// 20th - 21st May 2014

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham //
20th - 21st May 2014
20th-21st May 2014 // NEC, Birmingham
0161 799 0592 // [email protected]
Why Exhibit at SURFEX 2014?
SURFEX 2014 is being held at The National Exhibition Centre,
Birmingham, United Kingdom on 20th - 21st May 2014 and with a target
of over 2,500 Technical and Commercial Personnel, Buyers, Engineers
and Senior Managers seeking YOUR products and YOUR advice to
provide SOLUTIONS to their problems.
SURFEX is the place to network with your customers and visitors with
needs in the following areas:
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Chemicals and Raw Materials
Inks
Resins
Adhesives and Sealants
Protective Coatings
Test Equipment
• Paint Application and Surface
Preparation
• Corrosion and Construction
Chemicals
• Manufacturing Plant
SURFEX will offer your company a unique opportunity to promote your
business in a highly competitive market.
Here are just some of the benefits you may gain:
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Raise awareness of your brand and product portfolio
Launch new products
Make new contacts and obtain new business leads
Discuss your products with existing customers
Invite prospective customers
Support the development of the industry
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20th-21st May 2014 // NEC, Birmingham
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SURFEX 2012 Statistics
Visitor % by day -
Who visits SURFEX? -
Press Health & Safety
Other
Consultant
Sales Manager Production Manager
Chemist/Technologist
Technical Manager
Laboratory Manager
Director/Purchasing Manager
72.7%
Day 1 Visitors
28.4%
Day 2 Visitors
20th-21st May 2014 // NEC, Birmingham
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SURFEX Marketing Campaign
With a highly targeted and extensive marketing campaign SURFEX aims to attract
as many quality visitors to the show as possible. Over the years the SURFEX team
has developed strong relationships with the industry ensuring our promotional
activity reaches far and wide. Planned activity includes:
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Trade press advertising in all leading industry publications
Database driven direct mail
Media partnerships
Dedicated website
E-marketing to targeted personalised email addresses
Ongoing PR with key media titles
As an exhibitor you will also benefit from free indiv idual company promotion, a
valuable tool when raising your profile at the show:
• An entry into the official SURFEX Preview 1 & Preview 2 (within Surface Coatings
International Journal), distributed to all OCCA Members
• An entry into the official Show Guide / Route Plannerl distributed widely before
and during the event
• Your company portfolio on the SURFEX website
• Ability to upload your PR communications to the website
20th-21st May 2014 // NEC, Birmingham
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Book a Stand
All stands are charged out at a per square metre rate, a flexible and affordable way to cater for all your needs and budgets:
Fully Fitted Shell Scheme - £300 sqm
Stand Only - £250 sqm
A fully fitted shell scheme comes with:
Space only is purely the space in the hall and requires you to provide
the appropriate stand and flooring.
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Modular shell @ 2.5m high
White melamine panels
Light blue fascia
Curved illuminated nameboard
Grey carpet
1 No. 70w Metal halide per 4sqm shell
1 No. 500w Socket per 12sqm shell
The floor plan highlights the layout and dimensions of the stands
available. Stands can also be customised to suit specific requirements.
Up to date available spaces and prices can be found on the SURFEX
website. To book a stand, simply visit www.surfex.co.uk/book-a-stand
and follow the instructions provided.
To discuss your requirements further please contact:
Orrest Ltd:
Tel: +44 (0) 161 799 0592
Fax: +44 (0)161 850 1589
Email: [email protected]
Additional requirements such as furniture, telephone line and floral are
available to order at an additional cost via the Exhibitor Manual.
20th-21st May 2014 // NEC, Birmingham
0161 799 0592 // [email protected]
Location of SURFEX 2014
The exhibition will be held in The Pavilion 1 & 2, The NEC, Birmingham.
B40 1NT.
The NEC not only offers the show the choice of a purpose built
exhibition hall, but also a wealth of experience in world class event
management, the finest catering and excellent logistic facilities.
The NEC is perfectly positioned at the heart of the UK and its transport
network. Directly linked to an international air port, adjacent to a rail
station that links to the UK’s largest interchange rail station and at the
centre of the motorway network connecting every part of the UK.
Visitors will have no difficulty finding The NEC, one stop and they will be
here, no hassle, no fuss, directly connecting you to your customers.
Accommodation
Birmingham and the neighbouring areas house an extensive range
of accommodation: with a choice of almost 30,000 hotels in the West
Midlands the region is guaranteed to have a pillow with your name on
it and a location that is convenient to you.
There is a room for all budgets and all requirements from major hotel
chains and contemporary city centre apartments to intimate and friendly
guesthouses. The NEC’s My Visit will also ensure you and your visitors
get the best rates and choice of availability on and off site.
Visit: myvisit.thenec.co.uk for more details
Organised by Orrest Ltd on behalf of SURFEX Limited.
SURFEX Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oil and
Colour Chemist’ Association and as such all profits from SURFEX
2014 will be used to promote education and training within the
Surface Coating Industries.