The U.S. manufacturing sector is on the upswing, fueled by recoveries in exports and business investment. In fact, this could turn out to be the best year for manufacturers in a decade. Industry professionals are willing and newly able to seek out the innovative manufacturing products, processes and services that will keep their companies competitive in a strengthening economy.
This is the time to reach out to new customers. How can you connect with a large portion of the manufacturing market, all in one convenient place and over a short span of days?
Maximize your efforts by exhibiting at National Manufacturing Week (NMW) at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 7-10, 2005. At NMW, you’ll find decision-makers and buying teams from nearly everyindustry sector. In fact, of those attending NMW:
* 86 percent are mid- to high-level executive decision-makers;
* 87 percent have the power to recommend, specify or purchase products; and
* 75 percent are looking for new suppliers or vendors to benefit their organizations.
They come to attend a rich conference program, to hear world-class speakers from the corporate and political arenas, to take advantage of specialized resources like the U.S. Export Pavilion — where U.S. foreign commercial service officers offer personalized assistance — and, most of all, they come to see the latest products and processes. (Ninety-three percent want to keep up with the latest trends affecting their industry.)
“This is an annual show for me to come and meet with people and to see new products,” said Walter Walejeski of Diagnostic Technologies and Associates. “I come to catch up with the new technologies.”
As a NAM member and new exhibitor, you’ll save 15 percent off your fees for booth space. This discount translates into, for example, almost $1,814 off a 240-square-foot booth with an upgraded services and promotions package, or $1,987.50 off a 20-by-20 booth at the National Plant Engineering & Facilities Management Show, one of NMW’s eight interrelated events which together cover the spectrum of manufacturing, from design to end-of-life disposal.
Last year, NMW drew 26,850 industry professionals and strong local and national media attention. With three new shows added to the event — Envirotech, Aluminum USA and Microsystems USA — each with its own targeted marketing program, we
expect an even stronger turnout this year.
For more information on NMW, access www.manufacturingweek.com.
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