Fasteners exhibition - better than searching the web?

Under the strapline Holding everything together better, all types of mechanical fasteners will be shown; these include: generic threaded fasteners, nuts, bolts, studs, rivets, inserts, welded, pressed, self-clinch, self-pierce and self interlocking systems - as well as much more. There will also be many non-mechanical fastener systems such as adhesives, tapes and fibre-fasteners at The FAST Exhibition and at the IASE sister show.

On show are fasteners and fastening and assembly systems designed for fastening of all types of components, assemblies, structural elements and covers for use in the electronics, medical, pharmaceutical, marine, automotive, construction, general industrial, electrical, offshore, undersea, petrochemical, rail, aerospace, telecoms and construction industries.

The FAST Exhibition is focused on cost-saving and performance-enhancing fastener and fastening systems. Mark Newby, MD of organisers Newbycom, says: "It is worth asking yourself - what can I not get from an internet search? We believe the answers include:

• A hands-on demonstration?
• A truly interactive and quick real-time conversation with an expert?
• An instant comparison of suitability and performance?
• Consideration of your problem by physical scrutiny of drawings or sample?
• An interested human being willing to invest in understanding your problem, your business ethos, your technology capability, your needs - in other words, a personal relationship that you can rely on?"

The FAST Exhibition is being held at the National Motorcycle Museum, adjacent to the Birmingham NEC, and is open from 09:30 to 15:00. Entry is free. The Museum offers abundant free parking immediately outside the entrance, and the organisers are providing complimentary luncheon vouchers and complimentary museum passes for qualifying visitors who register in advance. To take advantage of these special offers, visitors need to be currently employed as manufacturing professionals involved in design, production, purchasing or manufacturing management.

Visitors will also have access to the IASE (Industrial Adhesives, Sealants and Encapsulants Exhibition, supported by BASA) at the same event. See more at www.fastenerexhibition.com.