Southern California Design-2-Part Show

The Southern California Design-2-Part Show is a premier event taking place at the Pasadena Conference Center, specifically tailored for contract manufacturers and job shops operating within the metal, plastics, rubber, electronics, and finishing industries. This trade show serves as an exceptional marketing platform, providing participants with immediate business opportunities; more than 50% of attendees in previous editions were actively seeking to make purchases within a six-month timeframe. The show uniquely features exhibitors who specialize in design and contract manufacturing services, making it the only event of its kind in Southern California.Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Pasadena, the Pasadena Conference Center is surrounded by a plethora of walkable restaurants, cafés, shops, and hotels, particularly in the popular Paseo and Old Town Pasadena areas. For convenience, the venue is supported by three major parking structures with direct access, alongside additional public garages that are just a short walk away. The event is designed for ease of participation, boasting the simplest setup and breakdown procedures of any trade show in the region, with no union fees or extra drayage costs. This event is vital for the manufacturing industry, especially considering that as of 2025, Los Angeles County has been recognized as the number one ranked manufacturing county in the United States, employing over 450,000 workers. California alone accounts for 14.5% of the nation's manufacturing output and remains the largest contributor to the U.S. manufacturing sector in both output and employment. Notable manufacturing companies from California include industry giants such as Northrop Grumman Aerospace International, General Atomics, Raytheon, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and Intel. The aerospace sector in California generates approximately $35 billion in annual GDP and is home to 70% of the U.S. aerospace activity, with around 16% of all aerospace manufacturing jobs and 28% of IT and analytical product manufacturing jobs in the country.