Released on: August 12, 2008, 8:14 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Southwest Manufacturers Head to Houston for October AmCon
Contract Manufacturing Expo

Press Release Body: 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.

The benefits of attending a regional AmCon show are significant. The AmCon Texas
Contract Manufacturing Expo will be held in Houston, TX on
October 29-30, 2008 at the Reliant Center at Reliant Park - Hall A2. According to
Kati Olson, President, "AmCon is the only show in Texas where job shops and contract
manufacturers can meet face-to-face with serious OEM buyers of custom manufacturing
services from the region."

Below is a sampling of major manufacturers that have sent engineers and buyers to
the show: Alamo Industrial, Applied Optoelectronics, Baker Hughes, Baker Oil Tools,
BJ Services, Boeing, Bray Controls, CSC Applied Technology, Canrig Drilling,
Caterpillar, Conbraco Industries, CUMSA Distribution, Corpus Christi Army Depot,
Cypress Semiconductor, Dresser, E.G.C. Plastics, Emerson Process Mgt., Exxon Mobil,
Fairfield Industries, FMC Technologies, , Formosa Plastics, GE, General Motors,
Halliburton, Hewlett Packard, Hydril, Igloo, Invocon
Jacobs Technology, Leggett & Platt, Letourneau Technologies, MCFA-Mitsubishi
Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, NASA, National Oilwell Varco, Owen Oil Tools,
Pathfinder Energy, Raytheon, Robbins & Myers Fluid Mgt., Reliant Energy, Sanmina
SCI, Schlumberger, Siemens, Smith International, Spacehab, Stewart CableStewart &
Stevenson, Takata Seat Belt, Terex Reedrill, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toshiba
International, Tyco Electronics, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center, Union Tank Car, United
Space Alliance, Vetco Grey, Weatherford International, Wyle Laboratories, and
Wolverine.


In addition to these major manufacturers, there were many engineers/buyers that
visited from mid-size companies from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and throughout the
Southwest. 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. 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. To register for the Houston, Texas event go to: www.AmConshows.com.

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


Web Site: http://www.amconshows.com

Contact Details: AmCon
27 Congress St. Suite 504
Salem, MA 01970
800-829-7467 . 978-744-7680