Released on: June 24, 2008, 7:09 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Praise for AmCon Contract Manufacturing Expos Proves Value of
Regional Supply Chain

Press Release Body: Bob Shultz, Director of Operations for Seal Dynamics/Heico said,
"I met several top quality suppliers here. I contract work out all over the country
and this is the one place I can make a lot of contacts in a short period of time.
The show was excellent. I made several contacts for new projects I have coming up
that I'm ready to issue some RFQs for. I would recommend it highly."

According to Kati Olson, who owns and organizes AmCon Expos for Contract
Manufacturers, "Some attendees have found that it is best to have local supply chain
contacts and suppliers because the price advantage of outsourcing is becoming less
advantageous." Randy Hernandez, a mechanical engineer with Semiconductor
Diagnostics, Inc. praised the regional AmCon show, noting, "We had good results. We
found some new vendors and also learned about some new technology that will help us
out. It's a relaxed environment, very courteous and very professional."

Eric Smitt, Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lockheed Martin Space Systems said, "I came to
the show to find alternative contract manufacturers for some of our products that
will be built in the future. I found a good mix of contract manufacturing
services-metal, sheet metal, finishing everything you really need for manufacturing
a product."


The benefits for contract manufacturers attending a regional AmCon show are
significant. Engineers and buyers attending an AmCon Contract Manufacturing Expo
can find one or multiple sources to take a project from concept or prototype to
finished product quickly and at competitive prices. OEMs can find sources for
engineering, design, prototypes, forming, fabricating, machining, finishing,
assembly and electronic manufacturing services all under one roof. Whether looking
for one part or production runs, attendees find multiple sources from which to
choose. AmCon offers attendees a unique opportunity to investigate a variety of
manufacturing options, both new and traditional, and find the best processes and
materials for specific applications. Attendees view actual samples of products that
have been produced for other OEMs in their industry and can get quotes on current
projects and compare quality, pricing, and lead times from multiple vendors all in a
few hours. Only AmCon shows provide a "hands on" one-on-one education. Since the
exhibits are staffed with top management and technical personnel, attendees have an
in-depth discussion regarding project design, materials and production issues. AmCon
shows are free, including seminars on a variety of manufacturing processes and
quality issues. Fall 2008 AmCon shows include Grand Rapids, MI - Sept. 17-18; Fort
Lauderdale, FL - Sept. 23-24; Minneapolis, MN - Oct. 7-8; Phoenix, AZ - Oct. 14-15;
Houston, TX - Oct. 29-30; Greensboro, NC - Nov. 18-19. To register for these shows
go to www.AmConshows.com.


AmCon
www.amconshows.com
Kati Olson, President
news@amconshows.com
978-744-7680


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