Organizers Combine Woodworking And Plastics For A Not-To-Be-Missed November Trade Show Spectacular

Furniture World Magazine

Professionals interested in woodworking or plastics, or both, will certainly want to make November plans for what organizers are calling the Midwest Extravaganza. The premier Extravaganza which debuts the 10th & 11th of November in Grand Rapidsí convenient and spacious Grand Center will feature two complete industrial trade shows: Plast*FabSM 2000 and The Midwest Industrial Woodworking ExpoSM. Trade Shows, Inc., the North Carolina-based producer known for its successful industrial woodworking trade shows, is launching this exciting combined event to service the regionís strong plastics and woodworking industries. "Both are such hot industries in the midwest, it was just a natural combination," says Trade Shows' Vice President Tricia Eidson. "The people and products really complement each other." Guests attending the two-in-one Extravaganza will have access to innovative products and insightful experts from both the plastics and woodworking communitiesóall in an environment thatís easy-to-navigate and fun to explore. Plast*FabSM 2000, the only plastics show dedicated to the secondary plastics fabricating industry, will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their supplies, services and support for manufacturers and custom fabricators of plastics including plastic fixtures, partitions, displays, laminates, sheet tops, table tops, counters, signs, advertising specialties, and building products. The Midwest Industrial Woodworking ExpoSM will feature more than 70,000 square feet of exhibitor space offering machinery, tooling, supplies and services for the furniture, cabinet, casegoods, millwork, industrial wood products and panel processing industries. Both shows will also feature hot-topic, expert-led seminars and the friendly atmosphere that has made Trade Shows such a stand-out among industrial event organizers. The seminars are sponsored by the Society of Plastic Engineers and leading trade publishers. So whether your business is woodworking or plastics fabricationóor work that combines bothóthis showís for you. ìWe donít know of any event,î notes Eidson with obvious excitement, ìthat has combined more resources and opportunities for industrial professionals into one convenient location.î The 2000 Midwest Extravaganza, featuring Plast*FabSM 2000 and The Midwest Industrial Woodworking ExpoSM, will be held in Grand Rapidsí Grand Center on Friday, November 10th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, (Welsh Hall will be opening at 9:00 AM for early viewing) and Saturday, November 11th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Mark your calendar for the next Extravaganza which will be held Friday, April 6th and Saturday April 7th, 2001 in Fort Washington, PA - just outside Philadelphia. This Mid-Atlantic Extravaganza also features two complete industrial trade shows at one location targeting both the plastics and woodworking markets. For registration or exhibition information, please e-mail tsi@tsishows.com or visit our website at www.tsishows.com. Trade Shows, Inc. may also be contacted at P.O. Box 2000, Claremont, NC 28610-2000 or by calling (828) 459-9894 or by fax at (828) 459-1312.