Exhibitions / Congresses

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2005

Australia, Melbourne - 10th to 13th May 2005
NMW features MATEX, the materials handling exhibition which this year will include a demonstration on forklift safety in a practical showcase of safety measures and driver expertise.


National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is the pinnacle event for the manufacturing industry. NMW 2005 will provide visitors with the opportunity to see the largest display and demonstration of operating equipment and solutions across the gamut of manufacturing disciplines, truly making NMW a one stop shop. They claim:
1. NMW is Australia's premier event for the manufacturing industry
2. The only trade show to deliver ten clearly defined, high calibre sector specific events under one roof
3. The largest number of exhibiting companies - 450
4. High percentage of new product releases or first time displays
5. Largest display of operating equipment including robotics and working machinery
6. The only show to attract leading international exhibitors and pavilions
7. Great opportunity to meet your customers and your suppliers
8. Only in Melbourne every two years
9. Opportunity to meet with market leaders on a one to one basis
10. A "Week" of supporting activities including the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Dinner plus conference and seminar programmes
Date(s)
10th to 13th May 2005
Venue
Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Contact for booking / more info
02 9422 2513
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Fact of the week
According to studies published in the English Journal of Medicine, the impact of daylight savings is revealed by a 24% increase in heart attacks on the Monday following the spring shift forward. When clocks move back in autumn, heart attacks drop by about 21%, suggesting that loss of sleep is an important driver.
Movers & Shakers
Sue Tomic Sue Tomic
Board chair, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
Strategic business development manager, Heli Materials Handling Oceania
Chief executive officer, Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ)
Chief executive officer, Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)