Springmakers Eager to Reconnect at 2021 eXpo in Las Vegas

By Gary McCoy

With the state of Nevada reopening at 100 percent capacity on June 1, the spring industry is excited to gather in person to network, see new products and equipment, and enjoy an array of educational presentations at the 2021 SMI Metal Engineering eXpo (MEE), Sept. 28–30 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

“The industry has spent more than a year being separated from one another due to the pandemic,” said Daniel Pierre III of JN Machinery, who is a co-chair of the 2021 SMI Metal Engineering eXpo (MEE). “Exhibitors are anxious to see customers and impress them with new offerings and solutions.”

Held every two years at venues across the U.S., MEE provides an opportunity for springmakers, metalstampers, wireformers and suppliers to the precision spring manufacturing industry to gather together.

“We know the spring manufacturers’ community is more than ready for three days of relevant education, new technology and equipment and engagement with our peers,” said SMI president Bert Goering of Precision Coil Spring.

“In preparation for MEE 2021, we are working closely with the state of Nevada, South Point Hotel and Casino and our partner Tradeshow Logic to ensure your experience with us is both safe and rewarding,” explained Goering. “We will be adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines and protocols as established by the state and the facility and will adopt any additional industry best-practices as recommended by Tradeshow Logic.”

Registration Opens

Registration to the eXpo is now available at www.MetalEngineeringeXpo.org. You will find detailed attendee and exhibitor registration categories and fees.

Hotel registration is also now available. Just click on the convenient link on the homepage of the eXpo website to make reservations at the South Point Hotel and Casino.

eXpo Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Exhibit Hall Hours 3:00– 6:30 p.m. Opening Reception 5:30– 6:30 p.m. (included in registration)

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Technical Symposia 8:00– 9:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception 5:30– 7:30 p.m. (ticketed event)

Thursday, Sept. 30

Technical Symposia 8:00– 9:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours 10:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.

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Strong Education Focus Continues

The other chair of MEE 2021 is Joe Devany of Betts Company. As a springmaker, Devany says the eXpo has developed two distinct strengths since it started in 2015: exhibitors showing new equipment and the educational presentations during the Technical Symposia.

“We work with our presenters in conjunction with our education and technical committees to tailor the content specific to the needs of springmakers,” said Devany. “We are also finding new ways to help exhibitors highlight ‘what’s new,’ whether it is a new machine, a new function, or even new personnel.”

The Technical Symposia features a variety of topics surrounding the design, engineering and production of springs, wireforms and stampings, along with topics related to management and leadership. The 2021 Metal Engineering eXpo’s Technical Symposia agenda is organized into three tracks: • Business Trends and Best Practices • Manufacturing, Technology and

Innovation

A detailed listing of the topics and speakers for the Symposia is now available on the website.

Networking events have been a popular feature of the eXpo. The 2021 eXpo carries on the tradition of an opening reception adjacent to the show floor Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A separate, ticketed networking event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29.

The eXpo will take place inside the South Point Hotel and Casino, a 24-story hotel tower, casino and convention center located on South Las Vegas Boulevard just 10 minutes from the famed Las Vegas Strip.

The trade show in Las Vegas will mark the fourth time the eXpo has been held for the North American engineered spring and precision metal components industries.

For more information and to register, visit www.MetalEngineeringeXpo.org. n

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