Released on: September 2, 2008, 1:08 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Business Excellence Profiles AmCon Contract Mfg Expos

Press Release Body: 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.

Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article titled,
“Showstopper”, for the current issue of Business Excellence magazine. Cutler looks
at the value of tradeshows, and offers some suggestions for getting a return from
the time and money invested in them. Cutler interview Kati Olson, president of
AmCon Expos, which produces a series of a dozen regional tradeshows for contract
manufacturers and insists, “Attendees should plan on hands-on, face-to-face time
with vendors, suppliers, exhibitors and get into the details of a project. Attendees
must bring their blueprints, supply chain issues, and OEM production requirement for
review by the technical people staffing the events. Serious working shows where a
lot can be accomplished in a very short time, make for the most valuable tradeshow
experience.”

Whether looking for a single part or a production run, attendees of these events
want to find multiple sources from which to choose. Olson suggests that, “Tradeshow
attendees must have 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 must be able to 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.”

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
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Kati Olson, President
news@amconshows.com
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