FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM
The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 - 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,000 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout pavilions dedicated to metal forming, fabricating, tube and pipe, stamping, lasers, thermal spray and welding.
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Show Location
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL USA
Phone: (312) 791-6300
Show Dates & Hours
Sunday, Nov.15 11:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov.16 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov.17 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov.18 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m
Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010 — Atlanta, GA
Nov. 13-16, 2011— Chicago, IL
ATTENDING THE 2009 EVENT
If you are involved in evaluating and purchasing new equipment, products or services in the metal forming and fabricating industry then you need to attend the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM. You will find the most comprehensive lineup of the industry's hottest innovations in action, all conveniently located under one roof.
Technical and Business Educational Training Highlighted
Attendees can also take advantage of a unified educational curriculum during the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM. The event offers over 100 sessions including a variety of technical seminars, conferences, professional programs and more. From metal forming, fabricating and welding technology to economic, operation and management issues, the programming has been designed to provide the latest and most up-to-date information attendees need to successfully operate in every aspect of the industry.
Keynote Presentations Featured
Two dynamic speakers will moderate keynote panel discussions. On Monday, Nov. 16, Jeff Knauf, president of Medalist Laserfab, Inc., will moderate a panel discussion titled Best Practices for Thriving in Tough Times on business strategies for surviving and thriving during an uncertain economy. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, William Haas, client program manager for The Shaw Group, will lead a discussion called Energy – The Outlook Is Bright, But Where Will It Lead Us that will include experts from the surging wind and solar energy sectors with experts from the oil and gas industries to discuss trends and forecasts, government issues and what it all means to current suppliers.
Complimentary Seminars at Solutions Showcase
The Solutions Showcase will offer managers and business owners solutions and strategies for operating a more efficient and competitive business. Located on the show floor, these free, expert-led sessions cover a wide range of topics, including maintaining sales focus in a down economy, smart strategies for preserving stakeholder relationships, protecting a company from bankruptcy, what the wind energy market means for metal manufacturing, the growth of solar energy, the essentials of job shop marketing, and social media 101.
The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM has a presence on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and LinkedIn and will be sharing the latest show updates, stories and pictures on these outlets. Check it out!
WANT TO EXHIBIT IN 2009?
Be part of the excitement when the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show including METALFORM hits Chicago Nov. 15 — 18, 2009. Find out about booth packages, exhibiting information and how your company can be part of this MEGA event today.
First Co-Located Expo Achieves Record Attendance in Monterrey, Mexico!
A record number of more than 6,100 visitors descended on the Cintermex Exposition facility, June 2-4, 2009 to attend the first-ever co-located metal forming, fabricating and welding show in Monterrey, Mexico.
The mega event brought together the new FABTECH Mexico show with two existing shows, AWS Weldmex and METALFORM Mexico. The combination of these prestigious events provided attendees a "one-stop-shop" environment to see the latest equipment and processes from an array of metal forming, fabricating and welding technologies.
