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News that UK manufacturing is growing at a 16-year high is an indication of an industry hitting its stride once more and building on this renewed sense of optimism this year’s Southern Electronics Show (FIVE, Farnborough, February 16th and 17th) has seen a strong increase in exhibitors.
The number of exhibitors confirmed at the show is now exceeding 600 for the first time in its history, and Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2011 is looking to be the most important electronics business event in the country this year. Exhibitors from all over the UK and continental Europe will be converging on Farnborough Airport on February 16th and 17th for what promises to be the most comprehensive show of industrial expertise ever staged by the organisers, European Trade & Exhibition Services. According to show director, Phil Valentine, “The phrase ‘Something for everyone’ is rather overused these days, but it can certainly be applied with complete honesty to the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, where virtually every aspect of electronics and manufacturing activity is represented in a single, purpose-built venue.” Demand for exhibition space meant that the venue was all but sold-out by mid-September, prompting the addition of a further 750 m² of floor area. With stand sales continuing at remarkable rate for the remainder of 2010, Valentine is in no doubt that 2011 will be the most successful show ever. “UK manufacturing’s great strength is its entrepreneurship,” says Valentine. “Developing new ideas requires a broad outlook, and with its diverse mixture of exhibitors, Southern Electronics is the perfect place to find new answers to old problems.” Along with the thousands of manufacturing solutions on show, Southern Electronics will also once again be hosting a series of free technical seminars addressing the needs of the electronics and engineering sectors. As the recovery gathers pace, it often takes just one good idea to accelerate a company from the slow lane to the fast lane. A complete listing of this year’s programmes can be found at www.industrysouth.co.uk For 2011, there is also a special show feature on Emerging Technologies, highlighting areas where UK’s undeniable expertise in the field of advanced semiconductors is leading the world in Marine, Medical, Computing, Communications and the Aerospace/Defence sectors. Many of these applications will be on display, and visitors to the area will be welcomed by RoboThespian - a UK-built humanoid robot presenter and highly appropriate host. Entry to Southern Manufacturing & Electronics and its seminar programme is completely free to business visitors, and FIVE Farnborough offers plentiful free car parking and easy access by road or public transport. To register online for tickets simply visit www.industrysouth.co.uk or call 01784 880 890. You can also keep track of all the latest announcements from the show by following the official blog at http://blog.industrysouth.co.uk It’s even possible to start meeting exhibitors straight away through the show’s official group page on the popular business networking site LinkedIn. Just search for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics in the groups tab.
