Exhibitor Services Kit
Official Show Contractor | Facility Services | Move-In | Rules & Regulations | Special Events & Meetings | Additional Services | Marketing & Show Promotion
Official Show Contractor
The General Services Contractor is the official Show Decorator and is the exclusive provider for rigging, sign hanging, ceiling work, etc. The GSC can also provide labor, booth rental, booth set-up, floral, furniture, etc.
| Genesis Exposition Services 11900 Plantside Drive, Suite 3 Louisville, Kentucky 40299 (502) 266-5101 www.gen-expo.com (Exclusive for rigging, sign hanging, ceiling work, etc.) |
Audio/Visual equipment including monitors, DVD players, projectors, sound systems, etc.
Booth carpet and pad descriptions, packages, pricing and payment information.
Carpet and display cleaning, vacuuming and porter service descriptions, pricing and payment information.
General information including show colors, standard booth equipment, move-in and move-out dates and times.
Pictures, descriptions, pricing and ordering information for custom booth furnishings such as sofas, chairs, tables, lamps and various accessories.
Dimensions, pricing and ordering information for vinyl graphics, digital graphics and booth signage.
Pictures, pricing and ordering information for “Turn-Key” exhibits, stands, display cases, etc.
Breakdown, pricing and ordering information for potted plants, tropical plants, flower arrangements and exhibit landscaping.
Labor policies, terms, conditions, rates and ordering information for obtaining a forklift operator for booth installation and/or dismantle.
Descriptions, pricing and ordering information for standard booth furnishings such as basic tables, chairs, counters and drapes.
Information Fact Sheet for overhead hanging signs. Please note: Any signage attached to the building must be rigged by Genesis Exposition Services.
Information Fact Sheet and Order form for obtaining labor and labor supervision of inbound and outbound freight, as well as booth installation and dismantle.
Pictures, descriptions, pricing and ordering information for additional overhead exhibit lighting and truss equipment.
Dimensions, pricing and ordering information for pegboard, tackboard and grid wall panels and shelving.
Payment form for all equipment and services rendered from Genesis Exposition Services (Official Show Decorator).
Terms, conditions, pricing and ordering information for Highlift, Operator and Rigging Labor.
Facility Services
Kentucky Exposition Center is the exclusive provider for services such as drayage, electric, water, compressed air, internet, phone, catering, etc. Payment for facility services should be made directly to the provider using the KEC payment form.
| Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 (502) 367-5321 (Exclusive for all utilities and drayage) |
Centerplate (502) 614-3015 (502) 614-3028 (Exclusive for catering) |
CCPI (502) 815-6600 (Exclusive for Internet & Telecommunications) |
Food and beverage breakdown and pricing for on-site catering.
Rates and ordering information for compressed air, water, drainage and plumbing services.
Conditions, regulations, descriptions, pricing and ordering information of various types of electrical service available on-site.
Payment form for all equipment and services rendered from the Kentucky Exposition Center (Facility).
Move-Out Procedures and estimated times
Rates, order forms, and instructions for ordering in-booth telephone and internet services.
Move-In
The Kentucky Exposition Center is the exclusive provider of drayage services and pre-show warehousing. Johnson Trucking provides the services to move your trailer and/or tractor into the facility.
| Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 (502) 367-5321 (Exclusive for all utilities and drayage) |
Johnson Trucking is responsible for vehicle and trailer move-in. For rules and regulations on having a vehicle in the exposition center, please see the Fire Marshall Rules and Regulations.
Outlines procedures of receiving/handling inbound shipments, container storage and outbound shipments. Includes drayage rates and sample shipping labels.
Move-Out Procedures and estimated times
Contact information for the company designated as the Official Show Carrier
Directions to Kentucky Exposition Center and detailed information on parking including Exhibitor-only parking areas
Carpet & Light Installation
- North/South Wing & East Hall Exhibits - Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.
- West Wing & Pavilion Exhibits - Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.
Important Notes:
- You may begin your display set-up at the same time as your vehicle move in time, however, please note that your exhibit space must remain clear until the end of your scheduled vehicle move-in time, regardless of whether you have display vehicles or not, to allow for the move-in of other display vehicles through your space, if needed.
- Failure to comply with your scheduled vehicle move-in time could result in delays for both you and your fellow exhibitors, vehicles being left out of the show, and displays not being erected by the opening of the show. If you have any questions regarding the vehicle move-in schedule, contact Genesis Exposition Services, at 502-266-5101.
Vehicle Move-in Times - refer to the move-in schedule to find which color applies to your booth.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 18 |
MONDAY, MARCH 19 |
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 |
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 |
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SUNDAY, MARCH 18 |
MONDAY, MARCH 19 |
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 |
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Rules & Regulations
Booth guidelines, fire marshall, and facility regulations
Rules and Regulations that govern line-of-sight and booth configuration
Directions to Kentucky Exposition Center and detailed information on parking including Exhibitor-only parking areas
Special Events & Meetings
MATS makes available several opportunities to hold and promote events, seminars, meetings and more. The first step is to submit the Event Request Form. If your event requires meeting space / seminar time slot, we will be in contact to discuss options; otherwise, upon review, we will publish your event on our web site for others to see.
Additional Services
Services such as photography and vehicle washing
Johnson Trucking is responsible for vehicle and trailer move-in. For rules and regulations on having a vehicle in the exposition center, please see the Fire Marshall Rules and Regulations.
Contact information and rates for show photographer.
Rates and instructions for on-site tractor/trailer washing services.
Book modeling talent for booth
Marketing & Show Promotion
Mailing Lists
Every attendee does not make it to every exhibit. It is an impossibility given the size of the show, the number of Exhibitors, the number of Attendees, and the number of hours in the show. If you feel like you missed out on some of the potential leads at MATS, rent the post-show mailing list. You can specify the registration category you'd like to focus on and we provide full CASS Certified/Delivery Point Verified mailing contact information direct to your mail house for subsequent follow-up. To view categories, rates, and formats, etc., please review our Mailing List Rental Order Form and Mailing List Rental Agreement.
Marketing
Pre-Show Promotion is proven to increase target audience booth attendance by up to 15%. Promoting your company during the event expands your reach far beyond exhibit space alone. Post-show promotion ensures you stay top of mind with your buyers and customers long after the show. To take advantage of our proven advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please call us at 800-626-2370 for assistance in developing a plan to make the most of your experience at MATS.
View our most popular opportunities on the Advertising and Promotion page.
MATS Product Showcase
Do you want to reach more than 300,000 members of the trucking industry every year?
As the most viewed feature of the Mid-America Trucking Show web site and one of the most popular sections of the Mid-America Trucking Show Directory & Buyers Guide, the Product Showcase is a perfect opportunity to expose your product and/or service to an attentive audience of tens of thousands of visitors per month.
Cost per entry: $400.00
Receive a complimentary MATS Product Showcase listing when you advertise in the Show Directory & Buyer's Guide with a full page ad or larger.
Create your MATS Product Showcase now.Complimentary Tickets
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As an added value for our Exhibitors, we provide complimentary admission tickets to be distributed directly to your patrons, clients and potential customers to get them into the show at no cost and help drive traffic to your booth. Also, please don't forget that we also have complimentary VIP registration for those VIP customers that you'd like to take special care of.
The deadline for ordering complimentary tickets is March 7th or until our present supply runs out. Let us remind you: No complimentary tickets or photo copies of the tickets may be distributed during the show, in or near the facility. Please leave them at home.
Outlines the terms for acquiring the MATS attendee mailing lists for pre & post show marketing and promotion. Must be submitted with Mailing List Rental Order Form.
Breakdown of mailing list formats, types, and areas of interest. Form includes mailing list pricing and payment information.
Must be submitted with Mailing List Rental Agreement.
Information regarding advertising in the 2012 MATS Show Directory including ad rates, specifications, deadlines and insertion order.
Details on advertising on email newsletters and www.truckingshow.com including specification, pricing and deadlines.
Description, ordering information, rates for on-site advertising opportunities such as high visibility vinyl graphics affixed to entrance doors
Information and rates for advertising in the Show Daily.
Show Dates & Hours
| March 21st, 2013 | |
| Thursday | VIP 10AM - 1PM General 1PM - 6PM |
| March 22nd, 2013 | |
| Friday | 10AM - 6PM |
| March 23rd, 2013 | |
| Saturday | 9AM - 4PM |
Jim M / Jim Marshall Sales / Tamworth New South Wales AustraliaAs a visitor from Australia on a study tour I found the Mid America Truck Show informative and quite amazing. Relating to Americans in the livestock transport industry was extremely interesting. I loved every minute of the two days.