2006 FabTech welding show moves to Atlanta

Reflecting a move of manufacturing and fabrication to the South, mondo welding show FabTech is moving to Atlanta this year.

The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show is the largest event in North America dedicated to showcasing a full spectrum of metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe, and welding equipment and technology. In 2006, the event is heading to a new city - Atlanta, Georgia! Thousands of buyers and sellers from around the world will gather at the Georgia World Congress Center to exchange products and services, form new business relationships, problem-solve, and share best practices. Be a part of this exciting manufacturing tradition - make plans now to exhibit or attend the 2006 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show.

On the Manufacturing Talk website, show manager Mark Hoper said that, "We will continue to produce our show in Chicago in the odd-numbered years, but we look forward to enjoying the warm autumn weather so characteristic of Atlanta in October."

More than 500 exhibitors have already signed up as of March 1, 2006 and another 100 are expected to join this group by October.

Sounds like the place to be this fall for welders.