Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why exhibit at the FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show?
A: It’s the highest-quality, most targeted buying audience in North America whose main concerns are metal forming, fabrication, welding, and technology. You will:

• Reach an audience comprised almost entirely (88%) of decision-makers
• Forge new business relationships

Interested in exhibiting? Call (800) 443-9353 x 297 or send an email to jkrall@aws.org

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Q: Can you quantify how the show benefits exhibitors?
A: According to a survey conducted about the 2007 show in Chicago, here are some reasons you may want to make sure you exhibit in 2009:

• Many attendees found the show so important to their business that more than 40% traveled 500 miles or more to attend
• A full 93% say they come to the show to “evaluate new products and technology”
• 85% come to “buy new equipment” or “make side-by-side comparisons”
• Well over half of attendees from 2007 expected to increase their manufacturing expenditures

Q: Who will you reach?
A: Every year, the show attracts decision-makers from a wide spectrum of companies. These are the people involved in evaluating and purchasing new equipment, products, and services and include (to name just a few):

• Presidents/CEOs/Executives
• Job Shop Owners
• Plant Managers
• Planning and Design Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Construction and Civil Engineers
• Quality Managers
• Shop Floor Employees
• Everyone who has an interest in boosting productivity, quality, and cost-savings

Q: What industries are represented?
A: Probably just about every related industry is represented! Here are just a few of the top ones:

• Construction
• Job shops/contract manufacturers
• Automotive
• Agriculture
• Heavy equipment
• Military/defense
• Transportation
• Energy
• Mining/utilities/power generation
• Aerospace

Q: Why do people attend?
A: Every year, hundreds of prospects gather together to gain ideas, advice, and information about new equipment and services that you offer. Here are just a few of the things attendees are looking to get from you:

• Information to make purchasing decisions
• Finding out what’s new in the industry so they gain a competitive edge
• Ways to save money with cost-cutting ideas and productivity improvements
• Hands-on help and face-to-face advice from your expertise

Q: When is the show?
A: November 15-18, 2009

Q: What are the show hours?
A: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Q: Where is the show?
A: McCormick Place North and South Halls, Chicago, Illinois.

Q: Where can I get more information?
A: E-mail Joe Krall or call (800) 443-9353 ext. 297. Get all the forms and tools you need at Exhibitor Service Center. You’ll find:

• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
• The Exhibitor Manual
• Promotion Forms
• Bulletins
• Floorplans
• Travel and Parking Reservations
• Edit Your Directory Listings
• Order Show Tickets
• Registration for booth personnel
• And many more services