Released on: June 26, 2008, 12:11 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Kati Olson of AmCon Regional Contract Mfg Expos Profiled in
AutomationMedia.com

Press Release Body: According to Kati Olson, who produces nearly two dozen Amcon
Contract Manufacturing Expos annually, "These regional events offers attendees a
unique opportunity to investigate a variety of manufacturing options, both new and
traditional, and find the best processes and materials for their applications. They
can view actual samples of products that have been produced for other OEMs in their
industry. They can get quotes on current projects and compare quality, pricing, and
lead times from multiple vendors all in a few hours."

Engineers and buyers attending a regional contract manufacturing expo can often find
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.

In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, Manufacturing Journalist, Thomas R.
Cutler, profiles "Regional Manufacturing Expos: Cost-Effective and Hands-On."
According to Cutler, "Deciding which events are worthwhile for manufacturing
engineers and buyers to attend sometimes feels like Dorothy in the woods en route to
OZ. Too often tradeshows are for the benefit of exhibition companies, webinars to
simply promote a software product, and conferences lack any dynamism or little more
than a rehash of last year's content. There are, of course, exceptions and value can
be found in a local expo rather predictably."

Unlike many webinars that are interactive in demonstrating the efficacy of software
solutions, or large conferences where a litany of dull speakers sit at a draped
table until it is their turn to speak (and read aloud their dull Powerpoint
presentation), effective manufacturing expos provide a "hands on" and one-on-one
education. Attendees can see actual parts that other OEMs are using in their
products. Olson notes, "Since the exhibits are staffed with top management and
technical personnel, it's possible for the attendees to have in-depth discussion of
their projects regarding design, materials and production issues."

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.

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.

The complete article can be read at
http://www.automationmedia.com/TRCutler.asp?ID=%2055.



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Kati Olson, President
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978-744-7680


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