Close Out the Year Ready for the Show

Finish 2025 by setting yourself up for success by attending the IMTS Exhibitor Workshop. This free, exhibitor-only event is designed to help you maximize your investment and arrive prepared, confident, and connected.

Hotel deadline: Jan. 5. Book now to secure the exhibitor rate.

What you’ll gain:
• Practical exhibiting and marketing strategies
• High-value connections with peers and partners
• Clear, actionable insights you can use immediately

Featured presentations:
Leading Through Global Change – Sam Potolicchio, President, Preparing Global Leaders Forum
Applying AI: What Manufacturers Need to Know Today – Alvin Clark, Global Developer Relations Manager, NVIDIA

Plus, network, learn, and share best practices in interactive roundtables and the Exhibitor Happy Hour on Jan. 28.

Vendor Partner Spotlight

DSV
Shipping heavy equipment to IMTS 2026 doesn’t have to be stressful. DSV, a long-time official IMTS vendor partner, handles it all, from international transport to Chicago to customs clearance, ensuring your shipment arrives on time.

With their global and local expertise, DSV makes shipping simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Ocean freight? They’ve got you covered. Detailed shipping guidelines will be shared soon to keep everything running smoothly.

Have questions or need a quote? Reach out to Herbert Kaltschmid at herbert.kaltschmid@us.dsv.com or 650-455-8215.

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Container Cargo Management
Container Cargo Management (CCM) provides specialized storage and uncrating services for machines over 5,000 pounds or 15 cubic meters. Whether you need warehousing, uncrating, or recrating, CCM can handle it efficiently. These services are separate from Custom Block Color pricing and Upgraded Levels.

Plan ahead! Your shipment may be redirected to CCM’s warehouse if it exceeds weight or size limits. For quotes or heavy machinery needs, CCM’s team is ready to assist:

Tom Gilmore Jr. – Heavy Machine Liaison: tgilmorejr@ges.com or 630-248-8759
Nick Gilmore – Warehouse Manager & Rigger: ngilmore461@gmail.com or 630-235-0429

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Chicago Restaurant Week Is On!

If you’re in Chicago for the IMTS Exhibitor Workshop, Chicago Restaurant Week will be underway. More than 500 restaurants across the city will offer prix-fixe menus ($30 for lunch/brunch, $45 or $60 for dinner). Reservations go fast, so book early and enjoy some of Chicago’s best dining while you’re here. View participating restaurants and book reservations.

Stand Out — Update Your Profile!

Buyers are already searching IMTS.com. Make sure they find you first! A complete profile, especially your product categories, puts your company in front of the right people. It only takes three steps:

Log in to your e-Kit
Click “Complete Your Profile”
Add all your details

Your profile is your spotlight. More details = more connections. Stand out now!

3 Things Exhibitors Should Know

Did your previous primary contact leave your company? Did your company change locations? Reach out to data@IMTS.com to update your company information.
Interested in sponsorships? Check out IMTS.com/promote for more information.
Call for Speakers is open! Abstracts are now being accepted for the IMTS 2026 Conference.

Contact Us

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Confused, curious, or just need a real human? Reach out to Jessica and Asa at 800-828-7469 or info@IMTS.com; we’re all ears Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

INSPIRING THE EXTRAORDINARY
International Manufacturing Technology Show • September 9 - 14, 2024
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA

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