Three shows and a two-day conference will provide visitors to Toolroom & Press Shop Technologies 98 with a wealth of information on the latest developments in their industries.
With less than two months to go interest in Toolroom and Press Shop Technologies is already high. Bigger and better than ever, this showcase event takes place at the NEC Pavilion on September 30 and October 1 and will again use last year's successful formula, bringing under one roof the Precision Toolmaker 98 show, Mould, Tool & Die and the Press Ancillaries Show. For tool makers and users there will also be the added bonus of a two-day, action-packed conference organised by the GTMA. Day One will deal with a number of aspects of working profitably with toolmakers. Day Two of the conference will examine the topical subject of managing partnerships with customers.
With a well established pedigree, the Precision Toolmaker 98 Show has continued to maintain the progress of previous years and with over 90% of stand space already taken is already significantly bigger than last year's record setting show. For tool buyers, this exhibition offers the best possible way to source new equipment, new ideas and new products to help in the cost-effective management of the toolroom at work.
With the GTMA conference being held alongside it, rising interest is also being shown in the Mould & Tool & Die which will once again be fully sponsored by the association. In line with the growing interest an increased area of stand space has been allocated to this year's show. Mould & Tool & Die will showcase mouldmakers, press tool makers, diecasting services, toolmakers, extrusion & drawing die makers, in-house toolrooms, tool trialling, commissioning and tool design bureaux. As the third member of the trio of shows, Press Ancillaries is following the trend with an increasing number of new exhibitors being attracted into the show as the opening day approaches.
With so much to see and discuss DMG Business Media is confident that the volume of visitors will be up on last year when the attendance jumped to almost 3,500. With many of the biggest and most important suppliers in the different sectors exhibiting in the shows, visitors will have the ideal setting for seeing and hearing about the latest advances in products and services which will help make their own operations more competitive.
The GTMA conference will include a packed programme with plenty to interest both suppliers and customers. With the aim of enhancing members' competitiveness, promoting their services in the face of increasing global competition and encouraging closer partnerships between suppliers and users, the conference provides a powerful forum for members to express their views and concerns, as well as to guide the GTMA's future development. The combined event also enables them to see the latest technology and industry advances in action for themselves.
The opening day will focus on customer-facing issues and will include sessions on promoting partnerships with customers; managing large tooling contracts; the association's World Class Toolmaker initiative; and reaping the benefits of electronic data exchange with customers. In addition, the theme of speeding time to market will be supported by a case study from Mike Malby of M H Tools which illustrates how his company progressed from design conception to finished product in just five weeks!
Day Two will mark the launch of the GTMA's new interactive CD-ROM, aimed at promoting gauge and toolmaking as an attractive career to future generations. 'Copies of the new CD ROM will be distributed to every secondary school and college in the country', reports GTMA Chief Executive, Steve Eyles. 'They will not only highlight the importance of our industry sector but also the rapidly-changing technology and skills within the industry - as well as the rewards it has to offer.'
Further supplier-oriented sessions on day two will feature internet trading and the latest developments in high speed machining, CAD/CAM, EDM, metrology and rapid prototyping techniques. In addition, topics such as business finance, marketing and succession planning will also be covered, making the Conference an unmissable event for everyone involved in the industry.
'Time is proving to be one of the key differentiators between winning - or losing - business these days', adds Steve Eyles, 'which is why it is one of the main messages running through the whole conference this year.
'I believe it is just as important to provide visitors to the NEC with the maximum return on their time investment. That's why I am sure that our collaboration with DMG Business Media to stage the annual GTMA Conference concurrently with the Precision Toolmaker and Mould & Tool & Die Exhibitions will provide suppliers and users alike with the opportunity to gain the maximum advantage from their day away from the office.'
Exhibitor packs and complimentary visitor tickets are available from the organiser.
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