Basics. October 30 November 1, 2018 REGISTER ONLINE AT VMA.ORG/VALVEBASICS. Exhibits open October 30 only from 5:00 7:00 pm

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1 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS VALVE {Ed} GREAT INTERACTION BETWEEN ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS! Not only do our attendees want to learn about your products and services, we hold a drawing for an ipad Mini at the end of tabletop but only attendees with a signature from every exhibitor can enter! October 30 November 1, 2018 HOUSTON AREA SAFETY COUNCIL PASADENA, TX An educational program developed by the Exhibits open October 30 only from 5:00 7:00 pm Open to all U.S. & Canadian companies that manufacture valves, actuators and controls; distributors/channel partners and suppliers to those manufacturers; and OEM valve repair firms. REGISTER ONLINE AT VMA.ORG/VALVEBASICS

2 VALVE {Ed} DOES YOUR COMPANY QUALIFY? All Valve Manufacturer Association and Valve Repair Council members are eligible to exhibit, as well as: U.S. and Canadian-based companies that manufacture valves, actuators and controls U.S. and Canadian-based companies that manufacture products or provide services for these manufacturers OEM-certified valve repair and maintenance facilities located in the U.S. or Canada Distributors/channel partners are eligible to exhibit as long as they only display flow control products made by VMA members or U.S. and Canadian manufacturers who would qualify for VMA membership. WHAT TYPES OF COMPANIES EXHIBIT? Our exhibitor group is also diverse. It s a combination of those who distribute and supply a variety of products and services to valve, actuator and control manufacturers, as well as the manufacturers of these products. In addition, OEM valve service and repair companies exhibit. In the past, exhibitors have displayed a wide variety of products and services. Examples include: Valves and Accessories Actuators and Controls Castings and Forgings Seals, Gaskets and Packings Belleville Springs Coatings Fasteners and Hardware Valve Service and Repair The companies have ranged from global leaders to small firms representing niche products. WHO WILL ATTEND? The event is attended by a diverse group of individuals in the industries that use and make valves, actuators and controls: distributors; EPCs; young engineers; people who are new to a job that involves working with valves and actuators; endusers from different industries; people charged with specifying, purchasing, maintaining, selling, marketing, etc.; those looking for a refresher course; and students working on engineering degrees. We expect attendance in the range of 60 to 80; we have space for approximately 20 exhibitors. About the Tabletop Exhibit The Valve Basics tabletop exhibit not only provides a cost-effective way to display and promote your company s products and services, it also serves as a unique networking event, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, endusers, engineering students and more. More than 60 different companies have exhibited since our first tabletop in Many companies have exhibited numerous times because of the contacts they have made. More than 2,000 people from across the U.S. and Canada have attended our Valve Basics Seminars. Find out why there s been so much interest in this Valve Basics program by exhibiting at our Pasadena, TX event but sign up now. Only 20 spots are available! SPONSORSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS A variety of sponsorship opportunities will help your company stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your support for VMA s education and scholarship program. CHOOSE ONE OF TWO SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS and your company will receive 1 complimentary registration, as well as numerous other benefits: n Tote bags with your company s imprint, distributed to all attendees $2,000 n Table-top Exhibit Reception on Tuesday, October 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm $1,800 ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS INCLUDE: n Daily breakfasts (October 30, 31 or November 1) $750 each n Daily Petting Zoo (hands-on instruction) afternoon refreshment break (October 30, 31 or November 1) $900 per day ABOVE SPONSORS ALSO RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS: n Distribution of your company s marketing materials or giveaways (2 items maximum) in the event tote bag n Your company s name and/or logo in Valve Basics program manual 2 n Your company s name and/or logo on the projection screen at the seminar n Your company s name and/or logo on a sign displayed during the event you are sponsoring n Your company s name and/or logo on the Valve Ed honor roll on VMA s website SUPPORT ENGINEERING STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS A tax-deductible contribution of $1,500 will provide a scholarship for a senior-level engineering student to attend our three-day Valve Basics Seminar. We ll recognize your company on the student s badge, in the onsite program and on VMA. org. You may donate additional dollars to support additional students. HOW TO PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP Exhibitors may purchase sponsorships and scholarships by going to The VMA Store, listed under GET YOUR ACT NOW TO Resources, on the homepage of VMA.org, and PREFERRED SPONSORSHIP! selecting Education Sponsorships & Scholarships. Contact Abby Brown (abrown@vma.org) if you have any questions about sponsorships or donations.

3 Exhibitor Information and Rules Questions about exhibiting? Contact Malena Malone-Blevins at ext 310 Exhibitor Schedule The exhibit program will be held Tuesday, October 30 during an end-of-day reception. Tuesday, October 30 3:00-5:00 pm Exhibitor set up 5:00-7:00 pm Wine n Beer reception exhibits open Exhibitors may begin set up at 3:00 pm on Tuesday and tear down should take place as soon as the exhibit area closes at 7:00 pm, at the conclusion of the reception. Please plan your airline travel accordingly. Exhibitors will be assigned space on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the approval of VMA. Each exhibitor will be provided a 6-foot by 30-inch covered table. Display is limited to the tabletop surface. Each exhibitor will receive TWO (ONLY) admissions to the reception. Additional personnel covered by the $75 per person charge will be issued separate admission credentials for the reception. Display items permitted are product samples, literature, media and giveaways. Display items not permitted are video sound equipment or motorized parts. The exhibitor s participation is limited to the hours of the exhibit. No hospitality suites, etc., are permitted. A seminar attendee registration list will be provided to each exhibitor, and any updates will be provided after the event. Exhibitor personnel who wish to attend the basics seminar must pay a separate registration fee. Exhibitors are entitled to $100 off the full (3-day) registration fee. Registration Fees The exhibit registration fee is $495 ($435 - Early-bird through August 31) for VMA/VRC members and $545 ($485 - Early-bird through August 31) for non-members. This fee covers your tabletop, attendee list, reception and exhibitor attendance for two company representatives during open exhibit hours. If your company wishes to bring additional personnel (above 2), the fee is $75 each. This fee does not include admittance to the educational seminar. If you wish to register exhibit personnel for the course, the registration fee is discounted. You can register for the course by using the online Exhibitor Registration Form. Registration & Cancellation Policies Cancellations received up to 30 days before the event are refundable, minus a 5% registration service charge. Cancellations received between 15 and 29 days before the event are 75% refundable. Cancellations received between 0 and 14 days prior to the event are nonrefundable. All cancellations must be in writing to mmaloneblevins@ vma.org. Due to event guarantees cancellations received between 0 and 14 days prior to the event are nonrefundable. Questions? Contact Malena Malone-Blevins at mmaloneblevins@vma.org. Hotel Information Because of the location of the Basics seminar at the Houston Area Safety Council (5213 Center St., Pasadena, TX 77505). VMA has not reserved a block of rooms at one hotel. We suggest attendees make their own reservations at the hotel of their choice. Here are several close-by hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Houston/Pasadena ; Hampton Inn & Suites Houston/Pasadena ; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deer Park ; Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Pasadena ; Super 8 Pasadena ; The Houston Area Safety Council has a parking facility with abundant free parking. Please note that transportation to and from the hotels to the HASC for the seminar is not provided. Shipping Information All packages require the group/conference name and the recipient s name clearly labeled on each item. Packages coming in for the VMA Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits should be addressed as follows: VMA Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits Attn: YOUR NAME, YOUR COMPANY 5213 Center St. Pasadena, TX The Houston Area Safety Council will not provide any packing materials, tape, etc., needed for return shipping. Please bring all your shipping forms with you as VMA cannot guarantee that a printer will be available onsite for you to use. This facility does accept pallets. Please contact Abby Brown at abrown@vma.org or call for information. All shipments leaving the facility can be coordinated with Abby Brown, as long as all packages have been properly labeled for return. 3

4 VALVE {Ed} EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION Pasadena, TX Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Exhibit Registration Fees M $495 VMA/VRC Members ($435 - Early-bird through August 31) M $545 Non-members ($485 - Early-bird through August 31) M $95 Each exhibit personnel in addition to 2 people included with exhibit registration fee We recommend online registration. Use this form only if you are unable to register online, and fax completed form to or scan and send as an attachment to mmaloneblevins@vma.org. OPTIONAL TICKET: Basics Seminar Attendance Fees (special rate for exhibit personnel) M $1,050 Full program / October 30 - November 1 ($950 earlybird through July 31) COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY PHONE COMPANY WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR VMA WEBSITE COMPANY FOR VMA WEBSITE Contact person responsible for exhibit space: M Yes, I will attend M No, I will not attend FULL NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY PHONE List all company representatives for exhibit table: 1. FULL NAME BADGE NAME 2. FULL NAME BADGE NAME $95 per rep over 2 3. FULL NAME BADGE NAME Registration questions? Contact Malena Malone-Blevins (mmaloneblevins@vma.org or call ext 310) 4

5 Questions about exhibiting? Contact Malena Malone-Blevins at ext 310 Electricity and Internet: If you require electricity or an internet connection for your exhibit, please check the box below. Questions? Call Malena Malone-Blevins at ext 310. Please choose one of the options: M YES, I need to order electricity and/or internet; please send me information. M NO, I do not require electricity or internet. Products being exhibited: (This information will appear in the printed program manual.) Major competitors: (In an effort to avoid placing competitors next to one another, please indicate below your major competitors in order of their importance.) Pay by either check or credit card: Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ representing 1 table plus $ for each additional person at table (above 2); and $ for any optional seminar attendance tickets. Total check amount: $ Please make checks payable to VMA, referencing the 2017 Pasadena Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits, and mail to: VMA, Attn: Malena Malone-Blevins,1625 K Street, NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC Charge my: M VISA M MasterCard M Discover M American Express Card No. Exp. Date: SEC Code: Billing Zip Code: Name on Card: Signature: If you use your credit card, you may fax your registration to or the form to mmaloneblevins@ vma.org. (Please note: credit card registration payments will show up on international customer invoices in U.S. dollars.) Registration questions? Contact Malena Malone-Blevins (mmaloneblevins@vma.org or call ext 310) 5