WCA May 2008

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Positive signs for Interwire 2009

Simufact Engineering GmbH, which provides software and services in massive forming technology, has opened a new office in the Metakus Technology Centre for metal forming in Baunatal, Germany. With the opening of the Metakus Technology Centre on 8 th January, a unique service centre for metal-working companies has been created. The aim of Metakus is to strengthen companies with innovative products and manufacturing processes in order to increase market competitiveness. The new building offers engineers and technical staff access to 1,700m 2 of office space, including test laboratories, pilot plant stations and workshops. Metakus has named Simufact as a strategic partner, responsible for applications in process simulation and massive forming. Due to its close relationship and location, Simufact can easily be integrated into all Metakus projects. l New offices for Simufact

The Wire Association International (WAI) Inc and the International Fastener Machinery and Suppliers Association (IFMSA) have announced plans to co-locate their respective trade events – the Interwire Trade Exhibition and the International Fastener Exposition – at the IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA between 27 th and 30 th April 2009. With WAI’s educational and annual convention functions the complete Interwire event, which ranks among the top 200 trade shows in the US, will run from 25 th -30 th April 2009. “Many factors contributed to the Interwire 2007 success story and the co-location with IFE was clearly among them,” said WAI President Ron Reed. “Our decision to co-locate again in 2009 was based on the 14% boost in attendance in Cleveland in 2007 and on the interest in a combined event – both of which were positive signs. “We’re pleased to reconnect with the IFMSA group and intend to focus our efforts over the next year toward refining an already well received programme for even better visitor appeal,” he said.

Simufact Engineering GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 40 790 16222 Email: office@simufact.de Website: www.simufact.com

Wire Association International – USA Fax: +1 203 453 8384 Email: info@wirenet.org Website: www.wirenet.org

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