The 2016 Distribution Solutions Conference

The 2016 Distribution Solutions Conference
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION October 17-18, 2016
1410 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210, McLean, VA 22102 | 703.532.9400 x9945 | 703.880.7117 FAX
For more information please email expo@ifdaonline.org or visit www.ifdaonline.org or www.go-distribution.com
Outlook
FOR 2016 and
CONFERENCE
& EXPOSITION
October 17-18, 2016
SUMMARYof 2015
The IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference celebrated its 10th Anniversary in
grand style. Attendees and Exhibitors were greeted with an awesome
experience from arrival to farewell. Nearly 150 of the top exhibitors that support
the industry displayed their cutting edge technology, reliable equipment and
innovative solutions to nearly 500 well qualified attendees.
In 2016, we will continue upon the initiatives presented in 2015. Again, we will
see a two day focused event featuring outstanding programming, networking
and a highly valuable exhibit hall. Our programming for the 2016 event will again
focus on the most pressing issues facing food distributors in the areas of
transportation, distribution, technology, human resources, and broader supply
chain topics. If you provide products and/or services to the distribution industry,
this is the one conference of the year to meet with executives who purchase
hardware, technology, and services supporting distribution center and
transportation operations. This is a key opportunity to develop new business
relationships, grow your business, and strengthen relationships with some of
your most valued customers.
Why Exhibit?
A T T E N D E E
B R E A K D O W N
Here are the attendee demographics from our 2015 show*:
*All Demographics based on number of respondents recording an answer to a specific question.
Quality prospects attend The IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference. Meeting and networking with decision makers
can make all the difference in your company gaining valuable market share and having a successful year. The IFDA
Distribution Solutions Conference can be the forum you need. Where else will you have the opportunity to meet
key decision makers that can increase your bottom line?
Attendees spend an Average
of 4-5 hours in the Expo Hall
Hours spent in the Expo overall
(total time for both days)?
49.6%
28.5%
13.9%
8%
1-2
2-5
6-9
9
Top 5 Products/Services
Attendees Reported That
They Were Actively Seeking:
Safety
80% of Attendees attended the EXPO to Research Products
85% of Attendees attended the EXPO to meet with current vendors
77% of Attendees reported that they met with new vendors
84% of Attendees Rated the Expo as Good or Excellent Experience
82% of Exhibitors Reported a Good or Excellent Exhibitor Experience
92% of Exhibitors Met Their Objectives
84% of Exhibitors Reported the Quality of Attendees as Good or Excellent
93% of Exhibitors Reported a Good or Excellent Experience with Show Management
Software/Systems
Trailers
On-Board Computers
Forklift-Related
Titles of attendees, % of each
Regions Representing
51%
18%
15%
6%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
26%
17%
17%
14%
12%
9%
4%
2%
Operations /Distribution VP, Director, or Manager
C-Level
Transportation VP, Director, or Manager
Reported Other
HR VP, Director, or Manager
IT VP, Director, or Manager
Supply Chain VP, Director, or Manager
Sales & Marketing VP, Director, or Manager
Finance
Multiple Responses were allowed and were based on who reported.
Purchasing Power Breakdown
59%
34%
7%
Recommend/Research
Final Decision Maker
Not Applicable
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Multiple Responses were allowed and were based
on who reported.
Number of Distribution
Centers Represented
73%
13%
14%
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1-3
4-7
8 or more
MidWest
South/Central
West/Southwest
Northeast
Other
Southeast
Mid-Atlantic
International
Distributor Sales
49%
25%
15%
11%
1%
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250+
150-250
75-150
25-75
Under 25M
EXHIBITORS
CONFERENCE
& EXPOSITION
October 17-18, 2016
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ANTHONY LIFTGATES
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS
BITIMEC WASH-BOTS, INC.
BLUE TREE SYSTEMS
BOLT SYSTEM
BONAR PLASTICS
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS
CARRIER TRANSICOLD
CMC DESIGN-BUILD, INC.
COMMONWEALTH TRAILER RENTALS, INC.
CONVOY TECHNOLOGIES
COOLING CONCEPTS TRAILER LEASING
COOLTRAX
CRUSADER LOGISTICS GROUP
DESCARTES SYSTEMS (USA) LLC.
DIGITAL LUMENS
DIVERSIFIED LOGISTICS
EPSTEIN
ESI GROUP USA
FG PRODUCTS INC.
FLEET ADVANTAGE
FLEET CLEAN SYSTEMS, INC.
FLOW-RITE CONTROLS
FOOD FACILITY ENGINEERING, INC.
FOOD TECH, INC.
FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS
FSENET+ GDSN DATA POOL
GLEESON CONSTRUCTORS & ENGINEERS, L.L.C.
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
GRIFFCO DESIGN/BUILD INC.
GROOM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
GRUAU USA
HANSEN-RICE
HINO TRUCKS
HUMBOLDT SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO.
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
INSULATED TRANSPORT PRODUCTS
ITS COMPLIANCE, INC.
J. J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
KALMAN FLOOR COMPANY
KIDRON
LEYMAN LIFTGATES
LIDD CONSULTANTS INC.
LYTX, INC.
MALLARD MFG
MERITOR
MORGAN CORPORATION
MULLER LCS
NCR
OMNITRACS, LLC
OPTRICITY
PENSKE
PEOPLENET
PLM TRAILER LEASING
PROCAT DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGIES
QPRODUCTS & SERVICES
R.O.M CORPORATION
RANDALL MANUFACTURING
RAPID RAMP BY THERMO KING NORTHWEST
REB STORAGE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
RYDER SYSTEMS
RYTEC HIGH PERFORMANCE DOORS
SAMCO FREEZERWEAR CO.
SAVE-A-LOAD BY FLEET ENGINEERS
SENSITECH INC.
SMARTDRIVE
SONOCO THERMOSAFE
STORAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
SYSTEMS APPLICATION ENGINEERING
TARGET DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
TEAM GROUP, LLC.
TECHNOLOGY RECOVERY GROUP LTD.
THE FRICKS COMPANY
THERMO KING
TIPPMANN GROUP/INTERSTATE WAREHOUSING
TMW SYSTEMS, INC.
TODCO
TRANSERVICE LOGISTICS INC.
TRANSFORCE, INC.
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING
VAI (VORMITTAG ASSOCIATES, INC.)
VECTOR FLEET MANAGEMENT
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
WALTCO LIFT CORP.
WEBER/SMITH ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHITING DOOR MANUFACTURING CORP.
YALE MATERIALS HANDLING CORPORATION
EXHIBIT
I N F O R M A T I O N
ALLIEDMEMBER*: $2700 PER UNIT
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NON-MEMBER: $3100 PER UNIT
Minimum booth unit is 10’ x 10’ or 100 sq. ft. (Example: 10’ x 10’ = 1 unit, 10’ x 20’ = 2 units, 20’ x 20’ = 4 units, etc.)
In order to qualify for the Allied Member rate, the applicant must be an Allied Member of IFDA in good standing
at the time of application and at the time of the 2016 Distribution Solutions Conference.
CORNERFEE: $250 PER CORNER
ISLANDFEE: $500
Minimum island is 20’ x 20’ (End caps and Peninsulas are not permitted)
BOOTHTYPES AVAILABLE: K Inline K Corner K Island
(Example: Exhibit space cost for a Non-member 10’ x 20’ space with 1 open corner is Number of Units ____
2___
x $3100 = $6200 + $250 corner fee = $6450)
YOUR BOOTH REGISTRATIONSINCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
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All non-island booths will include 8’ back and 3’ side wall draping in official colors and a 7”x 44” identification
sign. Island booths will receive a 7”x 44” identification sign.**
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Two complimentary full conference registrations per exhibit space unit (i.e., a 10’ x 20’ space is two units,
therefore you would receive four conference registrations).
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One complimentary pre- or post-show mailing list of attendees.
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Complimentary listing in the pocket directory/program, which includes–company name, contact name, address,
telephone, fax, e-mail, web site and 255 character description (which is about 35 words or less) August 19, 2016.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Applications received on or before April 22, 2016, must include a 50% non-refundable deposit. After April 22, 2016,
all applications must be accompanied with full payment, 50% of which will be regarded as a non-refundable deposit.
CANCELLATIONPOLICY
Cancellations must be made in writing. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds of balances paid will not be made
after June 24, 2016. Please see Terms and Conditions, Section 1, on page 2 of the Application for Exhibit Space for
further clarification.
* IFDA Allied Membership – Join today. IFDA Allied Membership dues are $5100/year. Allied members will receive a $2550 credit towards
exhibit space at the Distribution Solutions Conference. IFDA Allied Members are also invited to the pre-conference IFDA Allied
Member/Distributor Welcome Reception
**All other booth furnishings including carpet, tables, chairs, electricity, computer, A/V equipment, and other furnishings or services are
not included and are available for rent for all booths.
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Exhibit Hall Schedule
FLOOR PLAN
*All dates, times and activities subject to change or cancellation
IMPORTANT DATES
April 22, 2016
Full payment due.
June 29, 2016
No refunds of remaining
balances will be issued after
this date.
July, 2016
Exhibitor Services Manuals
(ESM) will be mailed. The ESM
includes information, rules and
regulations, labor rates, shipping
and drayage information and
order forms for carpet, furnishings,
electric, telecommunications, a/v
equipment and other services.
August 19, 2016
Deadline to be listed in
Pocket Directory.
September 16, 2016*
Housing Deadline.
October 16-17, 2016
Exhibitor Move-in.
October 17-18, 2016
Exhibit Hall Open.
October 18-19, 2016
Exhibit Move-out.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
October 16 8a-6p
October 17 8a-10:30a
EXHIBITS OPEN
October 17 12:30p-6p
October 18 9:30a-1p
LUNCH
EXHIBIT HALL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
October 17 12:30p-1:30p
October 17 2p -5:15p
October 18 9:30a-12:15p
– Lunch in Exhibit Hall
October 18 12 noon-1p
– Lunch in Exhibit Hall
EXHIBIT HALL SOCIAL
October 17 5p-6p
IFDA ALLIED MEMBER/DISTRIBUTOR
INVITATION ONLY WELCOME RECEPTION
TUESDAY NIGHT NETWORKING RECEPTION
October 16 5:30p-7p
October 18 5:30p-7p
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GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS
October 17 5:45p
October 18 12:45p
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
October 18 1p-6p
October 19 8a-12p
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SPONSORSHIP
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The IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference is the only show
dedicated to the needs of foodservice distributors. Use this show and
IFDA as a great marketing opportunity to reach your target audience.
About IFDA
The International Foodservice Distributors Association is a trade organization of foodservice distributors serving
operations throughout the US, Canada, and other countries. IFDA members include broadline, system, and specialty
distributors with operations ranging from regional to international scope. IFDA currently has more than 160 Distributor
Members representing more than $153 Billion in annual sales. These include 10 of the Top 10 distributors in the US
and 43 of the top 50 distributors in the US.
For more information on the program and benefits contact Scott Savodnik, ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org or 703-962-9945.
IFDA Elite Sponsor Only 1 left
Want to have category exclusivity, interact with CEO’s/Head of
Firms and have a presence in all of IFDA’s activities? The Elite
Sponsorship is for your company. For more information on this
prime opportunity please contact, Scott Savodnik, 703-962-9945
or ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org.
IFDA Select Sponsor Only 10 left
This sponsorship also includes a presence at all IFDA events and
carries many other great benefits as well. For more information
on this opportunity please contact, Scott Savodnik, 703-962-9945
or ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org.
IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference
Event Sponsor $10,000
This general sponsorship of the conference offers multiple
branding opportunities and recognition solely at the IFDA
Distribution Solutions Conference. For more information on this
opportunity please contact, Scott Savodnik, 703-962-9945 or
ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org.
IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference
Additional Opportunities
Official Pocket Directory
Hotel Key Cards
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Room Drops
Registration Bag Insert
For more information on this opportunity please contact,
Scott Savodnik, 703-962-9945 or ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org.
Want to Sponsor other IFDA Events such as the Truck Driving Championship or SMart Conference? For more information
on what is available or to discuss an idea, please feel free to contact Scott Savodnik, 703-962-9945 or ssavodnik@ifdaonline.org
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