DISTRIBUTOR and DEALER BULLETIN - CNP Industries, Inc.

DISTRIBUTOR and DEALER BULLETIN
BULLETIN DATE: February 17, 2006 BULLETIN #: 104
RE:
KBIS Show Overview & Deadlines
FROM: Rose Dickson CC: H. Piszczek
V.P. Sales and Marketing
S. Kirkley
847-644-3376
email: rose@windcrestcnp.com
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is just around the corner and Wind Crest by CNP
Industries will be exhibiting several new products in a new location on the exhibit floor. This
bulletin outlines key dates and logistics to make you show coordination easier. You may want to
retain this bulletin for future reference, or Distributors and Dealers can access this information
online at the new Wind Crest website, under the Distributor Only or Dealer Only sections.
Passwords to access these areas will be issued under a separate bulletin.
Key deadlines to remember:
Item Deadline Responsible
• Book travel plans & hotel reservations ASAP Self
• Submit Exhibitor Badge Requests no later than 3/1/06 submit to W.C.
• Submit Booth Work Schedule no later than 3/31/06 submit to W.C.
• Attend Pre-Show Walk-thru In booth on 4/21/06 Manditory
KBIS Show Exhibit Dates: Friday, April 21 – Sunday April 23, 2006*
Event Schedule: Friday April 21 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday April 22 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday April 23 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*The KBIS Conference meetings run through-out the show dates and begin on Thursday, April 20.
Wind Crest Booth #: 3826 located in the South Hall next to the Masco Booth
Address of Convention Center: McCormick Place
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
312-791-7000
www.mccormickplace.com
Wind Crest Pre-Show Walk-thru: Friday, April 21, 2006 @ 9:00 AM in the Booth
All customers who will be present for the show should attend this meeting to review new
products, show events and booth work schedule.
Show Badges: Attached in this mailer is last year’s badge list. Please review this list and confirm
that we have all attendees from your organization reflected. We will make every effort to
accommodate your requests, but please try to limit your requests to key individuals in your
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organization only. Badge requests will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email any
changes (adds or deletes) to Rose Dickson @ rose@windcrestcnp.com on or before March 15,
2006. Badges will be held at the Exhibitor Check-in desk, under Wind Crest by CNP Industries.
Pre-Printed Expo Passes: Enclosed you will find Expo passes for you to distribute to your key
customers inviting them to visit the exhibit hall at no cost. A sample letter is enclosed for you to
send with these passes to your customers and how they need to register once at the show. Please
note: Your customers still need to register once at the show. This pass waives the cost of registration, but
does not pre-register them automatically. If you find that you need additional passes, please contact
Rose Dickson at Wind Crest. We have been provided with a set number of passes based on our
space contract. Additional requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Hotel Reservations: You will be responsible for coordination and scheduling hotel reservations
for your group. Enclosed you will find a list of hotels in the area and a map indicating where they
are located in relation to McCormick Place. As a point of reference, McCormick’s Place is near #7
on the map. NOTE: The approximate rates stated are for a limited number of spaces and may no
longer be available, if you have not already booked your room.
KBIS Shuttle Service Schedule: Complimentary shuttle service is available between
McCormick Place and the hotels listed in this flyer. Shuttles run on 20-minute intervals during
peak hours (7 AM to 11 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM) and 30 minutes during limited hours (i.e.
typically 11 AM – 3:30 PM). Shuttle service routes are included in this package for your
convenience.
General Convention Information:
1. No one under 16 Years of Age is permitted.
2. Business Center on the facility – located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse. Phone:
312-791-6480 Fax: 312-791-6501. The business center offers exhibitors a place to copy, fax,
scan and print.
3. Coat & Baggage Check Service – Is provided for all exhibitors and attendees at McCormick
Place South in Room S101, Level 1 as well as a remote location at the entrance to the Hyatt-
McCormick Hotel. A $2.00 fee per item will be charged. Unfortunately, there is limited
space in the booth for personal items, so please plan to check larger items or carry them
with you.
4. Parking – If you plan to rent a car, McCormick Place offers 2 enclosed garages for
exhibitors and attendees to use during the event. Current rates are $18 per day.
5. None Smoking Facility – McCormick Place is a smoke-free facility.
Wind Crest Booth Schedule: The KBIS Show is a very important industry show and
showcases several new products being launched to the market. It is important that we all take the
time to walk the show and observe what new and exciting things are being introduced, as well as
to meet with key vendors for prospective projects. In order for Wind Crest personnel to take full
advantage of the show, we will need our key trade partners to assist in manning the booth on the
busiest days of the show (i.e. Friday and Saturday). Please review the attached booth staffing
schedule and confirm that the individual listed from your organization can work in the booth for
the two hour shift stated. If you can cover other days/times that would be greatly appreciated.
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All individuals schedule to work in the booth must attend a mandatory pre-show meeting,
presently scheduled for Friday, April 21 @ 9:00 AM.
Fax (847) 644-3376, or email your input to Rose Dickson @ rose@windcrestcnp.com , on or before
March 31, 2006.
Wind Crest Booth Work Schedule – KBIS Show
Time Scheduled Friday – April 21 st Saturday – April 22 nd Sunday – April 23 rd
10:00 AM – 12 noon
Excel – Tami Roberts Excel – Stan Wilson
Coast – Willie Smith Gulf – Norm Duboise
12 noon – 2:00 PM Excel – Greg Stanton
Fredericks – Luke Colby Gulf – Barry Jones
Deylon-Hunt: Jo Hunt &
Natalie Ness
Fredericks – Will
Hernandez
2:00 – 4:00 PM Excel – Greg Stanton Excel – Tami Roberts
3:00 PM Exhibit Floor Closes
5:00 PM Exhibit Floor Closes Exhibit Floor Closes
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