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FABTECH, Welding Show and METALFORM All in One
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In 2008 for the first time, North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, tube & pipe, and welding trade show will be held in the western United States, drawing an expected 20,000 attendees and hosting more than 800 exhibitors in more than 400,000 sq. ft. of space.
Much More than Booths
Tuesday, October 7: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission is FREE to attendees who preregister. The onsite registration fee is $50. To register and for more information about the exhibition and related educational offerings, visit www.fmafabtech.com.
The 2008 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show introducing METALFORM offers a wealth of information through many of its free and low-cost events. Keynote speakers include Jim Waters, vice president of production systems for Caterpillar, and inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen. Other special events include the Executive Breakfast Forum, lunchtime business-improvement seminars and the New Product Theater right on the show floor, featuring more than 30 new product and technology presentations. This is in addition to a full technology conference program. For details, visit www.fmafabtech.com.
PMA may hold additional events in conjunction with this year’s show, including Women in Metalforming and Next Gen Leaders gatherings. For more information, contact Mandy Basel at 216/901-8800, mbasel@pma.org.
Related Enterprise Zones: Automation, Coil Handling, Fabrication, Lubrication, Management, Materials/Coatings, Other Processes, Presses, Quality Control, Safety, Sensing/Electronics, Software, Tool & Die, Training, Welding
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