Exhibitions / Congresses

EASTEC 2003

United States, West Springfield, Massachusetts - May 20-22, 2003
Show Highlights:
Some 675 exhibitors representing over 2,000 products and services - meet one-on-one with applications experts.
Major equipment lines providing you with the latest manufacturing technology and the chance to make side-by-side comparisons.
190,000 net square feet of new products & services to enhance your operations, boost product quality, and cut delivery times.
Product demonstrations right on the show floor!
Technical seminars and sessions designed to increase your manufacturing knowledge.

The organizers state that EASTEC is the only place in the Northeast where buyers and sellers of machine tool and metalworking technologies can come together and discuss production challenges and solutions. This face-to-face interaction allows exhibitors to build relationships with prospects and customers. It allows attendees to establish trust in companies they buy from.

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Date(s)
May 20-22, 2003
Time(s)
Tuesday, May 20 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Wednesday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Thursday, May 22 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
Venue
Eastern States Exposition Grounds
Contact for booking / more info
800-733-4763 or 313-271-1500
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