Why Exhibit?

Why Exhibit at SOUTHTEC? 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.

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SOUTHTEC Has What You Need

28% of HOUSTEX attendees are business owners, corporate executives or managers
76% of HOUSTEX attendees influence manufacturing equipment purchase decisions
40% of HOUSTEX attendees have equipment budgets that exceed $200,000
57% of HOUSTEX attendees were first-time visitors in 2021 – providing you with new prospects for your business

Attendees by Job Function
14%	Manufacturing Engineering Department (non-management)
12%	Owner/Company Management/Corporate Executive
8%	Manufacturing Engineering Management
8%	Manufacturing Production Management
7%	Manufacturing Production Department (non-management)
4%	Design Engineer
4%	Product Design and R&D
3%	Control Engineering/Automation
2%	Quality Assistance & Control
2%	Purchasing
2%	Educator/Instructor
27%	Sales & Marketing
7%	Other

Source for all statistics unless otherwise stated: SOUTHTEC 2021 Registration Data

Access to Key Decision Makers

SOUTHTEC 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

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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 targeted prospects
Comprehensive digital advertising campaign including social media, search and remarketing
Targeted local advertising before and during the show
Banner-ad placements on manufacturing-related websites
Comprehensive website with detailed attendee information and online registration

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.