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Based on the talks with the
organisers before the show began, it was clear that it will be biggest show in it's history. That was true
and the organisers did an excellent job with the floor plan.
As you know, Tube and Pipe industry is my playground and it was very interesting to
listen what exhibitors and visitors are thinking about the show. Some days were slower than others,
but my understanding is, that the value of the contacts was high. Also, if compared to the show two years
ago it was noticeable that there were much more European manufacturers or their representations
among exhibitors.
It seems to me that Fabtech organisers have growing interest in Tube and Pipe Industry. Is Fabtech going to take
the same leading position as Tube Dusseldof has in Europe will remains to be seen. Anyhow, in my opinion at
least, Fabtech Chicago is very good tube show in the US and worth of keeping in calendars.
I wish to express my best regards to everybody I had a chance to meet in the show. Your comments on the show
as well as on TubeNet are very important to me.
See you around,
Juha Haapala
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