October 6-8, 2009 South-Tec 2009 (SME)  Expostition & Conference , Charlotte Convention Center,  Charlotte NC.  The SOUTH-TEC APEX (Advanced Productivity Exposition), the event you've depended on for more than 30 years, returns to the Charlotte Convention Center in 2009. This event, dedicated to machine tool and metalworking technologies, delivers nearly 6,500 qualified, manufacturing equipment buyers and fills 80,000 square feet.

October 19-22, 2009 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (SME), Direct Energy Center, Toronto Ontario, Canada . - Reinvent, grow, and succeed at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show! In October 2009, CMTS transforms Toronto's Direct Energy Centre into Canada's definitive showcase for the latest machine tools, automation technologies, production methods, management strategies, and more.

October  24-28, 2009 PMPA 2009 Annual Meeting, Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
1 Resort Drive Savannah, GA 31421

November 10-12, 2009 Pacific Coast Machine Tool Expo,  Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA. Premier regional event for machine tool, industrial, and manufacturing industries. Now in its 28th year, Pacific Coast Machine Tool Expo showcases the latest products, services, technology, and exhibit halls packed with key industry buyers and decision- makers.

November 15-18, 2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM. (SME) McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. The 2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, will bring the entire metal forming, fabricating, and welding industry together to form one MEGA event. Now all in one convenient location, this show provides more opportunities to discover new products and vendors, gain invaluable knowledge, network with peers, and learn best practices from the industry's most respected experts.