Held January 12-15, 2009 at McCormick place South, Chicago, IL, PROMAT 2009 is the largest and most comprehensive international material handling and logistics trade event in the western hemisphere. In January 2009, over 40,000 material handling and logistics buyers from more than 80 countries will arrive at Chicago’s McCormick place Couth. They will be welcomed by over 700 exhibits covering 300,000 net square feet on one show floor – exhibits that feature the best productivity solutions the industry has to offer.
Free Executive Forums – Half day seminars focusing on the integration of material handling and logistics technologies throughout organizations and their business processes. Industry-and-issue-specific pre-show workshops offer attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to attend detailed workshops on specific issues. Exhibitors have the opportunity to distinguish themselves through sponsorship of show floor seminars. Attendees can attend these sessions at no cost and without ever leaving the show floor. Details and updates can be found on the show website: www.promatshow.com
Over 700 companies will exhibit at PROMAT 2009, covering manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics solutions. PROMAT organizes exhibits into four industry-specific solution centers: The center for equipment, components & manufacturing solutions – the center for fulfillment & delivery solutions – the center for assembly logistics & support solutions – the center for information technology solutions. In addition, PROMAT’s knowledge portal offers a unique show floor education site that allows exhibitors to share their industry expertise with attendees. The knowledge portal also features industry associations and publishers who provide benchmarking, research services and resource materials. a complete list of categories can be found at www.promatshow.com
PROMAT attracts using, distribution, logistics and consumer direct. They have purchasing plans in hand and the power to buy. In fact, PROMAT attendees spend more than USD 35 billion on material handling and logistics for equipment and services every year. PROMAT attendees are an exclusive audience of decision-makers from corporate management, operations management, distribution and warehousing management, logistics engineering and purchasing management who are seeking solutions and products from a wide range of material handling and logistics manufacturers, consultants, integrators, publishers and providers.