FANUC Robotics to Host 'Save Your Factory' Forum, February 16

WHAT: Several key issues have impacted the strength of the North American manufacturing industry and now more than ever, it is important for the industry to work together with the government to strengthen its foundation. FANUC Robotics is hosting a "Save Your Factory" forum for media to discuss the importance of maintaining a strong North American manufacturing community and to present examples of the technological innovations that strengthen the manufacturing industry.

WHO: Seven manufacturing executives will be on hand to discuss recent trends, key innovations and real world success stories.

  *  FANUC Robotics President and CEO, Rick Schneider
  *  American Axle & Manufacturing Executive Director of Manufacturing
     Services, Kevin Smith
  *  Automated Concepts CEO, John Burg
  *  Automation Alley Executive Director, Ken Rogers
  *  National Council for Advanced Manufacturing CEO, Eric Mittelstadt
  *  Daco Industries Vice President, Bruce Lindgren
  *  Rotary Lift Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Jim Torline

  -  All executives will be available for one-on-one interviews

  WHEN:   Wednesday, February 16, 2005
          8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)

  WHERE:  FANUC Robotics, America Inc.
          3900 W. Hamlin Road
          Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3253

  From Detroit Metro Airport:
  I-94 East to I-75 North to Adams Road exit, turn left, North on Adams Road

  From Detroit City Airport:

Outer Drive North to Van Dyke North to I-696 West to I-75 North to Adams Road exit, turn left

  From Oakland Pontiac Airport:
  M-59 East, Squirrel Road North, East on Hamlin Road

PRNewswire -- Feb. 14