ProMat Update – Attendees indicate the economic recovery is taking hold for manufacturing and supply chain industries
ProMat 2015 attendees are registering in record numbers for the event to be held March 23-25 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
When attendees register, they are asked to answer a variety of demographic questions indicating their industry, product interest, buying authority and spending plans. Below are some highlights from current ProMat attendee demographics.
50% are corporate or senior management
27% are middle management
88% have buying power
67% buy for distribution centers
56% buy for manufacturing facilities
54% buy for warehouses supporting manufacturing
38% plan on spending over $1 million over the next 18 months
83% are coming to see new products
58% are coming to network and learn.
When it comes to the solutions ProMat attendees are looking for, the top categories are:
–Conveyor & Sortation Equipment (54%)
–Fork Lift Trucks (53%)
–Racks, Shelving and Storage Equipment (52%)
–Automation Equipment and Systems (44%)
–Ergonomics & Safety Equipment (43%)
–Packaging and Shipping Shipping Solutions (40%)
These statistics are an early indication that the economic recovery is impacting the manufacturing, retail and supply chain industries as they are planning increased capital expenditures over the next 18 months. For more information and to register to attend ProMat, visit www.ProMatShow.com.
