SIMPLY THE MUST ATTEND EVENT OF THE ENGINEERING CALENDAR SouthMACH, the region’s largest trade exhibition for the manufacturing, engineering, machinery and electronics industries returns to Christchurch this May and is set to be the ‘must attend event’ for 2017. NZ’s largest Trade Show organiser, XPO Exhibitions (XPO), is working hard to continue the growth of SouthMACH at a time when there’s a positive vibe in the manufacturing and engineering industry. On the back of a great event in 2015 (the first under XPO’s new ownership) and a fantastic EMEX 2016 (both of which experienced significant increases in exhibitor and visitor attendance), SouthMACH 2017 will be held at the Horncastle Arena, Addington, Christchurch from May 24-25. Showcasing the very latest innovations, equipment, technology, services and products to industry professionals, the event again will feature a comprehensive educational and professional development seminar series with keynote speakers and workshops. This year’s event includes a number of soon to be announced special features showcasing amazing product innovations from the South Island’s leading design and manufacturing companies. These companies are leading the world in technology advancement and innovation as well as providing an example of great collaboration between industrial designers and manufacturing industries. SouthMACH 2017 is well on track to deliver a record number of exhibitors showcasing products and services that reach across the current themes within the technology sector such as robotics and automation, 3D printing, energy efficiency and industry 4.0. A full seminar program over the two days will touch on these themes and provide a forum for education, discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, critical in the sustainability and growth of the industry. Another important issue and a focus for SouthMACH 2017 is the shortage of skilled staff within the manufacturing industry in New Zealand and therefore business continuity and efficiency. XPO has also announced that Competenz (in collaboration with NZMEA) will be running apprenticeship ‘best practice’ workshops on both days for employers to de-mystify the process of employing an apprentice. School leavers will appreciate Watch out for the Special Exhibitor Innovation feature in the March edition of Engineering News
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