Trade EventsExpo MRO
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
October 11-13, 2017

This trade show is a popular option for companies who want to supply MRO materials to Mexican manufacturers. Several American companies exhibit at the event held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. MRO materials are quick sales and don’t need to comply with the lengthy, burdensome procurement process required for direct materials. Expo MRO is a great venue for companies to explore opportunities and to network with fellow manufacturers.

Trade Winds Business Forum
Southeast Europe
October 16-23, 2017

commercial specialists have identified the advanced manufacturing sector as one with top prospects for sales in Southeast Europe. With tens of billions of dollars in available EU funds for economic development, there are a number of opportunities for U.S. exporters in this dynamic and growing region.

Certified Trade Mission to Azerbaijan & Georgia
Oct 16-18, 2017

Azerbaijan, with a GDP of $37.5 billion, is a country on the move with countless opportunities for business. Georgia, with a GDP of 14.5 billion, has many trade agreements in place that provide opportunities for companies to access not only the country’s 4.4million residents, but the wider region without or with limited customs tariffs. U.S. companies may participate in one or both stops in order to: explore these markets for new business opportunities; meet with pre-screened distributors, customers and business partners; meet with government officials; and, network with key business people.

Webinar: International Additive Manufacturing Standardization
October 17, 10:00a.m. EDT, 2017

The global additive manufacturing market is booming. Due to recent statistics, Germany is at the forefront. The share of local firms already utilizing 3D-printing promises rapid growth in the future.
Topic 1 – Regulations relating to Additive Manufacturing in the US and EU: Get an insight into the appropriate regulations to export successfully.
Topic 2 – Snapshot of the Additive Manufacturing market in Germany/Europe Germany as the EU’s largest market offers U.S. additive manufacturers good potential.
Free webinar.

FABTECH 2017
McCormick Place, Chicago
November 6-9, 2017

FABTECH provides a convenient venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. The annual event will see more than 1,700 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. Join the U.S. Commercial Service at this event. Contact Allison Mello for details.

Plastimagen 2017
Centro Banamex, Mexico City
November 7-10, 2017

Plastimagen 2017 is the most complete and important U.S. Department of Commerce certified trade fair for the plastic industry in Latin America. With over 850 exhibiting companies from 20 different countries including Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and others. The show brings together more than 28,000 visitors with a large percentage of decision makers and industry leaders. The U. S. pavilion is booked up but spaces are still available in the machinery section.

Composites Meetings B to B event
Nantes, France
November 8-9, 2017

An international custom-tailored matchmaking program which in 2015 attracted 420 participants from 21 countries and generated 5200 b2b meetings. Unlike traditional exhibits, the event provides pre-arranged one-on-one meetings strictly reserved for professionals that pre-register. It is a great opportunity to be connected with decision-makers from major target industries, including aerospace, automotive, nautical construction, rail and energy.

Integr8 2017, Automation Alley’s Industry 4.0 Conference
Detroit, Michigan
November 9, 2017

Join Ian Steff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, U.S. Department of Commerce at Integr8 2017! Get inspired by the world’s foremost Industry 4.0 thought leaders as they discuss the smart technologies shaping our future. Meet us at Integr8™, Automation Alley’s one-of-a-kind, global conference focused on the eight technologies currently disrupting the manufacturing industry. Integr8™ aims to educate attendees on the advantages and benefits of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies on our factory floors.

IMTEX Forming 2018
Bengaluru, India
January 25-30, 2018

Organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), IMTEX and the concurrent Tooltech 2018 is one of the largest international machine tools expos in Asia. The show will feature all aspects of forming technologies, predominantly sheet metal forming. It attracts visitors from a wide spectrum of manufacturing and ancillary industries, including key decision and policy makers as well as industry captains who are keen to source latest technologies and manufacturing solutions for their product lines. The Commercial Service will be happy to provide counselling on market opportunities in India and matchmaking services for exhibiting/participating U.S. companies in and around the show dates.

ACMEE 2018
Chennai, India
June 21-25, 2018

This show is held once every two years and is one of the premier expos of machine tools. It is organized by the local manufacturing association of Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association (AIEMA). The last show in 2016 had 465 exhibitors including 125 from overseas and 45,000 visitors.