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Wire & Cable ASIA – May/June 2008 11
Positive signs for
Interwire 2009
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 27th and 30th 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 25th-30th 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.
Wire Association International – USA
Fax: +1 203 453 8384
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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 8th 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
1,700m2 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.
Simufact Engineering GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 40 790 16222
Email:
Website:
lNew offices for
Simufact