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Distributor's Link Magazine Winter 2019 / Vol 42 No1

60 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

60 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO TEL 323-817-2226 FAX 310-481-1909 EMAIL morgan.wilson@emeraldexpo.com WEB www.fastenershows.com IFE 2018 EXPANDED CONFERENCE SCHEDULE PRODUCES TOP ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE by Linh Vu The 2018 International Fastener Expo (IFE) featured nearly 100,000 net sq.ft. of fastener, machinery, and tooling products and services and hosted 5,000 enthusiastic attendees, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Owned and operated by Emerald Expositions, early testimonials reveal IFE 2018 produced a top attendee experience with a newlycomprehensive and robust conference schedule and new convenient location on the Las Vegas strip. “It was very clear that Emerald Expositions has been careful to retain all the strengths and heritage of the biggest North American fastener trade show, while introducing generally well-thought-through enhancements, not least in presentation and promotion,” said Phil Matten, director, British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD). “The off-show floor conference program was full of content and the Sessions Corner brought interesting presentations to the heart of the show floor.” IFE 2018 introduced an extra day of conference sessions and special events, giving attendees more time than ever to meet with potentially profitable partners, learn current best practices for a successful business, and network with the top representatives in the fastener industry. “IFE provides us a tremendous opportunity to meet with many of our vendor partners in a short period of time. We look forward to the show each year,” said an executive from Optimas OE Solutions. This year’s conference provided 17 educational sessions, including two favorites - “PROP 65: It’s Not About Labels and It’s Not About Chemicals - It’s About Not Getting Sued,” presented by Carmen Vertullo and Rob LaPointe, AIM Testing Laboratory; and “U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies - What to Expect in 2019,” presented by Vanessa Sciarra, vice president for legal affairs and trade and investment policy, National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC). SHOW EVENT ARTICLE ALLOY & STAINLESS FASTENERS AT IFE2018 “PROP 65” attracted an at seating capacity crowd of engaged onlookers who received technical and legal resources surrounding California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. Sciarra presented the latest developments on how the current trade policy will affect fastener industry businesses to a standing-room only group of more than 150 attendees. Those in attendance of “U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies” had the opportunity to ask Sciarra questions surrounding Section 301 and 232 as it relates to their business, tips on processing exclusions, the Trade War with China, NAFTA renegotiations, as well as the most controversial issues involving automobile rules of origin and the goal of the administration to bring auto and parts manufacturers back to the U.S. from Mexico. Video of Sciarra’s presentation will be available for purchase at a later date. “Our attendees look to IFE, not only as a leader in connecting suppliers and distributors, but also a place where they get face-to-face customized education on topics directly related to and affecting their businesses,” said Karalynn Sprouse, executive vice president, Emerald Expositions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 140

INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO - OPENING RECEPTION MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 30, 2018 more photos on page 69

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