IMTS 2010 Sets the Stage for a Strong Comeback in Manufacturing

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Strong results at IMTS-The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010 signal a strong comeback in manufacturing. Total registration for the six-day event, which ran from Sept. 13-18 at McCormick Place in Chicago, was 82,411. IMTS covered 1,137,375 square feet of exhibit space with 1,728 companies exhibiting in 1,180 booths.

“We are ecstatic that IMTS 2010 met and, in many cases, exceeded our exhibitors’ and visitors’ expectations,” according to IMTS Vice President-Exhibitions and Communications Peter Eelman. “The show was lively and exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the quantity and quality of attendees. The four buildings remained busy throughout the days of the show. The East and West halls that opened at 9 a.m. were crowded early and we saw those visitors migrate to the North and South halls as each day progressed. Manufacturing professionals were searching for confirmation that manufacturing in the United States is not dying or dead and, in fact, found that it is robust, poised for growth, and clearly understand that investing in the latest technology is the key to being competitive.”

“This show had a remarkable display of new and emerging technologies that will be the catalyst for the revitalization of manufacturing,” says Daniel Janka, president of MAG and chairman of AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology. “Our company’s booth traffic met our expectations, and I have heard from many of our exhibitors and visitors that they are leaving IMTS 2010 more optimistic than when they arrived.

“Customers came with very specific objectives and were looking for solutions to make them more productive,” he continues. “IMTS show management’s planning and execution of the show were better than ever. The new work rules at McCormick Place that IMTS show management was integral to making happen were well-received by exhibitors. That, coupled with aggressive marketing programs across all types of media, added up to great success.” More details, photos, and videos are available at [www.imts.com].