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Exhibitor Information

Wire Expo 2008

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Convention: June 7-11, 2008

Exhibits: June 9-11, 2008



  
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Exhibitor's overview

General Information for exhibitors

Who should exhibit?

Exhibit space and rental cost

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 meetingWire Expo Floor

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Exhibitor's overview

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.
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Wire Expo 2008 will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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.

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Who should exhibit?

Manufacturers and suppliers, or companies that offer services, to the wire and cable industry should exhibit at Wire Expo.

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Exhibit space rental and cost

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.

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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.
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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.
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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
b. Square footage of stands
c. Continuity of years 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.
2. Twenty-five (25) points are assigned for each year of participation. (Now including nationalpavilion exhibiting companies, contracting company only.)
3. One (1) point is assigned for every 100 square feet of stand space.

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
       b. Number of years exhibiting
       c. Lottery system

5. Points will be assigned to the exhibiting company that signs the Exhibitor’s License. Points will not be given to co-exhibitors.

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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
Select at least 10 locations on the floor plan that are of interest. Exhibitors should choose up to 25 locations if their exhibitor point total is less than 300 because it increases the odds of being assigned an exhibit space of their choice. Please indicate booth selections 11-25 on a separate page.

Step two
Complete the exhibitor’s license and return it with the appropriate deposit listed on the reverse side of the space license prior to the stand allocation meeting.

Step three


You may be contacted directly during the points meeting, if one of the location selections is not available so that alternative choices may be discussed. Please be sure that a contact person is available during the time of the call. A confirmation of your booth assignment will be made within one week of this meeting.
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How to book exhibit space after the point meeting

Step one
Review the floor plan. Select at least 10 locations that are of interest, or call first to see if a specific location is available. Exhibitors may select up to 25 locations on a separate sheet.

Step two
Complete the exhibitor’s license and return it with the appropriate deposit listed on the reverse side of the space license. You will be contacted shortly after WAI’s sales department receives your license. Note: Space assignments can be made only if licenses are accompanied by the appropriate deposit.

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