Cory Ward
ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY: Fleet Owner
COMPANY: Rentco Rentals LLC
HOMETOWN: Jeffersonville, IN
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 10 Years
FIRST YEAR ATTENDED MATS: 2013
Why Do You Attend MATS?
“I attend MATS to stay up to date with the latest products in the van and reefer manufacturing industry. MATS is the only show I attend each year, it has everything needed to help improve my business.”
Why Do You Recommend MATS?
“MATS is the best place to buy parts and products. I needed to get a van quickly for my business, but due to the current shortage, it’s been hard. MATS provided me with an exhibitor that was able to build it a lot faster for me, and I would have never known of it if it wasn’t for this show.”
“At MATS, you really get to experience the entire trucking industry all at once. You get to see the newest products and see how companies are changing each year.”
Business Relationships:
“If it wasn’t for MATS, I wouldn’t be as successful in my business. The face to face interactions with exhibitors allow me to make informed business decisions to help my business. It’s the only show I go to.”
Networking:
“When we spec our vans out, we use suspension rows. At MATS, we always check out the Hendrickson and Holland booths and have built relationships with them over the years. We even end up running into a lot of our customers here at these booths. If you want to do business, this is the place to do it.”
More Attendee Spotlights
“The networking opportunities here are second to none. There’s a lot to learn and see, it’s hard to put a true value on how much education there is for you at MATS.”
“At MATS, we are able to network and connect with existing companies we have built relationships with over the years. It gives us the chance to do business face to face and really see what companies are doing that can help us improve.”
“We come to MATS with a plan each year. We make a list of exhibiting companies we need to check out before the show to make sure we network and see what new products they have. Communication is possible because everybody is here at the show.”
