Why Exhibit?

Why Exhibit at SOUTHTEC 2021? To get leads, sales, and promote your brand!

The Southeast manufacturing industry continues to grow; fueled by a combination of new technologies, a highly skilled workforce and R&D investments. SOUTHTEC supports this thriving manufacturing market by providing the ideal forum for OEMs, tier suppliers and contract manufacturers to investigate and acquire new technologies that can help them diversify and grow. Connect with key decision-makers and purchase influencers, collaborate with new business partners and expand your customer base at SOUTHTEC 2021.

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SOUTHTEC 2021 Has What You Need

76% of SOUTHTEC attendees influence manufacturing equipment purchase decisions
36% of the SOUTHTEC audience has equipment budgets that exceed $200,000
57% of SOUTHTEC attendees were first-time visitors in 2019

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More than 5,937 manufacturing professionals attended SOUTHTEC, exploring manufacturing equipment and technology from more than 495 exhibiting companies across 81,602 sq.ft. The educational sessions and networking/social events were highly attended, offering connections, tools and processes needed to drive the next evolution of your industry.

Attendees by Job Function

14% Owner/Company Management/Corporate Executive

14% Manufacturing Engineering Department

8% Manufacturing Production Management

6% Manufacturing Production Department

6% Manufacturing Engineering Management

5% Design Engineer

3% Product Design and R&D

3% Purchasing

3% Quality Assistance & Control

3% Control Engineering/Automation

1% Educator/Instructor

12% Other

22% Sales & Marketing

Source for all statistics unless otherwise stated: SOUTHTEC 2019 Registration Data

Access to Key Decision Makers

SOUTHTEC 2021 allows you to get your brand in front of manufacturing equipment buyers, find new manufacturing customers, promote equipment and technology sales, and reconnect with old customers.

Promoting Your Company

Exhibitor Referral Suite
Guest Passes — Provide free registration to your best customers and prospects via printed or electronic, customized invitations (both versions are trackable).
Online Profile — Help buyers find you so they can add you to their “must see” lists.
Marketing Kit and Exhibitor Manual — Receive key tools and tactics that help ensure a successful show.
Banner Ads — Post SOUTHTEC on your website, offering free registration for your customers and prospects.
Social Media — Engage with SOUTHTEC followers on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn before, during and after the event.
New-Product Announcements — Provide us with your new-product information so we can feature it on the event website.
Greater Visibility

SME targets high-level decision-makers in diverse industries through a multimedia SOUTHTEC campaign that includes:

Direct mail pieces sent to key decision-makers
Content-specific email campaigns to more than 200,000 prospects
Comprehensive digital advertising campaign including social media, search and remarketing
Print advertising in national and regional industry-related trade and business publications with a total circulation of over 1.1 million
Targeted local advertising before and during the show
Banner-ad placements on manufacturing-related websites
Comprehensive website with detailed attendee information and online registration

Strengthen Your Sales Pipeline at SOUTHTEC 2021

Looking for highly qualified Southeast prospects? SOUTHTEC 2021 is the place to be, October 26-28, 2021 in Greenville, South Carolina. That’s because 76% of SOUTHTEC attendees influence their company’s equipment purchasing decisions, and 36% have equipment budgets exceeding $200,000.¹ Don’t miss out on this high concentration of buying power. Reserve your exhibit space now at southteconline.com.

Exhibit at SOUTHTEC 2021

Space is limited and our show floor is filling up. Reserve your booth today to ensure you get the location you want. SOUTHTEC is the industry-leading Southeast manufacturing trade show.

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¹SOUTHTEC 2019 Registration and Survey Data