2

PXI TAC  – Tijuana, B.C., Mexico. Hosted by systems and integrators, end users, and PXI Systems Alliance members, the PXI TAC offers engineers, managers, and technicians a chance  to network with colleagues and industry experts in design, validation, test and controls.  See www.pxitac.com 

6-8

Alimentaria Mexico  – Mexico City. This is the biggest international food and beverage event in Mexico.  It attracts manufacturers, producers, distributors, import and export companies of food, beverage and equipment. (01152) (34) 93-452-1800.

14-17

Expo AMPIMM  – Mexico City. The bi-annual tradeshow for international suppliers to the furniture and wood industries. (01152) (55) 5578-7820.

19-23

NPE 2006 – Chicago, Ill. The global plastics industry's largest tradeshow is sponsored by The Society of Plastics Industry, Inc.  More than 2,000 exhibiting companies will occupy more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space. (202) 974-5235.

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MEXPORT  – San Diego, Calif. The premier tradeshow in the Southern California/Baja California region promoting maquiladora sourcing opportunities.  Contact the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce. (619) 661-6111

12-14

Paace-Automechanika  – Mexico City. International pavilions from Argentina, Brazil, China, Germany, Japan, Italy and Taiwan underline the importance of the Mexican market in the overall globalization of the automotive aftermarket and OEM industry. (708) 226-1300.

28-30

Brownsville & Matamoros Maquiladora Manufacturing Conference  – South Padre Island, Texas. For manufacturers looking at Mexico's maquiladora industry as a manufacturing option to China.  This conference provides valuable start up information including manufacturing (maquila, shelter, or subcontracting) operations in Mexico, tax and legal structures, labor laws, real estate, transportation logistics and human resources, and more. (800) 552-5352.

6-8

La Muestra de Insumos – Chihuahua, Chih, Mexico. Sponsored by the Chihuahua Maquila Association to help increase the amount of local sourcing for area maquilas. (01152)(614) 442-8450.

10-12

Collaborate 2006 – Huntsville, Ala. The conference and exposition will bring together industry leaders and innovators to share best practices and work together on new technology applications and processes.  The program features tours of aerospace and automotive facilities, cross-industry networking opportunities panels and interactive workshops. (313) 425-3155.

18-22

XXXIII National Maquiladora Industry Convention – Cancun, Quintana Roo. At the Hotel Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach. (01152) 55 5250- 6093.

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.