Released on: August 26, 2008, 2:36 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Rapid Sheet Metal Explains Who Should Attend AmCon Expos

Press Release Body: Jay Jacobs from Rapid Sheet Metal has found great value in
exhibiting at Regional AmCon Contract Manufacturing Expos. In evaluating who should
attend an AmCon show, Jacobs said, "I strongly believe line mechanical engineers who
are designing components should attend (as well as the obvious engineering managers
and purchasing agents/ managers). Manufacturing technology is changing quickly and
this is a hands-on opportunity to talk to jobshops on the front-lines of what is now
possible in specific manufacturing processes.IE, tolerances, tooling alternatives,
new machining center capabilities, etc."

According to Jacobs, "Amcon offers several unique attributes. Shows in locations
that are in big established markets as well as small, niche markets; an ease of
exhibiting (paperwork, accessibility to show personnel, and particularly setup - no
Union hassles); the follow up opportunity of requesting contact info from select
target companies that did not make it to the show; and the opportunity to present a
seminar to attendees."

Jacobs was also able to quantify the results expected from an Amcon Expo by noting,
"We expect to walk away with close to 100 leads of which we calculate roughly 25-30%
will quote us and 10-15% will become customers over the next two years. It is also
an opportunity to make a lot of sales calls - the customers come to us rather than
us driving around for a couple days seeing each of them individually."


The benefits of 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.

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