IIoT. Emerging Technology and Sustainable Supply Chain Solution Centers. April 8-11, Find what s next.

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1 IIoT Emerging Technology and Sustainable Supply Chain Solution Centers April 8-11, 2019 Find what s next.

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3 WOW THEM THEN WIN THEM ProMat is the leading event of its kind in North and South America, bringing solution providers together with some of the highest profile buyers in the manufacturing and supply chain world. Exhibiting in the ProMat Emerging Technology and Sustainable Supply Chain Solution Centers is your best chance to engage them and close the deal. There s no substitute for being there, demonstrating your cutting-edge solutions and building face-toface relationships. Top supply chain decision makers in the industry come to ProMat year after year looking to find the latest solutions that meet their needs. As a ProMat exhibitor, this is your opportunity to not only wow them, but to win them over as a new customer.

4 AN ASTONISHING ARRAY OF BUYERS, ALL IN ONE PLACE ProMat Attendees An Exclusive Audience That s Ready to be Wowed The majority of buyers (78%) who attend ProMat don t attend any other trade shows. They arrive at McCormick Place motivated to find their next wow-worthy product or service. They come to see product demonstrations, and set up one-on-one meetings with equipment and solution suppliers like you. And because this is the only trade show they attend, they are seriously ready to buy. Only at ProMat will you have access to this exclusive group of otherwise hard-to-reach decision makers. AT PROMAT, EVERY CONTACT YOU MAKE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME YOUR NEXT MOST LOYAL CUSTOMER.

5 PROMAT ATTRACTS BUYERS 55 End User / Purchaser of Material Handling & Logistics Equipment Systems WHAT ARE THEY PLANNING TO SPEND IN THE NEXT 18 MONTHS? 32 % 11 % SPEND $500,000-$999, % SPEND $100,000-$499, % SPEND LESS THAN $100,000 SPEND $1,000,000 OR MORE 25 Dealer Distributor Manufacturer s Representative Importer Exporter 15 Systems Integrator Consultant 5 Government Organization Military They Come with Purchasing Power A full 81% of ProMat attendees have purchasing power. On average, these buyers spend more than $50 billion every year on material handling, supply chain and logistics equipment and services. In the next 18 months: 58% will buy for Distribution Centers 51% will buy for Manufacturing Facilities 51% will buy for Warehouses Supporting Manufacturing They Love to Connect A wide variety of companies, many from Fortune 1000 organizations and Top 100 Retailers, send teams of buyers to ProMat to find solutions to their specific manufacturing and supply chain challenges. You ll have the opportunity to wow buyers from multiple industries as they are making their capital equipment purchasing decisions. WHERE DO THEY WORK? ,000 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER FACILITY FROM FIRMS WITH 500+ EMPLOYEES 100,000 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER FACILITY Source: Statistics compiled from a study of ProMat 2017 expo attendees on their purchasing plans over the next 18 months by the independent firm Exhibit Surveys, Inc. (multiple responses were permitted).

6 BUYING POWER 81 of ProMat attendees have buying power. DECISION MAKERS 72 of ProMat attendees are in management positions. 46% are VP and C-level. PROMAT MAKES NEXTGEN WOW EASY TO FIND Some buyers come to ProMat to wander the floor and see what s next in multiple categories. Others are laser-focused on emerging next generation and sustainable supply chain solutions. Emerging Technologies Solutions Center Emerging technologies are disrupting supply chains and creating more-efficient, next-generation models. This is the center where buyers can see, touch and operate these solutions including robotics, sensors, augmented reality wearables, automated storage and retrieval systems, self-guided and autonomous vehicles, driverless trucks, drones and Industrial Internet of Things, blockchain, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence technologies. Sustainable Supply Chain Solution Center Supply chain sustainability is a top priority for leading firms and this is the center where buyers come to find solutions to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of their operations. These solutions include alternative and renewable energy and fuel systems, recyclable packaging and shipping materials, energy efficient lighting, high volume/low speed (HVLS) fans, energy efficient equipment and sensors, daylighting technologies, sustainable facility planning, and power regeneration technologies. PROMAT ATTENDEE NEXTGEN PRODUCT INTEREST EXCLUSIVE ATTENDANCE 78 of ProMat attendees visit no other trade shows. Source: All statistics above compiled from a study of ProMat 2017 attendees by the independent firm, Exhibit Surveys, Inc. 48 % 45 % 39 % 30 % % % % 32 % % 14 % 30 % 43 % 30 % 23 % Automated Storage/Retreival Systems Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems Automatic ID Systems & Data Collection Equipment Autonomous Vehicles & Drones 23 % Robotics Batteries/Chargers/Motors/Fuel/ Alternative Fuel Systems Consulting/Systems Integration RFID Sensors 27 % Supply Chain Security Computer Software (WMS, MES,TMS, OMS, SCM, YMS) Sustainable Facility Equipment & Solutions Third Party Logistics/Transportation Wearable Mobile & Augmented Reality Technology

7 PROMAT ATTENDEE PURCHASE BY FACILITY 58 % DISTRIBUTION CENTER WAREHOUSE SUPPORTING 51 % MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING 51 % FACILITY Wow your audience with your latest solutions. If you ve got something new to share, ProMat is the place to make waves. ProMat attendees want to see what the future of the industry looks like. So do the distributors, reporters, editors and trade press publishers who come to the industry s premier event. Truly, there s no better time to introduce new solutions and services to market than when you re face-to-face with a captive audience 45,000 manufacturing and supply chain professionals strong. Top of mind means an improved bottom line. Now s the time for your brand to break from the pack and make a big impression. The global supply chain is evolving, and it s imperative that customers regard you as a solutions provider operating on the leading edge of the industry. Exhibiting at ProMat puts your business in front of buyers at the biggest event of its kind in North and South America. Translate global exposure into sales far and wide. Your exhibit at ProMat opens a whole new set of international doors. We target business prospects from more than 115 countries through our comprehensive, globally minded marketing plan and website. Then, we bring them directly to your display. Our International Visitors Center even offers interpreters to help you turn international prospects into valuable customers. Position Yourself As A Thought Leader In addition to showcasing your solutions in your exhibit, you can build recognition as a thought leader by sponsoring a ProMat show floor educational seminar in the Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Theater. Share your expertise and generate one-of-a-kind exposure for you, your business and your brand. PROMAT ATTRACTS MANY JOB FUNCTIONS 8 Corporate and Senior Management (CEO, President, COO, CIO, CFO, GM, Director, VP) Supply Chain Warehouse Distribution Transportation Logistics 3PL Management Plant Engineer Project Engineer Engineering Management Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Materials Production Management Sales Channel Partners Sales Reseller Importer Exporter Source: All statistics above compiled from a study of ProMat 2017 attendees by the independent firm, Exhibit Surveys, Inc.

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9 CONNECT WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN BUYERS Key Decision Makers who spend $50 billion every year on material handling, supply chain and logistics systems, equipment, and services. Management including corporate and senior management (32%), middle management (40%) and engineering/it management (20%) from manufacturing operations, production, distribution, logistics, supply chain and information technology. Retailers including 58% of the National Retail Federation Top 100 Retailers. Source: The National Retail Federation 45,000 MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN BUYERS 115 COUNTRIES Representatives from the Fortune 1000, including multinational consumer-goods companies. Buying Teams composed of corporate VPs, directors, managers, engineers, production and logistics experts, and others who influence purchase decisions. They are purchasing for distribution centers (58%), manufacturing facilities (51%) and warehouses supporting manufacturing (51%). $50B PURCHASING POWER The Solutions That Buyers Want ProMat attendees are looking for innovative end-to-end digital, sustainable solutions for their next-generation supply chains. Every buyer you meet is a qualified sales lead with the potential to become a valued customer.

10 4 DAYS TO WOW 45,000 BUYERS Thousands of potential customers equal billions in potential sales. Can you afford to miss out?

11 MEET THE ProMat TEAM Tom Carbott Senior Vice President of Exhibitions (704) Greg Baer Director of Sales (704) Paul Trainor Sales Representative (704) ProMat 2019 Show Hours: Monday, April 8 Tuesday, April 9 Wednesday, April 10 Thursday, April 11 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 3pm To learn more and to reserve your exhibit, visit ProMatShow.com

12 April 8-11, 2019 Find what s next.