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SME's Orlando Machine Tool and Metalworking Exposition, Jan. 16-18, Supports Florida's Vital Manufacturing Industries

15 January 2001

SME's Orlando Machine Tool and Metalworking Exposition, Jan. 16-18, Supports Florida's Vital Manufacturing Industries

    Exposition Opens Tuesday at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center

    ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15 Manufacturing professionals in
aerospace, automotive, auto racing, food processing, and other key Florida
industries will have the opportunity to compare the latest machine tools and
metalworking technologies January 16-18 at the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers' (SME) Orlando Advanced Productivity Exposition (APEX).  The
biennial show -- Florida's largest machine tool and metalworking exposition --
will be held in Hall D2 of Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.
    Exposition hours are: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday,
Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Approximately 4,000 manufacturing professionals from across Florida are
expected to see some 150 exhibitors demonstrate more than one million pounds
of equipment from leading international product lines.  Technology categories
include machine tools and metalworking accessories; finishing; laser systems;
software; and more.
    A series of exhibitor-led technical sessions addressing key manufacturing
technologies and processes will accompany the exposition.
    Parking is located behind the Orange County Convention Center.  Park in
Lots C & D for easiest access to the show.  Additional parking, with shuttle
service to the convention center, is available at the garage located on
International Drive.
    For more information, log onto http://www.sme.org/orlando or contact the SME
Customer Service Department at 800-733-4763.  Inquiries may be faxed to
313-271-2861.
    The America Contract Manufacturing (AmCon) Show will run alongside the
Orlando APEX.  AmCon exhibits will feature forming, fabricating, shaping,
finishing, assembly and electronic manufacturing services.  Free seminars on a
variety of manufacturing processes are offered in conjunction with the
exhibits.  Call 800-829-7467 or visit http://www.amconshows.com for more information.
    The Orlando APEX is sponsored by SME, the American Machine Tool
Distributors' Association (AMTDA); and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing
Technology.