The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) launched METALFORM-Mexico, in November, 2004, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City.  In May 2013, PMA’s 10th annual METALFORM-Mexico exhibition will be held at the CINTERMEX International Exhibition Center, Monterrey, Mexico.  After 10 years of direct experience in hosting our Mexico exhibition, I can highly recommend Chuck Cross and the TSC LLC team as terrific partners to achieve success.  (PMA had co-sponsored the MetalmecanicaUSA exhibition from 1999 to 2003, which was owned by a division of Penton Media, Inc.  Our experience in the past 10 years working with Chuck has been far superior in every respect.)
 
PMA’s long-term success with METALFORM-Mexico is largely due to our operational partnership with Trade Show Consulting, LLC (TSC).  Their expertise organizing, marketing, selling and operating exhibitions in Mexico has been highly effective.  Chuck Cross and his team have deep knowledge and experience in all aspects of operating manufacturing exhibitions.  Personally, Chuck is a straight-shooter –highly professional, ethical and well respected.  He communicates directly, is fair in his dealings with exhibitors, contractors and partners.  The international financial management expertise of Susan Cross and the strong performance of TSC’s Mexico-based employees, have also been essential to PMA’s success.  TSC has long-term relationships with the most important exhibition halls in Monterrey and Mexico City, and they have deep relationships with show contractors, drayage companies, customs and freight services along with local print and electronic media, registration companies and other essential contractors.
 
In 2003, when PMA was considering directly establishing our show in Mexico, my first conversation was with Chuck Cross.  That relationship has made PMA’s experience in Mexico extraordinarily positive. 
 
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 
 
William E. Gaskin
President
Precision Metalforming Association