Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show 2021

Meet quality suppliers and see new technologies at the region’s largest design and contract manufacturing show.
Event Dates
2021-08-04 - 2021-08-05
Exhibitors
300
Floor Size
0
Attendees
3000
Event contact title
Opperations
Event contact first name
Jeff
Event contact last name
Griffin
Email
jeff@d2p.com
Event contact telephone number
800-225-4535
Description

The Region’s Largest Design & Contract Manufacturing Trade Show

The Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet hundreds of high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services. From design and prototypes to production, finishing, and assemblies — you will find the answers you need at this show.

For over 40 years, Design-2-Part Shows has connected the finest American job shops and manufacturers face-to-face with OEM engineers, management and buyers who need their expertise and services to solve their manufacturing challenges.

Manufacturers nationwide rely on Design-2-Part Shows as the most efficient place to meet face-to-face with high-quality, reliable American job shops and contract manufacturers. From design ideas, to custom and stock parts, thru final assembly, you will find the instant answers you need at this show. The shows are working shows and visitors are encouraged to bring sample parts and drawings. Exhibiting companies will be showcasing their design-through-manufacturing services featuring more than 300 product categories for the metal, plastics, rubber and electronics industries.

Attendee information

The attendees are OEM manufacturing engineers, design engineers, manufacturing management, and purchasing personnel involved in outsourcing decisions for parts & services. The attendees come from small to large companies and are looking for manufacturing services.

Exhibitor information

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. While many of the exhibiting companies are local to the venue of a specific show, a great deal of them are also national suppliers.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.