The new show, ADM Cleveland, takes place on March 29-30 at the Cleveland Convention Center and offers two days of free industry education, automotive and smart manufacturing conference content, and a dynamic expo experience.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio ships $31 billion in automotive-related gross regional product out-of-state annually* and boasts an $8 billion aerospace and aviation industry.* To engage this market, UBM's Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Cleveland event today announced that the show has dedicated itself to supporting the in-state, high-growth markets of automotive and aerospace.

The new show, ADM Cleveland, takes place on March 29-30 at the Cleveland Convention Center and offers two days of free industry education, automotive and smart manufacturing conference content, and a dynamic expo experience. The show floor includes key facets of manufacturing that are of particular interest to automotive and aerospace engineers, such as plastics, automation and robotics. These hot-topic areas of the industry will be on display under the familiar UBM show brands, represented as zones: PLASTEC (Polymers and Plastics), ATX (Automation & Robotics), and D&M (Design & Manufacturing). Visitors to ADM Cleveland will have the opportunity to focus on the industry that applies the most to their business, but also see innovation across all facets of manufacturing on the diverse show floor that also includes MD&M (Medical Design & Manufacturing) and Packaging (PACK). To learn more about ADM Cleveland, please visit: admcleveland.com

"UBM has crafted a tailor-made experience at ADM Cleveland to benefit the automotive and aerospace audience," said Nina Brown, Vice President of Events, UBM. "Attendees and exhibitors alike are encouraged to leverage the end-to-end quality of the expo floor along with the unmatched conferences and diverse content in the hot-topic areas of lightweighting, sensor technology, smart factories, Internet of Things (IoT) and new materials, among many others."

Home to a workforce of over 108,000 automotive employees and 41,000 aerospace staff,* Ohio offers a wealth of regional decision makers and purchase influencers, including those from the following industry leaders: Airbus, Boeing, Chrysler (Jeep), Eaton Corporation, Ford, General Electric Aviation, General Motors (GM), Honeywell International Inc., Lockheed Martin, National Air and Space Administration's Glenn Research Center, Northrop Grumman, Ohio Aerospace Institute, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and United Airlines, among many others.

Given the significance of the automotive industry in Northeast Ohio, ADM Cleveland's conference series will also feature a free educational conference dedicated to the automotive industry. The conference will investigate a myriad of topics directly related to the current state of the industry, such as new manufacturing techniques and moving towards better fuel efficiency.

UBM has worked diligently to populate the inaugural ADM Cleveland event with key Ohio-based suppliers, manufacturing associations, sponsors, and exhibitors across all industries. Early participants include: Absolute Haitan, ENGEL, Maruka USA, Milacron, Sepro America LLC, Wittman Battenfeld, Inc. and Yushin America, among others.

ADM Cleveland plans to raise the bar for sourcing, education and networking in Ohio's advanced design and manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on automotive and aerospace, ADM Cleveland will set a new regional threshold for comprehensive advanced design and manufacturing trade shows.

To learn more about ADM Cleveland, please visit: admcleveland.com

*2015 Ohio Manufacturing Association Report

About Advanced Manufacturing Expos & Conferences
UBM's Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world's $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is organized by UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc (UBM.L), an Events First marketing and communication services business. For more information, visit http://www.ubmamericas.com/.

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UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc, is the largest business-to-business events and trade show organizer in the U.S. Through a range of aligned interactive physical and digital environments, UBM Americas increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences by cultivating meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections. UBM Americas has offices spanning North and South America, and serves a variety of specialist industries with dedicated events and marketing services covering everything from fashion, tech and life sciences to advanced manufacturing, cruise shipping, specialty chemicals, powersports and automotive, concrete, hospitality, cargo transportation and more. For more information, visit: http://www.ubmamericas.com/.