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Wire Expo 2008 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Convention: June 7-11, 2008 Exhibits: June 9-11, 2008
General Information for exhibitors Promotional opportunities for exhibiting companies About WAI's official point system How the exhibitor point system works How to book exhibit space before the points meeting How to book exhibit space after the points meeting View list of Exhibitor Profiles
Wire Expo 2008 will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The convention runs from June 7-11, 2008; exhibits run from June 9-11, 2008. The format for Wire Expo 2008 will be a pipe-and-drape-layout. For best booth selection, companies should submit their Exhibitor's License by September 14, 2007. The initial point assignment meeting for Wire Expo 2008 was September 20, 2007. Updated event information that affects exhibiting companies will be posted as available on this page. Please check back often.
General information for exhibitors Wire Expo is a trade event for the wire and cable industry that is regionally based. In 2008 exhibitors will have access to many markets as thousands of drive-in visitors are expected. In fact, Pittsburgh is within a six-hour drive (or less) to nine states, D.C., and Canada. That said, Wire Expo also draws exhibitors, speakers, and a portion of its attendees from around the world. The event typically attracts more than 350 exhibiting companies. The exhibition floor is organized by markers and hanging signs that clearly divide the defined exhibit space for each organization. Manufacturers and suppliers, or companies that offer services, to the wire and cable industry should exhibit at Wire Expo. Space on the exhibit floor is sold in linear configurations in increments of 10 x 10 ft., however, multiple units are available, all depending on the amount of space needed by each company. The cost for renting a single 10 x 10 ft. unit is: $2,150. Island configurations 20' x 20' formats are also offered for: $6,750. Promotional opportunities for exhibitors WAI helps to promote the participation of each of its exhibitors to the Wire Expo audience through an extensive campaign that includes national advertisements, direct mailings, e-mail correspondence, web site listings, onsite rosters, and complimentary exhibition passes. Sponsorship opportunities are another way for exhibiting companies to leave a lasting impression with Wire Expo attendees. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting the sales department. About WAI’s official point system WAI assigns booth space to exhibitor’s based upon an official point system that allows companies with the highest accumulation of points to choose their locations first. A Points Meeting is held at a pre-arranged time to begin the space ssignment. This year's meeting was held September 20, 2007. Download or view the points system in alphabetical or point system order. How the exhibitor point system works Points are earned by exhibiting companies and the ranking of total point accumulation determines the order in which booths are selected. This procedure is in effect up until a pre-publicized Point Selection Deadline—after which booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The following parameters affect the point system:a. Years of exhibiting The system, which is inclusive of WAI’s Wire Expo and Interwire shows, is applied as follows: 1. The base year for the initial start-up was Interwire 1983 and continues every year thereafter. 4. If the total points between exhibitors are equal and the specific booth requested is identical (by $/square footage/location), a tie breaker will be decided by: a. Continuity of years exhibiting 5. Points will be assigned to the exhibiting company that signs the Exhibitor’s License. Points will not be given to co-exhibitors. How to book exhibit space before the points meeting Exhibitors who are interested in securing booth space should follow WAI’s three-step program. Note: Companies that have exhibited with WAI at past shows earn points toward WAI’s point system. Past exhibitors should put their earned points to work for them by submitting their exhibitor license and 50% deposit prior to the deadline. Licenses received after the point meeting will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Step one Step two Step three
How to book exhibit space after the point meeting Step one Step two
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