About the Exhibition
Become an Exhibitor Download CircularThe International Fastener Expo- the Largest B2B of Industrial Fasteners and Tooling & Machinery in North America since 1981 !!
The International Fastener Expo is the North American region’s largest B2B event of its kind for the fastener and machinery & tooling industries.The event brings together the manufacturers and master distributors of fasteners, precision formed parts, fastener machinery & tooling and other related products and services with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain. IFE caters to the ENTIRE supply chain! Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the event consists of an all-day conference program presented by endorsing fastener associations and a show floor with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.
Highlights of the Fair
Each year, thousands of attendees from 30+ countries travel to North America’s #1 trade show city, Las Vegas, Nevada to network and do business with hundreds of suppliers showcasing every type of fastener for several industries including construction, aerospace, military, electrical, and automotive. Electronic fasteners, specialty tooling products, special application fasteners, tooling and machinery, hand tools, power tools, service solutions, and much more will be on display. This is the trade show where all types of distributors come to network and see customers, build new relationships, and find new products.
Why Exhibit?
The average attendee spends $1.9 million after attending the show. 88% of the attendees are based in the U.S of which more than 61% are distributors of fasteners and/or distributors of other related products. 66% of attendees say they attend the show to maintain & build relationships, network, see existing suppliers, find new products and suppliers.
Important Industries for the Indian fastener manufacturers:
- Aerospace, Aircraft, Engine & Parts
- Agriculture/Off Highway Machinery
- Assembly, Production & Factory Equipment
- Automotive/After Market
- Civil, Precision, and Mechanical Engineering
- Construction
- Electrical Equipment
- Electronic/Technology
- Energy
- Engine & Turbine
- Industrial
- Maintenance and Repair Operations
- Marine/Ship Building
- Medical
- Military
- Small Appliances
- Truck & Bus & More
Networking Opportunities
The show offers a platform for networking through a range of different events, both on and off the show floor.
- IFE 2023 Golf Tournament
- Welcome Reception Party
- Sessions on the Show Floor
- Fastener’s Hall of Fame & Young Fastener Professionals Award Ceremony and much more!
In 2022, over 1100 distributors, importers, manufacturers, and sales reps attended the Welcome Reception on day 1. Professionals from 37 different countries attended IFE in 2022
India – USA Engineering trade data
Engineering trade accounts for around 25% of bilateral merchandise trade between India and USA. India’s engineering exports to USA witnessed a growth of 47% in 2021-22 and 21.5% during April-Nov 2022-23 compared to same period last year. While engineering imports registered a growth of 50% during 2021-22 and 34.6% during April-Nov 2022-23 compared to same period last year. USA is the top most exporting destination for India's engineering products during 2021-22 vis-à-vis 2020-21 as well as during April-Nov 2022-23 registering a growth of 53% as well as 21.5% respectively. On the other hand, North America region ranks as the top most destination for shipment of engineering products from India during April-Nov 2022-23 with a share of 23% percent of total engineering exports. Major engineering products exported to USA includes electronic machinery and equipment, products of iron and steel, auto components/parts, industrial machinery for diary, aluminium and products, iron and steel and products etc.
Given the profile of fasteners, India globally exports more than 28% of fastener to USA, 11% to Netherland, 10.4% to Germany, 7.5% UK, 5.2% to UAE and remaining 40% to other countries during 2021( Trade Map). While India ranks as the seventh destination in terms of USA’s global import of fasteners and the top importers being Taiwan and China constituting more than 50% share of USA imports, Japan constituting a share of 8.3% and Canada constituting 5.2% share respectively during 2021.
Opportunity for Indian Engineering Industry in USA
Engineering products like Electrical Machinery and Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metal Products, Automobile and auto components are the major product groups in the global import basket of USA. Therefore, Indian engineering producers and traders have ample scope to explore the USA market as India exports products of all these segments in a good quantity. With the advent of International Fasteners Expo, one of the largest B2B expo for fasteners, tooling, and machinery in North America, various manufacturers, distributors of the engineering fraternity across the globe are going to showcase their products maintaining proper build-in relationship and networking, identifying existing and new products and suppliers. The event will play a major role for Indian fastener manufacturers and distributors, opening doors to major growth opportunities in this industry.
Product Profile
Fasteners: Screws, Nails, Nuts, Bolts, Washers, Anchors & Rivets
Production Machinery, Tool & Die, Supplies
Inspection/Testing/Packaging Equipment
Specialty Fasteners and Tooling
Plant Maintenance & Safety Supplies
Fastener Technology & Services
Venue
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Bayside D-E
Event Date
9 – 11 October, 2023
Participation Charges
Booth size: Minimum 9 sqm/ 100 sqft.
One side open (built-up booth): INR 2,86,000 per booth
INR 33,000 extra for two sides open booth (subject to availability)
Note:
- The above rate is subject to receiving of Government sanction for the event for organizing an India Pavilion. In the unlikely event of not receiving Government sanction, additional amount shall be required to be paid by the participants.
- EEPC India reserves the right to reject an application for participation without assigning any reason.
- In case of not receiving a minimum number of participants, EEPC India may decide not to participate in the show.
- No subletting or sharing of space/ booth is permitted.
Reimbursement of Airfare
Up to Rs. 1,50,000 may be reimbursed to eligible participants in terms of the MAI guidelines. However, this shall be subject to receiving of specific Govt. approval for such assistance for events of 2023-24. The T&C must be abided by for eligibility towards such re-imbursement.
Guidelines for Re-imbursement of AirfareMode of payment
Please pay online through the following Payment Gateway :
HDFC / PayU
- Or by -
Pay online or through RTGS/NEFT in INR as per the following details :
Name of the Bank : | HDFC BANK LTD |
Branch : | Central Plaza |
Address of Bank : | 2/6, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020 |
Account Number : | 00142090000452 |
Account Name : | EEPC INDIA |
NEFT Code : | HDFC0000014 |
Demand draft favoring “EEPC INDIA” along with the duly filled-up Application Form
For further information, please contact,
Mr. Gurvinder Singh
Email - gsingh@eepcindia.net
Phone - 9810108808
Booth Display
Participation charges for a 9 sqm./ 100 Sqft.booth includes the following services
One Round Table
Three Chairs
One Information Counter
One Barstool
Three Spot Lights
One Waste bin
3’3” long x 12” deep straight shelves (6)
Carpet
Electrical power point
Interested members are requested to fill in the online Application Form latest by 25 August, 2023 at the following link:
Click here to registerSelection criteria
Since limited space is available, selection of participation will be done strictly on first-come, first-served basis.
Benefit to the member-exporters
EEPC India is proposing to organise this event under the MAI Scheme of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The rates mentioned above are subsidized in comparison with the normal rates offered by the Fair Authorities and is in anticipation of receiving the government approval.
Cancellation of participation
Please note that no request for cancellation and/ or refund including of advances, if any and/ or adjustment thereof shall be accepted for any reason whatsoever. Once the application form and/ or advance/ part payments are accepted by EEPC India the participant remains liable to pay in entirety the amounts due from them on account of the event. In case members are not able to travel due to travel restrictions/advisory by Government of India or Hong Kong then the amount paid will be adjusted toward the participation in the next edition.
Force Majeure
If a Force Majeure Event like war, act of God, natural calamities, governmental directives, civil commotion, epidemic, pandemic, etc. or alike events occurs inasmuch as that the fair authorities/ organizers consider that it is illegal, impossible, inadvisable or impracticable for the physical, onsite and in-person (i.e. ‘live’) elements of the Event to be staged, then in such situation and/ or circumstances the decision of the fair authorities shall be final and binding upon EEPC India and all its co-exhibitors/ participants. In such situation and/ or circumstances, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors appointed for providing diverse services related to the Event in question does not refund the monies paid by EEPC India and/ or does not otherwise absolve EEPC India from its contractual obligations then in such case the Co-exhibitors / participants remain liable to pay to EEPC India the contracted participation charge in full and shall not receive any refund from EEPC India of the amounts paid by the co-exhibitors/ participants. Further, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors, so appointed for the Event binds or rolls over EEPC India's participation in the future editions of the same Event in question, then automatically the participation of the co-exhibitor/ participant shall also be carried forward to such future editions of the Event and the amounts paid by them shall be given a credit for the successive edition. However, if there is any increment in the participation fees fixed by the fair authorities, organizers or in any other charges, budgets, etc. then such increased amount has to be paid by the co-exhibitor/ participant without any demur based on the space and booth booked by the co-exhibitor/ participant. In any event, a co-exhibitor/ participant cannot decrease the space or the booth size booked by them for the originally scheduled Event.
Contact details of the EEPC INDIA Offices
H.O. (Cell)
Mr. Suranjan Gupta, Executive Director
‘Vandhna’, 4th Floor
11, Tolstoy Marg
New Delhi 110001
Phone: (+91 11) 23353353, 23711124/25
Fax: (+91 11) 23310920
E-mail: ed@eepcindia.net, eepcto@eepcindia.net
Registered & Head Office
Mr. Adhip Mitra, Addl. Executive Director & Secretary
‘Vanijya Bhawan’, 1st Floor
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street, Kolkata 700016
Phone: (+91 33) 22890651/52
Fax: (+91 33) 22890654
E-mail: eepcho@eepcindia.net
Ms. Anima Pandey
Regional Director (ER) and Director (Membership)
Vanijya Bhawan (2nd Floor)
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata – 700 016
Phone: (+91 33) 22890673/74
Fax: (+91 33) 22890687
E-mail: eepcrokol@eepcindia.net
Mr. Rakesh Suraj
Regional Director (NR)
Flat No.10 P, Q, N, 10th Floor
DCM Building, 16 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: (+91 11) 23314171/74
Fax: (+91 11) 23317795
E-mail: eepcrodel@eepcindia.net
Mr. C. H. Nadiger
Regional Director (SR)
Greams Dugar (3rd Floor)
149, Greams Road
Chennai – 600 006
Phone : (+91 44) 28295501, 28295502
Fax : (+91 44) 28290495
E-mail : eepcrochen@eepcindia.net
Dr. Rajat Srivastava
Regional Director (WR) and Director (Marketing & Sales)
B-202 & 220, Aurus Chambers
Annex "B" (2nd Floor)
Behind Mahindra Tower S.S. Amrutwar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400 013
Phone : (+91 22) 42125555
Fax : (+91 22) 42125556
E-mail : eepcromum@eepcindia.net
Mr. Sudhakaran C.K. Nair
Sr. Deputy Director
TF- 313/A (3rd Floor), ATMA House
Ashram Road
Ahmedabad – 380 009
Phone : (+91 79) 26588720
E-mail : eepcsroahd@eepcindia.net
Mr. J. V. Raja Gopal Rao
Joint Director
Embassy Square, 103, First Floor
No.148, Infantry Road
Bengaluru – 560 001
Phone: (+91 80) 22261396 / 22268669
Fax: (+91 80) 22266914
E-mail: eepcsroblr@eepcindia.net
Mr. V. C. Ravish
Sr.Assistant Director
Soham Mansion (1st Floor)
No. 5-4-187/3 & 4/4, M. G. Road
Secunderabad – 500 003
Phone : (+91 40) 27536704
Telefax : (+91 40) 27536705
E-mail : eepcsrohyd@eepcindia.net
Mr. Gaurav Gupta
Assistant Director
Plot Comm. 1
Focal Point
Jalandhar – 144 012
Phone : (+91 181) 2602264
Fax : (+91 181) 2601124
E-mail : eepcsrojld@eepcindia.net