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2015
Save the dates in November for FABTECH, as 1500 exhibitors will greet 40,000-plus atten- dees in more than a half-million sq. ft. of space at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
FABTECH (www.fabtechexpo.com)
provides a one-stop shop for meet-
ing with world-class suppliers, expe-
riencing the latest industry prod-
ucts and developments, and finding tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing challenges.
To ease navigation for attendees to products and servic- es of specific interest, the show floor is organized by its sponsors—the Precision Metalforming Association, Fabri- cators & Manufacturers Association International, American Welding Society and the Chemical Coaters Association Inter- national—into technology areas.
Beyond the show-floor offerings, FABTECH provides a full conference program, with the major sponsors overseeing technical sessions covering all aspects of metalforming and fabricating. The event includes more than 100 targeted tech- nical, operational, economic and managerial sessions. Atten-
North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing event is back at McCormick Place in Chicago.
dees at these sessions discover solu- tions needed to advance careers as well as companies’ fortunes. Network with peers, learn from top industry experts, exchange best practices, and explore the latest technology and advance- ments in the industry through FABTECH’s educational sessions. For details, see PMA’s education program, designed to help metalformers advance their businesses, beginning on page 38 of this issue.
Special Events Galore
Technology, networking and edu- cation provide plenty to justify attend- ing FABTECH, but this expo offers
much more. Make plans to stop by the keynote presenta- tions, panel discussions, AWS Welding competitions and Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Center, and be sure to join colleagues for a special FABTECH Industry Night.
On Monday, Nov. 9, NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace stresses teamwork in his FABTECH keynote presentation, “Running a Winning Organization,” slated for 9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Wallace’s discussion focuses on, just as a driver relies on his team and pit crew, so, too, must an organ- ization rely on the talent, experience and knowhow of its employees through teamwork.
This keynote starts the FABTECH engine, which will be running on all cylinders as industry experts take the stage at 12:30 in the FABTECH Theater for a 1-hr. featured panel
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FABTECH Dates & Times
Monday, Nov. 9: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Visit www.fabtechexpo.com for event details and to register.