Strong Attendance Expected at Canadian Manufacturing Week/WeldExpo 2010

With a steady increase seen recently in manufacturing sales and a continued upward trend predicted, Canadian manufacturers are gearing up for better times ahead.

According to organizers of the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Week (CMW)/WeldExpo 2010, this renewed sense of optimism is translating into strong interest in this manufacturing event.

The event, which will take place Oct. 5 - 7 at the Toronto Congress Centre, is presented by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), Canadian Welding Association (CWA), Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), Canadian Fluid Power Association (CFPA), and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA).

“Coming out of a difficult economy, Canadian manufacturers know that business as usual is not an option anymore,” said Event Manager Nick Samain. “Manufacturers are looking for solutions to such issues as a high dollar, credit challenges, increased regulation, and stiff global competition. They’re looking for knowledge and education to be leaner, more innovative, and competitive, and CMW/WeldExpo 2010 will offer direct solutions to meet these challenges.”

A comprehensive education program will be presented, including keynote presentations, interactive Town Hall meetings, technical programs, one-on-one matchmaking opportunities, Canada’s Best Welder Competition, and a networking reception.

The event is expected to draw more than 5,000 manufacturers.

“Planned for more than two years, the event is taking place at an ideal time and location for the manufacturing industry,” said Samain. “With the recovery full steam ahead in the automotive and energy sectors here in Ontario, and manufacturing sales on the rise month after month across Canada, we are looking at what could be the best edition of this event ever.”

For more information, visit www.cmwshow.ca.