Skip to content

 

LinkedIn  Twitter  Facebook  Google+  YouTube  Pinterest  Flickr

 

Home

PROCESS EXPO 2011 Newsletter - October Edition

November 1-4, 2011 | Chicago, Illinois | McCormick Place, South Hall
The Global Food Equipment and Technology Show

Here's something to process...
October 2011

Thanks to All the New Exhibitors Since September 7!

We appreciate the positive response from the industry regarding PROCESS EXPO 2011! To date, more than 450 companies have reserved exhibit space. Exhibit space is still available – please note the available spaces in blue.

Oil Skimmers | MPS meat processing systems | AMTek | Challenge-RMF | RMF Freezers | American Express | GMB Architecture & Engineering | IPACK-IMA 2012 - Processing, Packaging and Material Handling | Dan Vos Construction Company | BFD Corporation | CMC Associates, Inc. | Dudick, Inc. | ONEsource Facility Solutions | Ruwac, Inc. | Victrex Polymer Solutions | ProVisions Software | Russell Associates | Machinery & Equipment Company Inc. | Perten Instruments | Process Engineering & Fabrication | Axiflow Technologies Inc. | InspX | Lamar Construction | CMMS Data Group | Floyd Total Security | HelioJET Cleaning Technologies, Inc | Vaculex, USA | YRC | Biomist | Layne Christensen | Enviro-Pak | Woodex Bearing/MECO Seals | Hyla Soft | CP Packaging | Friedrich Metal Products | Newsmith Stainless

PROCESS EXPO 2013

Early Commitment Saves You Money and Locks in Your Location! Limited-time Offer.

We appreciate your support for PROCESS EXPO 2011! To THANK YOU for your commitment to this year’s show, we’re providing you with a special offer.  

Beginning on Thursday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM, you will have the opportunity to secure your preferred booth space for PROCESS EXPO 2013, at the promotional rate of $28/square foot, that is less than the 2011 rate! 
 
Here are the details regarding the space selection process for PROCESS EXPO 2013.
 
Next week, the 2013 show floor plan will be available for your review. We will once again offer the "mall concept" of floor design first used in 2011, to place larger booths throughout the floor in an effort to stimulate traffic flow throughout the hall. As a result, this opens up a variety of booth space options for all exhibitors.
 
Your booth contract and deposit will not be required until the end of the 1st quarter of 2012.
 
This offer will only be available until the close of the show on Friday, November 4th.  If you do not commit, you will not be able to secure this rate or your space until the FPSA Member Round of space selection begins in March of 2012.
 
We hope you take advantage of this limited-time offer. Check your e-mail for more details soon!

Have You Sent Out Your Complimentary Code?

The #1 reason people attend PROCESS EXPO is because they’ve been invited by an exhibitor. All exhibitors receive a unique code that can be used to register for PROCESS EXPO for free. If you haven't already seen it, please log in to your Exhibitor Dashboard and look for the code under "Listing Information". Use this complimentary code as many times as you would like to invite your customers, prospects, and partners to see you at PROCESS EXPO! Check out this button that you can use to get started promoting.

To help inspire you, take a look at ways in which exhibitors are promoting their participation in the show:

We've also brought back our Exhibitor Invite system once again to help you easily set up automated invite campaigns at no cost. Contact Kyle Heiman for more information on promoting your booth for free.

Press Room, PR Opportunities at PROCESS EXPO

Rolling out new technologies or services at PROCESS EXPO?  Then take advantage of these opportunities to get the word out to trade magazine editors and attendees:

PROCESS EXPO News Connections
Generate interest in your news before you head to Chicago.  Submit releases for posting to ThomasNet News, an industrial portal site that draws approximately 400,000 visitors per month. Click here for more information.

PROCESS EXPO Press Room
Magazine editors often determine which booths they want to visit based on the releases they review in the press room. Drop off your press kits in room S-401A (4th floor above the main concourse) from 2 -5 p.m. on Monday, 10/31.  Press room hours are 8-6, Tuesday – Thursday, 8-3 on Friday.  Be sure to pick up any extras so you have them for requests after the show.

Remember that assembling your releases in an attractive press kit helps you stand out from other exhibitors.   A good rule of thumb is to prepare 25-30; keep 10 in your booth for editors that stop by, place 10-15 in the press room and have extras for samples.  You may lower this quantity if your target audience is very specific, such as the baking industry only. 

PROCESS EXPO Editor Meetings
In all aspects of business, there is nothing more effective than a face-to-face meeting to make an impression on the individual you are trying to engage.  Media relations are no different.  Before the show, invite trade editors to visit your booth to see for themselves the products you are exhibiting.   This personal attention increases the chances that they will include your news in a future issue of their magazine. 

If you need help taking advantage of these important public relations activities, contact Felicia at fwyrick@adfinitymarketing.com.

Important Deadlines: There's Still Time!

PROCESS EXPO is only 2 weeks away! Have you ordered services and made accommodations to prepare for opening day? Here's a quick checklist to make sure your team is on target:

  • Tuesday, October 18: Advance Deadline for PRG Audio/Visual Orders
  • Tuesday, October 25: Advance Deadline for Lead Retrieval Forms
  • NOW - Update Your Online Listing (will be used for product locators)
  • NOW - Order Booth Services with GES
  • NOW - Register Personnel for Exhibitor Badges
  • NOW - Ship the Content of Your Booth (If participating in the $3/sq.ft. drayage program, you must ship Direct to Show. All shipments to the Advanced Warehouse will incur an additional charge.)

You can still place orders with GES for furniture, carpet, electrical. Don’t wait until you get to Chicago. On-site prices are at least 50% higher! Please review your Exhibitor Service Manualfor forms.

In finalizing your booth layouts, make sure you have read through the Show Rules. If you have any questions regarding displays and layouts, please contact lalesio@cox.net

Spotlight on Chicago - Sprout

One of Chicago’s hottest new restaurants is Sprout, located in the Lincoln Park area. Run by former “Top Chef” contestant Dale Levitski, Sprout offers a Contemporary American/French menu with price-fixe and a la carte options. Hearty dishes include the short ribs and spied venison. Open Table recently listed Sprout as one of the Top 50 Foodie Restaurants in the US. Reservations are strongly suggested. Sprout is located at 1417 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. 773-348-0706. sproutrestaurant.com.

Food For Thought: Did You Know

  • Kellogg’s introduced Froot Loops in 1963 and the original loop colors were red, orange, & yellow.
  • To remove the smell of onions from your hands rub a tablespoon of salt mixed with water for 30 seconds.
  • On average, each American ate 4.4 pounds of jelly last year.
  • Cinnamon, chili powder & seasoned salt are seasonings most frequently found in U.S homes.
  • Americans consume 3,750,000 lbs of peanuts daily.

Monthly Exhibitor Spotlight - Partnership Recognition

We’re so grateful to the 30+ companies who have signed up as PROCESS EXPO Show Partners. We appreciate your generous support.

http://www.myprocessexpo.com/Show-Partners
 

Social Media

We now have 219 fans on Facebook and 841 followers on Twitter! Connect with your peers and customers on LinkedIn to join more than 500 other members of the PROCESS EXPO group.

Does your company have a Facebook Page? Let us know so we can add you to our favorites and become one of your fans. We want to keep up-to-date with what you are doing!

#processexpo

 

 

"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen."

- John Wooden