Thank you to our METALCON 2008 Sponsors:

Increase your METALCON exposure

Congratulations – exhibiting at METALCON is valuable exposure. Consider the next step and align with METALCON as a sponsor. Market awareness that involves repetition, hundreds of thousands of dollars and years to establish is easily attainable. Because the metals industry is to METALCON, what soft drinks are to Coca Cola - immediate recognition and credibility.   

Sponsorships are for everyone and options range from $250 to $25,000. One call to METALCON Sponsorship Director, Linda Griffin and you’ll find out how METALCON achieves your marketing goals while accommodating your budget. 

In addition to Sponsorships METALCON offers Platinum, Diamond and Gold Partnerships that range from $6,500 to $18,000. Each package is custom designed, meeting your company’s marketing objectives.           

For details and personalized service, contact METALCON's Director of Sponsorships - Linda Griffin:
T: 773-588-4692
E: lindacg123@comcast.net

Added benefits for custom Platinum, Diamond and
Gold Partnerships includes:

• The “Harley Fat Boy Contest” Sponsor
• A METALCON Seminar Sponsorship
• CD Product Resource Guide – Free upload
• Six (6) complimentary METALCON full conference passes –
  a $2160 value (excludes all special programs)
• An additional description, logo and hyperlink on www.metalcon.com
• Partner level recognition in pre-show ad campaigns, press releases and onsite signage
• A show site Sponsor banner
• Your company name/logo highlighted on 250,000 METALCON conference brochures
• Unlimited Free Exhibit hall passes a $60 value each

Silver Partnership includes:

• Partner level recognition in pre-show advertising, press releases and on-site signage
• A show site Sponsor banner
• Your company name/logo highlighted on over 250,000 METALCON conference brochures
• Unlimited Free Exhibit hall passes a $60 value each
• Four (4) complimentary METALCON full conference passes (a $1440 value) Cost: $3950 (excludes all special programs)

New - 2008 Badge Holder Sponsorship – first four companies to reply!   

We’ve heard that you’d like the opportunity to have your company name on the METALCON badge holders. You spoke - we listened. For 2008 - rather than one badge holder sponsor - now four companies are eligible to have their company name on the METALCON badge holders – and it’s first come – first served. It’s more than attendees wearing your company’s name. As a Badge Sponsor, you’re a Diamond Partner, which means additional pre-show and on-site exposure.

Badge Holder/Diamond Partnership includes:

• Attendee badge holders - Approximately 2,500 badge holders with company logo imprinted on the front panel. Simply supply your logo artwork and METALCON takes care of the design, production and shipping
• METALCON Diamond Partner recognition in pre-show ad campaigns, press releases and on-site signage

The 2008 Win-A-Harley Fat Boy Sponsorship includes:

• Your logo/booth number on the Harley contest card. Attendees must stop by your booth and have their card stamped to qualify for the drawing
• A thank you listing on www.metalcon.com and in the attendee brochure
• A company representative present for the grand prize drawing and winner announcement

Seminar Sponsorship includes:

• Your company name/logo listed next to the seminar title in over 250,000 METALCON brochures
• Your company name on meeting room signage and on a “splash screen” as the sponsor
• Speaker introduction
• Your company literature in the meeting room for distribution
• Cost: $10,000

* METALCON Staff, Vendors and Exhibitors are not eligible for Giveaway participation.

Who wouldn’t want a free “Fat Boy?”

With the Win-A-Harley contest at METALCON International, attendees can win a 2008 Harley Fat Boy. That’s right and as a Harley contest sponsor every attendee who wants a shot at winning the Fat Boy must visit your booth to verify their entry card. You start talking “motorcycles” then segue into your presentation. Conversation, presentation, admiration equals sales.

Sponsorship includes:

• Your company name/logo on signage next to the Harley
• Your company name on the Win-A-Harley signage
• Featured company identity on www.metalcon.com
• Your company logo and booth number on 8,000 entry forms
• Your company featured in the Win-A-Harley copy and a thank you starburst beside your company name/logo in 250,000 METALCON brochures
• A jam-packed booth
• Winners must be present to win – you could pick the winner!
• Cost: $1,500

* METALCON Staff, Vendors and Exhibitors are not eligible for Giveaway participation.

New - METALCON 2008 Pens!

What tradeshow giveaways are still the most popular take home items – pens. That’s right, attendees take home pens and on them – is your company name. Your company name/logo is on 5,000 pens distributed in registration and at the conferences.
Cost: $2500

Ever popular - Seminar Partnerships

METALCON is the preeminent leader in educating professionals about the use of metal. And by sponsoring a METALCON seminar your company name/logo is listed next to the seminar title in over 250,000 METALCON brochures. The brochures are mailed nationwide and internationally, that's why seminar sponsorship increases your booth traffic by virtue of exposure. In addition, your company name appears on meeting room signage and on a “splash screen” as the sponsor, prior to the session opening. You have the opportunity to introduce the speaker and to place your company literature in the meeting room for distribution.
Cost: $1500/session

Your METALCON CD free promotion goes a step further with an Upload

Take advantage of METALCON free promotion - the METALCON 2008 CD Product Resource Guide. Each attendee receives a take home copy to use as a desk reference.

Your company receives the following, free on the CD:

• An “About Us” page, including company contact information
• A 50-word description
• Web link to your home page

Consider the cost effective CD Upload feature which includes:

• Adding your brochure
• Show specials
• Literature next to your company profile

When you consider the cost of shipping heavy marketing brochures to show site, the CD Upload fee is a fraction of the cost, easier on your budget and your back!