Released on: June 10, 2008, 5:39 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Contract Manufacturers Attend AmCon Expos for Best
Information

Press Release Body: Many well-known companies use contract manufacturing as an
alternative to operating and maintaining their own factories. Contract manufacturing
can be used for anything from single components to a complete product. Printers,
computers, and cellular phones personal care products are all examples of products
that are made using this method.


According to Kati Olson, who owns and organizes AmCon Expos for Contract
Manufacturers, "These important events offer attendees a unique opportunity to
experience hands-on manufacturing options and find the best processes and materials.
Contract manufacturers are defined by Wikipedia as a firm that manufactures
components or products for another \"hiring\" firm. Many industries utilize this
process, especially the aerospace, defense, computer, semiconductor, energy,
medical, food manufacturing, personal care, and automotive fields. Some types of
contract manufacturing include CNC machining, complex assembly, aluminum die
casting, grinding, broaching, gears, and forging".

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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