Released on: June 12, 2008, 2:21 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Regional Manufacturing Expos Add Most Value for Sourcing

Press Release Body: 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.

According to Kati Olson, who owns and organizes AmCon Expos for Contract
Manufacturers, "Some attendees have a tendency to compare AmCon to the big national
manufacturing shows. AmCon shows are regional and thus generally smaller than the
national shows. But these shows still offer hundreds of manufacturing services, and
many processes that can't be found locally (although there is always a mix of local,
regional, and national exhibitors in each show.) And the "boutique" nature of these
shows allows the exhibitors and attendees more time to get into the details of a
project. Attendees can bring their prints and parts for review by the technical
people staffing the booths. These are serious working shows where a lot can be
accomplished in a very short time. Because of their regional nature, they are also
more convenient, and cost less in terms of travel dollars and travel time."


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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