EoW July 2008

english corporate news Fastener Fair for Budapest There is a steady increase in economic activity in Eastern Europe. Romania attracted US$9 billion in foreign direct investment in 2006 alone, while Croatia is committed to achieving European Union entry standards by the end of this year. Later in 2008, Ukraine is expected to ratify World Trade Organisation membership, paving the way to more open trading relationships with the regions and the rest of the world. Major producers, such as Peugeot Citroen and Daimler, are looking to open, or expand, production plants in Eastern Europe and Slovakia will soon have the highest per capita output of cars in the world. This, then, is the backdrop to a new regional trade show in Budapest, at the geographical and economic heart of developments in Eastern Europe. The new Fastener Fair will take place on 22 nd and 23 rd September 2008, designed to be “both cost and time effective for exhibitors,” show organiser, Jerry Ramsdale, explains: “It’s a fly in, fly out exhibition, with a straightforward selection of stand options to provide exhibitors with hassle-free preparation, with no stand being larger than 20m 2 .” Set to showcase the fastener and fixing sector in Eastern Europe, Fastener Fair exhibitors are expected to include manufacturers, machine suppliers, distributors, importers, exporters and tool suppliers as well as trade associations and suppliers of services and related products.

Newmoves in automation

Amaral Automation Associates has announced the appointment of Joe Snee as sales manager. Formerly with Huestis, Joe brings over 15 years of industry experience to his new position. Joe Snee is a member of the Wire Association International and a member of the Exhibitions Planning Committee. He is also a member of the New England Chapter and is a member of the chapter’s board of directors serving as Vice-President for 2008 and a member of the board of directors for the Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WICSA). Amaral Automation Associates – USA Fax : +1 774 203 3078 Email : joe@amaralautomation.com Website : www.amaralautomation.com

Informal networking will be a key part of the show, beginning with an evening cruise on the Danube on the first night. Fastener Fairs Group – UK

Fax : +44 1727 831 033 Email : jerry@fastfair.net Website : www.fastenerfair.com

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EuroWire – July 2008