Released on: July 24, 2008, 12:18 pm

Press Release Author: Thomas R. Cutler

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Arizona Engineers and Buyers Plan AmCon Attendance October 14-15

Press Release Body: The benefits of attending a regional AmCon show are significant. The AmCon Arizona Contract Manufacturing Expo will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on October 14-15, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Hall G. According to Kati Olson, President, \"AmCon is the only show in Arizona where job shops and contract manufacturers can meet face-to-face with serious OEM buyers of custom manufacturing services from the region. Arizona holds the number two spot in the U.S. in job growth, with manufacturing as one of its leading economic activities. The show, held at the Phoenix Convention Center, attracts attendees from the aerospace, electronics, medical, and other high-tech industries.\"


Below is a sampling of major manufacturers that have sent engineers and buyers to the show: ATK - Alliant Tech Systems, Armor Technology, Arizona Instrument, Bard Peripheral Vascular, Boeing, Boeing Helicopter, Carrier Commercial Refrig., Carrier HTPG Group, Comtech EF Data, Dolphin, Inc., EC III, Freescale Semiconductor, General Dynamics, Goodrich, The Hillman Group, Honeywell International (Phoenix), Honeywell Aerospace (Tempe), Honeywell Space (Glendale), Hydro Aluminum NA, Jabil Circuit, Johns Manville, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, MD Helicopter, Medtronic, Motorola, Mobility Electronics, National Oilwell Varco, Nikon Instruments, NKK Switches, Orbital Sciences, Phelps Dodge, Ping, Inc., Raytheon, Sargent Controls & Aerospace, Special Devices, St. Clair Technologies, Thermax, Walbro Engine Management, W. L. Gore & Associates, and Waterous.


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. To register for the Phoenix, AZ event go to: www.AmConshows.com.

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