Exhibitor FAQs

Looking to reach a qualified audience of prospects hungry for what you offer? Look no further than the FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show. Here’s the basic info you need to get started.

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

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 2008:

  • 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 in 2008

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: October 6-8, 2008

Q: What are the show hours?
A: 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: At the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV

Q: Where can I get more information?
A: E-mail John Ospina or call (800) 443-9353 ext. 462. You can also visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority website.

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