1-5

SME Annual Meeting – Baltimore, Md. Manufacturing's international leaders discuss emerging technologies, best practices, and business growth opportunities.  The event features a technical forum on nanotechnology, leadership development workshops, student activities, recognition and networking events and so much more. (800) 733-4763.

7-9

Cleveland 2005 Exposition & Conference  – Cleveland, Ohio. Hundreds of manufacturing companies call Ohio home.  They visit the Cleveland APEX to look for equipment to help them stay competitive and find technologies that allow them to produce more effectively. (800) 733-4763.

8-10

Expo Plasticos  – Monterrey, N.L. At Expo Plasticos you will find machinery, equipment, raw materials and services related to the plastic industry exhibiting their products and services.  (52) (818) 347-8560.

21-24

EXPO PACK – Mexico City. EXPO PACK Mexico is recognized internationally as the most comprehensive packaging machinery and materials tradeshow in Mexico.  At EXPO PACK Mexico 2005, over 700 exhibitors will showcase packaging and processing machinery and components, providing solutions for processing, packaging, storing and distributing products.  (703) 243-8555.

22

16th Annual Mexport  – San Diego, Calif. The premier industrial tradeshow in Southern California / Baja California promoting maquiladora sourcing opportunities.  Hosted by Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce and San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. (619) 661-6111.

11-15

Semicon West  – San Francisco, Calif. Serving the technology and business needs of the IC manufacturing community and equipment and materials suppliers, this exposition features more than 1,500 exhibiting companies from around the world, showcasing the latest developments in semiconductor and related equipment, materials, services and technology. (408) 943-6946.

21

UPS - Supply Chain Solutions Import / Export Seminar  – El Paso, Texas at the Marriot Hotel. The annual seminar will provide its global customers with critical information for success in the importing/exporting industry.  Speakers include U.S. and Mexican customs attorneys, Customs and Border Protection managers, and UPS Chain Solutions managers who specialize in specific areas of trade compliance.  Susan Powell at 915-298-3339 or susan.powell@ups-scs.com; or Sonia Torres at 915-298-9921 or sonia.torres@ups-scs.com.

13-15

Medwest Expo  – Novi, Mich. The Midwest APEX is an effective way for buyers and sellers of metalworking equipment and manufacturing technology applications to connect in the nation's most concentrated manufacturing market.  this event brings together thousands of serious buyers from hundreds of OEM and supplier organizations with machine tool builders, distributors and other service providers. (800) 733-4763.

21-23

12th Annual Manufacturing in Mexico & U.S. Border Symposium – Laredo, Tex. Western Hemispheric Trade Center Texas A&M International University. 

27-28

AMCON  – Austin, Texas. AmCon shows bring together job shops and contract manufacturers with OEM purchasing and engineering professionals who are looking for new suppliers.  Suppliers of custom metal, plastic, rubber and electronic parts use AMCon Shows to connect with qualified OEM buyers in our trade shows around the country. (703) 525-0511.

28-30

Composites 2005  – Columbus, Ohio. More than 220 composites industry exhibitors will be on-hand to help with latest products and services on the market.  Every major industry supplier and distributor in the country will be represented to satisfy your needs for composites materials, tools, machinery, regulatory assistance and the like. (703) 525-0511.

27-29

Assembly Technology Expo 2005  – Chicago, Ill. Co-located with the International Robots and Vision Show, ATEXPO is the world's largest all assembly trade event, where you get hands-on access to the newest technologies, ideas and solutions to optimize your assembly operations. (888) 267-3796.

Readers are encouraged to submit seminar and trade show event announcements. Send them at least 60 days in advance to Calendar of Events, 725 S. Mesa Hills, Bldg 1, Suite 2 -  El Paso, TX 79912. Or email: tpn@twinplantnews.com.