30% more exhibition space and an additional 600 attendees over the previous year.
HIGHLIGHTS: SHE off ers visitors an unrivaled educational program delivered by some of the industry’s leading names, alongside numerous networking opportunities and facilitated peer-to- peer knowledge sharing. Programs are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the sector’s professionals, while showcasing the latest products and services to market. And if that’s not enough, “LiftEx
will have its own ‘village’ within the Safety & Health Expo,” notes Paul Jowsey, CEO of Jtagz, Australia. “It’s like stepping up with a pole vault—very big league for small global companies like Jtagz. We’re very excited.”
HydroVision International July 22-25 | Nashville, TN
www.hydroevent.com
ABOUT: Now 20 years running, HydroVision International is the world’s largest hydro event focusing on the hydroelectric power industry.
ATTENDEES: More than 3,000 hydro professionals from 53 countries, including 159 power producers, as well as product and service suppliers
HIGHLIGHTS: T e annual event off ers multi-track conference sessions— including asset-management, ocean/ tidal/stream energy, civil works and dam safety, new development, and operations/maintenance; a variety of social and networking options—such as receptions, luncheons, and coff ee breaks; and an extensive exhibit of the latest technologies, products, and services.
International Manufacturing Technology Show September 8-13 | Chicago, IL
www.imts.com
ABOUT: T is specialized show provides attendees with opportunities to gather ideas and seek out solutions to a range of manufacturing issues and problems.
ATTENDEES: 100,000 industrial decision-makers
HIGHLIGHTS: T e conference connects technology with business,
providing useful and up-to-date technical information. Educational sessions are designed to complement the latest technology and innovations available on the exhibit fl oor to improve production and operations. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn from professionals in the fi eld and to network with their peers.
National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo
October 22-24 | Las Vegas, NV
www.fastenershows.com
ABOUT: T e largest event of its kind in North America, the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo allows attendees to explore the latest product off erings and access unique solutions for complex applications.
ATTENDEES: Nearly 5,000 registrants, including fastener
distributors, importers, manufacturer’s reps, independent sales reps, and more, from 38 countries
HIGHLIGHTS: T e Expo features industrial fasteners; fastener machinery and tooling; inspection, testing, and packaging equipment; abrasives; cutting tools; drills; hand tools; plant and safety supplies; and more. T e Conference portion—presented by the Fastener Training Institute and the leading industry associations—addresses topical, timely, and vital concerns facing the industry.
“For us, it seemed like traffi c at the show was more than double what it was the last two years,” remarked Anthony Bernier, outside sales, Wrentham Tool Group. “I talked to a couple of my customers who exhibited at this show for the fi rst time and they said the show was a huge success for them also.”
AWRF Fall General Meeting & P.I.E.
October 26-29 | St. Louis, MO
www.awrf.org
ABOUT: Associated Wire Rope Fabricators serves the lifting, rigging, and load-securement industries with two annual membership meetings. AWRF’s fall meeting includes its well regarded P.I.E.—Product Information Exhibit.
ATTENDEES: Sling fabricators and rigging components manufacturers
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HIGHLIGHTS: Featured speakers cover economics, safety, regulation, product knowledge, current legislation, and more, while panels comprised of industry experts discuss problems aff ecting the small business owner. And for many attendees, the exhibition is a particular draw. “We don’t miss the AWRF PIEs,” asserts Peter Brettner, founder and president, All Material Handling, Inc. “All of our suppliers are under one roof with their top management attending.”
T e AWRF Spring General Meeting will be held April 27-30, in Baltimore. Please visit the AWRF Website for details and information.
International Workboat Show December 3-5 | New Orleans, LA
www.workboatshow.com
ABOUT: Considered the largest
commercial marine tradeshow in North America, the International Workboat Show serves businesses working on coastal, inland, and off shore waters. More than 1,000 companies exhibit products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build, service, and operate them.
ATTENDEES: Owners and operators of all manner of off shore, coastal, and work boats, including tugs, towboats, barges, ferries, patrol, police and fi re boats, research vessels, and more
HIGHLIGHTS: T is event enables attendees to meet personally with thousands of colleagues and suppliers, and to research new products, technologies, and ideas that will help advance their business. ❙
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