Reshoring American Manufacturing One of the Hot Topics to be Discussed at Wisconsin Trade Show
The 12th biennial Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show will be held October 4-6, 2011 at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. This show is the Midwest’s premier manufacturing and metalworking event held in 2011, offering easy access to the industry’s latest technologies.
Main Stage Events held throughout the show will help manufacturing professionals stay up-to-date on industry advancements and gain a competitive edge with insights from high-profile speakers and panelists. Attend these events to remain one step ahead of the competition while connecting with new business partners. The Main Stage events must be registered for in advance and can be purchased per person or corporate table.
Reshoring American Manufacturing
Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 8:30 – 9:45 am
Presented by Harry Moser, Founder of the Reshoring Initiative
Understand the true costs of offshoring compared to local sourcing. The Reshoring Initiative will provide FREE software designed to provide you with the answers you need to make critical decisions about this important topic.
Future of Manufacturing in Wisconsin & Leadership
Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 11:45 – 1:30 pm
Presented by Todd Teske, Chairman, President & CEO, Briggs & Stratton Corporation & Wayne Larrivee, Green Bay Packers Radio Network Announcer
Todd Teske shares his views on what the future holds for the manufacturing industry. Wayne Larrivee entertains with insights on the leadership he has witnessed on professional sports teams. A Q & A session follows.
Manufacturing Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 7:30 – 9:30 am
Presented by BizTimes Media
This exciting interactive discussion features CEOs from key Wisconsin manufacturing companies, who share their best operational strategies and solutions for competing globally. Panel members include Bill Goggins, CEO of Harken USA; Bob Kamphius, CEO of Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Jim Kettinger, President & CEO of IEA, Inc.; and Ralf Schonfelder – CEO of IGC Technologies, Inc.
The Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show will feature displays, large equipment demonstrations, products and services presented by local, national and international companies. Knowledgeable distributors and builders of metalworking equipment will be on hand to answer questions and provide the information needed to increase productivity and profitability. New attractions for the 2011 show include the Innovative Theater, past Manufacturer of the Year Award winners, Wisconsin Precision Metalforming Association Pavilion and Wisconsin Safety Council Meetings. The show also serves as a forum to share needs of the industry and help shape its future.
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