Event Overview:

FABTECH brings a wealth of innovation and technology solutions to Chicago, IL November 9-12, 2015. The four day show will cover 550,000+ net square feet of floor space throughout the North, South, and C level halls at McCormick Place. More than 40,000 attendees and over 1,500 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again celebrating metal manufacturing at its best. The event also provides learning opportunities beyond the show floor with over 100 educational sessions and expert-led presentations covering the latest trends and technology in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries.

FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to  improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

The show will encompass three halls at McCormick Place, the North Hall, South Hall and C Level Hall. Attendees will find a variety of technologies pavilions dedicated to Forming & Fabricating, Tube & Pipe, METALFORM, Welding, Thermal Spray, and Finishing.

Exhibitor Information:

Don’t miss your best opportunity to:

• Reach new prospects with purchasing power

• Demonstrate equipment to key buyers

• Introduce new products and applications

• Gain access to owners, presidents and other high-level executives

Only FABTECH delivers the value your business needs to succeed. It’s the ideal forum to generate leads, increase sales and strengthen your brand. Reserve your booth today!

SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Serious buyers with purchasing plans come to FABTECH to see:

Arc Welding

Assembly

Bending & Forming

Brazing & Soldering

Business Services

Coil Processing

Cutting

Fastening & Joining

Finishing/Paint & Powder Coating

Finishing/Plating

Gases & Gas Equipment

Hydroforming

Inspection & Testing

Job Shop/Contract Mfg.

Lasers

Lubrication

Maintenance & Repair

Material Handling

Metal Suppliers

Plate & Structural Fabricating

Press Brakes

Punching

Resistance Welding

Robotics

Roll Forming

Safety & Environmental

Saws

Software, Machine Controls

Stamping

Thermal Spraying

Tool & Die

Tooling

Tube & Pipe Fabricating or Welding

Tube & Pipe Producing

Welding Consumables

Welding Machines

Top Ten Industries Attendees Represent:

Automotive

Aerospace

Agriculture

Construction

Energy

Heavy Equipment

Medical

Mining/Utilities/Power

Generation

Military/Defense

Other Transportation

About SME:

SME is an organization for individuals, students, educators and companies involved in all facets of manufacturing. Founded in 1932, it is dedicated to advancing and educating the manufacturing industry. This is accomplished through a variety of tactics and outlets including events, media, membership, training and development, and an education foundation. SME focuses its efforts on several areas of manufacturing: aerospace and defense, energy, medical and motorized vehicles.