2018 npga southeastern convention & …...exhibitor applications will only be accepted starting...

CONNECT. LEARN. ENJOY.April 6-8, 2018Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia

DISCOVERTHE ENERGY!

2018 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

201 8 NPGA SOUTHEASTERN CONVENTION & INTERNATIONAL PROPANE EXPO

©2014, Gene Phillips

“I'm always impressed by the number of leads and year-round value we receive by exhibiting.” - Don Montroy, Bergquist Inc., Toledo, Ohio

www.npgaexpo.com

Achieve added visibility and maximize your marketing dollars by generating increased traffic to your booth with a range of sponsorship packages to fit a variety of budgets.

Registration Area – EXCLUSIVE

Your company’s logo will be displayed on alternating panels of the registration desk as attendees check in to the Expo. $10,000

Badge Lanyards – EXCLUSIVE

Display your company logo on the lanyards that every attendee wears each day of the show. $8,500

Hotel Keys – EXCLUSIVE

Welcome attendees with your logo and message imprinted on their room key cards or sleeves at the headquarters hotel. $8,500

Keynote – EXCLUSIVE

Promote your company in front of the large audience drawn by a high-level speaker. $8,500 for exclusive or consider a co-sponsorship

Hand Sanitizer – EXCLUSIVE

Looking for a “hands-on” opportunity? Your logo appears on individual-size hand sanitizer provided to attendees at registration. $6,500

Hydration Stations – EXCLUSIVE

Thirsty to get your company some visibility? Have your logo on the cups distributed at each water cooler throughout the exhibit hall floor. $5,500

Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall – THREE CO-SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Kick-start the Expo with your logo on cocktail napkins, bars, and signage. Includes 25 comp drink tickets. $5,000/each

Morning Coffee – TWO AVAILABLE

Attendees are sure to perk up when they arrive at the show and see your company’s name on their cup. $5,500/each

Aisle Signs – MULTIPLE AVAILABLE

Reach new heights—literally—with your logo displayed on an aisle sign at the Expo. Discounted packages available. $1,300 for single, $1,100/each for two, or $1,000/each for three or more

Fast-Track and Education Sessions – STARTING AT $1,250

Show your company’s commitment to education and the industry by sponsoring one of the many sessions that are of critical importance to marketers. Inquire for pricing options

Many Additional Opportunities

Visit NPGAexpo.com to learn about other sponsorships—including shuttle buses, column wraps, charging station, Wi-Fi, and more.

Download the exhibitor application at: www.NPGAexpo.com

SHOW GUIDE ADVERTISINGAdvertise in the official show guide distributed to attendees at registration. This year-round reference includes complete event details and a directory of exhibitors.

• Extend awareness and complement the effectiveness of your directory listing.

• Increase traffic by advertising your booth location and product information.

• Reaches the people you want to talk to—at the right time and in the right place.

$3,200 for back cover premium position (full-color) $1,650/each for inside front cover or inside back cover (full-color) $495 for full-page B&W interior ad

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

All sponsorships include your logo on select onsite signage, recognition on the show website, and inclusion in thank you page of the Show Guide.

ENHANCE YOUR VISIBILITY

*Not included as part of convention/expo registration. Additional fee applies.

Wednesday, April 48:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Targeted Exhibitor

Move-In

Thursday, April 58:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Targeted Exhibitor

Move-In

Noon – 4:00 p.m. Attendee Registration

Friday, April 67:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In

9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Groups A-C

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WIP Leadership Forum @ the Expo*

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PERC Update Live!

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Keynote featuring Greg Gumbel

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Expo Hall Welcome Reception

Saturday, April 78:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Group D

Saturday, April 7, continued10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Expo Hall Open

10:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Technical Workshops: Propane Gas Delivery System

10:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fast-Track Sessions in the Expo Hall

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Women in Propane Roundtable

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Women in Propane Networking Reception

7:30 p.m. – Midnight Young Gassers’ Reception*

Sunday, April 87:30 a.m. – Noon Registration

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Prayer Breakfast*

10:15 a.m. – Noon Fast-Track Sessions in the Expo Hall

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Expo Hall Open

2:01 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out

Monday, April 98:00 a.m. – Noon Exhibitor Move-Out

Throughout 40+ years in the world of sports broadcasting, Greg Gumbel has become one of the most outstanding and best-known announcers in sports television. He has covered Major League Baseball, the NBA, the NFL, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament, Summer and Winter Olympic games, World Figure Skating Championships, and the Daytona 500—to name a few. Gumbel is also a three-time Emmy award winner, and the 2007 honoree of the prestigious Pat Summerall Award for his outstanding work in broadcasting.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.NPGAexpo.com

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Highlight your Autogas offerings!There’s a specially featured area in the expo hall exclusively for those involved in manufacturing products, processes, education tools, or services in the rapidly growing autogas market. Purchase a regular booth and get 50% off space to showcase your expertise in the exclusive Autogas Pavilion.

Calculate your rate in three easy steps:NPGA members receive a 50% discount on booth space. NPGA membership must be current at the time the Exhibitor Application is submitted and membership must be paid by December 31, 2017.

2018 RATES Regular Exhibit Space Add The Autogas Pavilion

Space Size Member Non-Member Member Non-Member

Under 400 sq. ft. $15.50/sq. ft. $31.00/sq. ft. $8.25/sq. ft. $16.50/sq. ft.

400 sq. ft. and over $14.25/sq. ft. $28.50/sq. ft. $7.50/sq. ft. $15.00/sq. ft.

Vehicles $9.75/sq. ft. $19.50/sq. ft. $5.25/sq. ft. $10.50/sq. ft.

Corner Location $50/each $100/each n/a n/a

Step 1 – Determine total square footage (example: 10’ x 10’ booth = 100 sq. ft.).

Step 2 – Multiply total square footage by rate (100 x $15.50 member rate = $1,550).

Step 3 – Add the fee if upgrading to a corner ($1,550 + $50 corner upgrade = $1,600).

*Subject to print deadlines. **One FREE exhibitor staff badge per 100 sq. ft. of vehicle space.


We hope your company will join or return as one of the more than 250 companies who grew their business by exhibiting in 2017. In the interest of fairness to all companies, exhibitors will select booth space based on the number of years exhibited at the NPGA Expo and space applications will be accepted as indicated in the table to the right.

Note: The number of years your company has exhibited is listed in parentheses on the next panel. Exhibitor applications will only be accepted starting the week in which your organization qualifies.

Week Sales Open Date Number of Years

1 Sept. 25, 2017 47-70

2 Oct. 10, 2017 26-46

3 Oct. 16, 2017 17-25

4 Oct. 23, 2017 11-16

5 Oct. 30, 2017 8-10

6 Nov. 6, 2017 5-7

7 Nov. 13, 2017 3-4

8 Nov. 20, 2017 1-2

9 Dec. 4, 2017 All

2018 BOOTH PACKAGESThere’s simply no better way to reach qualified buyers seeking equipment and services than at NPGA Expo! You’ll receive much more than a booth space—where else will you have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with so many prospects in so little time?

Standard booth space includes:• Direct access to thousands of

propane industry professionals

• Pre-registered attendee mailing list and opt-in email addresses

• Listings in event brochure and on NPGAexpo.com website*

• Exhibitor contact information in the official Show Guide

• Two FREE exhibitor staff badges per 100 sq. ft.**

• Post-show attendee list and opt-in email addresses

YOUR BOOTH SPACESECURE


2017 BY THE NUMBERS* • Exhibitors received an average of

21 qualified leads from attendees who are seriously considering their products or services.

• 24% of attendees were first-timers—meet those new to the event and the industry.

• 74% are considering making a purchase from a supplier that they had not considered prior to Expo.

• 87% of attendees’ companies are likely to purchase a product or service because of attending Expo.

• 88% of exhibitors rated the overall value of exhibiting as good or excellent.

• 94% of exhibitors plan to return in 2018.

• 99% of attendees recommend NPGA’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo to others in the propane industry.

*Source: 2017 post-show attendee and exhibitor surveys. **Source: 2017 marketer registration data.

DISCOVERTHE ENERGY!NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo is the industry’s largest event—bringing together marketers and suppliers from across the United States and beyond. Join us for the 71st year of Expo to CONNECT, LEARN, and ENJOY.

50% OF ATTENDEES are VP-Level or Higher**

Owner/Partner 23%

President/CEO 9%

Vice President/GM 16%

CFO/Financial Manager 2%

Sales & Marketing 12%

Operations Manager 16%

Service Technician 5%

Other 16%

WHAT ATTENDEES WANT• LP-gas appliance, equipment, and

component manufacturers

• Vehicle fabricators

• Tank and cylinder manufacturers

• Computer hardware, software, and technical service providers

• Producers, brokers, and wholesalers of LP-gas

• Manufacturer’s representatives and wholesalers

• Propane transporters and storers

• Insurance carriers, underwriters, and agencies

• Autogas distributors and technology providers

• Other providers of goods and services to the LP-gas industry

92% OF ATTENDEES are Involved in Purchasing Decisions**

Final Decision Maker 33%

Significant Influence 40%

Research Products & Services 9%

Initial Recommendation 10%


A WHO’S WHO

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 EXPO SPONSORS

2017 EXHIBITORSA.R.M. Solutions (5)ADD Systems (20)Advanced Cylinder & Tank/Shotking (37)Advantage Route Systems Inc. (6)AEI Corporation (1)AIUT Inc. (2)Algas-SDI International LLC (69)Allison Transmission Inc. (16)Alternate Energy Systems Inc. (42)American Copper & Brass LLC (29)American Standard Mfg. Inc. (27)AmeriGas Wholesale (3)Amthor International Inc. (8)Amtrol Inc. (10)Anderson Uniform Co. Inc. (1)Angus Energy (4)Answer Direct (1)Arrow Tank & Engineering (55)Automated Wireless Environments Inc. (16)AVATAS Payment Solutions (8)BASE Engineering Inc. (18)Bergquist Inc. (15)Better Containers Mfg. Co. Inc. (2)Betts Industries Inc. (21)Blackmer, part of PSG, a Dover Company (61)Blue Cow Software Inc. (8)Boyd Service Inc. (24)Brindle Products Inc. (44)Bulk Truck & Transport Service (40)Bulwark Protective Apparel (2)Butane Propane News (12)Cargas Systems (8)Cavagna North America Inc. (21)Certified Cylinder Inc. (23)Cetane Associates LLC (2)CHS Inc. (11)Cintas Corporation (1)Controls Inc. (53)Corken Inc. (60)

Countryside Tank Company (3)Crum & Forster (34)CTP Solutions (14)CUI Distribution (44)Custom Truck & Equipment, a Utility One

Source Company (8)DataProse Billing Solutions (5)Davis Airtech Inc. (14)Dealers LP Equipment (35)Degree Day Systems Inc. (31)Degree Days Online Inc. (1)Destwin Energy Systems LLC (8)Digital Dispatcher LLC (6)Ditech Testing (10)Dragon Products Ltd. (2)Dynamic Decals & Graphics Inc. (7)Ecogreen Tank Monitor, a division of

Shipley Energy (3)Empire Comfort Systems Inc. (69)Enerco/Mr. Heater (38)Energi Inc./eServices Co. (8)Energy Additives - ValvTect Petroleum

Products (29)Eredi Baitelli SpA (1)Europump Italia SRL (1)Exosent Engineering (3)EZGO-LP Cylinder Safety Device (4)F.W. Webb (17)FACTOR (3)Fairview Fittings & Mfg. Inc. (10)Federal Process Corporation (3)Felker Truck & Equipment Inc. (2)FireStream WorldWide (3)Fischer Tanks (7)Fisher LP Gas Equipment (70)Fisk Tank Carrier Inc. (31)Flame Engineering Inc. (47)Flame King Cylinders (5)Fleetmatics (1)Flynt Paint Products (24)

F-Rams Inc. (8)Freightliner Custom Chassis (7)Fuel Oil News/Deliverable Fuels (2)Full Circle Inc. (18)Gardner Marsh Gas Equipment Company (52)Gas Equipment Company Inc. (67)Gastite/FlashShield (6)GEOZY Solutions (1)Gray, Gray & Gray LLP (1)GROWMARK Inc. (6)H & H Sales Company Inc. (47)Hanbay Inc. (2)Hannay Reels Inc. (52)HEATMASTER Inc. (34)Hexagon Ragasco (14)Hiab USA Inc. (21)Highland Tank & Manufacturing (7)Hino Motors Sales USA Inc. (2)Hyperkinetics Corporation (3)Indoor Comfort Marketing (3)Industrial Hose Sales & Engineering Inc. (2)INGUSA (20)InSite Platform Partners (17)Integrated Gas Technologies Ltd. (4)Intermountain Truck (8)IPS Equipment Inc. (10)iRely LLC (3)ISA - Intelligent Sensing Anywhere (6)Itron (3)J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers (4)Jamerson McLean Insurance (20)JARCO (16)Jetmark LLC (1)Jomac Truck Bodies & Cranes (20)Jomar Valve (32)K & K Management Solutions |

Energy Force (19)Keehn Service Corporation (16)Klinger Paint Company (17)


Knapheide Manufacturing Company, The (10)Kurtz Truck Equipment Inc. (22)Leran Gas Products (49)Levelgas (2)Liftmoore Inc. (23)Lin’s Propane Trucks (29)Liqua-Tech Corporation (10)Liquid Controls - IDEX (49)LMH, a division of Air Hydro Power Inc. (17)Lock America Inc. (6)LP Cylinder Service Inc. (9)LP Gas Magazine (12)LPG & NH3 Supply Inc. (5)LPG Ventures Inc. (12)Lynx Propane Software (12)Makeen Energy (14)Manchester Tank & Equipment Co. (55)Marshall Excelsior (15)Martin Gas Sales (21)Maxitrol Company (1)McGlynn & Associates Insurance Agency (1)Metsa Tanks Inc. (9)MID:COM (39)Midland Metal Mfg. (1)Mike Martin Inc. (3)Mississippi Tank Company (61)Modern Welding Company Inc. (3)MPX (3)MSG Payment Systems (3)MTankCo Supply LLC (61)National Fire Protection Association (9)National Interstate Insurance Company (4)Navien Inc. (4)Navistar Inc. (13)Nextteq LLC (5)Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance (2)Northridge Electric Inc. (1)NPGA CETP Certification Program (3)Numerex (1)OSG Billing Services (2)Otodata Wireless Network Inc. (1)Otto Trading Inc. (2)P3 Propane Safety (6)Palfinger North America Group (14)Paraco Gas Corp. (1)Paul Akers Inc. (12)PERS (27)Petroleum Tank Corp. (26)Philadelphia Insurance Companies (1)

Precimex by IUSA (5)Presto-Tap LLC (32)PriMedia Inc. (3)Prism Visual Software Inc. (2)Pro Image Communications (9)Pro-Flex LLC/Carolina Sales (1)Propane Education & Research Council

(PERC) (11)Propane Management Systems (8)Propane Resources (26)Propane.Pro (2)PT Risk Management Insurance Services (4)PYPESA/OCHOA (1)Quality Manufacturing Group (3)Quality Steel Corporation (39)R & V Works (4)Ransome Manufacturing (36)Ray Murray Inc. (61)Red Seal Measurement (59)RegO Products (70)Renaldo Sales & Service Inc. (25)Robert H. Peterson Company (31)Rochester Gauges Inc. (70)Rocket Supply Corp. (43)Rockhill Insurance Company (3)Rotarex North America (10)ROUSH CleanTech (4)Rural Computer Consultants (33)Rutherford Equipment Inc. (57)Saf-T-Cart Inc. (2)SBI Industrial LLC (5)SCG-Longtime (1)Schneider Electric (5)Screen Graphics (25)Senet Inc. (8)Sensit Technologies (17)Seymour of Sycamore (1)Sheboygan Paint Company (8)Signature Truck Systems LLC (14)Silicon Controls Pty. Ltd. (6)SkyBitz Tank Monitoring (5)SLEEGERS Engineered Products Inc. (3)Smart-Hose Technologies (13)Smith Precision Products Co. (34)Southeast LP Tank Inspection (5)Squibb Taylor Inc. (67)STAC Inc. (16)Stoops Freightliner - Quality Trailer (1)Suburban Software Systems (34)

Sumter Coatings Inc. (21)SunStar/Gas-Fired Products Inc. (29)TABSA Taques de Acero del Bravo S.A.

De C.V. (1)Tank Solutions Inc. (8)Tank Utility (2)Tarantin Industries (24)Taurus Systems Inc. (2)Technology Assurance Labs (4)TekCollect (8)Tempaco Inc. (45)The Granite Group Wholesalers (1)The Holland Grill Company (2)The Oil & Gas Advisor (2)Tiger Payment Solutions LLC (3)Total Control Systems (9)Total Energy Corporation (15)Total Meter Services Inc. (12)Touchstar (20)TPA Metals and Machinery Co. Ltd. (3)Tracpip® CounterStrike® (21)TransTech Energy (8)Travelers Insurance Company (6)Trinity Containers LLC (66)Tri-State Distributors Inc. (40)United Propane Autogas Solutions

(UPAS) Group (2)US DOT/PHMSA (1)USD Products Inc. (1)Veeder Root (1)Vertrax Inc. (31)VFG Energy Leasing & Finance (17)W B Sales Inc. (13)Warm Thoughts Communications (8)Wehof Forms (23)WESROC by Independent

Technologies Inc. (11)Westmor Industries (16)White River Distributors Inc. (65)Wireless Applications Corporation (5)Women in Propane Council (2)World Marketing of America Inc. (23)World Resources - Premium Propane

Additives (8)Worthington Industries (48)Xact Tank Monitoring Systems (8)Zhejiang Maide Machine Co. Ltd. (1)

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NGL SUPPLY WHOLESALE, LLC

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B E N C H M A R K I N G C O U N C I L Because Quality Steel Means Quality TanksThank You for Supporting USA Manufacturers

WHOLESALE PROPANE SUPPLIER

“NPGA Expo is a great opportunity to make new business connections, showcase our latest products, and gain further insight in the propane and natural gas industry … the show provides a valuable opportunity to network with new customers and potential partners.”

— Isaac Enio, Hanbay, Pointe-Claire, Quebec

©2016, Gene Phillips

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