(SME: Toronto) --  With a steady increase in manufacturing sales during eight out of the last 10 months, with a predicted upward trend for the future, Canadian manufacturers are gearing up for better times ahead.

According to organizers of the upcoming Canadian Manufacturing Week (CMW)/Weld Expo 2010, this renewed sense of optimism is translating into strong interest in Canada’s preeminent manufacturing event, which will feature new industry realities and solutions as a central theme.

CMW/Weld Expo 2010, which will take place Oct. 5–7 at the Toronto Congress Centre is being presented by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canadian Welding Association, Canadian Wind Energy Association, Canadian Fluid Power Association, and the Autoparts Manufacturers Association.

“Coming out of a difficult economy, Canadian manufacturers know that business as usual is not an option anymore,” says Nick Samain, event manager, emphasizing that this year’s event will focus on new challenges and new opportunities.

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