Thank you for making The Car Wash Show™ 2012 a great success! We hope you gained valuable new leads at the show, strengthened your customer relationships, and were inspired for the coming year.

Please take a few minutes to share your feedback on this year’s show by completing a brief online survey. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes, and your responses will help the International Carwash Association^® continue to enhance The Car Wash Show™ to serve your needs.

Click here to complete the survey.  

Please complete the survey by Friday, May 25.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

The Car Wash Show™ 2013
April 22–24, 2013
Sands Expo and Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV

On behalf of the International Carwash Association, we’re looking forward to seeing you in Las Vegas this weekend.  We will be on site, in the exhibit hall, to assist you with anything you need to ensure a smooth move-in process.  Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments and concerns.  The Freeman team and representatives from the Sands Expo and Convention Center will be available at the Exhibitor Services Desk during all move-in hours as well to assist with questions regarding shipping, furnishings, carpet, electricity, internet and lead retrieval. 

The Exhibitor Service Desk is located in Hall A towards the end of the 200 aisle.  Should you need to reach a member of The Car Wash Show Management during trade show hours, please go to the ICA Pavilion, Booth #180 and we will be available.

Best wishes for a very successful Car Wash Show 2012!

As an exhibitor at The Car Wash Show™ 2012, your company has the opportunity to select its booth space for the 2013 show. Several important changes have been made to the booth space selection process this year, so please review the Booth Space Selection Information Packet and submit your 2013 Booth Space Contract for 2013 to participate in the on site space selection.

Booth space selection for The Car Wash Show™ 2013 will take place during next month’s show, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8 at the ICA Pavilion (booth #180). Please note this important change in location to the trade show floor.

Your company will be assigned an appointment time based on your total priority points. Please refer to page 6 of the information packet above to see your scheduled time. Any updates to this schedule will be provided the week before the show or on site. Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment and allow 20 to 30 minutes to complete the space selection process.

To participate in the space selection, you must provide a completed booth space application and 20% deposit. Please send the application and deposit via e-mail to Carrie North, cnorth@carwash.org or fax to +1 312.245.1085, or bring it with you to your space selection appointment.

If you are unable to make your appointment, and you would like to participate in space selection, you may complete the Proxy form to have The Car Wash Show team choose a space for you during your designated time.  The Proxy Form may be emailed to Carrie North, cnorth@carwash.org or you may bring it to the ICA Pavilion, Booth #180 in Hall A at the Sands Expo any time before 5:00pm (PDT) on Monday, May 7th. Please note the proxy form must be accompanied by a completed Exhibit Space Application and Contract and 20% deposit payment.

The discount deadline for many show services is this Friday, April 20th.  Make sure you read the entire Exhibitor Service Manual carefully to take advantage of cost savings available to you. 

Please also review the target move-in floor plan in the Service Manual to determine your company’s targeted move-in day and times.  As a reminder, charges maybe incurred for off-target move-in times.  Detailed information on machinery material handling rates and properly labeling procedures can be found in the Service Manual as well.

For further questions, contact Freeman Exhibitor Services at (702)-579-1700 or Colleen Campbell at (312) 673-5509 or via e-mail at ccampbell@carwash.org.

The Car Wash Show™ 2012 pre-show attendee list is now available. If you would like to receive this list, send your request to Colleen Campbell at ccampbell@carwash.org no later than this Friday, April 13. 

Please note: Your company must have paid in full before you are eligible to receive the list; this includes your exhibit and sponsorship fees as well as any membership dues.

 The pre-show attendee list includes name, company name and address of buyers registered for the show as of April 9, 2012. (Phone and e-mail are included for opt-in registrants only.) Buyers are those who own and/or operate a car wash location. Individuals registered through an exhibiting company who are reported as distributors or customers are also categorized as buyers.

New Opportunity to Purchase Additional Lists

Through the show registration portal, exhibitors can access TrafficMax, a user-friendly, online attendee list rental and marketing system to help you reach qualified buyers for your products and services. Purchase additional lists and target buyers by industry segment, demographic profile or geographic area. List counts can be modified to meet your budget requirements. TrafficMax also has capabilities for label printing and sending broadcast e-mails. Learn more.

Act Now to Increase Traffic at Your Booth

Offer a Dynamic Deal: Boost sales and reach a new customer audience with The Car Wash Show™ Dynamic Deals. A new take on show discounts, Dynamic Deals allow you to offer a product or service at a deeply discounted price and have it promoted electronically in the weeks leading up to The Car Wash Show™. Buyers purchase the deal online, then redeem it face-to-face during the show. Create interest in your products and services and build relationships with new buyers. Read more about how Dynamic Deals can increase your return on investment.

 Provide a Gathering Spot: Increase your booth traffic by sponsoring a bar at The Car Wash Show™ Welcome Celebration—the premier networking event for car wash professionals. You’ll receive prominent logo recognition on your sponsored bar, located in or near your booth space. This year, the celebration takes place on the trade show floor and is open to all show attendees.

 Share Your Knowledge : Showcase your products and services and establish your company’s relevance to car wash owners and operators with a 60-minute educational presentation. The Car Wash Show™ education sessions are a prime opportunity to engage a highly interested audience. See what sessions are already being offered this year and discover a new way to contribute to your customers’ business success.

Create Your Customized Package Today: Many more options are available to increase your booth traffic and brand visibility. Contact Carrie North to discuss your goals.

 phone: +1 312.673.5724  cell: +1 312.375.1314  e-mail: cnorth@carwash.org

Every $3,000 you spend on sponsorships earns you one priority point for the 2013 booth space selection.

Trade show consultant Doug MacLean has helped many Car Wash Show exhibitors dramatically improve their results. View our two webinars by clicking the links below to hear his tips and insights.

“Preparing Your Personnel at The Car Wash Show” 

“Designing an Effective Lead Form” 

Don’t forget about these important policies to ensure a safe and successful show!

Suitcasing Policy: Any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces or in another company’s booth will be asked to leave immediately.  Additional penalties may be applied.  Please report any violations you may observe to Show Management immediately.

Health & Safety Policy: Please review the Health and Safety Policy and return the completed form to the address indicated on the form by April 23rd.  Each exhibitor is responsible for and shall bear all risk for the safety and well-being of attendees in its booth space during The Car Wash Show.

For more information, contact Colleen Campbell at +1 312.673.5509 or ccampbell@carwash.org.

Promote your participation in The Car Wash Show™ 2012 and encourage customers to attend! A five-minute Exhibitor Marketing Kit webinar introduces you to the resources available to support your efforts and connects you to web banners, the show logo, sample promotional copy and more.

Access the kit today.

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Now is your chance to get in front of car wash owners and decision makers at The Car Wash Show!  Whether you are looking to drive traffic to your booth, promote new products or increase your brand presence, there are opportunities available to meet your needs.

Contact Carrie North, Director of Sales, at cnorth@carwash.org or 312-673-5724 today!

Sponsorship packages totaling more than $17,500 receive 10 access passes to the VIP lounge on the trade show floor.  This exclusive lounge is a quiet place to relax and meet with customers away from your booth.

All sponsors receive recognition on The Car Wash Show website as well as signage in their booth designating your company as a sponsor.  In addition, for every $3,000 spent on sponsorships, your company receives one priority point to count toward the 2013 booth space selection. Take advantage of this opportunity to increase the order in which you choose your space.