The Fabtech International & AWS Welding Show, including Metalform, is timed to provide manufacturers with the latest tools, technologies and processes to enable them to take advantage of the upcoming recovery period. Running November 15 to 18, the show is expected to draw 35,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place. It is said to be the largest tradeshow in North America dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe, and welding equipment and technology.

The show is cosponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Int’l (FMA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). In addition to viewing the latest products, attendees will benefit from a comprehensive array of educational offerings. The 2009 show also will include the first official METALFORM Pavilion exhibition that will display innovations in stamping technology. Other show highlights include keynote presentations from industry experts, educational and technical sessions, and a professional welder’s competition. To register, call 800-733-4763 or visit www.fabtechexpo.com.