17-18

Logistica 2006  – Juarez, Chih., Mexico. Logistica 2006 is designed for maquiladora decidsion makers who are looking for integrated solutions for warehousing, inventory control, transportation and other logistics issues. (01152) (656) 207-5543.

23-25

EASTEC  – W. Springfield, Mass. EASTEc has connected buyres in the East Coast's diverse marketplace with sellers of advanced manufacturing equipment and metalworking technologies.  Since the first EASTEC, more than 400,000 manufacturing professionals from the aerospace, defense, automotive, computer, medical, consumer products and other industries have attended. (800) 733-4763.

24-25

Wire Processing Expo  – Milwaukee, Wisc. Presenting educational, timely topics of interest to the wire harness industry. (800) 367-5520.

30

PXI TAC  – Juarez, Chih., Mexico. The PXI TAC is a series of free, full-day events in 15 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico featuring in-depth informational sessions on the latest PXI platform technologies and roadmaps, case study presentations, hands-on technical training and networking with industry experts.  See www.pxitac.com

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.

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.