IAC open day 2014 (May 20 & 21) South Wales’ only regional controls systems exhibition
THE world’s leading users and suppliers of industrial control equipment will be making a bee line for Newport in South Wales next month(May).
The foremost companies working in the fields of metals, bulk materials handling, paper, defence, nuclear, chemicals, oil and gas and water will be represented at the leading two yearly event.
Among companies already signed up for the free to attend event, on Tuesday May 20 and Wednesday May 21, staged and hosted by leading UK systems integrating firm IAC Ltd, are engineering heavyweights such as Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation, IFM Electronic, Pepperl + Fuchs, Pilz and Bosch Rexroth.
Event organiser Kath Lewis, of IAC Ltd., said: “The biennial IAC event is South Wales’ only control systems exhibition. The two day open day offers exhibitors and attendees an unrivalled platform to meet and do business with engineers, managers and key decision makers not just from the region but much further afield.”
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary the event has proved to be successful at precisely targeting end users. IAC, now in its 25th year, has been hosting this event since 2004.
Kath said: “We have done this by attracting people not just to experience what is on display at the various stands but also through the educational experiences gained through attending the various seminars, workshops and hands on experiences over the two days.
“We are pleased to be able to say representatives from the top firms in cutting edge disciplines such as materials handling, inspection & robotics, logistics, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage markets will be represented at the event.
“We aim to provide a platform for business to demonstrate their capabilities and products as a focus for customers, buyer’s engineers. The event will showcase the latest technology for the world’s leading suppliers and provide answers to questions of key issues such as lean manufacturing, machinery safety, fieldbus systems, power and energy management, regenerative braking and RFI and multiple technology integration.
“The two day event, which includes a relaxed and informal dinner on the first evening at the Hilton Hotel, Newport, will showcase the experience and expertise of IAC recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading systems integrators. In addition attendees and exhibitors will be able to see the latest offerings from the World’s major equipment suppliers and lean about the latest developments in engineering and technology
The supplier’s exhibition will feature more than thirty displays of equipment including variable speed drives, motors, sensors, programmable controllers, communications, motion control and machine safety
In addition this year there is a specific feature on logistics to include conveying, sorting, vision and robotics.
Entry to the exhibition is free with catering provided although pre registration is essential. Register by visiting www.iac-ltd.co.uk/openday or call 01633 293000
Confirmed exhibitors include: IFM Electronic, Rockwell Automation, Routeco, CP Automation, ABB, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Acrovision, Lutze, Rittal, Sick, Underwoods, ABB Low Voltage, SIC Ltd, Pepperl + Fuchs, Santon, Harting, Vacon, Weidmuller, Wittenstein, UNIS, Parker Hannifin, Pilz, DP Fabrications, Pheonix Contact, Bartec, Customised Sheet Metal, Westermo, Eldon, Eurotherm, Mersen, Parmley Graham, Cembre, Fisher Smith, Kawasaki Robotics.
For further details contact: Kath Lewis, Industrial Automation & Control, Delta House, Meadows, Road, Queensway Meadows, Newport, NP19 4SS
