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Aerospace Supplier eXchange 2009
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he inaugural Aerospace Supplier eXchange (ASX), a regional conference and exhibition that mainly showcases the aerospace suppliers in tier 3 and 4 of the industry — where they provide support to the aerospace OEMs and after market maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies. The conference similarly focuses on the aerospace supply industry, looking both at macro issues as well as micro issues such as supplier certification and regulatory requirements. Organised by the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) in partnership with IIR Exhibitions, the event will take place at Singapore Expo from May 27 – 29, 2009 from 1030 to 1800hrs. An estimated 3,000 trade professionals and visitors will network with some 50 exhibiting companies who are showcasing their most innovative products and services.
Exhibitor & Visitor Profile Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, IE Singapore and SPRING Singapore, ASX 2009 is a full two-day conference complemented by a three-day exhibition. It serves as a platform for the industry to meet, network, and participate in seminars by esteemed speakers, as well as understanding the procurement and quality needs of major OEMs. Intended to be a biennial event, the ASX aims to be the event for all tier 3 and 4 aerospace companies to exhibit their products and services, and one whereby buyers from the tier 1 and 2 suppliers and OEM will view as important to their sourcing needs. Major exhibitors range from materials suppliers, machine tooling, jigs and fixtures, technology suppliers, logistics and supply chain management, asset management, fasteners and plastics, design and manufacturing. Supporting industry in areas of training and development, trade compliance and more will also be part of the exhibition. Amongst the expected crowd will be procurement managers, quality assurance personnel, operations personnel, managers and supervisors and R&D heads of department. In conjunction with this event, Singapore suppliers can also look forward to meeting key aerospace procurement decision makers in one to one business meetings at the Global Asia Trade Exchange (GATE) 09 Aerospace. C o - o r g a n i s e d b y I n te r n a t i o n a l E n te r p r i s e ( IE) Singapore, G ATE 09 Aerospace pre -matches aerospace buyers with the most suitable suppliers in a 56
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