'SOLUTIONS FOCUS' ATTRACTING HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS TO THE NEW CHEM SHOW

Industry Feedback Leads To More Impactful Ways To Reach Buyers

WESTPORT, Connecticut...March 3, 2009 - In response to the rapidly changing chemical processing marketplace and the turbulent economy, the 53rd edition of the venerable CHEM SHOW will offer several new features and a new ‘solutions focus.’
These new features and enhancements have increased the demand and awareness of the Show, as over 200 exhibitors have already signed on to showcase their innovative new products at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, November 17-19, 2009.  Such leading companies as DuPont, Corning Glass, Honeywell HPS, and Mettler-Toldeo will join companies from around the world at North America’s largest processing event.
Some of The NEW CHEM SHOW solutions-based changes and enhancements to the 2009 event that are designed to attract more buyers from ALL segments of the process industries who are interested in market-specific solutions include:

• Free Solutions-based Exhibitor Workshops on the Show Floor
• Free On-line Service to Match Customer Needs with Exhibitor Solutions
• Free Customized Exhibitor Marketing Tools to Reach Customers and Prospects
• A Special New Product Showcase on the Exhibit Floor
• AIChE Day – One Day Conference and Events developed by AIChE (World’s largest association for Chemical Engineers)
• Nanotechnology Symposium – Two day Symposium and Workshops developed by iRAP
• Chemical Engineering Education Conference – Two day Educational Program developed by Chemical Engineering Magazine
• Free Cyber Café to Give Attendees Access to Their E-mail, Web information, and more
• Free Buyer/Exhibitor Meeting Rooms

The NEW CHEM SHOW will also focus on sustainability and ‘Green’ processing issues that are impacting CPI executives, process engineers and plant production personnel.  In addition, these core issues will be covered:

• Optimizing Process Efficiency
• Process Control & Automation Solutions
• Efficient Powder Processing
• Water/Wastewater Management
• Emerging Technologies

To promote these exciting changes,The NEW CHEM SHOW will be marketed through a very aggressive, worldwide communications program featuring dozens of ads and news articles in leading trade magazines, tens of thousands of direct mail brochures, an integrated electronic marketing campaign, including e-mail blasts and a comprehensive package of marketing tools to help exhibitors connect with the maximum number of buyers. “Given the economy and market changes that we’ve seen, we’re excited about the new efforts they’ve taken to focus the show and provide even more opportunities for our company to connect with prospects” said Rob Coffee, Sales/Marketing Manager for Proco Products, Inc.   “We’re looking forward to the show this November.”  

“Connecting exhibitors and qualified buyers in today’s economy with solutions-focused products and technologies is critical, said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages The NEW CHEM SHOW.  “The NEW CHEM SHOW will continue to be the leading forum and information resource where all processing professionals can find the solutions they need to stay at the cutting edge of a changing global marketplace.”

Here’s what others are saying about The NEW CHEM SHOW:
“Just as it was 40 years ago, the Show is one of the most important venues for us and it’s a perfect place for a product roll-out,” said Rick Bolger, Marketing Manager of Plast-O-Matic Valves. “Our customer base is at this show and the venue and value are exceptional,” said Amy Macauley of Lamons Gasket Company.

About The NEW CHEM SHOW

Since 1915, the CHEM SHOW (www.chemshow.com) has been the CPI professional's single best resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It's a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of emerging technologies. The unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing environment unequaled by any other process industries event in North America. The NEW CHEM SHOW is produced and managed by International Exposition Company (IEC), 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880; phone: (203) 221-9232; fax: (203) 221-9260; e-mail: info@chemshow.com; website: www.chemshow.com. # # #