December 18, 2007…..New Albany, Ohio USA

2008 East Show Reports 115 Booths Sold to Date

Exhibit Space sales for the 28^th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/East, May 20-21, 2008, Columbus, Ohio USA have reached 115, it was announced here today by Show Management.

“We already have 110 companies signed up from throughout the USA, Canada, Peoples Republic of China and Taiwan…and continue to receive space applications and inquiries on a daily basis” , says Susan A. Hurley, CEM, Show Manager. “I anticipate a strong surge of booth contracts after the first of the new year. Exhibitors are happy with the relaxed work rules, inexpensive hotel rooms and convenient location of Columbus in the vital Midwest marketplace. Columbus is very friendly and cost-effective”, adds Ms. Hurley.

Tuesday, May 20 will be Conference Day with programs offered by the Los Angeles Fastener Association (LAFA) and Western Association of Fastener Distributors (WAFD).

The always popular and well attended Gala Welcoming Reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 20. Contact Show Management regarding sponsorship opportunities available.

The one day expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21.

Hotels offering special rates for the Show are: Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown ($139 single/double), telephone 800-338-4462; Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center ($117 single/$127 double), telephone (614) 221-7008; Hyatt Regency Columbus ($149 single/double), telephone (614) 463-1234. Simply request the National Industrial Fastener Show special rate when reserving your room at any of these hotels. All hotels are directly connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

For additional information contact National Industrial Fastener Show/East, (614) 895-1279, email info@fastenershows.com or visit the Show web site at www.fastenershows.com.