#ComeAndMakeItTexas
May 12th, 2021 | Freeman Expo Hall
Annual
Trade Show & Conference
This SAMA event is the largest one-day manufacturing show in South Central Texas, with more than 200 vendors and more than 2,000 participants. The 2020 conference includes a keynote presentation by Zack Hicks, Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Connected America, and informative breakout sessions to give you insight into the latest developments affecting your business.
News
Stay informed on past and future Trade Shows. From behind the scenes to testimonials and looking ahead into the future of our Annual Trade Show.
SAMA Trade Show Update from Committee Chair – Dollie Bodin
The SAMA Trade Show has endured a lot of changes in the historic 20 years. The first few years that I was on the committee, we lost money every year, attendance was dismal, and the event was held at...
President’s Corner (Third Edition)
Members, Partners and Friends, A lot has happened since the end of 2020 nationally, within the state and our local region. Some highlights are a new administration, the 87th State Legislature...
SAMA Trade Show 2021
American manufacturing and especially the continuing growing announcements in the South Texas corridors has not stopped with the pause that Covid 19 has caused. In fact, in the American spirit, many...
Why Exhibit?
- View last years’ program handout
- Over 2000 people in manufacturing will be attending the show
- 75% are decision-makers
- Find the answers to your manufacturing issues
- Find ways to cut costs operationally and/or with local suppliers right here in South Central Texas
- Expand your business by gaining new customers
Past Exhibitors Share their Experiences
Rick Moon
Franks Manufacturing
Mona Helmy
Helmy Plastics
Bill Cox
Cox Manufacturing
Why Attend?
- Visit over 200 quality vendors in one day…under one roof
- FREE admission for attendees
- Convenient and ample FREE parking for all
We were extremely pleased to have participated in the SAMA Trade Show. From my personal perspective, I was astounded at both the quantity and quality of the show’s attendees most of which were decision makers. We obtained, minimally, 10 very high-quality contacts with which we are currently engaged. Historically we participate in 10-12 trade shows every year, SAMA’s was the best, WE WILL BE BACK!!!
Randy Holford, Sales Manager, SupplyWorksy
Past Years
2020 (Postponed until 2021)
Zack Hicks
Chief Executive Officer,
Toyota Connected North America
PRESENTING
CONFERENCE
SOCIAL HOUR
GOLDEN
GOLDEN
- Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
- Benson Design
- CPS Energy
- Ingersoll Rand
- Kiolbassa
- Pack Mark
- Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, Inc
- Weathered Souls Brewing Co.
2019 Speakers
2019 Recap
WF Strong
Texas Historian
Jeannine Kunz
Vice President,
Tooling U-SME
Michael Addo-Yobo
Cyber Security,
BDO Global Accounting Company
2018 Speakers
2018 Recap
Andy Car
KFC Technologies
Matt Robinson
Southwest Research Institute
David Rojas
Automation Station, LLC
Russ Hughes
North America Customer Center, Desoutter Tools
Jason McLaurin
Jcore Systems
Sam Wegehaupt
Assembly Shop,
Toyota Motor
