ProMat 2009 Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet

Name of Show: ProMat 2009
Show Sponsor: The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)
Show Dates: January 12 - 15, 2009
Show Location: McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, USA

About the Event:
ProMat 2009 focuses on the productivity solutions provided by material handling and logistics. The four-day event will be the most comprehensive showcase of material handling and logistics equipment, systems and technologies in the United States in 2009. The show is designed to offer productivity solutions and information by showcasing the products and services of over 800 material handling and logistics providers.

To make it easier for attendees to find the solutions they need, the ProMat 2009 show floor is divided into four solution-specific sections: Manufacturing and assembly solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, information technology (IT) solutions and knowledge center. An extensive educational conference runs concurrently with the show and focuses on improving productivity in these four areas of material handling and logistics. This format allows attendees to learn about various productivity solutions in the educational sessions and then actually see the equipment, systems and services that can implement those solutions.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected ProMat® 2009 for the ninth time for its prestigious International Buyer Program. The Program provides Matchmaker services for interested buyers and sellers though an International Business Center located at the event. International trade specialist will be on hand to provide expert counseling.

ATTENDEES
Industry professionals from the United States, Canada, Mexico and around the world are expected to attend. They will attend to find productivity solutions through material handling for their manufacturing, distribution and warehousing operations.

EXHIBITORS
Over 800 exhibitors from industry, commerce and government will display their productivity solutions on the 300,000 square foot show floor. Leading manufacturers from across North America will display exhibits representing the following technologies:

Material Handling Equipment and Systems: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems, Robots, Personnel/Burden Carriers, Racks, Forklifts, Batteries, Unit Handling Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems/Logistics Execution Systems, Ergonomic and Safety Equipment, Carousels, Modular Drawer Storage, Shelving and Third Party Logistics.

Packaging, Containers, and Shipping Equipment: Box and Carton Makers, Packaging Machinery, Wrapping, Inspection of Products by Weight or Scanning, Pallets, Wire Baskets, Plastic and Metal Containers, Palletizing Equipment.

Inventory Management and Controlling Technologies: Computers, Controllers, Software Programs, Systems Integrators, Warehouse Management Systems, Wireless Control Systems, Order Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems.

Dock and Warehouse Equipment and Supplies: Dock Levelers, Dock Pads, Doors, Forklift Trucks, Racks, Flooring, Handling Systems, Forklift Attachments, Conveyors, Hoists, Cranes, Monorails, Below/Hook Lifting Devices. Consultants and Distribution System Planners: Simulators, Modelers, System Designers, Distribution Consultants and Third Party Logistics.

Automatic Identification Equipment and Systems: Bar Code Printers and Scanners, Vision Systems, Voice Recognition Systems, Radio Frequency Systems, Systems Integrators.

SHOW HOURS
Monday, January 12, 2009: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2009: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 14, 2009: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, January 15, 2009: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Along with more than 800 exhibits covering more than 300,000 square feet of show floor, the newly designed ProMat 2009 Educational Conference offers highly-focused, half-hour seminars in specially designed "theaters" constructed right on the trade show floor! The educational seminars will focus on the latest material handling innovations and applications as well as industry issues such as ergonomics and worker safety. Most importantly, each half-hour seminar is FREE to all ProMat 2009 attendees!

Sponsored by the Material Handling Institute, the Conference will also feature keynotes during the Executive Forum as well as the traditional Saturday and Sunday workshops (fee schedule available soon) designed to make your manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics operations the most productive and efficient elements in their supply chain.

SHOW REGISTRATION FEES
Free online show registration available here.

SHOW MANAGEMENT
The Material Handling Industry of America
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 Charlotte, NC 28217-3992 USA