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promising prospects.

hard-to-reach buyers.

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For full access to every sector of the global

plastics industry, its verticals and its end-user

markets, exhibit at NPE2018—and connect with

thousands of customers, all under one roof in

five highly efficient days. Submit your space application today.

We’ve got you covered—from generating leads to closing sales.

“NPE is the chance for us

to get together with all of

our customers in a relatively

short period of time, meet

new customers, and at the

same time be involved with

all the new activities that

are going on across the

plastics industry.” – Ronald Whaley,

Geo-Tech Polymers, Waverly, OH

NPE2018: The Plastics Show, the world’s largest and most

influential plastics trade show and conference, is the most

important global event for the plastics industry, spanning the

entire supply chain. It’s also the best sales opportunity for

material suppliers, processors and equipment manufacturers.

At NPE2018, you’ll generate leads, increase sales, open new

markets, close new deals, build relationships and strengthen

your brand. Exhibit at NPE2018 and cover all your bases.

• Appliances

• Automotive

• NEW! Bottling/ Containers

• Building/Construction

• Consumer Products

•Electronics

•NEW! Medical

•Packaging

• Recycling & Sustainability

NPE2018 Covers Vertical Markets Including:

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We’ve got you covered——your buyers all in one place. NPE2018’s buyers are serious decision makers who are ready to do serious business—with you.

NPE attendees represent:

NPE attendees come from all corners of the globe:

The TOP 5 job functions of NPE attendees are:

Product developers, engineers, designers, R&D, plant managers, equipment purchase agents and

CTOs from 128+ countries

65,000+ buyers with more than $100 billion in combined

purchasing power

20,000+ unique buying companies

1. Engineering & Design

2. General Management & Administration

3. Manufacturing

4. Sales & Marketing

5. Research and Development

Asia – 5,435Latin America – 4,869

Europe – 2,954Canada – 2,789

Middle East – 594

Africa – 94Other - 89

Oceania/Australia – 66

“Where else am I going

to meet colleagues from

Europe, Asia, Latin America,

all in one conference room?

The chance to see them

face-to-face is impossible to

duplicate. And that’s one of

the biggest values

of NPE.” – Alan Dubin,

Specialchem/ Long Valley, NJ

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“Everything you want

to know about converting

packaging, plastics, and

materials, is here.” – Jose Velasco,

Felxi-Vel/ Mexico CityNPE attendees work in these industries and more:

Among NPE attendees:

make or influence buying decisions for their organizations.

87% 40% are senior or

C-level executives.

31% have the final say in

buying decisions.

39% will only attend NPE2018

between now and the event.

• Automotive/Transportation – 26%

• Chemicals & Plastics – 24%

• Medical – 21%

• Machinery & Equipment – 15%

• Bottling – 14%

• Building/Construction – 13%

• Consumer Products – 11%

• Electronics – 11%

• Appliances – 7%

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Visit NPE.org/exhibit for more details.

We’ve got you covered— with NEW features rolling out for NPE2018!

NPE2018’s exciting new zones and pavilions on the show floor help buyers find exactly

what they’re looking for—ensuring that they’ll be guided directly to your company and

products. Choose the area that’s right for you!

NEW! Bottle Zone—Suppliers serving

the bottling and container sector now

have their own dedicated zone for

beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care

and much more.

Re|focus @ NPE—If you’re a recycling

supplier, equipment manufacturer,

sustainability professional or service

company, this recycling and sustainability

zone, which is SPI standalone expo and

conference in non-NPE years, connects you

with equipment and service providers

offering green solutions.

3D & 4D Zone—This show-within-a-

show highlights the trends and

technologies behind 3D and 4D prototypes,

mold components and even finished parts,

direct from digital files.

Technology Zones—Exhibit in these

vertical market areas to showcase

your latest innovations and state-of-the-art

advances for specific plastics technologies or

processes.

Start-Up Garage—Breaking into the

plastics industry? Here’s where

startup companies unveil their most

exciting new products, services and

innovative ventures.

Country Pavilions—International

plastics trade associations, external

trade groups and others involved in

plastics manufacturing outside the U.S., find

their home-away-from-home right here.

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We’ve got you covered— with an effective way to maximize your ROI—NPE2018 Space Draw.

ACT NOW—visit NPE.org/spacedraw to submit your

space application today for the NPE2018 Space Draw!

Please contact us at spacedraw@npe.org for assistance—we’re here to help!

To get the most from your show investment, attend NPE2018

Space Draw to select your booth location and get expert

advice on setting up and marketing your booth—before, during

and after the show.

* SPI members receive priority and select space ahead of non-members. Contact SPI Membership to find out how to become a member: 202-974-5212 or spimembership@plasticsindustry.org.

How Does Space Draw Work?

■ Attending Space Draw gives you the opportunity to personally select the best space available

at your time in the process.

■ Space Draw takes place at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, where you can meet

with service providers to plan your booth, and attend marketing workshops to help you

promote your NPE2018 presence.

■ The Space Draw lottery determines the order in which exhibiting companies select

NPE2018 exhibit space within their designated category.

■ Exhibitors who submit their application and deposit by November 18, 2016, are entered into

the Space Draw lottery. Companies submitting contracts and/or deposits after November 18,

2016, will be placed in the next open position of their designated category, after companies who

participated in the Space Draw lottery.

■ By submitting your space application now, you’ll have the opportunity to be at the top of your

designated category to select your booth.

NPE2018 Space Draw dates: March 20 – 22, 2017

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We’ve got you covered— with more buyers than anywhere else—and they want to do business with you.

NPE2018 attracts the plastics industry’s top buyers and decision makers

and brings together thousands of your prospective customers. With so

many qualified buyers on the show floor, it’s no surprise that millions

of dollars in deals are transacted every day. You won’t get such a large

return on your investment anywhere else.

Our NPE2018 exhibit sales team

is waiting to assist you:

exhibit@npe.orgACT NOW—submit your space application today!

SPI Full/Associate Member Discount Space Rates

Up to 400 sq. ft. $25.50 per sq. ft.

401 to 1,000 sq. ft. $24.50 per sq. ft.

1,001 to 4,000 sq. ft $23.50 per sq. ft.

More than 4001 sq. ft $22.25 per sq. ft.

SPI Service Provider Member Discount Space Rate

The SPI Service Providers Member Discount Space Rate is $33.00 per sq. ft.

Non-Member Space Rate

The Non-Member Space Rate is $42.00 per sq. ft.

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