June 14, 2009 - The Virtual RoadShow includes eight (8) virtual booths, each showcasing a specific product line/family. The event, which is open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 17, will include live educational events at which visitors can chat with the 16 industry experts, who will be available via chat, e-mail and phone to help solve specific and difficult design or maintenance challenges.The event is open to everyone who cares to register and attend the one-day show. And there are absolutely no costs to participants. While such virtual shows are beginning to occur around the country, Weeks said he believes this is the first such event sponsored by an ABB Local Business Unit.
“Tactically, this is an extension of ABB’s commitment to get ever closer to end users,” noted Dan Carroll, vice president of Commercial Marketing for the business. “We now are taking mobile vehicles right to their parking lots, and Roadshows into local markets, to make it ever more easy for prospects and end users to interact with our wide array and deep offer of automations solutions.” Training presentations will be made available via video replays subsequent to the virtual show, with 24/7 access to the event in the Far East for 30 days following the event. Visitors also can socialize and expand their contact list in the networking lounge, download tech tips and product specifications, and put in to be drawn for prizes.
Register at: www.globalspec.com/events/eventdetails?eventId=15 ABB, Automation Products, Low Voltage Products & Systems, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of control products. ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 120,000 people.