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hiwt@welding.org HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY

MORE THAN 10 FOOTBALL FIELDS OF MULTI-TON,

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT IN ACTION

1,300 Exhibitors and 35,000 Visitors Gathered for FABTECH 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago,
Nov. 14-17

CHICAGO – November 8, 2011 – Multi-ton machinery, precision sheet metal-cutting machines, welding technology, advanced
robotics and other high-tech manufacturing equipment covered more than 500,000 square feet –greater than the size of ten
football fields – at FABTECH 2011, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing exposition and
conference, Nov. 14–17, 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

With more than 500 new products and technologies, insightful presentations, 100-plus educational sessions, and thousands
of experts and peers all gathered under one roof, FABTECH provided the ideal forum to exchange ideas, find solutions and
network with the best in the business.

Scott Mazzulla, Russ Shurtz, and Bryce O’Baugh hosted the Hobart Institute exhibit and had the opportunity to meet many of
you who attended the exposition.

FABTECH exposed attendees to every type of product used in the fabrication industry. With live demonstrations and interactive
equipment, industry professionals were able to not only see what’s hot in their industry, but to conduct side-by-side evaluations
of thousands of machines in action. Attendees also had the opportunity to watch exhibitor-led new product presentations during
the first three days of the show.

FABTECH highlighted around 75 new products this year with an emphasis on “green” technology. All products featured had
to qualify as being more energy efficient,
reducing waste and or providing a safer
and healthier environment for employees,
customers and the community.

Attendees interested in becoming more Our international
competitive in their industry were able to certifications
qualify you to
learn and gather insight from some of the work worldwide
top minds in the industry: and year-round.
Offshore diving
Keynote speaker, Robert Tucker, president opportunities include the
of the Innovation Resource and a noted inspection, installation,
author, spoke on “Growing Your Business and repair of offshore
through Innovation;” offering what he oil drilling platforms
called a “no-nonsense, step-by-step and pipelines.
approach to managing innovation in today’s Inland opportunities
rapidly changing marketplace.” include construction,
repair and inspection
of bridges, water towers,
Educational sessions on the latest trends in nuclear power facilities and
cutting, finishing, forming and fabricating, countless other infrastructure.
stamping, tube and pipe, and welding, as
well as courses for managers were designed Our graduates are
in high demand.
to build core skills.
All training is conducted
Attendees from around the world took in open water.
Financial aid
advantage of exhibitor show specials for those who qualify.
during the new Buyer Appreciation Day at
FABTECH. Use your VA benefits
with us.

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