Released on: June 11, 2008, 8:53 am

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: OEM's and ODM's Plan Attending Fall AmCon Regional Expos

Press Release Body: An original design manufacturer (ODM) is a company which
manufactures a product which ultimately will be branded by another firm for sale.
Such companies allow the brand firm to produce (either as a supplement or solely)
without having to engage in the organization or running of a factory. ODMs have
grown in size in recent years and many are now sufficient in size to handle
production for multiple clients, often providing a large portion of overall
production. A primary attribute of this business model is that the ODM owns and/or
designs in-house the products that are branded by the buying firm.

In a contract manufacturing business model, the hiring firm - typically an OEM -
original equipment manufacturer -- approaches the contract manufacturer with a
design or formula. The contract manufacturer will quote the parts based on
processes, labor, tooling, and material costs. Typically an OEM will request quotes
from multiple contract manufacturers. After the bidding process is complete, the
hiring firm will select a source, and then, for the agreed-upon price, the CM acts
as the hiring firm\'s factory, producing and shipping units of the design on behalf
of the hiring firm.

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.
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.


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