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All systems go for
Fastener Fair
Coventry!
With Fastener Fair Coventry’s exhibition about
space almost full and large numbers of the implications of
visitors already pre-registered, it looks like the latest round of
this summer’s industry event for the UK raw material
and Ireland is one not to be missed. increases.
Taking place at the Ricoh Arena on Wednesday In addition to the serious business of the
11 and Thursday 12 June 2008, Fastener Fair exhibition, Fastener Fair Coventry is the one
Coventry represents all aspects of the market.
time every two years when the UK and
It brings together well over 100 exhibiting
Ireland industry comes together to “network
companies, representing manufacturers,
and play”, in the words of Jerry Ramsdale. The
machine suppliers, wholesalers, distributors,
highlight of this is the industry’s famous Gala
importers, exporters and tool suppliers, in
Dinner, which is always held on the first night Thinking of visiting?
addition to trade associations and suppliers of
of the show. This year, diners will be
services and related products.
entertained by one of the UK’s top comedians,
To pre-register:
John Moloney.
Although Fastener Fair Coventry is exclusively Go to www.fastenerfair.com and
for the markets of the UK and Ireland –
The Gala Dinner will be supporting Dreams
follow the links.
compared to the internationally focused
Come True. This charity – which helps make
Fastener Fair Stuttgart – its exhibitors are
the dreams of terminally or seriously ill
Venue:
drawn from all over the world, with the
children a reality – is celebrating its 20th
specific intention of getting ‘face to face’ with
anniversary with the aim of increasing the
Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,
the two markets.
number of dreams fulfilled by 20%.
Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 6GE
There’s a lot of speculation about how things
Among the fun to be had in the evenings is
the on-site casino. Called the Isle, it offers as
Exhibition dates:
may change when the European Commission
much for visitors who don’t want to gamble
reports later this year on its anti-dumping
as those who do. The Isle has five bars, a live
11 and 12 June 2008
investigation into a wide range of steel
performance stage and three restaurants in a
fasteners imported from the China. Some
themed tropical environment, which even
manufacturers see opportunities if tariffs are
features a 35-
imposed and are keen to position themselves
metre high
at Fastener Fair. For the importers the show is
indoor
an important opportunity to talk to customers,
waterfall.
not just about the possibility of antidumping
measures but also
Fastener Fair
Coventry
visitors and
exhibitors will
be entitled to a
special two-for-
one drinks
offer; but
don’t forget
your photo
ID, which
you’ll need
to access
the
casino.
last few stands (red) available at Coventry
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