Southtec 2025 — Or Whatever SME’s Calling It Now

For reasons that escape most of us, SME decided to change the name of Southtec to something much longer: “The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST.” 
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“The Manufacturing Technology Series unites the best of four long-standing regional manufacturing events — EAST, WEST, SOUTHEAST and SOUTHWEST — under one umbrella to ensure an unparalleled experience for both attendees and exhibitors. The Manufacturing Technology Series connects decision-makers from diverse industries with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling. By creating opportunities for connection — between makers and users, thinkers and doers, and sellers and buyers — our events have a role in advancing manufacturing.”
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That’s the official AI generated line. But around here at Jones Marketing, we’ll still be calling it Southtec—because it’s worked for years, and frankly, it’s what everyone in the industry recognizes.
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Where Manufacturing Thrives — Greenville Leads the Way

South Carolina's  manufacturing sector is growing at a record pace that shows no signs of slowing, from global manufacturing headquarters to expanding advanced operations. Greenville County alone has averaged manufacturing employment growth of more than 17% over the last decade.
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That momentum makes Greenville the ideal hub for small and medium-sized manufacturers across the Southeast to come together, share ideas, and discover the latest technology that keeps shops competitive.
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Visit Jones Marketing at
​Booths 1928–1937

We’re bringing a lineup of high-performance tooling and workholding partners that solve real problems on the shop floor:

• AB Tool – Home of the Shear Hog and AccuHold! Special carbide cutting tools delivered in 3–6 days.
• MAQ – Vibration-damped tool holders for internal turning operations from 3xD up to 15xD. 
• Microconic by Masa Tool – Subspindle workholding for Swiss & CNC lathes
• Pratt Burnerd America – Precision lathe chucks and workholding systems
• Soph Magnetics – Magnetic workholding and material handling solutions

Don’t Miss Our Other
​Partners in our Aisle

While you’re at the show, make sure to stop by our other partners right in our aisle!

• AKKO - Booth 1934 –  A global leader in precision tooling since 1986, AKKO delivers high‑performance rotary toolholders, turning and milling toolholders, and a broad range of precision carbide inserts—tailored for minimal vibration, exceptional surface finish, and versatility across applications
• Blue Photon Technology & Workholding Systems LLC – Booth 1929 - They offer an innovative, patented adhesive workholding system—ideal for gripping complex or delicate parts without distortion, and enabling full 5- or 6-sided access, even in heavy milling of titanium and superalloys.
• EWS USA/ Command Tooling – Booth 1932 - EWS is a global expert in live and static toolholders and modular machining systems; in North America, they operate through the U.S.-based Command Tooling facility, offering precision solid and rotary toolholders under both brands.
• Jergens Workholding – Booth 1928 - A worldwide leader in custom CNC workholding—including vises, clamps, fixturing systems, and their patented Ball Lock® mounting and Fixture‑Pro® 5-Axis solutions—a go-to for boosting set‑up speed and machining productivity. You can also check out the workholdig in action just across the Aisle in the Innova Machine Tool Booth.  They are featuring Jergens workholding on their WSI WVM380 CNC machine.

(Click each name to add them directly to your show planner.
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Why You Should Be There

Whether you still call it Southtec—or The Manufacturing Technology Series SOUTHEAST—the fact is the show brings together decision-makers, innovators, and suppliers at a time when manufacturing in the Southeast is thriving. You’ll see practical solutions for better productivity, stronger part quality, and reduced cycle times.

More importantly, you’ll walk away with new connections and new ideas to bring back to your shop.
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👉 Register today and we’ll see you in Greenville this October.