Expo 2000: General Information

March 12ó16 · 2000 TMS ANNUAL MEETING · Nashville, Tennessee


Exhibitor Prospectus	Event Profile	Sponsorship Opportunities	Current Exhibitors	Reservation Form

SHOW DATES AND HOURS

Monday, March 13 2:00 p.m.ó7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 9:30 a.m.ó5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 9:30 a.m.ó3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Floorplan

During the week of March 12-16, 2000, at the 129th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), you can join more than 4,000 science and engineering professionals, representing more than 70 different countries, who will come together for the opportunity to add to their own store of knowledge by capitalizing on the expertise and experience of their colleagues. More than 200 sessions and 1,000 individual presentations are scheduled. Whether your technical interests lie in precious metal extraction, aluminum processing, high-temperature superconductors, or just about any other materials field or metallurgical discipline, you will find programming that addresses your most pressing needs.

Exhibit Booth Reservations

Standard booths are 10'x10', but custom booth size requests will be considered. However, the minimum booth size is 10' X 10' (3.04m x 3.04m). Contact TMS to discuss the creation of a customized booth size to fit your space requirements. Standard rental prices are as follows:

$18.50 per square foot--through August 31, 1999
$20.00 per square foot--September 1, 1999 to November 30, 1999
$22.00 per square foot--December 1, 1999 through February 20, 2000.

What is Included with Your Booth Rental

A detailed listing in the Expo 2000 PreShow Report and the Exhibition Show Directory, including a hyperlink via TMS OnLine
Two complimentary, full-conference registrations (includes admission to the technical sessions and exhibit)
Security throughout the show (includes set-up, show hours, and dismantle)
Complimentary VIP Exhibit Passes
One complimentary new TMS membership per company
8 foot back drape and 3 foot side drape
44 inch sign identifying your company name and booth number
Aisle carpet, maintenance, and cleaning
Comprehensive exhibitor's service manual
Exposition management servicesñincluding frequent "Exhibitor Updates" to keep you informed of the latest deadlines and opportunities. The TMS staff will assist you with pre-and post-show information, cost control suggestions, and on-site liaisons.

Exhibit Traffic Enhancers

Grand Opening Reception
Hosted lunch for all meeting registrants
Coffee breaks

Products and Services Featured

Air Pollution/Air Control Equipment
Aluminum Industry Wear Parts
Aluminum Processors and Producers
Aluminum Production & Technology Equipment
Aluminum Refining Systems
Aluminum Quality
Anode Rod Stub Welding
Automation/Computer Simulation
Bauxite Crushing & Grinding
Carbon Paste Production & Equipment
Carbon Technology and Supplies

Casting
Chemicals and Additives
ClothingóProtective
Combustion Technology
Computer Software
Degassing
Dross Handling Equipment
Energy Services
Engineering and Consulting Services
Filtration
Furnaces
Grain Refiners Hardeners
Graphite
HF Measurement Systems for Pot Rooms & Stacks
Image Analysis
Industrial Gases
Ingot & Sow Casting Handling & Stacking

Instrumentation
Lubricants
Master Alloys
Material Handling
Material Information
Measurement/Testing and Analysis
Microscopy
Molten Metal Pumps
Process Equipment
Publishers
Radiation Detection
Raw Materials Products/Services
Recycling/Scrap Processing
Refractory and Insulating Products
Service Contractors
Water Cooling & Treatment

Additional Benefits to the Expo 2000 Exhibitor

Admittance Coupons/Invitations: A $25.00 value, these coupons can be distributed to your customers and prospects as an invitation for free access to the exhibit area.

Access to Lead Tracking Services On-Site: Each attendee is supplied with a magnetic-strip lead retrieval card. The card reader system available to all exhibiting companies for rental to simplify lead recording, categorizing and tracking.

TMS Exhibition Annual Growth

Pre-Registration List: Interested in promoting your participation to pre-registered attendees? This list will be provided on disk and will be available approximately one month prior to the meeting.

Post-Show Attendee List: A complete list of the meeting attendees will be sent to you on disk one month following the meeting.

Promotional Support: TMS supports the Expo 2000 with an aggressive marketing campaign which includes, direct mail to targeted lists of industry leaders, industry specific advertising via strong coverage in numerous trade publications, public relations to generate press coverage, and complete World Wide Web coverage via TMS OnLine and information listings on many related sites

We urge exhibitors to get involved with helping to promote their participation in the 2000 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Opportunities are designed to help you maximize your exhibitor benefits with customers and prospects. Act now to ensure your company the high visibility of a prime location. For space reservation, or to hold space on a tentative basis, contact:

Cindy A. Wilson
Marketing Coordinator
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
184 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale PA 15086
Telephone (724) 776-9000, ext 231; fax (724) 776-3770
E-mail wilson@tms.org; Web Site http://www.tms.org

The information on this page is maintained by the TMS Meetings Department (mtgserv@tms.org).

To reserve booth space for the meeting, submit the Exhibitor Reservation Form.

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