Tom Snyder, AMT Exhibitions Sales Manager, is one of the great puzzle masters that creates the IMTS floor plan. Whether he’s trying to solve a murder mystery in a crime novel, finding the perfect spot for a row of colorful flowers in his yard, or arranging 2,000+ exhibiting companies for IMTS, Tom enjoys the challenge of finding the right solution. But there is one thing he likes even better, and that’s you! The visitors and exhibitors of IMTS.

Thousands of manufacturers looking for new ideas attended WESTEC 2019, September 24-26, in its new location, the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Boasting large exhibit halls, waterfront views, networking enclaves, and a variety of nearby restaurants, the new venue naturally created an atmosphere for people to connect, be inspired, and take away practical advice for their manufacturing business.

Composed, confident, and customer-focused, Mark Kennedy, AMT Director – Exhibitions Sales, leads the team that serves more than 2,000 companies exhibiting at IMTS. From the application process to opening day, Mark shares his secrets of success, career path, and the best parts of his job.

Gain insight into the manufacturing economy and industry trends that will help you plan confidently for the coming year at MTFORECAST, October 2–4, 2019, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Ohio. Get the scoop on forecasts for the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, agriculture & construction, and medical industries.

For most Americans, Oneida, is synonymous with flatware, but it started as a utopian commune in New York, and later shifted production overseas. In 2005, Sherrill Manufacturing acquired Oneida and “reshored” production to the United States. Sherrill earned the 2019 National Metalworking Reshoring Award proving that U.S. manufacturers can succeed and grow in an imperfect world using the perfect mix of hard work and ingenuity.