Industry Events for 2009

Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2009

January 5 - 8 - Hong Kong

For more information, please visit the event website.

ArabPlast/ArabPlast Summit 2009

January 11 - 14 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

For more information, please visit the event website.

Tech Plast / Engineering Plastics 2009

January 12 - 13 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

For more information, please visit the event website.

ProMat 2009

January 12 - 15 - Chicago

From January 12 - 15, 2009 the material handling and logistics industry will showcase the latest supply chain solutions at ProMat 2009, the Industry's premier trade show and educational conference.

With over 800 exhibits and over 100 educational sessions, ProMat is your one-stop destination manufacturing and distribution solutions.

Composites & Polycon 2009

January 15 - 17 - Tampa, Florida

COMPOSITES+POLYCON is the most comprehensive composites event in the world. Each year, the composites industry gathers together to see latest products and services, be educated, and find solutions. With a focus on growing your business, finding new markets and applications, and operating efficiently, the 2009 show can not be missed. 

Pharmapack 2009

January 21 - 22 - Paris

For more information, please visit the event website.

Molding 2009

January 26 - 28 - New Orleans, LA

More information will be available soon.

Sustainable Package Design Conference 2009

January 27 - 28 - Clearwater Beach, Florida

This Workshop provides insights into the basic building blocks of responsible, "sustainable" package design for the environment. This includes: 1) Instruction on all package materials, structures, and processes; 2) Direction on how to launch sustainable package design projects; and 3) Direct access to resources necessary for a basic understanding of a "systems thinking" approach.

Interplastica 2009

January 27-30 - Moscow

The twelfth INTERPLASTICA fair will be staged at the fairgrounds in Krasnaya Presnya, Moscow from 27 to 30 January 2009, and demand for exhibition space is already very high. Organisers Messe Düsseldorf and its subsidiary OOO Messe Düsseldorf Moscow expect a total of 600 exhibitors to take up around 13,800 square metres of net exhibition space.

Nova Pack 2009

February 2 - 4 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

For more information, please visit the event website.

Packaging Conference - North America 2009

February 2-4 - Las Vegas

For more information, please visit the event website.

PlastIndia

February 4 - 9 - New Delhi, India

For more information, please visit the event website.

PACE 2009 - Packaging And Converting Executive Forum & Global Secure Summit

February 5 - 8 - Miami

The packaging industry's leading event where VPs of Corporate Packaging,senior decision making, Brand Directors, Directors of Packaging Services and C-Level Executives from Europe, U.S.A and Asia can meet with Converters, Package Printers, OEM's and material suppliers to define effective profitable solutions for current and future packaging.

Plastec West 2009

February 10 - 12 - Anaheim, CA

Please visit the event website for more information.

Green Manufacturing Expo
February 10 - 12 - Anaheim, CA
The industry event for sustainable manufacturing, sponsored by Canon Communications.

Thermoplastic Concentrates 2009

February 10-12 - Phoenix

AMI is pleased to announce that Thermoplastic Concentrates 2009 will be taking place on 10-12 February 2009 at The Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort in Phoenix, Arizona United States.

The conference will provide an international forum for the concentrate industry to meet and discuss the key issues of the moment. Topics will include equipment, raw materials, processing and market served in North America and beyond.

The conference will also provide a picture of the industry in North America, new developments and future trends influencing the industry.

Expo Manufacturing
February 17-19 - Monterrey, Mexico
The 15th edition of Mexico's largest metalworking/manufacturing exhibition featuring machine tools, automation, assembly technology, quality manufacturing, CAD/CAM, robotics, software, coil-winding, and welding technologies.

SPE International Polyolefins Conference 2009

February 22-25 - Houston

For more information, please visit the event website.

Plastics Recycling Conference 2009

February 24-25 - Orlando, Florida

For more information, please visit the event website.

HOUSTEX 2009

February 24- 26 - Houston, TX

Just one event lets you experience the "pulse" of South Texas manufacturing. A visit to HOUSTEX can get your pulse racing with stimulating ideas, expertise, and business connections you won't find at other events.
Since 1976, HOUSTEX has been manufacturing's new product showcase in South Texas. Discover advanced machine tools, cutting-edge production systems, and pioneering technology applications in every aisle. Whether you're in the energy, medical, or aerospace industries, HOUSTEX's 2009 exhibitors can give you the edge to compete for new business.

GPEC 2009, Global Plastics Environmental Conference

February 25-27 - Orlando, Florida
For more information, please visit the event website.

AMBA Annual Convention
February 28 - March 5 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Please visit the event website for more information.

Plastics News Executive Forum

March 1 - 4 - Las Vegas, NV

Plastics News is pleased to announce its renowned Executive Forum conference will return to the JW Marriott Las Vegas next March 1-4, 2009. The event, previously held at the resort in February 2004, combines 2 ½ days of conference sessions led by industry experts with prime networking opportunities including evening receptions, breakfasts, lunches and more.

Cables 2009

March 2-4 - Cologne, Germany

AMI is pleased to announce Cables 2009, which will take place 2-4 March at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany.

AMI's Cables 2008 attracted over 250 attendees from across the global supply chain. Cables 2009 will build on that success and aim to provide an international forum bringing together cable producers, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates will stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and business trends.

Sino-Pack 2009

March 3 - 6 - Guangzhou, China

For more information, please visit the event website.

Plastec South
March 11 - 12 - Charlotte, NC
The latest advances for every industry specialty and every application in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, materials, molds and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/logistics, a full range of contract services and providers, and much more.

Green Manufacturing Expo
March 11 - 12 - Charlotte, NC
The industry event for sustainable manufacturing, sponsored by Canon Communications.

International Home & Housewares Show 2009

March 22 - 24 - Chicago

For more information, please visit the event website.

Polyamide Chain

March 23 - 24 - Zurich, Switzerland

For more information, please visit the event website.

CMAI World Petrochemical Conference and Workshop 2009

March 24-26 - Houston

For more information, please visit the event website.

Plast'09, IPack-IMA'09, and Grafitalia/Converflex

March 24-28 - Milan, Italy

For more information, please visit the event website.

Polyethylene Films 2009

March 26-27 - Daytona Beach, Florida

The Polyethylene Films 2009 event, will take place 26-27 March, 2009 at The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States.

Polyethylene Films 2009 will provide an international forum in bringing together film producers, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers. Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates will stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and business trends.

SME Westec 2009

March 30 - April 2 - Los Angeles

Count on WESTEC to put you center stage with more than 600 exhibitors showcasing manufacturing's most advanced equipment, knowledgeable and highly skilled manufacturing professionals that will provide aggressive ideas and the hottest trends. This is where good people and good products come together, delivering a world of advancements to your manufacturing.

Plastics in Cables 2009

March 31 - April 1 - Phoenix

Plastics in Cables 2009 will provide an international forum bringing together cable producers, raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

Lively interaction between the international panel of speakers and delegates will stimulate debate in all sectors and the event will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and business trends.

MicroManufacturing Conference & Exhibits 2009

April 1 - 2 - Minneapolis MN USA

Whether the challenge is creating micro features on micro parts or on macro parts, participants in this event will be looking for ideas to improve their process. Exploring the many processes available, this conference brings together industry professionals to discuss the latest developments and to improve your process today.

NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits 2009

April 1 - 2 - Minneapolis MN USA

Looking to understand what nanotechnology means for you? Need to understand how and why nanotechnology can improve your products, process and may even cut costs? Interested in learning about the latest applications and trends in top-down fabrication and bottom-up assembly techniques? Then this event is for you!
This conference will highlight the current, near-term, and future applications of nanotechnology and how they are transforming the way we manufacture products. Peer networking, information sharing, and technology exchange among the world's nanomanufacturing leaders will be a key feature of the event.

113th Metalcasting Congress

April 8 - 9 - Las Vegas, NV

Sponsored by the American Foundry Society and North American Die Casting Association

Composites Manufacturing 2009

April 29 - May 1 - San Diego CA USA

San Diego will be the site to showcase the latest technologies in the composite industry. This area has a vibrant and diverse advanced composite industry, with more than 100 composite manufacturers. The event will be a two-day conference and exhibit program with a pre-function day of facility tours, workshops and networking events. World leaders from aerospace, defense, wind energy, marine, research, outdoor recreation, engineering, commercial aviation and more will share their best practices in technology and processes.

SPE Antec 2009

May 3-7 - San Antonio, TX

More information will be available soon.

RAPID 2009 Conference & Exposition

May 12 - May 14 - Schaumburg IL USA

RAPID is North America's largest annual rapid manufacturing conference and exposition. The event brings buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling, and direct manufacturing technologies together in an environment that facilitates networking and business interaction. Attendees can evaluate the latest materials and machinery, compare processes, talk to industry experts, and make valuable contacts. Exhibitors can meet new customers, discuss projects face-to-face and generate sales. Join us at RAPID 2009 and find everything you need to stay one step ahead of the competition!

SME 2009 Eastec

May 19 - 21 - W. Springfield, MA
For nearly three decades, EASTEC has been an East Coast manufacturing tradition. Each year, nearly 14,000 manufacturers, plant managers and shop owners from throughout the region's diverse industries visit EASTEC to evaluate advanced technologies, production methods and management concepts. From the latest multitasking machine tools to lean strategies, EASTEC keeps East Coast manufacturing competitive.

Advanced Manufacturing Expo - Quebec 2009

May 19 - May 21 - Montreal QC CAN

In this export-driven marketplace, buyers are looking for innovate ideas and technology to help them operate faster, better, cheaper--a wide range of solutions they can find under one roof at AM Expo-Quebec. AME-Quebec offers advanced manufacturing technology for Quebec's assembly and electronics manufacturing industries. This event features a full range components, design, packaging, production and testing equipment and services.

Plant Maintenance and Design Engineering Show 2009

May 19 - May 21 - Montreal QC CAN

PMDS delivers products and information to keep Quebec's industrial professionals on the leading edge. As the leading event of its kind in the province, PMDS-Montreal attracts industrial professionals from throughout Quebec looking for a complete range of industrial solutions: design engineering & original equipment manufacturing (OEM), plant & facility maintenance and supply chain management. Weld Quebec, a feature area/pavilion within PMDS, is Quebec's largest exhibition of welding equipment, machinery, products and services.

Design & Manufacturing New England

May 20 - 21 - Boston, MA
Design & Manufacturing New England showcases the latest advances in computer-aided design and manufacturing, rapid prototyping, engineering, components, production and automation machinery, lasers, motors and drives, packaging, materials handling, electronics, quality systems, networking, enterprise IT, and a full range of contract service providers.

2009 SME Annual Meeting & Conference

June 7 - June 9 - Philadelphia PA USA

The 2009 SME Annual Meeting & Conference brings together SME members and other industry leaders, innovators, and educators to share ideas and best practices, and to explore advancements in manufacturing technologies and business practices. Featuring "Innovations That Could Change the Way You Manufacture" and the SME International Awards Gala, the program is open to SME members and nonmembers alike. The entire program has been built by SME members, with other manufacturer practitioners in mind.

Plastec East
June 8 - 10 - New York, NY
The largest advances in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, contract services, materials, molds and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/logistics, enterprise IT...and much more.

Green Manufacturing Expo
June 9 -11 - New York, NY
The industry event for sustainable manufacturing, sponsored by Canon Communications.

SPE Antec Chicago

June 22 -24 - Chicago, IL 

Anyone involved with plastics will benefit from attending ANTEC. ANTEC is the single largest technical conference for the plastics industry in the world. There are forums and sessions for working engineers, R&D Scientists, technicians, technical sales people, technical support personnel, academia and managers in the plastics industry.

NPE 2009

June 22 -26 - Chicago, IL 

NPE 2009 is a triennial plastics trade exposition sponsored by SPI and held at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The world-scale NPE 2009 exposition will take place June 22-26, 2009. NPE 2006 attracted 1,838 exhibitors on 942,524 sq.ft. (87,600 sq. m) of net space; 33% of them came directly from outside the U.S. Of 64,438 industry professionals who registered to attend, 23% were internationals from 114 countries. For details on NPE 2006, visit www.npe.org.

Moldmaking Expo 2009

June 22 -26 - Chicago, IL 

MoldMaking Expo (MME) is the only event devoted exclusively to showcasing technologies and strategies used in moldmaking and rapid manufacturing. MoldMaking Expo 2009 will provide the year's premier venue for: 1) Learning about new technologies and applications; 2) Networking with colleagues, customers and prospects; and 3) Finding product and process solutions.

Simply, MoldMaking Expo is focused entirely on one thing - providing the moldmaking industry with the tools needed to move forward and improve in 2009!

Plastec / Plastics USA

September 21 - 24 - Rosemont, IL

Please visit the event website for more information.

SME Southtec Expo

October 6 - 8 - Charlotte, NC

SOUTH-TEC, the event you've depended on for more than 30 years, returns to the Charlotte Convention Center in 2009. This event, dedicated to machine tool and metalworking technologies, delivers nearly 6,500 qualified, manufacturing equipment buyers and fills 80,000 square feet. If you market your products and services in the Southeast, then SOUTH-TEC is a "can't miss" show for your company. Connect with the pulse of southeast manufacturing!

Fakuma 2009

October 13 - 17 - Friedrichshafen, Germany

The Fakuma started out a very high level right from the start in 1981, demonstrating concentrated specialised competence and providing experts with outstanding contacts and information. Friedrichshafen, located where Switzerland, Austria and Germany converge on one another, provides the Fakuma with an ideal trade fair location. In general, the Fakuma is distinguished by broad-based offerings including processing machinery and suitable peripherals, raw materials and applications, as well as automation solutions, control technology and much more.

SME Canadian Manufacturing

October 19 - 22 - Toronto, Canada

Please visit the event website for more information.

MassPlastics 2009

October 21 - 22 - Fitchburg, MA

A two-day event, the massPLASTICS Trade Show is the Northeast's largest tradeshow for the industry, providing a forum and exhibit space for companies in the plastics and related industries. The show draws companies with interests in manufacturing, new technologies and innovative applications.

 

Industry Events for 2010

Plastimagen Mexico 2010

March 23 -26 - Mexico City, Mexico

For more information please visit the show website.

ANTEC

May 16-20, 2010 - Orlando, FL

For more information please visit the show website.

K-2010

October 27 - November 3 - Dusseldorf, Germany

For more information please visit the show website.