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ProPak China 2007

July 10-12 - Shanghai, China

ProPak China 2007 incorporating BevTek & BrewTek China and DairyTek China 2007 ended on a high note. The exhibition had a 6% increase over the last year in the number of visitors, attracting a total of 13,801 visitors, of which 26.1% were from overseas.  Covering an area of 24,500 sqm with over 500 companies from 23 countries and regions, ProPak China 2007, a showcase for processing and packaging solutions for industries including dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, beer, beverages, FMCG and the industrial sector, broke all previous records this year.

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MEDTEC China

August 28 - 30 - Shanghai, P.R. China

At MEDTEC China, you will have the opportunity to see and explore the latest advances in medical grade materials; components; electronics; assembly, production, and processing machinery; manufacturing technologies; and support services from around the globe—including major suppliers from the USA, Europe, Asia, and other key centers of medical manufacturing, including China's own growing base of suppliers.


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Survive & Thrive in the U.S. Plastics Industry
September 13-14
Rosemont, IL

National Manufacturing Week / Quality Expo

September 25 – 27
Rosemont, IL


Plastec Midwest

September 25 – 27

Rosemont, IL


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Building A Better Injection Mold

By Terry L. Schwenk

Today it seems more confusing then ever when it comes to building injection molds. As always economics seems to drive the final decision. But you have to ask yourself, are you getting what you pay for? Are you willing to fight for what you pay for? The rules of mold construction have not changed. What has changed, are the tooling requirements, or perceived requirements. Do you just build the cheapest tool possible....

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Gaining Control: Managing Capacity and Priorities (Oliver Wight Manufacturing) 

By James G. Correll & Kevin Herbert 

Book Description
In this new edition of Gaining Control, the authors present best practices for optimizing control of manufacturing processes to meet business objectives. This reliable resource includes real solutions for measurable improvements in effectiveness, employee engagement, and morale. Written by leading experts, it’s perfect for anyone who manages production facilities or supply chains and includes updated coverage of many new developments.

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