The Region’s Largest Design & Contract Manufacturing Trade Show
The Greater Ohio Design-2-Part Show will feature over 170 high-quality American suppliers of custom/stock parts and manufacturing services. If you are a qualified engineer or buyer — there is no cost to attend.
In just a few hours, meet face-to-face with industry experts and solve your toughest manufacturing challenges. Whether it’s to reduce costs, upgrade quality, improve lead times, or learn about new technologies; the Akron show can be your one-stop solution.
Greater Ohio Show Information
| When: | October 23 & 24, 2024 |
| Hours: | Wednesday 9:30am – 3:00pm Thursday 9:30am – 3:00pm |
| Where: | John S. Knight Center 77 E Mill St. Akron, OH 44308 |
| Cost: | Free Admission |
Why Should You Come to the Greater Ohio Show?
Shorten Supply Chain
Discover New Materials
Improve Quality
See New Technology
Reduce Costs
Accelerate Delivery
Get Tighter Tolerances
Find Second Sources
3D Printing/Prototyping
Castings
Electronics/Assemblies
Plastics
Rubber
Machining
Fabricating/Forming
Finishing
3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Castings, Ceramic Parts, Coatings, Design & Engineering Services, Electronic Assembly & Components, Extrusions, Fasteners, Finishing, Forming, Grinding, Laser Cutting, Machining, Metal Fabricating, Plastic Mold & Moldmaking, Plastic Parts, Prototyping, Rubber Parts, Screw Machining, Springs, Stampings, Tooling, Waterjet Cutting, Welding, Wire & Cable Harness, Wire Forming & Fabricating ...and so much more!
Show Location: John S. Knight Center
The John S. Knight Center is the perfect venue for the Design-2-Part Show. Conveniently located between Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh, the center is easily reached by several major highways including I-71, I-76, I-77 and I-271, U.S. 8 and the Ohio Turnpike. The Knight Center features plenty of convenient parking and is also in close proximity to two airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who exhibits at a D2P Show?
The exhibitors are regional and national contract manufacturers and job shops who offer manufacturing and service capabilities in more than 300 product categories for the metal, plastics, rubber, and electronics industries.
Who attends a D2P Show?
Is there a cost to attend?
What is the benefit of registering in advance for free?
Can I bring sample parts, blueprints and drawings?
What if I am interested in exhibiting?
We welcome the opportunity to give you a customized exhibiting quote. Please submit the “I’m Interested in Exhibiting” form or call us at 800-225-4535 to discuss booth packages, pricing options, eligibility, and to see what locations are available.
Can students and instructors attend Design-2-Part Shows
Yes we encourage students to visit the show as they are future manufacturing professionals. Because this is an active business engagement, we ask that students and instructors follow some attendance guidelines.
1. Please attend the show after 11:00 am so the floor is less congested, and exhibitors have an opportunity to conduct business.
2. Please email our registration manager (regmgr@d2p.com) letting them know the size of your group that plans on attending.
Is "selling" to exhibitors or passing out company literature allowed on the show floor?
We have a strict “no solicitation policy” at all our shows. This includes:
1. Direct conversation with exhibitors or attendees soliciting them for business.
2. Passing out of company literature or promotions of any kind.
Any attendee reported to the show office for soliciting will be asked to leave. Sales professionals looking for outsourcing partners or evaluating the show as a future exhibitor are more than welcome to attend the show.
"I came looking for machining companies with technology to support services we are unable to do internally. The show was great. It was my first time coming and went beyond my expectations. Very Valuable! I received so much information."
"We were looking for metal castings and found plenty of great companies to potentially work with, however, the best part was talking with people we'd never expect to and coming up with some great ideas and collaborations."
"We are in between projects and are looking to expand our supplier base for the next project. The show was a great way to interface with new, diverse suppliers and it fully met my expectations."
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