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Exhibit Sales Strong for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA 2018 Chicago, IL, July 11, 2017 – After only three months, exhibit sales for the inaugural Fastener Fair USA show have surpassed expectations. Show Management has announced they are expanding the floor space from 25,000 net sq. ft to 40,000 net sq. ft., as close to 100 companies have already reserved their space. The first edition of this unique industrial fastener and fixing show will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in the region’s only dedicated fastener, fixing, and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, as well as top-notch educational programs developed and delivered by industry experts. There will also be networking events to facilitate relationships and collaborations with industry peers. The highlight will be a Welcome Reception on April 11 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “The U.S. manufacturing community is expanding and is optimistic about future economic growth,” said Melissa Magestro, Executive Vice President of Mack Brook Exhibitions, Inc., the organizers of the Fastener Fair shows worldwide. “Industrial fastener and joining technology is a critical component to most manufacturing operations and we are pleased to be providing the platform for OEM’s to meet with engineers and distributors in a central location.” Some of the companies that have committed to exhibit at the show in 2018 hoping to get their products and solutions in front of more U.S. customers include Intools, Carlos Salvi, Brighton Best International, Rotor Clip, Dorken MKS-System, TR Fastening, SACMA, Buckeye Fasteners, Vogelsang Fastener Solutions, Aluminum Fastener Supply Co.,  Wrentham Tool, and the Phillips Screw Company.   Exhibitors from around the world are expected to participate in the inaugural Fastener Fair USA 2018. The main product categories include:

• Industrial fasteners and fixings • Construction fixings • Assembly and installation systems • Fastener manufacturing technology • Storage, distribution, and factory equipment • Information, communication and services

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(Fastener Fair USA – continued) To learn more about Fastener Fair USA visit www.fastenerfair.com/usa or call Mack Brooks Exhibitions Inc. at 866-899-4728. Companies interested in exhibiting at the show should contact exhibit sales at Jessica.boweak@mackbrooks.com or 312-868-0203.

About Mack Brooks

Fastener Fair USA is organized by Mack Brooks Inc., a subsidiary of the Mack Brooks Exhibition Group based in St. Albans, UK, which has branches and partner companies in France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, India, China and the USA. The Mack Brooks Exhibitions Group has been organizing industrial trade fairs around the world for almost 50 years. As a privately-owned, independent and professional show organizer, the company organizes a program of highly specialized trade exhibitions throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, in the fields of engineering, transport, metalworking, information technology, textiles, food and beverages, railways, construction, tunneling, printing, converting, airport management and aviation. The Group also publishes related directories, magazines, sector reports and Internet sites. Visit Mack Brooks Exhibitions online at www.mackbrooks.com.

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