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DIARY of EVENTS
SteelFab 2024
8-11 January 2024
Sharjah , UAE www . steelfabme . com
IMTEX Forming 2024
19-23 January 2024
Bangalore , India www . imtex . in /
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024
6-8 February 2024
Farnborough , UK www . industrysouth . co . uk
TechniShow
12-15 March 2024
Utrecht , The Netherlands https :// event . technishow . nl / en /
STOM TOOL
19-22 March 2024
Targi Kielce , Poland www . targikielce . pl / en / industrial-spring / stom-tool
Global Industrie 2024
25-28 March 2024
Paris , France https :// global-industrie . com / en / home
TMTS 2024
27-31 March 2024
Taipei , Taiwan www . tmts . tw / en
MACH UK
15-19 April 2024
Birmingham , UK www . machexhibition . com
Tube and Wire
15-19 April 2024
Dusseldörf , Germany http :// wire and tube . com
Fastener Fair USA
22-23 May 2024
Cleveland ( OH ), USA www . fastenerfairusa . com / en-us . html
Schweissen
23-26 April 2024
Wels , Austria www . schweissen . at /
Intertool
23-26 April 2024
Wels , Austria www . intertool . at /
BIEMH 2024
3-7 June 2024
Bilbao , Spain https :// biemh . bilbaoexhibitioncentre . com / en /
ITM Industry Europe 2024
4-7 June 2024
Poznań , Poland https :// itm-europe . com / en /
Fastener Fair India
26-28 July 2024
New Delhi , India www . fastenerfairindia . com
IMTS 2024
9-14 September 2024
Chicago , USA www . imts . com / imts-plus / index . cfm
BI-MU 2024
9-12 October 2024
Milan , Italy www . bimu . it / en /
FABTECH
15-17 October 2024
Orlando , USA www . fabtechexpo . com
EuroBLECH 2024
22-25 October 2024
Hanover , Germany www . euroblech . com
Fastener Fair Italy
29-30 October 2024
Milan , Italy www . fastenerfairitaly . com
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing . co . uk
FROM THE EDITOR
In the November issue of ISMR , we review the sheetmetal industry in 2023 by interviewing a variety of global manufacturers on their view of markets , trends and new technologies as well as plans , projects , new investments and forecasts for 2024 .
You can read their responses throughout this issue of ISMR as they navigate challenges such as high inflation and soaring energy costs to keep meeting customer expectations . On the way , they highlight growth opportunities ; new product and software launches ; the latest technology innovations ; more efficient and time-saving processes and various strategic pathways to success .
This issue of ISMR also places a special focus on waterjet cutting , digitalisation and punching . Global HVAC ( heating , ventilation and air conditioning ) markets for manufacturers are analysed on page 28 . Economic forecasts ; shifts ; trends and opportunities across MENA ( Middle East and North Africa ) markets for manufacturers are presented in our regional report on page 40 . We also outline the benefits of industrial adhesives and sealants for a wide range of metallic joining applications on page 54 . Tooling ; bending and laser cutting from coil also come under the spotlight in this issue .
We were delighted to see a range of new product , technology and software launches at the recent Blechexpo / Schweisstec trade show in Stuttgart , Germany , from 7-10 November 2023 . The latest sheet metal , pipe and profile processing ; cutting ; joining ; forming and welding technology developments were showcased at the event . It was an international showcase for innovation . As the international media partner for the event , ISMR had a stand in Hall One and copies of its October issue were given out at the show entrances . Read our full show review on page 15 of this issue .
ISMR will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year ! We have plenty of plans to celebrate and commemorate this milestone event next year and would like to thank our readers , supporters and advertisers for being such a key part of our journey . Please email me at sara @ in2publishing . co . uk with your thoughts and ideas at any time . I look forward to hearing from you !
If you would like your event to appear in the diary , with your logo , please email Bobby Bagha at : bobby @ in2publishing . co . uk
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