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ProMat attracts a great number of buyers who do not attend other trade shows. To them, this is the must-attend supply chain event. Half of those attending ProMat 2013 had attended no other industry-related show in the previous 12 months. Buying teams from leading companies come to ProMat ready to do business. They are looking for solutions to challenges that span the entire supply chain. ProMat 2013 will attract qualified buyers from manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics, and IT.

Reap All The Benefits of Exhibiting at ProMat 2013

Demonstrate Your Edge
There's just no substitute for demonstrating your products and services face-to-face with interested buyers. ProMat 2013 makes it easy, offering the ideal setting to display and operate your company's material handling and logistics equipment and systems. Demonstrations let prospects see the benefits of the solutions you offer and exactly what differentiates your products/services from others.

Introduce New Products
Nearly 90% of attendees at MHIA trade shows say they come to see new products and developments. ProMat 2013 will let you put your product or service directly in front of decision makers, both at the show and on the Internet. Your audience will include thousands of manufacturers, end-users and distributors, as well as reporters, editors and publishers from business-to-business press.

Build Your Brand
As the material handling and logistics industry grows globally, it becomes increasingly important for you to differentiate your company and your products from those of your competition plus increase your visibility in the industry. By exhibiting at the premier international material handling and logistics show in North and South America, you are taking a valuable step in building recognition throughout the industry for your company's name, logo and products. Your participation in ProMat 2013 will reinforce your identity as a material handling and logistics industry leader.

Get Global Exposure
Responding to ever-expanding borders of a global marketplace, ProMat 2013 will bring international business prospects to you from over 100 countries. MHIA is marketing ProMat 2013 on a national and global scale through advertising, public relations, Internet marketing, direct marketing and participation in international events. Through ProMatShow.com your company will gain a worldwide presence that is available without regard to time zones or travel itineraries. And at the ProMat 2013 International Visitors Center, matchmaking services with on-site interpreters will help you turn international prospects into valuable customers.

Make Industry Partnerships
ProMat 2013 provides a marketplace where exhibitors can meet new distributors and other channel partners seeking to change, update or add to their product lines. There are also unlimited opportunities to gain the attention of existing distributors by introducing new products and conducting training courses. You can also enhance critical relationships and develop strategic partnerships with other ProMat 2013 exhibitors.

Additional ProMat 2013 Marketing Opportunities

Promotional activities can boost your show leads by 33% according to the Center for Exhibit Industry Research (CEIR). MHIA partners with you to promote your participation to customers and prospects through these ProMat 2013 attention-getting, customized, promotional tools.

ProMatShow.com Exhibit Listing
Gain valuable on-line exposure to hundreds of thousands of unique ProMat 2013 Web visitors. When you reserve your booth, your free listing goes live on ProMatShow.com, giving your company instant exposure. ProMatShow.com is 24-hour access to your virtual exhibit - an effective and efficient way to distribute product news, information and literature on demand - before and after the actual show.

ProMatShow.com Showcase Upgrades
A showcase upgrade to your ProMatShow.com exhibitor listing provides opportunities to post news releases and product literature that keep prospects and the media up to date. Take full advantage of your ProMatShow.com exhibitor listing by adding your company logo, product photos, product literature, streamed video, press releases, e-mail contacts and Web links.

ProMatShow.com Banner Ads
Place an ad for on-line visitors to see when they search for specific solutions.

ProMatShow.com LeadLink
Add the ProMat 2013 LeadLink logo to your Web site. When an attendee registers for ProMat 2013 from your Web site through LeadLink, the registrant's contact information is immediately e-mailed to you.

Customized E-Mail Invitations
MHIA will provide you with a customized HTML e-mail invitation to send to your VIPs. It links the recipient to free registration, show information and your Web site. Customization includes your logo or company name and booth number.

Direct Mail VIP Brochures
Attention-getting color brochures filled with important information about ProMat 2013 and a complimentary registration form are available to all exhibitors.

Registration Database Partnership Program
MHIA provides exclusive use of the ProMat 2013 pre-show and post-show registration databases to ProMat 2013 exhibitors only. The databases are offered at no cost to exhibitors who partner with MHIA to promote their ProMat exhibition.

Directory Of Exhibits Advertising
Advertise in the official ProMat 2013 Directory of Exhibits. This show directory serves as an on-going attendee reference. Your ad represents a great opportunity to increase your company’s exposure during and after the show.

ProMat 2013 Seminar Sponsorship
Distinguish yourself and your company as industry experts by sponsoring and conducting a show floor seminar. Seminar information is also included on ProMatShow.com.

Press Relations
Gain valuable exposure to national and international media covering ProMat 2013 and the material handling and logistics industry. Obtain access to media lists, place your press kits in the Press Room and conduct a press conference during the show. Exhibitors can also distribute their press releases via ProMatShow.com and RSS feeds.

More Ways To Promote Your Products And Services At The Show
Your company can reach even more attendees outside the confines of your exhibit by taking advantage of these sponsorship opportunities:

• Educational Conference sponsorships
• E-mail center kiosks
• Exhibitor directory kiosks
• And more

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ProMat 2013 Works For Your Business

Exhibitors choose MHIA-sponsored Shows year after year. There's no doubt that such a high level of exhibitor loyalty is testimony to the bottom line benefits of exhibiting at ProMat.

Position Yourself For Maximum Exposure
Make plans now to reserve your ProMat booth location in the Manufacturing & Assembly Solutions Center, Fulfillment & Delivery Solutions Center or the Information Technology Solutions Center.

Everything you need to take advantage of the ProMat opportunity is here - the Show floor plan, Lease, Rules and Regulations, MHIA Membership Application and MHIA Bylaws. Early reservations gain access to the best booth locations and configurations and increase your opportunity for on-line exposure.

Bring your solutions that make the supply chain work to ProMat 2013 and ProMat will work for you.

For More Information, Call MHIA Show Sales:
Toll free from the U.S. and Canada: 800-345-1815
Toll free from Mexico: 9-5-800-345-1815
From elsewhere: 704-676-1190
E-mail: tcarbott@mhia.org

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