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Chicago Rolls Out the Red Carpet for
FABTECH 2011
On April 19, 2010, Mayor Richard M. Daley paid tribute to the importance of manufacturing in Chicago by declaring “Made in Chicago” day. Said Mayor Daley during the celebration on Daley Plaza:
“Manufacturing has always been an important part of our city’s history, and today we still are strongly com- mitted to making sure the city remains a world-premier manufacturing cen- ter. Regardless of their size or industry, all the companies represented here today have one thing in common— they all chose Chicago as the place to establish and grow their businesses.”
Chicago’s 2600 manufacturers represent 80,000 jobs and 12 per-
cent of the city’s metro econo-
my. And come November 14-17, Chicago’s McCormick Place becomes the stage for North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, weld- ing and finishing event, FABTECH 2011. More than 32,000 visitors will be on hand to survey the booths of some 1200 exhibiting companies, covering nearly 500,000 sq. ft. of floor space.
Beginning November 14, McCormick Place will play host to more than 32,000 visitors and 1200 exhibiting companies. The show floor will teem with equipment for stamping, fabricating, welding and finishing.
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No Longer the Stinky Onion
Chicago’s recorded history begins with the arrival of French explorers in the late 17th century. Its name is derived from the French version of the Indian word shikaakwa, which means
“stinky onion”—plants common along the Chicago River. The city’s evolution from rich farmlands to bustling metropolis occurred as roads were built to open the farmlands to trade, entre- preneurs built an infrastructure for loading ships bound for the Great
Lakes, and railroads were laid to create what became, by the late 1800s, the major transportation hub of the Unit- ed States. By 1870, Chicago had grown to become the nation’s second largest city, and one of the largest cities in the
world.
When FABTECH visitors
head to Chicago’s McCormick Place, they’ll see thousands of pieces of equipment in action on the show floor, including the debut of more than 500 new products.
Fabtech gives you all the tools manu- facturers need to improve productiv- ity, increase profits and find new ways to survive in today’s competitive busi- ness environment. To guide attendees to products and services, the show floor is organized into pavilions geared
FABTECH 2011 Show Days/Dates/Hours
Monday, November 14 Tuesday, November 15 Wednesday, November 16 Thursday, November 17
10 a.m.-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.