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June 2012, TradeTec Skyline Exhibit Studio assembled a Press Conference for Siemens Drive Technologies featuring the up and coming Atlanta Streetcar Project.

Siemens Drive Technologies, located in Alpharetta, GA, had the privilege of hosting the Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, Monday, June 18th for a Press Conference covering the innovative Atlanta Streetcar Project, where Siemens inverter and APS systems make up the propulsion system that will power the Streetcars. The press conference included nearly 350 guests in attendance. Participants representing the city of Atlanta came from: MARTA, Central Atlanta Progress, Atlanta Downtown Improvement District and the Federal Transit Administration. All present to hear the Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, FTA Regional Administrator, Dr. Yvette Taylor and Siemens Drive Technologies President, Doug Keith, discuss the new streetcar project for Atlanta and the importance of the economic development and impact it will have for the entire city. Major local media covered the press conference and guests got to see firsthand the inverter designed by Siemens that will drive the future in transportation and power the Atlanta Streetcars.

Siemens turned to TradeTec Skyline with only a two week advance to help pull together a press conference at the Siemens - highlighting the new Atlanta Streetcar project. TradeTec was responsible for the event

logistics of the press conference, which included seating, graphics, decor, registration, wait staff, catered hospitality for guests, along with risers and podium for the key note speakers.

“When Siemens approached us for help, we were instantly up for the challenge. Pulling together a successful event, with all the details, is what TradeTec does best. I’m incredibly proud of our staff and the environment we created for Siemens,” said Lori Haynes, Account Executive of TradeTec Skyline. www.ttskyline.com

Siemens Director of Media Relations, Michael Krampe said, “With only two weeks to spare, I knew I could count on Lori and the TradeTec team to deliver a first-class event set up on time and within budget. This piece of mind helped me focus on working with the Mayor’s office, our executives and inviting media to the event.”

TradeTec was proud to be apart of the Press Conference by providing their event planning solutions to assist Siemens in hosting a successful Press Conference.

The Atlanta Streetcar project is part of the City’s Connect Atlanta Plan to increase urban mobility, sustainable development and provide cost effective transit solutions for the citizens of Atlanta.

TRADETEC SKYLINE DELIVERS EVENT LOGISTICS FOR SIEMENS PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTING NEW ATLANTA STREET CAR PROJECT

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ABOUT SIEMENS

Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure and cities sectors. Siemens has been operating for more than 160 years in 190 countries. An ongoing reputation for leading-edge innovation and quality. www.usa.siemens.com

ATLANTA STREET CAR PROJECT

The Atlanta Streetcar project is a cooperative effort to bring in local transportation that will connect the metro area and the greater region of Atlanta. Since 2010, the project has been underway, hoping to be completed by Fall 2013 and route over 2.6 miles of track that will connect from the Olympic Park area, to the Georgia World Congress Center, Aburn Avenue and Peachtree corridor. The Atlanta Streetcar will enhance mobility and traction for transit-dependent citizens of Atlanta and bring in increased traffic to surrounding businesses. http://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/atlanta-streetcar

ABOUT TRADETEC SKYLINE

TradeTec is an Authorized Skyline Dealer and full-service Exhibit Studio located just outside Chicago, IL that offers enhanced Trade Show Exhibits and displays, full management, planning and execution of corporate meetings and face-to-face events. TradeTec provides their clients with portable, modular and custom exhibits – while boasting one of the industry’s largest rental display fleets. Their services include award winning design, warehouse, I&D, maintenance and pre and post show full lead enhancement marketing programs.

TradeTec Skyline was a winner of the INC 5000 fastest growing companies in America award in both 2008/9 and 2009/10.

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