http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm Focus on the latest news coming from FABTECH. en-us Copyright 2012 Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, All rights reserved. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:47:04 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=29 TORONTO — April 3, 2012 – FABTECH CANADA’s strong attendance and number of exhibitors at the show proved that there is indeed a healthy market for fabricating, metal forming and welding in Canada. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) along with the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) and American Welding Society (AWS) introduced FABTECH into Canada for the first time this past March.  The result was a success. Thousands of manufacturing... Tue, 08 May 2012 08:43:26 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=29 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=28  Largest Expo in Show History Proves that Manufacturing Is Not Only Alive, But Thriving CHICAGO — December 1, 2011 -- FABTECH 2011 shattered all records of previous shows, with the number of buyers walking the floor, educational conference attendance and the overall square footage of exhibit space. The recently concluded, four-day exposition and conference at Chicago’s McCormick Place welcomed a historic 35,457 attendees; 35 percent increase over 2009... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:39:57 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=28 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=27 Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) Will Outline Initiatives to Rebuild  Manufacturing, Create Jobs in America at FABTECH 2011 CHICAGO – November 1, 2011 – Rebuilding manufacturing and getting Americans working again will require tax reform, reducing over regulation, better skills training and other reforms, says Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL).  He will take the stage to discuss legislative and regulatory initiatives that he believes will help American... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:19:16 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=27 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=26 CEO Panel at FABTECH to Discuss Threats, Challenges and Trends Shaping the Future CHICAGO – October 5, 2011 – Can manufacturing lead us out of the recession? At FABTECH 2011, Dr. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Int’l® (FMA), will lead a panel of industry CEOs in a discussion about the current state of manufacturing, its role in economic recovery and the trends they see shaping the future. Featured... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:33:56 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=26 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=25 In his State of the Union address, his Skills for America campaign and lately during his bus tours through the Midwest, President Barack Obama has focused on the need to create manufacturing and technical jobs for American workers. Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative and a FABTECH 2011 featured speaker, will discuss how bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. would have a more positive impact on unemployment than anything in the Federal Government’s 2012 Budget Plan. He... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:53 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=25 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=22 With more than three months to go before North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event opens its doors, FABTECH 2011 is already expected to be the largest ever. Returning to Chicago’s McCormick Place, Nov. 14-17, 2011, the event will offer four full days of activities and provide its projected 32,000 attendees with unlimited opportunities to network, learn and see the latest metal fabrication products and... Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:22:04 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=22 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=21 FABTECH show management announces that they will shift the dates for FABTECH 2011.  North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event will now open on Monday, November 14 and run through Thursday, November 17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.   The original dates were November 13-16, 2011. The change is due to a number of positive factors, including an increase in exhibitor participation and demand for larger booth... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:38:51 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=21 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=20  Second Visit to Atlanta Sees Increase in Attendees, Exhibit Space 2010 FABTECH exposition and conference proved to be a real show-stopper based on attendance figures and feedback from attendees and exhibitors at the just-concluded event. Some 22,000 visitors attended the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Nov. 2-4 to experience the latest manufacturing innovations and discuss industry issues – an increase of 12% percent from the 2006 Atlanta show. The annual event is... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:59:00 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=20 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=19 The need for skilled labor in the manufacturing industry will be among the leading topics of discussion at the 2010 FABTECH show in Atlanta, Nov. 2-4. Scores of American manufacturers report they face a labor gap as more and more baby boomers retire and new technologies require new skills. According to the 2010 Manpower Talent Shortage Survey, among the most difficult jobs to fill in North America are those of the skilled manual trades, with electricians, carpenters, plumbers and welders among... Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:46:44 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=19 http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=18   Three fully-functional, state-of-the-art stamping lines will be featured in action at the booths of AIDA, SEYI and Stamtec in the METALFORM Technology Area of the 2010 FABTECH show in Atlanta, Nov. 2-4.   The Aida line (booth 1509) will display a 110-ton gap-frame servo press along with a Coe SpaceMaster compact coil line that unwinds, straightens and feeds. Bachman Machine Co., of St. Louis, Mo., will provide tooling for the line while Wintriss Controls of Acton, Mass.,... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:36:22 EST http://www.Fabtechexpo.com/releases/fabtech-press-releases.cfm?ID=18