Leading manufacturing CEOs and U.S. and International trade officials gathered in Chicago, Illinois, for a press conference today to discuss the state of manufacturing in advance of HANNOVER MESSE 2016—the world’s largest and most prominent industrial technology event. The United States has the distinction of partner country for next year’s gathering, which will take place April 25-29, 2016, in Hannover, Germany.
Larry Turner, President and CEO of Hannover Fairs USA, welcomed speakers and attendees to the press conference, announcing the U.S.’s selection for the first time as a partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2016. According to Turner, the event draws “over 220,000 visitors and 6,500 exhibitors from more than 70 countries” each year.
Industry participants at today’s press conference highlighted how HANNOVER MESSE 2016 provides a world showcase for innovative technologies and products. CEOs from UI Labs, ABB, Siemens PLM Software, and NEMA detailed how their companies are using new research and technologies to advance productivity and efficiency – ultimately shortening the amount of time a it takes to bring a product to market. As a result, the manufacturing sector in the U.S. is making a comeback—the manufacturing sector is growing, creating jobs, and boosting our economy.
Antwaun D. Griffin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Operations, International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced the agency would be an exhibitor, showing support for U.S. companies and economic development organizations.
The Senior Vice President of HANNOVER MESSE also spoke, touching on the themes of next year’s event— industrial automation, the Internet of Things, energy industrial subcontracting and R&D, and the ability to integrate these industries together to discover solutions.
Adopting new technologies, innovating and creating advanced manufacturing techniques is critical to manufacturers of all sizes in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Learn more about how HANNOVER MESSE offers a prime opportunity for manufacturers in the U.S. to increase export opportunities in foreign markets by visiting: http://www.hannovermesse.de/home