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August

8

Streamlining US/Mexico Trade  - El Paso, Tex.  Focuses on the latest regulatory changes affecting US International Trade, with a regional emphasis on US/Mexico Trade. It brings together many federal agencies to address topics that will have a direct impact on importers and exporters.  Sponsored by Foreign-Trade Zone 68 El Paso International Airport and The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Tel: (915) 771-6016 Fax: (915) 772-2491.

September

9-11

Midwest Machine Tool Show  - Detroit, Mich.  Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.  Geared toward the machining and metalworking industries, as well as forming and fabricating; finishing and coating systems; and design and rapid prototyping.

(800) 733-3976.

10-12

Exhi-Viendo 8a Muestra de Insumos y Servicios para la Industria  - Chihuahua, Mexico.  Industrial Products and services Expo organized by AMEAC- Chihuahua.

E-mail: 8amuestra@mail.ameac.org

(01152)(614)483-0485, 483-0488, 483-0489.

23-24

Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems  - West Conshohocken, Penn. A two-day technical and professional training course offered by ASTM International.  The course will address topics such as identifying and evaluating hazards in oxygen systems, understanding the fundamentals of safe design and materials selection.

(610) 832-9686.

24-25

Production Sharing Opportunities in Sonora Mexico  - Rio Rico, Ariz.  This two-day seminar is specifically designed for manufacturers in the United States who are interested in the maquiladora industry.  Speakers include plant managers, customs officials, state officials, customs brokers and attorneys at law.  Attendees will visit maquilas operating in Nogales,Son.

(520) 287-6695.

24-25

Manufacturing in Mexico and on the U.S. Border  - Laredo, Tex.  The Laredo Development Foundation together with the Laredo Manufacturers Association will conduct the 10th annual symposium.

(800) 820-0564.

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October

1-3

Metalmecanica  - Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.  Metalmecanica is Mexico's leading and most successful event for metal stamping and fabricating suppliers.  It features stamping presses, welding and assembly equipment, press brakes, lasers, roll forming and pinning machines, coil handling equipment and feeds, automation, finishing, tool and die, machining centers and more.   

(216) 901-9190.

8

5th Annual Biz Tech  - El Paso, Tex.  A showcase for business technology for small and medium sized businesses throughout the border region.  Will feature speakers, training sessions and the latest enterprise and business technology solutions, from intranets to disaster recovery solutions.  Exhibitors should contact Lizely Madrigal

(915) 566-4066 or www.BizTechEP.com.

8-12

CNIME  - Guadalajara, Jal.,Mexico.  National maquila industry annual convention.  More than 800 participants and 100 vendors are expected.   

(011-52)(55) 55396-8292.

12-15

WEFTEC 2003  - Los Angeles, Calif.  The Water Environment Federation's 76th annual technical and educational exhibition and conference offers sessions on a range of water quality topics, including water reuse/recycling. residuals and bisolids, utility management, membrane technology and security..   

(703)684-24-52.

21-23

Mexitronica  - Guadalajara, Jal.,Mexico.  Mexitronica 2003 will be held in conjunction with EnsamblaMex and Tecnocalidad (the second year featuring this event for the QC/QA professional) - all part of Mexico's Annual International Manufacturing Technology Week. 

(630) 271-8210.

23-26

9th Annual Offshore Group Mfg in Mexico Summit  - San Carlos, Son, Mexico.  A unique opportunity to learn the basics of manufacturing in Mexico, as well as to meet executives from firms currently doing so.    

(520) 889-0022.

November

4-5

Asia in Mexico  - Monterrey, N.L.,Mexico.  Asia in Mexico, will unite suppliers interested in exporting and provide a great opportunity for Mexican investors who wish to establish joint ventures with Asian companies.  Categories that are expected to exhibit include automotive accessories, kitchen accessories, home electronics, office furniture, clothing and more. 

(01152) 8401-8007.

16-19

Fabtech  - Chicago, Il.  Fabtech International is North America's largest annual metal forming and fabricating event.  

(815) 227-8203.

17-22

R&D Expo  - New Orleans, La.  The 125,000 member of ASME (American Society of Manufacturing Engineers) will convene its largest annual conference.  The conference will showcase presentations on the design and manufacture of innovative technologies, engineering trends and best practices.  More than 500 technical sessions will be presented.  

(203) 878-2577.

Readers are encouraged to submit seminar and trade show event announcements. Send them at least 60 days in advance to Calendar of Events, 4110 Rio Bravo St., Ste. 108, El Paso, TX 79902. Or email: tpn@twinplantnews.com.