MMTS 2014 Prospectus

GROW YOUR BUSINESS. Join us at MMTS 2014. Quebec’s leading manufacturing event where professionals connect with peers, metalworking technologies and innovations.

Place Bonaventure | May 12–14, 2014 | MMTS.CA

Buyers have indicated that attending MMTS is critical for them to keep informed about manufacturing developments to bring back new knowledge, ideas and resources to their manufacturing operations.

WHY MMTS 2014?

“We had a good number of new client leads.

MMTS has been a very interesting and positive experience for us.”

- Stephane Courchesne, Merkur

MMTS is Quebec’s leading manufacturing event attracting more than 4,500 buyers and influencers. MMTS specializes in Machine Tools, Tooling, Metalworking, Automation, Design and Physical Asset Management solutions for manufacturing professionals looking to upgrade their operations, source new solutions and keep up-to-date with current industry news and products.

MMTS 2014 WILL BE HELD AT PLACE BONAVENTURE, MAY 12–14, 2014.

The 3 day event features credible and relevant education, technical sessions and working demonstrations of the latest cutting edge technologies. More than 150 leading suppliers exhibit at MMTS to showcase new and proven metalworking solutions, meet face-to-face with decision makers and expand their business network. MMTS only occurs once every 2 years.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your business. Reserve your space today!

BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING AT MMTS 2014: WHY QUEBEC? EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS TO A DYNAMIC MARKET Shorten your sales cycle with direct access to over 4,500 key decision makers and purchasing influencers throughout Quebec and surrounding areas.

Increase visibility and brand awareness. Join industry leaders in showcasing the best solutions for Quebec’s metalworking marketplace.

Multi-tiered promotional opportunities for your company, new products and services through an array of marketing channels.

1. http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/064.nsf/eng/07002.html, https://www.desjardins.com/en/a_propos/etudes_economiques/previsions/en_perspective/per1201a.pdf 2. (based on SME 2012 survey)

Canada’s aerospace and space sectors are key

assembly, engine manufacturing, maintenance repair

contributors to the economy, generating annual

and overhaul, avionics and landing gear. It ranks as

revenues of over $22 billion. These sectors employ

the third-largest aerospace cluster in the world after

nearly 80,000 Canadians in highly skilled, high-paying

Toulouse and Seattle.

jobs in more than 400 firms in all regions of Canada.

Small-Medium Size Enterprises (companies with less

Montreal is home to Canada’s largest aerospace

than 50 employees) represent 90% of the province’s

cluster and is renowned for its expertise in aircraft

21,860 manufacturing establishments.1

TOP 3 REASONS DECISION MAKERS ATTEND MMTS:2

1

Update equipment and processes

2

Keep production costs under control

3

Keep up with industry trends

MMTS BY THE NUMBERS 77% of MMTS attendees have a role in the purchasing of products for their companies.

5% of MMTS attendees represent the hard-to-reach job shops. MMTS 8 provides exhibitors access to buyers from all levels of the supply chain as mid-size manufacturers and large OEMs are also well represented.

82% of attendees come to see new products

70% of attendees say that tradeshows play a role in manufacturing equipment strategies

70% of attendees say that they are more likely to do business with a company that exhibits at MMTS

Job titles include (but not limited to) Owner/CEO, Manufacturing/ Operations Management, Foreman/Leader/Supervisor,

69% of attendees come to learn about new applications

Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programmer/ Engineer, Product Design/R&D,

66% of attendees are looking to compare technologies

Maintenance Management.

ABOUT SME

TRUST THE SOURCE. JOIN US AT QUEBEC’S LEADING MANUFACTURING EVENT AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS! SME has been serving the manufacturing industry for over 80 years and serving Quebec’s manufacturing industry with events such as MMTS and PMDS for over 20 years.

SME connects all those who are passionate about making things that improve our world. As a nonprofit organization, SME has served practitioners, companies, educators, government and communities across the manufacturing spectrum for more than 80 years.

Through its strategic areas of events, media, membership, training and development, and the SME Education Foundation, SME shares knowledge to advance manufacturing. At SME, we are making the future. Together.

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TOP 6 INDUSTRIES SERVED: Industrial and Commercial Machinery

Aerospace

Fabricated Metal/Stampings

Transportation

Food Processing

Medical/Surgical Devices

2. (based on SME 2012 survey)

“A lot of people at the show. We had good leads, much more than in previous years.”

- Sébastien Dubois, Creaform

FEATURED TECHNOLOGIES AT MMTS Additive Manufacturing

Fastening and Joining

Automated Manufacturing and Assembly

Financial and Leasing Services

Automation and Controls

Finishing and Coatings Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Bar Coding Borescopes CNC Programming Software

Gases and Gas Equipment Grinding Machines

Composite Manufacturing

Laser and Laser Systems

Controls, CAD/CAM Software

Lean Manufacturing

Coolants and Lubricants

Machine Vision Systems Machining Centers, Milling and Boring Machines

Cutting Tools and Accessories Data Acquisition Deburring and Edge Finishing Drilling and Tapping Machines Dust Collectors EDM ERP/MRP Energy and Environmental EďŹƒciency Engineering Materials

Machining, Plastics Maintenance and Repair Material Handling Measurement Inspection and Test Mechanized Plasma Cutting Metal Forming and Fabricating Equipment Metal Suppliers Micro Manufacturing

Microscopes Motion Control NDT Part Identification/Marking Systems (RFID) Plant Engineering and Maintenance Plastics Molding and Manufacturing Purchasing and Inventory Control Software Rapid Prototyping Resistance Welding Robotics Sawing and Cut O Machines Screw Machining Turning Machines Lathes and Turning Centers Waterjet Cutting Welding Workholding Systems and Devices

ELEVATE YOUR PRESENCE AT MMTS Invest in MMTS, market beyond your booth and be proud to own a piece of this unique experience. Three sponsorship levels and an array of opportunities including: •.Marquee from $20,000 •.Premiere from $7,500 •.Signature from $1,000

CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN MORE!

MEET HIGH LEVEL BUYERS Your investment is backed by a targeted, comprehensive marketing campaign.

We provide total marketing solutions designed to deliver maximum return on your investment. Our campaign elements come together to create total market awareness and deliver the qualified buyers you need to grow your business.

 DIGITAL MARKETING

 PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Over 100,000 impressions to targeted manufacturing stakeholders in Quebec and surrounding areas (in both French and English) via: •. Redesigned website including mobile friendly feature •. E-communications •. Online banners on allied industry websites •. Articles on industry, publication and partner websites including banner ads and calendar event listings •. Social media – broad and strategic messaging utilizing Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook

Promotion to technical communities and members of partner associations including: SME, CRIQ, Technoparc Montreal, CMTDA, REAI, CTMA, STIQ

 DIRECT MAIL Tens of thousands of pieces to industry professionals including C-level decision makers.

•. Audience brochure •. Exhibitor invitations – customized invitations from YOU to your customers and prospects •. Polybag piece in Canadian Metalworking to approximately 20,000 subscribers

 AUDIENCE PROGRAMS AND ATTRACTIONS •. Telemarketing – thousands of calls to past and prospective attendees •. VIP program to award loyal attendees from past MMTS events •. Job Shop Night – extended hours for independent and family businesses to attend and seek solutions •. SME Theatre – a dedicated area on the show floor providing world-class education

 MEDIA •. Print advertising in relevant industry publications •. PR investment to increase media coverage both before and during the event

Place Bonaventure | May 12–14, 2014

MMTS.CA

CONTACT US

Join us at MMTS 2014. Quebec’s leading manufacturing event where professionals connect with peers, metalworking technologies and innovations.

If your company is based in Quebec: Allison Martinez Direct: 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4416 amartinez@sme.org

F-N Sanjay Prasad Direct: 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4467 sprasad@sme.org

If your company starts with: A-E Bonnie Pashley Direct: 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4452 bpashley@sme.org

O-Z Eiji Mine Direct: 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4456 emine@sme.org

For Customer Service, please contact Chris Raso 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4435 MMTS Event Manager Julie Pike 1-888-322-7333 ext. 4471