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Fabtech 2019

When:

November 11, 2019 to November 14, 2019

Where:

Chicago | IL

About the Event:

The Office of the Governor invites Texas companies to join the State of Texas Pavilion at FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.

FABTECH is the place where the industry’s most influential buyers come to see the latest and greatest in metal forming, fabricating, welding, finishing, and 3D/additive manufacturing. They seek out new technology and products to make their businesses more productive and profitable. No other event offers a better face-to-face opportunity to showcase your equipment and services to decision makers from around the world.

As an exhibitor, you will:

  • Showcase your product or service in this industry leading trade show
  • Gain visibility of influential decision makers
  • Form valuable partnerships with leading metal manufacturing companies
  • Find potential customers and business partners

Criteria for Consideration:

  • US-registered and US-operating  independent, established, for-profit company (at least one year of revenues) with a Federal Identification Number tied to a Texas address
  • Have an exportable product/service that fits the trade show industry focus, manufactured, produced, processed or value-added in Texas
  • Meet SBA “Small Business Concern” size guidelines
  • Demonstrate Export  Readiness (understand the costs associated with exporting, have a strategic plan for exporting)
  • Remain in good standing with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and not debarred from receiving state or federal funding

Costs:

  • No cost to participate in the shared Texas booth
  • Turnkey exhibit space and registration included
  • Transportation, lodging, meals and company-specific marketing costs are not included

Contact:

James Chen

Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism

+1 512.936.0244 | James.Chen@gov.texas.gov

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