Press Release: IPC Midwest Proves Quality is Key to Success
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, October 10, 2008 — From all corners ofthe IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition, the business and concerns of the electronics manufacturing industry clearly resonated as the one, and only, priority. From the highly productive standards development committee meetings, to the eye-opening technical sessions, to the business conducted on the exhibition floor, IPC Midwest proved once again the value of a focused show for the printed board and electronics assembly industries.
“It’s the best trade show I’ve ever been to,” said Alan Cable, president of Ace Production Technologies in the state of Washington. “The show focus was specifically on board assembly and it’s certainly not a circus, like a previous show we would attend. We sold a couple of machines right off the floor and I credit the venue for our success ... this is a beautiful facility, it’s easily accessible and the parking is free. The show attendees were decision makers and the lead quality was superb.”
David Buhrkuhl, president of SPEA America in Texas was also pleased with the focused show, “This event produced quality [attendees] over quantity, allowing for more personal one-on-one dialogue with my customers and potential customers. That’s what I want from a show.”
Tom Forsythe, vice president of sales for Kyzen Corporation in Tennessee, was also glad for the type of attendees IPC Midwest attracted, “IPC Midwest was simply
terrific this year. There were outstanding standards development committee meetings, and those industry leaders spent quality time on the exhibit floor along with visitors from throughout the Midwest. Well done IPC.”
Beyond the show floor, hundreds of industry leaders participated in more than 80 IPC standards development meetings. “The impact of the work of these committees on our industry is tremendous,” commented Denny McGuirk, IPC president, at one of two luncheons recognizing the distinguished service of committee members.
The technical conference and professional development courses were also well attended, but perhaps none so well as those on the environmental initiatives impacting the electronic interconnect industry. “As companies realize that they are in fact impacted by the reach of REACH, they have many questions and many concerns,” said Fern Abrams, IPC director of government relations and environmental policy. “Our environmental sessions at IPC Midwest are an example of programs IPC has initiated to help clarify the implications of REACH to all segments of the electronics industry. We’re taking a proactive approach to help our members prepare for REACH, as well as other environmental initiatives.” As one attendee put it, “I’m thankful for the quality of information I received … but I guess even more so for having IPC watching out for us.”
Total verified attendees for the show was 1301, an increase over last year. IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition will return to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in 2009. The meetings and courses will be held September 20–24. The conference and exhibition will be held September 23–24, 2009.
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IPC Midwest Challenge Winners Announced
The Midwest Challenge was launched as a part of the marketing campaign to “get the word out” about the show.
Congratulations to the following individuals, bringing in the most verified attendees to the IPC Midwest event!
First Place: Shauna Bisson, Restronics Co. Inc.
Two round trip tickets and hotel accommodations to Hawaii (a $3,000 value)
Second Place: Dave Hattas, Hattas & Associates
$1,500 Best Buy Gift Card
Third Place: Richard Sheets, Millenium Electronics
$500 Apple Gift Card
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Preparations for 2009
Preparations are underway for the 2009 IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition that will take place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL, September 23—24, 2009.
Completed contract and a minimum 50% depost are due November 7, 2008. Online Space Selection will take place January 15, 2009.
Contract and payment information can be found on the event Web site.
Note: the floor plan is not yet available, as it drawn based on the contracts and deposits received by November 7, 2008.
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