Released on: June 2, 2008, 5:37 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Marketing

Press Release Summary: Contract Manufacturers Benefit From Hands-On Expos

Press Release Body: 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".

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.

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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