The Precision Metalforming Association’s trade show in Cleveland, OH was an all around positive experience from start to finish. We drove up from Dublin, OH which took a little over a few hours. This is great time considering the closer we got to Cleveland, the more snow and whiteouts there were. Once we arrived, the snow had slowed down and we were able to check in with Renee, who was very helpful, and setup the VEITS Group display. The next surprise was that Damon’s had Wi-Fi and my colleague was able to retrieve some data he thought had been lost forever.
The PMA show kicked off with a bang inside the Holiday Inn at 4pm. The banquet room was very nice and the staff was very helpful. My colleague and I were able to me the individuals displaying around us and this was how we were introduced to the buffet. If I could use one word to describe the buffet it would be robust. There was everything from cheeses, veggies, roast beef, wings, mushrooms and more. The buffet served as a great conversation starter that led into your products and services.
Most of the companies present, as well as the attendees, were connected to the metal forming industry as well they should be. Everyone seemed to be very easy going conversing with a lot of different individuals and companies. The friendly atmosphere served perfectly to introduce yourself and your company for possible future dialogue and networking. There were a few light hearted jokes that were passed between people, including my colleague and I, which made the night all the more enjoyable.
At the end of the show, we packed up the display and jumped on 71 south to head back home. There was a quick pitstop in Ashland for a few sodas and some Jones BBQ potato chips (which can only be purchased in a few select areas I am told). The ride home was centered around the different people we met, the networking possibilities, and the positive experiences we took with us from the PMA trade show in Cleveland, Oh.
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