The American Mold Builders Association

AMBA Events

Online Seminar – "Tapping 101" Wednesday, September 1, Noon-1pm CT Scott Fernandez of Vega Tool Corporation and Carl Konior of Application Industrial Marketing, invite you to learn: * How do you choose the correct tap for your application? * When to use a certain coating and the material condition that triggers a certain coating. * Understanding tap basics, types of taps, coatings, coolants and common troubles with tap applications. In just about every application, tapping a hole is typically the final process or better said, tapping is a finishing process. Therefore, why risk the possibility of damaging a mold or a complete job by running the wrong tap or at the wrong speed or with the wrong coolant? We will guide you thru the basic types of taps and tap styles, coatings and coolants. We will inform you of the different types of taps available and what their nomenclature is telling you about the tap. We will review the different styles of taps and what type of application are they better suited to perform. How does coating and coolant affect the life and performance of a tap and their running condition. We will then apply this knowledge to applications found in the mold and die industry. Invite shop employees and machine tool operators to attend. Download the registration form or register online.

AMBA's Night at the Ball Park during IMTS 2010 Coming to Chicago for IMTS 2010? Get together with your fellow moldmakers at AMBA's Night at the Ballpark! On Tuesday, September 14th, the Chicago White Sox will be taking on the Minnesota Twins at US Cellular Field at 7:11pm! Join us as we talk some shop while taking in a game! The Cell has a lot to offer fans, and a good time will be had by all. The Warning Track Patio has been reserved for our group at $85 per person. (Includes game ticket and unlimited food & drink from 5:30-7:30pm.) Please reply to this email at sdaniels@amba.org, right away to let us know if you plan on attending! In your email reply, specify how many tickets to reserve, your name, company and email address. Email sdaniels@amba.org to reserve your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there!

2010 Annual Fall Conference - Registration now open! September 28-30, 2010, Washington, D.C. Fair Trade Starts With You – Election Year Action AMBA members and non-members are returning to Washington , D.C at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill for the third year in a row. All U.S. mold manufacturers are encouraged to join the AMBA at this critical ELECTION YEAR meeting! Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet with your elected officials to show them that we are serious about the issues that impact American manufacturing, our industry and OUR businesses! Some of the top political issues that mold manufacturers say they face today are : · Lack of credit and access to credit markets · Trade laws, and unfair foreign competition · Shortage of skilled employees, and an aging workforce · Healthcare costs continue to rise · Tax burdens on U.S. manufacturers Each attendee will have meetings set up with House and Senate members in their state to discuss these and other issues concerning you and your business. You will leave each member of Congress with an information packet filled with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for their constituents. Meetings with representatives will take place from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 29th and 9:00am – 3:00pm on Thursday, September 30th. Click here - get more detail on speakers, topics and schedules. If you believe NOW is the time to get serious about taking control of the situation, you will absolutely attend this conference. There’s never been a more critical time to participate. With the mid-term elections looming in November, our September Conference is the prime opportunity to let our Senators and Representatives know what we expect them to do to support American manufacturing, and to support the small-business person. All conference attendees will be assigned to teams based on your home state, and each team will have pre-scheduled meetings with specific Senators and Representatives. The focus will be to schedule meetings with as many representatives from your State as possible. Attendees will also receive complete packets of information specific to the political issues, and a pre-conference webinar will be offered to explain topics covered in Congressional meetings. Download the brochure or Register online.

2011 Annual Convention - "Accelerate your Profitability" March 2-6, 2011, Las Vegas, NV Mark your calendar! Save these dates!! AMBA 2011 Annual Convention Combines Top-Notch Speakers with NASCAR Mark your calendars now for the best ever AMBA Annual Convention, March 2-6 at the Red Rock Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, NV . The theme, “Accelerate Your Profitability,” promises to bring the best presentations in the areas of business performance, cutting-edge technology and best practices. The Keynote address will be given by Steve Rose, Practice Lead of Kotler Marketing Group, a leading consulting and training firm specializing in sales and marketing for suppliers to the automotive industry. Rose’s presentation, “Defending Your Price” will provide attendees with the keys to competing against low-cost overseas suppliers who can’t match U.S. mold makers when it comes to building innovative molds, and providing quality and service, but undercut them on price. Rose will share success stories and best practices that have allowed high-quality suppliers to defend their price and win more business. It doesn’t matter what markets you serve, learning how to defend your price and win new business is critical to your success. Back for the fourth time – and by popular demand – Steve Lefever, Chairman, Business Resource Services, presents “Profit Mastery.” This half-day seminar will be classic Lefever, both entertaining and educational in a way you’ve never heard before. If you think accounting and P&L statements are boring, you’ve never heard Lefever. Those who have heard him at past AMBA conventions are excited about his return. If you’ve never heard Lefever before, you’re in for a real treat. You don’t want to miss “Profit Mastery” by Steve Lefever. And for all the NASCAR buffs out there, stay over and join the AMBA group on March 6 for the 2011 Vegas Shelby American NASCAR Race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It’s a great way to end a great Convention in a great city! The AMBA Annual Convention has a long history of being a great event where moldmakers get together, network, have fun and learn about new technology and best business practices to help you succeed. If you’ve never been to an AMBA Convention before, this is the one you want to attend! More details on this event will be available by October 2010.

Industry Events

International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Industry & Tehnology Conference Sep 13 - 17 - Chicago, IL The IMTS Industry & Technology Conference brings the industry together, under one roof and at one time, to discuss new opportunities, network with industry peers and explore innovative ways to overcome day-to-day and long-range challenges. http://www.imts.com/visitor/reg.html

PLASTEC Midwest September 28-30 - Rosemont, IL SOURCE the latest technologies and ideas in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, contract services, materials, molds and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/logistics, enterprise IT…and much more.

K-Show October 27 - November 3 - Dusseldorf, Germany K is the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber. Its scope and focal points are all-embracing, covering the full spectrum of products and innovations from basic standard to high-tech solutions. No other event is as impressive as K with regard to volume and quality. This is the showcase for what is important today and what will shape the markets of tomorrow and beyond. From global market leader to young spin-off, K attracts everyone who wants to succeed in business now and still be up-to-date down the line.

Pack Expo International 2010 October 31 - November 3 - Chicago, IL PACK EXPO International 2010 in Chicago , October 31–November 3, is the only show you need to attend next year! You’ll find everything to improve operations, increase efficiency, reduce recalls, maintain equipment and protect your brand. A world-class program with new value-added features is already shaping up.

EuroMold December 1 - 4 - Frankfurt, Germany The 17th EuroMold, the world-wide leading trade fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development will take place Dec. 1 - 4, 2010. As the international meeting point of the industrial sector, it presents products and services, technology and impulses for tomorrow's markets