New Albany, Ohio…….July 30, 2007

Las Vegas Fastener Expo Nears 800 Booths: Expects Record Attendance in First Year at Mandalay Bay

Early Success Guarantees Largest Expo Ever -
The 11th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/West scheduled for November 12-14, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA has far exceeded all previous years in terms of size and number of exhibiting companies, reports Show Management.

“We have already sold 788 booths to 639 companies (as of July 30, 2007), making this year’s event 22% larger than 2006 with four months yet to go. Plus, sales activity continues to be strong with new contracts for exhibit space arriving regularly”, informs Susan A. Hurley, CEM, Show Manager. “We believe the expo will grow to over 800 booths and 650 companies in the massive exhibit hall by Show time. People are very excited about the move to Mandalay Bay and the seamless, all-booths-in-the-same-hall floor plan”, adds Ms. Hurley.

Included in the early count are over 60 companies which have contracted for exhibit space this year that were not in the 2006 Show. Plus, the Machinery & Tooling Section, a new addition to the Show, has attracted 25 companies to date and many more are expected by Show Management. “The Mandalay Bay Convention Center lends itself to large machinery and the exhibiting companies have a ready-made audience for their products in the many fastener manufacturers who will be exhibiting and attending. Schreck, Inc., Cerritos, California, will be exhibiting a machine and we expect more companies to follow suit”, reason Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, the Show’s General Partners. Show Management is working closely with the International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association (IFMSA) and has added Doug Zirkle to its sales team.

The “World’s Largest Fastener Expo” continues to attract exhibiting companies from across the USA and around the world. In addition to the many domestic manufacturers in the 2007 Show are companies from Canada, China, Germany, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. The number of international countries represented in the exhibition is expected to grow beyond 15.

“We are also experiencing a growth in the amount of exhibit space being taken by some of our longtime exhibitors. Leading the way is Infasco of Marieville, Quebec and Distributor Sales International (DSI) of Carol Stream, Illinois with a Show record 25 booths and Heads and Threads International (HTI) also of Carol Stream, Illinois which has expanded to eight booths. We expect this trend to continue with companies expanding from one to two booths, two booths to three booths, etc. The current ratio is nearly 1.25 booths per company”, informs Jim Bannister, General Partner.

Official Headquarters Hotel –
The Official Show Headquarters is the world-class Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Special room rates of $209.00 single or double are being offered to West Show exhibitors and attendees. For reservations call toll-free (877) 632-7000 or (702) 632-7000 and identify your affiliation with the National Industrial Fastener Show. Rooms are also available at the neighboring Luxor Resort Casino at a special Show rate of $175.00 per night single or double. For reservations at the Luxor call toll-free 1-888-777-0188 or (702) 262-4102 and request the National Industrial Fastener Show rate.

Golf Outing Returns by Popular Demand – Hole-In-One Contest Offers $25,000.00 Payoff!
Show Management has scheduled a golf outing on Sunday, November 11 at beautiful Stallion Mountain Country Club. “This will be our first golf event in Las Vegas for several years. We have received a number of requests to bring this event back and with all the other excitement surrounding the Show we are going to have it again. Sunday is the perfect day with so many exhibitors and others already in town. The $195.00 per person entry fee includes greens fee, cart rental, practice range, commemorative gift, Awards Luncheon, trophies for winning team, skill prizes, door prizes and roundtrip transportation from the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Net proceeds from the outing will go to the Marine Corps Foundation benefiting the Wounded Warrior Program. Hole Sponsorships are available for $500.00 each and are a great way to show your company’s support, create awareness and generate goodwill”, informs Denise Hill, Tournament Coordinator.
To help kick-off the celebration of its 25th anniversary, the American Fastener Journal is sponsoring a hole-in-one contest on the 165 yard par 3 #5 hole with $25,000.00 cash awarded to the winner. There will also be valuable prizes awarded for a hole-in-one on any of the other three par 3 holes, including a flat-screen TV, domestic airline tickets for two and set of Callaway Big Bertha irons. The American Fastener Journal is also sponsoring a putting contest with a $5,000.00 cash prize going to the person making a 50-foot putt. Plus, everyone entered in the golf tournament will receive a complimentary gift certificate entitling them to their choice of a free driver, wedge or putter for the cost of shipping and handling only. 

Conference Programs -
A full day of Conference programming will precede the expo on Monday, November 12 featuring topics of vital current interest to fastener manufacturers, distributors and others.

The Los Angeles Fastener Association (LAFA) is presenting “Understanding the Bolted Joint” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Carmen Vertullo, CFS, of Simply Better will be the seminar instructor. The registration fee for this all-day program is $295.00 per person for LAFA/WAFD members and $395.00 for non-members registering by September 14. Both fees increase by $100.00 after September 14. The registration fee includes a full day of training in a small-group environment, training materials to take back to the job, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks, certificate of course completion and eligibility for LAFA’s Certified Fastener Specialist designation.

Show Management is sponsoring an Application Engineering Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The instructor will be by Jim Speck, P.E., The Johnson Gage Company. “This comprehensive, hands-on workshop has always been a popular feature at past Shows and we are delighted to have it back on our program. Jim Speck is one of the brightest young engineers in the fastener industry and his workshop brings tremendous added value to our educational program. The workshop is a must for employee training”, comment Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire.  The registration fee for this all-day workshop is $295.00 by September 14 and $345.00 per person thereafter. The registration fee includes all workshop materials, lunch and a Certificate of Participation.

The Western Association of Fastener Distributors (WAFD) is presenting a program on “The International Economy and Its Effect on Costs, Demand and Pricing of Metals Affecting the Fastener Industry featuring highly acclaimed lecturer, Dr. Bart Basi. The program is scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is a must for fastener industry business owners and managers wanting to learn more about how and why the international economy has a profound effect on their companies. The registration fee for this informative two-hour program is $150.00 per person for WAFD/LAFA members and $200.00 per person for non-members registering by September 14. Both fees increase by $50.00 after September 14.

“Hall of Fame” Luncheon Will Honor MacLean and Schneider -
There will be a National Industrial Fastener Show “Hall of Fame” Luncheon from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The luncheon will honor Barry L. MacLean, President, MacLean – Fogg Company, Mundelein, Illinois and Marty Schneider, President, Continental - Aero, Harrison, New Jersey. “We are pleased to recognize these two business leaders for their many accomplishments and contributions to the industry. We hope that many of their industry colleagues will be there to help us celebrate their induction”, comment Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire, General Partners. The event is open to all Show attendees and will be free of charge for all “Hall of Fame” members attending.

Welcoming Reception Rocks! -
Of course, no National Industrial Fastener Show would be complete without the always-popular and well attended Gala Welcoming Reception set for Monday evening, November 12 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This year will be no exception. “The complimentary drinks and hors d’ oeuvres will flow freely”, promises Show Management. “We want this to be our biggest and best welcoming event ever”, say Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire. The reception is underwritten by the American Fastener Journal and Bannister & Associates, Inc.
Advance Components, Inc., APM Hexseal, Batching Systems, Inc., Brighton-Best Socket Screw, Computer Insights, Inc., Hillsdale Terminal & Tools, Ideal Fasteners and Specialty Resources, Inc. have committed to sponsorships for the big party. Sponsorships are available at $1,000.00 each. The reception is free-of-charge for all registered exhibitors and Show visitors. A 2007 West Show badge is all that is required for admission.

“World’s Largest Fastener Expo” –
The expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13 and again from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 14. Admission is open to fastener distributors, importers, manufacturers, manufacturers’ reps and other fastener industry disciplines. OEM’s and other end users are not admitted.

Additional Information –
For additional information contact Susan A. Hurley, CEM, Show Manager at (614) 895-1279, email info@fastenershows.com or visit the Show’s web site at www.fastenershows.com. A current list of exhibitors can also be found on the Show web site.