Frequently Asked Questions
If you're interested in exhibiting?
Who attends ProMat 2013?
MHIA attendees represent companies involved in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and distribution, with the majority of the Fortune 500 represented. Approximately 46% of attendees come from top corporate and senior management with another 27% coming from middle management. Click
here for a partial list of companies who attend. Click
here to access attendee demographic information.
How is ProMat 2013 promoted to attendees?
The ProMat 2013 attendee marketing campaign will be the largest in the event's history. This integrated campaign will include direct mail, print and web
advertising, e-mail, public relations and social media and will reach more material handling & logistics buyers than ever before.
Communications will be targeted to the buyer's specific product and solution center interest. Click
here for more information.
What do I need to do to reserve exhibit space?
Please visit the Exhibitor
section of the site for information on the benefits exhibiting and peruse the show floor plan
to select your exhibit space. For specific information on booth pricing, payment details, exhibitor requirements and to reserve your exhibit space contact MHIA show sales via email or at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190.
What happens if my booth selections are not available?
Contact the sales staff at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190
and they will work with you to provide alternative booth choices.
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General Information
What are the exhibit floor hours?
Monday, January 21, 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 23, 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 24, 10:00 am - 3:00 PM
Will there be a shuttle bus service between ProMat 2013 show hotels and McCormick Place?
Yes. ProMat 2013 will offer complimentary shuttle busses between ProMat 2013
show hotels and McCormick Place. Busses will run between McCormick Place and all designated ProMat 2013 Show hotels from
January 21 - 24, 2013. Bus schedules will be posted at McCormick Place and in each hotel.
How do I get to ProMat 2013 if I am arriving by car?
Click
here for a map and driving directions to the McCormick Place. Park in the lots closest to the South Hall.
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About www.promatshow.com
What are the benefits to exhibitors of www.promatshow.com?
ProMatShow.com is the virtual extension of the ProMat 2013 event.
Once you elect to participate as an exhibitor, your company will be included
on ProMatShow.com where visitors can browse your virtual booth 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
ProMatShow.com allows attendees to search for exhibitors by product category, keyword, company name, etc.
My Show also allows material handling and logistics buyers to request information from exhibiting
companies and create personal agendas when planning their visit to
ProMat 2013.
Every exhibitor in ProMat 2013
gets a free listing on www.promatshow.com and
ProMat 2013 offers exhibitors the
opportunity to upgrade their online listings to a
showcase booth listing at very economical pricing. Contact
Melissa Auer
at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190
to learn more about this and other advertising opportunities.
What do I get for if I purchase a showcase listing ?
A Showcase listing on http://www.promatshow.com is a great way to
increase your online exposure for very little investment. According to a study of Web traffic on MHIA show
Web sites, showcase listings average 5 times more visits than standard listings.
A ProMat 2013 Showcase listing makes it easier for visitors to find your products and services.
With a showcase, your listing will be highlighted in the exhibitor search results on ProMatShow.com. Showcase your solutions with photos, product literature and press releases. Include detailed information and video of your products. Provide visitors with multiple contacts so they can pose technical questions or make personal appointments to meet you on the show floor. You can also directly link to your Web site for more information.
Contact
Melissa Auer at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190
to learn more about this and other advertising opportunities.
When will my online showcase and/or search ad actually be put on the web
site? How long will it stay online?
Online showcases and search ads will be placed within one week of your order and payment. They will remain online until January 2013.
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Promotional and Sponsorships Opportunities
If I want a pre-show and/or post-show mail list - what do I need to do to
place my order?
Click
here for the order form or contact Carol Miller at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190.
How do I set up a press conference during ProMat 2013?
Exhibitors can reserve time in the press conference room in the show hall for any media event. Call MHIA Marketing at 704-676-1190/ 800-345-1815 to reserve the room or email
cmiller@mhia.org. The room is reserved at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis
and is set-up classroom style for up to 50 people.
All A/V and catering requirements are the responsibility of the exhibitor and must be ordered in advance. If you prefer to hold your press conference or media event in your booth,
call to include your event on the show schedule of events that will be mailed to the press before the show and posted in the Press Room. Your conference will also be posted in the
ProMat 2013 Online Press Room.
How do I have my press kits placed in the ProMat 2013 Press Room?
As an exhibitor, MHIA will display your press kits or other promotional information in the show Press Room. Members of the trade and business press who cover the show will be looking for information about
exhibiting companies. Fill your press kit with product news releases, photos, digital files on diskette or CD-ROM, company information and an invitation to learn more at your booth. You can ship up to
100 media kits to the press room at the show. Bring your press kits directly to the ProMat 2013 Press Room on Sunday, January 19
or ship materials to arrive between
January 21 - 24, 2013 to:
ProMat 2013 Press Room/MHIA Attn: Carol Miller
McCormick Place South
C/O GES Exposition Services
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
How do I sponsor an educational seminar at ProMat 2013?
More than 70 show floor seminars will be sponsored by exhibitors at ProMat 2013.
For more information on sponsoring a seminar, contact Customer Service at 800-345-1815/704-676-1190
or via email.