Plex CEO to speak at fabrication, welding show: Plex Systems Inc. CEO and president Mark Symonds will serve as an industry speaker during the educational series at the Fabtech International and the AWS Welding Show in Chicago. Symonds will discuss “How Integrated Manufacturing Systems and Business Processes Lead to Less Cost, Less Waste and Improved Efficiency.” His presentation is part of the series’ lean track and will take place 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Plex will also exhibit at the Fabtech show Nov. 15-18 at Booth 14020. Staff will be on hand to provide demos of the company’s premier Plex Online product and answer attendees’ questions. Fabtech and the AWS Welding Show is North America's largest metalforming, fabricating, and welding exposition and conference. The event brings buyers and sellers together to facilitate business relationships, networking, education, and the manufacturing purchasing process. More at www.plex.com.