The yearly Spring Management Conference (SMC), hosted by the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA), has a reached a record level of registrants for the May event.
According to GAWDA Executive Director John Ospina, registered attendees (which includes distributors, suppliers, manufacturer’s representatives, plus their guests) totals more than 550 registrants. This tops registration numbers for the past four years at this same time, he noted.
Booth registrations for the GAWDA Spring Contact Booth Programme, a vendor showcase, have also filled up at record pace, Ospina said. The 2017 show will house 127 supplier members, vendors and manufacturers showing off their latest products and services.
The Contact Booth Programme is a major networking opportunity for distributors to learn about the latest available products to augment their businesses. It’s also a major venue for suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to meet face-to-face and provides opportunities for them to obtain information about new offerings directly and to build relationships.
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