Calendar of Events

June

16-21

Powder Metallurgy World Congress - Orlando, Florida. The program includes more than 400 technical papers covering new developments and trends in all aspects of powder metallurgy and particulate technology. The event also features a trade exhibition of international suppliers of metal powders P/M process equipment and P/M parts and products.

(609) 452-7700.

27-29

Border Trade Alliance (BTA) International Conference - Vancouver, Canada. Co-produced by the BTA and PACE (the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council), this conference addresses strategies for facilitating trade among Canada, Mexico and the United States. Network with a business and community leaders from all three nations and learn about the latest policy developments impacting trade and border affairs.

(800) 333-5523.

September

4-11

Manufacturing 2002 Conference - Chicago, Ill. Held alongside the IMTS 2002 conference. This conference is presented by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and includes a session on robotics.

(800) 733-4763

10-12

Supply Chain & Logistics - Atlanta, GA. The event features a three-day conference with about 30 keynotes and sessions addressing various segments of the supply chain. The event also features a two-day exhibition Sept. 11-12 that will feature suppliers of products, services and solutions in key areas of the supply chain.

(800) 964-9665.

11-12

AmCon - Houston, Tex. Bringing suppliers of custom metal, plastic, rubber and electronic parts together with qualified OEM buyers in regional markets around the country. AmCon exhibitors are all job shops and contract manufacturers that provide custom metal, plastic, rubber, or electronic parts and related manufacturing services to OEM's

(800) 829-7467.

16-17

Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems - Huntsville, Ala. A two-day technical and professional training course sponsored by the American Society for testing and Materials. Addressing topics such as identifying and evaluating hazards in oxygen systems.

(610) 832-9685.

Adhesives from Natural Resources - Cleveland, Ohio. This one-day workshop focuses on products and applications manufactured from natural sources and will feature a mini-expo of industry suppliers and manufacturers.

(301) 986-9700.

22-26

SMTA - Chicago, Ill. The industry's best technical conference on electronic assembly and advanced packaging. Sponsored by the Surface Mount Technology Association.

(952) 920-7682.

Adhesives Forum - Chicago, Ill. Co-sponsored with the Society of Manufacturing engineers, this seminar will be co-located with Assembly Tech Expo and feature panels of industry experts addressing the latest adhesives issues in various applications, including automotive, medical/optical equipment and electronics.

(301) 986-9700.

26-28

NAFTA Institute - Silver City, N.M. Practical information for entrepreneurs and service providers who want to develop international trade. CPA and CLE accredited.

(505) 538-6320.

October

16-18

Border Logistics Show - El Paso, Tex. This show will reunite exhibitors involved in material handling, warehousing, transportation, distribution, logistics equipment and everything to support and improve the supply chain.

(915) 544-0022, (800) 443-5777.

November

13-15

Expo Maquila 2002 - Juarez, Chih., Mexico. Sourcing event serving the maquiladoras. Exhibiting products and services for this multi-million dollar industry.

(55)5398-60174.

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