife themed toys and realistic plush, including exclusive AZA line.

Kodak Vending Program
Booth: 800
The Kodak Vending Program puts Kodak one-time-use cameras and film at the point of picture for visitors to tourist locations nationwide.

Larson, a DMB Company
Booth: 713
www.larson-usa.com
Design-build company specializing in theming and artificial rockwork and corals.

LGL Animal Care Products, Inc.
Booth: 528, 530
www.lglacp.com
Manufactures aluminum and stainless steel caging.

Living Color Enterprises
Booth: 824
www.livingcolor.com
Since 1988, leader in custom aquarium industry, producing architectural aquarium systems, synthetic corals/reefs/custom cabinetry/scenic exhibits; introducing Coral Collection/drop-in Coral Reef inserts; has developed proprietary blend of materials.

Lode Data Systems, Inc.
Booth: 202
www.tamretail.com
Provides advance inventory management, pos, special orders, member profiling and rewards capabilities software.

Manwarren Corporation
Booth: 412, 414
www.dlmanwarren.com
Designs and constructs quality animal habitats in all mediums.

MegaSystems / Minolta
Booth: 636, 638, 734, 737
www.megasystem.com
Considering a second-gate attraction and revenue stream? MegaSystems and Minolta provide large-format and specialty dome projection and sound systems for zoos and aquariums. Whether new venue or resign, our "image-delivery" systems can be "revenue-Delivery" systems too!

Minotaur Maze Exhibits
Booth: 707
www.minotaurmazes.com
Provides interactive, educational, animal-themed, walk-through maze adventures (rental/purchase): Koala Maze, What in the World is It?, Animals for All Seasons, Sea Turtle Survival Maze, Salmon Run, Gator Maze, and our new A-mazing Sea!

National Ticket Company
Booth: 421
www.nationalticket.com
Manufacturer of tickets and wristbands.

Natural Habitat Adventures
Booth: 708
www.nathab.com
Has over 15 years' experience taking small groups of wildlife lovers to the world's greatest natural history destinations, from the Galapagos Island to Africa to polar bears of Churchill, under guidance of premiere naturalist guides.

NatureMaker
Booth: 207
www.naturemaker.com
Provides museum-quality steel art trees for exhibits and environments.

Neptune-Benson, Inc.
Booth: 710
www.neptunebenson.com
Manufactures/Supplies vertical/horizontal, stainless steel, carbon steel and fiberglass filtration systems; offers stainless steel gutter systems, bulkheads, drains, valves, hair/lint strainers, chemical control apparatus, storage/accessory equipment.

Noldus Information Technology, Inc.
Booth: 322
www.noldus.com
Offers software and hardware systems for observational research of animal behavior.

Ocean Nutrition / Salt Creek
Booth: 631
www.a-saltcrk.com
Provides fish foods - frozen, flake, pellet, seaweed for tropical fish and sharks.

Ocean Project, The
Booth: 318
www.theoceanproject.org
Communications for conservation; ocean conservation through education, awareness and networking.

OmniTicket Network Inc.
Booth: 220
www.omniticket.com
Provides integrated venue management systems for real time general admission and access control; over 15 years' experience; flexible, easy to use systems providing wide range of functionality.

O.P.A. Graphics Inc.
Booth: 700
www.opagraphics.com
Designers; provides architectural signage, theme park graphics, museum displays, banners, interpretive animal panels, point of purchase, concession signs, 3M Scotchprint digital printer and screen printer.

Paragon Aquatics
Booth: 225
www.ParagonAquatics.com
Provides aquatic line of fiberglass filtration systems.

PCL Construction Services
Booth: 822
www.pcl.com
General contractor; provides construction management and general construction services.

Planet Rascals
Booth: 420, 422
www.planetrascals.com
Designs products modeled after real-life animals; interactive CD-ROM/web site that uses fun/games to teach about wildlife/conservation; provides opportunities to play/create/share experiences; adoption program; family of cuddly soft toys

Polygem, Inc.
Booth: 518
www.Polygem.com
Provides epoxy products for fabrication and maintenance of artificial environments and silicone for mold making.

The Portico Group
Booth: 618
www.porticogroup.com
Provides architectural, landscape architectural, interpretive planning, and exhibit design services.

Power Concepts (formerly Kettner)
Booth: 210
www.pwrconcepts.com
Representative for Zoomesh, Phantom Mesh, Ket-Net stainless steel netting, Phoenix recycled plastics, Invisinet hand-tied stainless steel netting and Animal Sculptor Sherry Sander sculptures.

Probotics America
Booth: 329
www.bike-bot.com
Provides animal education robots for promotions and education.

Prophet Systems Innovations
Booth: 531, 630
www.prophetsys.com
Provides full-featured, flexible show control system that integrates with your existing presentation hardware; lets you entertain guests while you educate them; interactive screens enable your visitors to design their own learning experience.

Pulseworks
Booth: 206
www.pulseworks.com
Provides total turnkey attraction solution to match exact needs of your zoo/aquarium; simulation attraction is commissioned, installed, and operated at little or no cost to the venue.

Purina Mills, Inc.
Booth: 312, 314
www.mazuri.com
The exotic Animal Feed Resource; complete line of diets for various exotic species.

Reliable Protein Products
Booth: 510
www.zoofood.com
Manufactures/Distributes nutritionally balanced animal foods; specializing in complete diets for exotic birds.

Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Booth: 407
www.reynoldspolymer.com
Manufacturer of acrylic window panels used in exhibits in zoos and aquariums.

Rhode Island Novelty
Booth: 428, 430
www.rinovelty.com
Gift shop merchandiser, specializing in animal and aquatic toys, plush, inflates, stationery items and novelties of all kinds.

Richards-Wilcox, Inc.
Booth: 429
www.richards-wilcox.com
Manufacturers of high-quality heavy-duty industrial door hardware for the zoo/aquarium industry since 1880.

Rock & Waterscape Systems, Inc.
Booth: 613, 615
www.rockandwaterscape.com
Consultants, designers and constructors of exhibit environments, including coral reefs, trees, animal habitats, water features and rockwork.

Jack Rouse Associates
Booth: 521
www.jackrouse.com
Provides concept design, development and exhibit/interactive planning and design services, film and video production.

Safari Thatch, Inc.
Booth: 614
www.safarithatch.com
Supplies and installs jungle themeing products.

SAIC - BioSolutions
Booth: 812, 814
www.saic.com/biosolutions/
Provides zoological consulting, temporary exhibits and staff development.

San Francisco Bay Brand
Booth: 323
www.sfbb.com
Provides frozen and freeze-dried fish foods.

Science North Enterprises
Booth: 702
www.snenterprises.com
Provides design and production of exhibits, traveling exhibits and multimedia attractions.

Scribble Mats! Blazing Thunder
Booth: 731
A provider of children's educational toys, Scribblemats! award-winning learning tools for kids include durable washable vinyl placemats kids can color again and again.

Seafood Choices Alliance
Booth: 219
www.seafoodchoices.com
Partnership opportunities in the sustainable seafood world.

Seamon Associates, Inc. (Merlin E.)
Booth: 300
www.mesainc.net
Provides design and master planning; landscape architecture; architecture and interpretive design.

Sea Promotion
Booth: 808
www.seapromotion.com
Sea Promotion transfers the Jaubert Microcean® Process (also called Jaubert NNR system), for which it holds the worldwide exclusive license for its international diffusion. Invented by Pr. Jaubert, this patented process enables the purification of fresh & seawater which allows the natural reproduction of the aquatic ecosystem life cycle...for instance by reproducing natural reef exhibits.

Shedd Aquarium (John G.)
Booth: 423
Image collection, exhibit licensing.

SimEx! Iwerks Inc.
Booth: 802
www.simex.ca
Builds turnkey special venue attractions featuring large-format film or digital projection, simulation technology and themed environments; multi-staged and multi-programmable.

Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.
Booth: 313
www.skullsunlimited.com
Osteological supplier; specimens such as skulls, claws, quills, dino claws, dino skulls.

Spears Manufacturing Company
Booth: 714
www.spearsmfg.com
Manufactures PVC/CPVC molded/fabricated pipe fittings, butterfly valves thru 60", ball valves thru 6", swing check valves thru 8", valve actuation.

Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Booth: 214
www.specialtyvehicles.com
Offers the most diversified product line of transportation vehicles in the world with a vast inventory of new and used specialty trams, trolleys and utility vehicles to suit your every need.

Structures Unlimited, Inc.
Booth: 711
www.skylightinfo.com
Provides energy-efficient skylights and structures for day lighting zoos/aquariums.

Suburban Surgical Co., Inc.
Booth: 522
www.suburbansurgical.com
Manufactures stainless steel veterinary hospital equipment/tables/cages and pen systems.

Timberline Live Foods
Booth: 215
www.timberlinefisheries.com
Grower of live pet foods and feeder insects; in business over 25 years.

TM VISTA Inc.
Booth: 721
www.tmvista.com
Supplies VISTA software, automates reservations, scheduling and admissions processes; VISTA Call Center and E-commerce provide outsourced ticket distribution solutions that fully integrate with VISTA software.

Tom Tischler Sculptor
Booth: 115
www.tomtischler.com
Provides bronze animal sculptures.

Thomson Safaris and Family Adventures
Booth: 209
www.thomsonsafaris.com
U.S owned Tanzania safari operator with 22 years experience running quality safaris to Tanzania's parks and reserves; over 12 years taking zoo groups on unforgettable African adventures.

Torre Design Consortium, Ltd.
5005 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Booth: 609
(504) 899-2932
DesignConsortiumLTD@msn.com
www.t-dcl.com
AZA Member
Years Exhibiting: 17
Provides zoo master planning, architecture, landscape architecture, graphic and exhibit design, construction management.

Tour-Mate Systems Canada Limited
Booth: 413
www.tourmate.com
Features MP3 sound quality, random access capability, multiple language/tour capacity, easy to use; works with clients to create memorable/educational/fun tours; Edit Capability Software allows clients to edit/create tours on site.

U.S. EPA Climate Change Group
Booth: 325
www.epa.gov/globalwarming/
Invites conference participants to stop by its booth to see a kit of tools to use when talking with public about how climate change is affecting our wildlife, public lands, and other natural treasures.

USDA-APHIS Animal Care
Booth: 208
www.aphis.usda.gov/ac
Program regulates the research, exhibition, sale and commercial transportation of certain animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act through inspections and enforcement.

Van H. Gilbert Architect, PC
Booth: 409
http://www.vhga.net
Offers aquarium/zoo planning and design, individual aquarium exhibits; feasibility studies/master plans, full architectural, interior design, and engineering services.

WaveTek
Booth: 625
www.aquaticgroup.com
Manufacturer and designer of wave generation systems that create artificial waves for aquatic exhibits.

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc.
Booth: 623
www.wwlinc.com
Printing specialists: general admission tickets, coupon books, gift certificates, new KIS ticketing machine - lets you print your own tickets.

Wildlife Conservation Society
Booth: 828
www.wcs.org
Let Wildlife Conservation Magazine help you build a stronger relationship with your members and showcase grant opportunities with WCS and WCS in-situ and ex-situ field programs.

Wilson Darnell Mann Architects
Booth: 706
www.wdmdesign.com
Provides consulting for master planning, exhibit/veterinary design, as well as design for guest access, comfort and security, all balanced by financial reality.

ZooTec International, Ltd.
Booth: 118
www.zookeepertraining.com
Develops traditional/online training programs that focus on job skills training for individuals/facilities who support the health/welfare of the animal population.

List courtesy of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association
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