WELCOME to CONTRAX Grand Rapids!
There’s a reason The Economist called Grand Rapids “the most successful intensive manufacturing city in America!” With proximity to major automotive, medical, military and machinery supply chains, Grand Rapids attracts OEMs, Tier suppliers and large manufacturers looking for qualified, capable contract manufacturing companies. Easy, affordable and active, Grand Rapids deliver a high-ROI, high-impact return on your sales and marketing investment. ​
WHY ATTEND
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CONTRAX showcases North America’s premier industrial parts producers and service providers – leaders in design engineering, materials selection, prototyping, CNC machining, metal forming and fabricating, injection molding, 3D printing, surface treatment, parts finishing and systems integration.
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CONTRAX mission is to grow North American manufacturing by showcasing suppliers equipped to support the growing demand for advanced manufacturing production and services. At CONTRAX you will find the companies, content and insights for solving and staying ahead of supply base challenges.
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEW
CONTRAX combines known and new contacts and targets established and emerging locations to facilitate connections that support current manufacturing needs while establishing a foundation for future manufacturing growth by aligning with where buyers are going and growing; not just where they've been.
WHO ATTENDS?
From start-up to OEM, businesses looking to expand their supply base, take product to market or address reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring needs can turn to CONTRAX to find qualified, capable North American manufacturers offering design, engineering, machining, forming and finishing.
Business Type / Operations
Key Industries
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OEMs
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Engineers
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Tier Suppliers
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Brand owners
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Product / Project Managers
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Investors
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Sourcing / Supply Chain / Procurement
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Government
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Semiconductors / Electronics
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Computer Hardware / Assembly
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Automotive / EV
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Aerospace / Aviation
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Medical / Life
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Industrial Automation
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Energy, Oil & Gas

Show Directory
Our online directory is a one stop shop for exploring the show pre- and post- event. Create a Show Planner to maximize your time at the event:
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View the Floorplan
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Search and save exhibitors of interest
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Save products and services
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Create appointments
INDUSTRIES
Leveraging the more than 700,000 manufacturing professionals in Gardner Business Media's first-party industrial audience network, CONTRAX reaches current and prospective buyers in every major manufacturing market and across every major manufacturing process. CONTRAX puts your marketing and your manufacturing expertise where the money and the markets are!








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