EuroWire July 2024

Editor ....................................................................................... David Bell

Editorial Assistant .......................................... Christian Bradley

‘A truly great week!’ The staging of Wire Expo at the Mohegan Sun resort last month certainly proved popular with attendees, with a 15 per cent increase in numbers at the Connecticut, USA, venue.

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1,108 participants from 38 states and 21 countries filled the exhibit hall and conference rooms for the two-day event.

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A full complement of products and suppliers from 168 companies made use of the facilities on offer, while 300 companies attended the conference side of events.

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Daniel Blais, president of organisers the Wire Association International, said: “What a great turnout at this year’s Wire Expo. We held the annual clock winding ceremony outside of the WAI headquarters for the first time.

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“The increased attendance and energy this week shows how important it is for our members to stay connected and learn first hand what is happening within our industry. A truly great week!” See our review of Wire Expo on page 15.

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Also celebrating success with its exhibition is the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which staged MACH at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, in April.

With more than 500 exhibitors, the event presented an ideal opportunity for buyers and visitors to see the latest products and technologies during the week-long event.

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“Footfall has been the most in a long, long time,” said Greg Capp, sales director at Sodi-Tech. “On day one we got enough enquiries to last us for the next six months. This has been our best MACH ever, and we are looking to book our stand again for 2026.”

See the full review of MACH on page 14.

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