Modern Materials Handling - November 2012

SHOW HOURSMonday, January 21, 201310:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, January 22, 201310:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, January 23, 201310:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, January 24, 201310:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.What’s new and what’s nextWith more than 800 exhibitors, three keynotes and an extensiveeducational program, ProMat 2013 looks to be the biggestedition of the show yet.By Noël P. Bodenburg, Executive Managing EditorWith about two months to go before ProMat 2013opens, preparations for North America’s largestmaterials handling show are heating up.Nearly 30,000 visitors are expected to attendProMat 2013, which will be held January 21to January 24 in Chicago’s McCormick Place.Sponsored by the Material Handling Industry ofAmerica (MHIA), more than 800 companies willshowcase what’s new and what’s next in materialshandling and logistics equipment and systemssolutions. The show will also include three keynotesas well as an extensive educational program.“Companies are spending money on materialhandling solutions that improve productivity,”said George Prest, CEO of MHIA. “In 2011,attendees came to the show to solidify their purchasingplans. This year, attendees will be comingwith projects in hand and wallets open; they’relooking for the latest in innovations that can helpthem attain their goals.”Exhibits from industry, commerce and governmentwill be showcased throughout the300,000-square-foot show floor.“The 2009 installment of ProMat was the largestshow we’ve ever hosted, and we’re projectingthat 2013 will top that show both in terms ofexhibit square footage and attendance,” said Prest.In addition to ProMat, registered attendees26 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 2 / MODERN MATERIALS HANDLING mmh.com