FABTECH Canada is a great platform to present the latest products and developments in welding and metal forming. The last edition took place in 2014, and next week we will finally enjoy a new edition. If you are going to exhibit or you are just planning to visit FABTECH 2016 in Toronto (22-24 March), don't miss our interview with the organizers of the show.
What novelties will we find in 2016's edition?
A biennial event currently in its third iteration, FABTECH Canada continues to serve as Canada’s most complete destination for fabricating, welding, metal forming and finishing, carrying with it the full North American reach of the FABTECH series. Featuring more than 84,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, FABTECH Canada exhibitors will be introducing over 150 new products on the show floor.
Among the new product categories being displayed are: arc welding, assembly, bending & forming, brazing & soldering, business services, coil processing, cutting, fastening & joining, finishing/paint & powder coating, finishing/plating, gases & gas equipment, hydroforming, inspection & testing, job shop/contract mfg., lasers, lubrication, maintenance & repair, material handling, metal suppliers, plate & structural fabricating, press brakes, punching, resistance welding, robotics, roll forming, safety & environmental, saws, software, machine controls, stamping, thermal spraying, tool & die, tooling, tube & pipe fabricating or welding and tube & pipe producing, welding consumables, and welding machines.
What benefits brings the Show to the city of Toronto? (economical, touristic)
Canada is a Leading Player in Global Manufacturing. Ontario is the most populous and second largest province in Canada. Southern Ontario is home to the Nation's capital, Ottawa and Canada's largest city, Toronto, which is the provincial capital and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. The forests and numerous lakes of Central Ontario and Northern Ontario also provide popular hiking and camping destinations.
Canada has a large domestic and foreign tourism industry. The second largest country in the world, Canada's incredible geographical variety is a significant tourist attractor. Much of the country's tourism is centred on Canada's five largest metropolitan areas, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa, well known for their culture, diversity, as well as the many national parks and historic sites.
The Canadian economy specializes in machinery-intensive industries – manufacturing, agriculture, minerals, oil and gas, utilities, and construction. Companies in these activities spend almost $41 billion on machinery and equipment per year! In 2013, close to 80,000 manufacturing businesses generated revenues of $591 billion and employed about 1.8 million Canadians, accounting for 10.5% of the overall GDP. Canada is America’s largest goods trading partner with $632 billion (2013). The Province of Ontario is North America’s largest automotive manufacturing jurisdiction.
In 2012, over 16 million tourists arrived in Canada, bringing US$17.4 billion in international tourism receipts to the economy.[1] Domestic and international tourism combined directly contributes 1% of Canada's total GDP and supports 309,000 jobs in the country.
Who can attend the show?
FABTECH Canada serves the smallest job shops looking for a competitive edge to the mid-size and larger manufacturer seeking innovative solutions to complex problems. High-level company executives, manufacturing and engineering professionals and business owners from major industries, including aerospace, agriculture, appliance, automotive OEMs and their suppliers, construction, heavy equipment, military and defense, mining and utilities, recreational equipment, and non-automotive transportation are invited to attend FABTECH Canada to discover new technologies and source products to improve their business.
Can you give some tips for the exhibitors participating in FABTECH Canada for the first time?
For exhibitors participating in FABTECH Canada for the first time, I would tell them to be prepared. Review the floor plan and know where to find Registration, Show Management and the Sales Office. Take full advantage of all that FABTECH Canada has to offer beyond your booth including the networking opportunities, keynotes, expert panel discussions and educational offerings. Also, familiarize yourself with all the promotional opportunities that are available to promote your booth. It’s never too late to get the word out and let prospects and customers know you will be exhibiting at FABTECH Canada. Finally, never hesitate to stop and ask a member of our team if you have any questions or need assistance. We are here to help and make sure everyone has a great show!
Tell us some reasons to visit the Show
The top three reasons to visit FABTECH Canada is to see and evaluate new products and technology, find new suppliers and keep up with the latest industry trends. Attendees will find live demonstrations of the latest technology, one-on-one exchanges with exhibitors and industry leaders and opportunities to attend keynote presentations, expert panels and educational sessions covering topics that range from additive manufacturing and lean management to laser cutting and welding, among others.
Finally, can you give us some participation results from the last edition? (exhibitors, visitors...)
In 2014, the last time FABTECH Canada was held in Toronto, we had a total of:
- 6,489 visitors in attendance
- 281 exhibiting companies