Trident sells MTEC Exhibition to Canon

Trident Exhibitions of Tavistock, Devon announces the sale of its four manufacturing and technology technical trade events and exhibitions to Canon Communications of Los Angeles, California

The shows that have been sold are listed as follows.

* IPOT, Machine Vision and Displays Technology: the complete resource for optical, photonics, vision and displays technology.

* MTEC: focuses on sensors, measurement and instrumentation technology.

* Machine Building, Drives and Automation: the definitive event for design-build technologies and systems integrators.

* Practical Vacuum: covers all aspects of vacuum technology and semiconductor processing.

The co-location of these events alongside the Canon owned Medtec UK and 3C has successfully demonstrated the natural affinity and synergy between and among all six events.

Canon Communications said it plans to further develop, position and promote the shows as a co-ordinated, full-featured, total resource for the advanced design and manufacturing industries in the UK.

The first shows to be held under Canon ownership will take place on 13th-14th February 2008 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.

Helen Thewlis, Managing Director, with Trident, said: 'It is obviously sad to say goodbye to exhibitions we have known and developed over the years.

However, we will still keep our involvement in the market through our regional shows, which are the three Instrumentation Series events, and Displays Technology South'.

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