The Duke Energy Center, home to this years Gear Expo
Every year, manufacturers and engineers from all across our industry get together to discuss the latest trends, technologies and strategies that are helping the evolution of the gear industry. The expo will run from November 1st to the 3rd at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinatti, Ohio. While registration for exhibitors and attendees are currently restricted, it is of interest that the website of the expo went live last week at www.gearexpo.com.
The article lists several powerful reasons for attending, the most notable being:
1. Make a more educated purchasing decision - Your sales reps can't travel around the country with their heavy machinery, so Gear Expo is your best opportunity to see the equipment in person before you make a large acquisition. You'll easily make up the time out of the office by holding a year's worth of business meetings in just three short days.
2. Stay ahead of the business cycle - Gear Expo only happens once every two years, you can't afford to miss it or you will be left behind as the industry moves forward.
3. Take a trip around the world of gearing all under one roof - Exhibitors and attendees travel from 30 countries and 30 states to meet at Gear Expo. Hear what's working across town or around the globe, and learn from your peers who stand in your shoes everyday.
4. Get out of your office or plant and discover your next "big idea" - Engineers, managers, and executives often spend too much time in an office. Don't miss the innovation that will drive your company and careers forward.
This list from the website covers the main reasons you'd want to go, but it does omit one large important benefit of attendance: Networking. The connections you make at an expo like Gear Expo 2011 can help propel your business to the front of the line in the gear manufacturing game. By establishing relationships with others in your field, you can decrease your own costs, find opportunities to work in tandem with other manufacturers and improve the overall efficiency of not only your institution, but the industry as a whole. So, plan to take the first three days of November off and come down to Gear Expo 2011!
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