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LBM EXPO ’17 FEBRUARY 15-17, 2017RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER

Providence, RI

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Exhibitor Move-In Begins | Monday, Feb. 13 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Targeted)

Exhibitor Move-In | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Targeted)

Trade Show Open | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Trade Show Open | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Trade Show Open | Friday, Feb. 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-Out Begins | Friday, Feb. 17 | 1 – 9 p.m.

The Northeastern Retail

Lumber Association

invites you to LBM

Expo ’17 in Providence,

Rhode Island, February

15-17, 2017, located at

the Rhode Island Con-

vention Center.

LBM Expo is the largest regional event in the

lumber and building material industry. By exhibit-

ing and sponsoring at LBM Expo ’17, you have the

advantage of knowing that everyone you speak to

has an interest in or use for your product or service.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of

lumber and building materials and related technolo-

gies, as well as companies offering business services

to the industry, are afforded the opportunity to

infl uence and interact with principals, owners, and

qualifi ed buyers.

Today, more than ever before, sales & marketing

is about relationships. We are continuing to move

away from the traditional practice of solely push-

ing products. Instead, the emphasis is on building

strong, genuine connections with customers. LBM

Expo ’17 offers the opportunity in this changing

industry to meet face-to-face with prospects and

clients. What better way to build a solid relationship

with a customer than meeting them in person?

One of the most valuable things you’ll be given

at LBM Expo ’17 is time. When an attendee ap-

proaches you, you’ll have their undivided attention

and the opportunity to educate them in a way that

is more effective, personal and hands-on than email

blasts and marketing fl yers. At LBM Expo your target

audience is directly in front of you. You can intro-

duce them to your product or service, show your

passion for what makes your company different, out-

line your unique value proposition and show them

why they should do business with you. LBM Expo ’17

is the ideal place for networking. Where else can you

potentially interact with so many prospects and deci-

sion makers under one roof? This is an environment

that fosters building lasting connections.

Finally, we understand the importance of ded-

icated exhibit hall hours to the trade show experi-

ence. In planning for LBM Expo ’17, we are commit-

ted to reducing events that take attendees off the

trade show fl oor during exhibit hours.

2017 is the year when the Lumber & Building

Materials Industry will “Come Together” for

LBM Expo!

Best Regards,

Scott C. TempleDirector of Conventions & [email protected] | (518) 880-6360

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WHAT WE DO FOR YOUNRLA, the premier regional retail lumber association,

offers marketing promotion through a variety of

outlets including:

• Targeted direct-mail promotion.

• Customized e-mail blasts.

• Exhibitor-accessible show passes for your top

customers.

• Advertising in the LBM Expo Show Guide and

Lumber Co-operator.

• Website presence.

• Partnership with industry-affi liated associations

and organizations.

WHO MAY EXHIBIT• Manufacturers and/or wholesalers of lumber and/

or building materials.

• Manufacturers of kitchen & bathroom accessories

and fi xtures.

• Firms selling retailers services or products,

• Manufacturers’ representatives,*

• Wholesale affi liates of NRLA retail members,

• Trade associations.

• Industry publications.

• Universities, colleges and Vo-Tech high schools

offering building material curricula.

WHO MAY NOT EXHIBIT• Any organization, regardless of industry segment,

with a customer base consisting of primarily con-

tractors and direct sales.

WHY YOUR COMPANY SHOULD EXHIBITLBM Expo is the largest regional event in the lumber and building material industry. Manufacturers, wholesal-

ers, and distributors of lumber and building materials and related technologies, as well as companies offering

business services to the industry, are afforded the opportunity to infl uence and interact with principals, own-

ers, and qualifi ed buyers. No other event in the nation delivers this amount of purchasing power face-to-face

with leading retail lumber dealers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas.

*Manufacturers’ representatives choosing to exhibit will be charged based on the membership status of the manufacturer’s fi rm.


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NRLA is once again offering Traffi cBoost to LBM

Expo’17 exhibitors at no charge! Traffi cBoost allows

you to create up to fi ve email campaigns to send to

potential attendees and drive traffi c to your booth.

These professionally designed HTML email cam-

paigns can be customized with your booth number,

photos and graphics to help you get the traffi c you

need to succeed.

We are excited to offer 17% off the normal LBM

Expo ’17 registration fees to those who register

through a Traffi cBoost email campaign. In addition,

the top three (3) exhibiting companies securing the

most verifi ed registrations thru this program will

receive priority move-out for LBM Expo ’17.

Cleary Millwork utilized Traffi c Boost for LBM

Expo ’16. Susan Gurry, VP of Marketing, said “I creat-

ed two campaigns using Traffi c Boost to promote new

products that we were showing in our booth and to

boost attendance at the LBM Expo. It was very simple

to use and an effective way to remind our customers

of the expo and offer a discounted rate, while keep-

ing Cleary’s name in front of them. I will defi nitely

use it again next year.”

Manufacturers, wholesalers and those selling products and services to retailers, and otherwise meet the

member eligibility,* are invited to join the NRLA as an Associate Member.

MEMBERSHIP WITH THE NRLA FEATURES:• Participation in one or more of our 13 state and local associations.

• Year-round interactions with our retail members – your customers.

• A percentage of the dues represent a promotional allowance to use toward a booth and/or advertising

in the Lumber Co-operator.

• Valuable member-only discounts for your LBM Expo ’17 booth space, and/or advertising in the Lumber

Co-operator, the Show Guide, and the Source.

• 50 additional points toward the preferred point’s placement system every year for members in good standing.

• Creative and affordable sponsorships – this is one of the best ways to increase your visibility and generate

awareness of your brand and products!

* Eligibility requirements for associate membership are available at www.nrla.org, or by calling Jim Reynolds,

director of associate memberships and partnerships at (800) 292-6752, ext. 366, or by contacting

[email protected].

Joe Begnoche, ProBuild: “Almost 90% of our sup-pliers are NRLA Associate Members, and it makes a difference to us.”

Jon Hallgren, Curtis Lumber: “We feel that NRLA Associate Members represent the leaders in our industry and promote the sustainability of the Independent Building Materials Supplier.”


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COME TOGETHER EVENT SPONSOR (Feb. 16) –––––––––––––––––––––– $15,000BRITISHMANIA – THE BEST BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND

Associate your company’s name with the event of

LBM Expo ’17! Expo attendees will come together

for bevvys and starters while reconnecting with old

friends and mingling with new acquaintances. Estab-

lished in 2003, Britishmania has developed into one

of the leading Beatles Tribute Bands in the world.

With period correct authentic costumes and gear Brit-

ishmania will transport you to the 1960’s to re-live

the music and times from the most infl uential band

of all time! In addition to mentions in all promotional

materials and signage, you may also place a company

banner in the room, obtain front row seats, and have

a personal photo-op and meet & greet with the band.

DISCOVER PROVIDENCE SPONSORSHIP (Feb. 15) –––––––––––––– $9,500

It’s back! LBM Expo ’17

will include a Discov-

er Providence event.

Associate your com-

pany’s name with the

event that’s sure to get

people talking! Partici-

pants will be split into

groups and make their

way through dining locations, where they will learn

about Providence’s history while enjoying some of its

famous cuisine. Throughout the event participants

will have the chance to collect clues for a variety of

prizes. As the Discover Providence Sponsor, the fi nal

clue to complete the puzzle will be obtained at your

booth Thursday morning. The Discover Providence

Sponsor will be identifi ed on all Discover Providence

materials, including the scarf provided to partici-

pants; have its staff travel and facilitate groups at the

event and receive a complete list of all Discover Prov-

idence Participants. (Individual Discover Providence

Location Sponsorships also available for $1,250.)

BADGE LANYARDS ––––––––––––––––––– $7,500Don’t miss an opportunity to turn heads with your

logo or company name on the lanyards hanging

around the necks of Expo attendees. Lanyards are

priced as one-color logo and company name.

EXPO BAGS ––––––––––––––––––––––––– $3,500Name and logo on all

attendee bags provide

constant exposure and

reminders to retail

members and exhibi-

tors. Bags are priced

as one-color logo and

company name.

REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICK-UP AREA –––––––––––––––– $7,000

Capture the attention of

attendees as they enter

LBM Expo ’16 by spon-

soring the registration

area. No badges will be

mailed prior to the show

so ALL attendees will

visit the registration area

to pick-up their pre-reg-

istered badge or to register onsite. Your company

name and logo will be featured on all signage and

registration kiosks. (Combine with Registration Email

Confi rmation for $8,000 total.)

ROOM KEYS –––––––––––––––––––––––– $5,500Every room key will carry

your prominent logo, put-

ting your company’s name

in the hands of every

attendee!


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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WELCOME— BEER & PRETZELS –––––––––––––––––––– $5,000Welcome to LBM Expo ’17! On Wednesday after-

noon, your company will welcome attendees to

the show fl oor with cold beer and hot pretzels. As

the idea of a refreshing cold beverage moves Expo

participants, it will also draw them to your company

information.

ATTENDEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL (during a set time) $5,000 (1 day), $7,500 (2 days), $10,000 (all exhibit days) This will surely bring all attendees to your booth.

Sponsor a snack or a drink break—the opportunities

are endless! The number one suggestion by attend-

ees was the need for more food opportunities in the

Hall. You answer the call! Have attendee’s fl ock to

your booth.

AISLE SIGNS ––––––––––––––––––––––––– $4,000Your company name

prominently displayed

throughout the entire

show fl oor (all three

exhibit halls) on every

hanging aisle sign.

EXPO PENS –––––––––––––––––––––––––– $3,000What’s the one thing everyone needs at a tradeshow?

A pen! Pens featuring your 1-color logo will be avail-

able at available at registration and throughout the

exhibit space.

MOBILE APP SPONSORSHIP ––––––––––– $3,500Put your company’s brand and

message right in attendees’ hands

with a Mobile App Sponsorship!

Attendees will have the ability to

access LBM Expo ’17 content and

a map of the exhibit hall fl oor

plan using their smart phone and

mobile devices. The Mobile App

Sponsorship includes branding

opportunities for your company

on all pages within the app, providing you guaran-

teed impressions from all attendees using the mobile

app! A dedicated email blast promoting the mobile

application will be sent to all registrants pre-event,

helping promote the app (and your company) to all

event attendees!

BUS SPONSOR (Limit 3) ––––––––––––––– $3,000Team with a NRLA state & local association to get re-

tail members to LBM Expo ’17. Your company name

and logo will appear on the bus, and marketing ma-

terials may be distributed directly to all participants.

REGISTRATION EMAIL CONFIRMATION –– $3,000Place your company’s banner ad on every registra-

tion email confi rmation sent out. Not only will your

logo, booth number, and message be included, the

ad will also provide attendees with a direct link to

your website. (Combine with Registration Area and

Badge Pick-up Area for $8,000 total)

EDUCATION SEMINARS (Limit 3) ––––––– $2,500Sponsor the Education Seminar of your choice and

demonstrate your support for the LBMDF education

programs. Company name and logo will appear in

the LBM Expo ’17 marketing materials. (Be the Edu-

cation Sponsor for LBM Expo ’17 and sponsor all 3

Education seminars for $6,000.)

CONCESSION STAND SPONSOR –––––––– $2,500Make yourself known to every attendee who stops by

the concession stand and on-fl oor beverage stand.

Your company name, logo and booth number will

appear on the napkins provided at the stand.

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE CARPET LOGOS (Limit 3) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $2,500

Your company logo will

appear just inside the

exhibit hall entrance,

welcoming nearly 4,000

attendees on hand at the

Expo. Exact entrance

location to be deter-

mined upon purchase.

WALL OF FAME –––––––––––––––––––––– $2,250Have your company

name and logo appear

with the “Who’s Who”

of the NRLA. The Wall

of Fame recognizes Past

Chairs, Lumber Persons

of the Year and Lifetime

Achievement Winners.

MARKETING BANNERS (Limit 5) –––––––– $2,000The on-site banners will be displayed in the pre-func-

tion area just outside the exhibit halls. You design it;

we produce it, install and dismantle it, and you get

to keep it. (Artwork must be pre-approved by NRLA.)


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SHOW FLOOR AISLE CARPET LOGOS (Limit 3) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $2,000Your company logo will appear on the main or cross

aisle carpet and will catch the eyes of nearly 4,000

attendees on hand at the Expo. Exact locations to be

determined upon purchase.

COLUMN WRAPS ––––– $1,500 ea. or 2 for $2,000Talk about bang for your

buck! Column wraps are

a great way to increase

brand awareness. They

create high overall

impact masking large

concrete pillars. Check

with the convention &

meetings staff for location options.

COAT CHECK –––––––––––––––––––––––– $1,500First impressions are lasting impressions! Put your

company name, logo and booth number on every-

one’s fi rst stop—The Coat Check.

DEDICATED PRE-SHOW EMAIL BLASTS (Limit 4) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $1,500Communicate with all pre-registered LBM attendees

and NRLA retail members through a dedicated Email

blast. E-blasts will be sent out directly by Show Man-

agement on your behalf. Contact us for details on

this unique sponsorship opportunity.

DEDICATED POST-SHOW EMAIL BLASTS (Limit 2) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– $1,500Follow-up with all LBM attendees and NRLA retail

members after the show through a dedicated Email

blast. E-blasts will be sent out directly by Show Man-

agement on your behalf. Contact us for details on

this unique sponsorship opportunity.

ENTRANCE UNIT SPONSOR (Limit 3) –––––––––––––––– $1,250 per entrance

Be the exhibitor to

welcome attendees!

Entrance units will be

available at the main en-

trance to each section of

the exhibit hall. Why not

sponsor the entrance to

your hall?

DISCOVER PROVIDENCE LOCATION SPONSOR (Limit 6 available) –––––––––––––––––––– $1,250

Each Discover Provi-

dence location may be

hosted by an exhibiting

company. The sponsor

will have its name/logo

on all Discover Provi-

dence promotional ma-

terial including signage

at the sponsored location.

FLOOR GRAPHICS ––––––––––––––$795 (set of 3)Show attendees the way to your booth! Purchase a

set of three, featuring your custom image and booth

number, and help guide attendees to your booth.

(Price is for a set of three and includes production).

ESCALATOR CLINGS ––––––––––––$750 (set of 2) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––or $5,000 (set of 8)Brand the escalators that move attendees through-

out the conference center space with double-sided

graphics featuring your company logo. The escalators

provide heavy foot traffi c during LBM Expo.

* All sponsorships are members only. **2% of your

total sponsorship dollars goes toward your 2018

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DO YOU HAVE THE BEST PRODUCT OF LBM EXPO ’17?New products are in demand by our LBM audience every year. Products that qual-

ify for the NEW classifi cation must be NEW to the lumber and building material in-

dustry since the last Expo (Feb. 10-12, 2016). A product that has been available in

the industry and just recently added to an exhibiting company’s product line does

not fi t the criteria for a NEW product. All submissions will go through a verifi ca-

tion process. LBM Expo ’17 Retail Attendees will vote for the Best New Product of

LBM Expo ’17 from among the approved new product submissions.

IT’S MORE THAN NEWMake the most of your participation in LBM Expo ’17. There are free opportunities for you to highlight

the products you are marketing at the show—on-site, in print and online. This year we have marketing and

promotion options available to all exhibitors. For complete information, including latest exhibitor offerings,

green products, show specials, interactive fl oor plan and video promotional opportunities to make your

company’s booth stand out at LBM Expo ’17, visit www.lbmexpo.com.

All forms must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2016. You may submit your forms to the convention and meetings

department via email at [email protected] or fax (518) 286-1755.

BEST NEW PRODUCT OF LBM EXPO ’16 (AS VOTED BY RETAIL ATTENDEES):

BEST LATEST PRODUCT OF LBM EXPO ’16 (AS VOTED BY RETAIL ATTENDEES):

WINBAG® by Red Horse USA, Inc. www.winbagusa.com

3D Printing by Patwin Plastics www.patwin.com.


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MEMBER PRICE NON-MEMBER PRICE BADGE ALLOTMENT$27 per square foot $33 per square foot 4 per 1st 100 sq. ft.

2 for each additional 100 sq. ft.

MEMBER CORNER FEES: NON-MEMBER CORNER FEES: $100 per corner (two corners max) $200 per corner (two corners max)

8x10 booth spaces are limited to new exhibitors or companies that have not exhibited since 2012.

All booth fees are due in full by Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. Once all booths are sold, a waiting list will be kept.

NOTE: Contracts received after Friday, Oct. 31, 2016 will be subject to an increase of $2 per sq. ft. for booth

space collected.

Co-exhibitors are companies that are displaying within a primary exhibitor’s booth. Registered co-exhibitors

will be listed independently in all offi cial exhibitor listings, and have access to exhibitor promotional oppor-

tunities. In addition, registered co-exhibitors may receive badges under the company’s name, either from the

primary exhibitor’s allotment or by purchasing them directly.

An exhibiting company that has co-exhibitor(s) in its booth and would like them listed on the interactive

online show map, the LBM Expo App and the LBM Expo Show Guide, must complete a co-exhibitor contract

(available online). Only contracted co-exhibitors will be recognized as offi cial co-exhibitors at LBM Expo’17.

Exhibiting companies are under no requirement to register participating vendors but only contracted

co-exhibitors will be listed.

In the event that a registered co-exhibitor utilizes the General Service Contractor (Shepard Convention

Services) to move in exhibit materials and/or is setting-up its own booth materials, it is subject to the exhibitor

insurance provision: All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control, in

transit to or from or within the confi nes of the Rhode Island Convention Center, subject to the rules and regu-

lations of the exposition. Exhibitor agrees to carry liability insurance against injury to the person and property

of others in the amount of at least $2,000,000 and shall name the NRLA and the Rhode Island Convention

Center as additional insureds on such insurance policy(ies). Exhibitor shall provide NRLA with certifi cates evi-

dencing such insurance coverage. Non-registered co-exhibitors may not utilize the General Service Contractor;

all General Service Contractor requests must go through the Primary Exhibitor.

Booth placement for LBM Expo ’17 will be awarded in two phases by using the Points Placement System.

During the fi rst phase, all booth locations are determined by the number of points an Exhibitor has accu-

mulated. In order to take advantage of the early booth assignments, applications with contracts and deposit

payments are due and must be received at the NRLA Headquarters by Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Contracts without the deposit will be held until the deposit is received (even if that is during the second

phase.) Booth assignments begin with these contracts only and are placed in priority order by points. It is very

important to select numerous locations.

In the second phase, all applications with contracts and deposit checks received after Thursday, June 30,

2016 are placed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. If, during the second phase, two applications requesting the

same booth space are received on the same date, the point system will be used to determine placement.

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The NRLA has partnered with Out of the Box Exhib-

its to provide a low-cost, high-value exhibit option.

The sub-structure of the exhibits are made of exhibit

board that can be recycled like ordinary paper or

cardboard and are strong enough to be re-used many

times. Using an Out of the Box exhibit reduces ship-

ping, drayage, setup, labor and maintenance costs

and virtually eliminates storage. Perfect for a small or

fi rst time exhibitor.

At LBM Expo ’16, the NRLA used an Out-of-the-

Box exhibit for our pre-function area information

booth. Easy to put up and take down and we’ve used

it at other events post-Expo.

Patwin Plastics purchased an out-of-the box exhibit for LBM Expo ’16.

“This is the fi rst time we used Out-of-the-Box for our trade show display and we were very pleased. It is light weight and easy to handle, and set up was a snap. The text is clean and sharp, and the colors re-ally popped. We plan to use them again when we are ready to change or upgrade our booth display.”

Mike Staryak, VP SalesPatwin Plastics, Inc.


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Win back 10% of your current booth fees toward the following year’s show and receive your packing crates

before anyone else at LBM ’18! Single, Multiple, or Island Booth winners will be chosen.

Displays will be judged on the following criteria for the Best Booth Awards:

• Interactive design—interaction level of products displayed

• Literature and information offered

• Communication of product/service value

• Exhibitor’s ability to educate attendees

• Overall aesthetic design

2016 WINNERSSingle: Intex Millwork Solutions Multiple: Home Tops Island: BROSCO

PREVIOUS LBM EXPO BEST BOOTH WINNERS:Single: Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp., VELUX America, Inc., Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp., Starborn Industries

Inc., Cepco Tool Co., Seljax Int’l Inc., Advantage Business Computer Systems, Spruce Computer Systems,

Headrick Building Products, Trimline, and Straightedge.

Multiple: HIAB USA, Reeb Millwork Corp., Wolf, Inteplast Group, Ltd., GAF Decking, BB&S Treated Lumber

& Distribution, D.C. Bates Equipment Co., Inc., R.A. Graham Co., Inc., Simpson Strong-Tie, AZEK, Bosch Tool

Co., The Quikrete Cos, and Fitts Industries.

Island: Marvin Windows & Doors, Cleary Millwork, Huttig Building Products, Holbrook Lumber Company, Bos-

ton Cedar, i-Level, Hood Distribution/McQuesten Group, Parksite Plunkett-Webster, Coastal Forest Products,

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LINEAR BOOTH—Linear booths have only one side exposed to an aisle and are generally arranged in a series

along a straight line. They are also called “in-line booths.”

Dimensions–Linear booths are 10-ft. x 10-ft.

Use of Space–Regardless of the number of linear booths utilized, display materials should be arranged in such

a manner so as not to obstruct sight lines of neighboring exhibitors. The maximum height of 8-ft. is allowed

only in the rear half of the booth space, with a 4-ft. height restriction imposed on all materials in the remaining

space forward to the aisle.

Note: When three linear booths are used in combination as a single exhibit space, the 4-ft. height limitation is

applied only to that portion of exhibit space that is within 10-ft. of an adjoining booth.

Linear booths of 4 or more must submit schematics for approval by January 9, 2017 to [email protected].

CORNER BOOTH—A corner booth is a linear booth exposed to aisles on two sides. All other guidelines for

linear booths apply.

PERIMETER BOOTH—A Perimeter Booth is a Linear Booth that backs to a wall of the exhibit facility rather than

to another exhibit. Perimeter booths have a 12-ft. maximum height limit. Display materials should not obstruct

or block sight lines of neighboring exhibitors. The maximum height of 12-ft. is allowed only in the rear half of

the booth space, with a 4-ft.) height limit imposed on all materials in the remaining space forward to the aisle.

(Note: When 3 or more Linear Booths are used in combination as a single exhibit space (10-ft. x 30-ft.), the 4-ft.

height limitation is applied only to that portion of exhibit space which is within 10-ft. of an adjoining booth.)

END-CAP BOOTH— An End-Cap confi guration is essentially an in-line (linear) booth placed in the position of

a Peninsula or Split Island. For shows that have Line-of-Sight rules and cubic content rules, this confi guration

must follow the dimensions below. End-cap Booths are generally 10-ft. deep by 20-ft. wide. The maximum back

wall height allowed is 8-ft. and the maximum back-wall width allowed is 10-ft. at the center of the back-wall

with a maximum 5-ft. (1.52m) height on the two side aisles. Within 5 feet of the 2 side aisles, the maximum

height for any display materials is 4-ft.

PENINSULA BOOTH—A Peninsula Booth is exposed to aisles on 3 sides and composed of a minimum of 4

booths. A Peninsula Booth is 20-ft. x 20-ft. or larger. The same principles apply regardless of booth size. When a

Peninsula Booth backs up to two Linear Booths, the back wall is restricted to 4-ft. high within 5-ft. of each aisle

and from the back wall, permitting adequate line of sight for the adjoining Linear Booths. Twenty feet is the

maximum height allowance, including attached signage for the center portion of the back wall and the remain-

ing area of the booth. Doublesided signs, logos, and graphics shall be set back 10-ft. from adjacent booths.

All schematics for Peninsula booths must be submitted for approval by January 9, 2017 to [email protected].

ISLAND BOOTH—An island booth is any booth exposed to aisles on all four sides.

Dimensions–An island booth is typically 20-ft. x 20-ft. or larger.

Use of Space–The entire cubic content of the space may be used up to the maximum allowable height, which

is 4 ft. lower than the ceiling’s highest point (see fl oor plan for ceiling height details) including signage. Island

Booth Site Lines–Island booths do not have site line restrictions. Because an island booth is separated by the

width of an aisle from all neighboring exhibits, full use of the fl oor plan is permitted. For example, an island

booth can go as high as the rules permit and construct a solid wall around the booth as long as they have an

aisle on all four sides. We fi nd that more and more companies are enclosing their booths with solid walls and

thought we should bring the information on Island Booth Site lines to your attention.

All schematics for island booths must be submitted for approval by January 9, 2017 to [email protected].


Hanging signs and graphics are permitted in all standard Island Booths. LBM Expo will allow signage at the max-

imum allowable height (2 ft. lower than the ceiling’s highest point—see fl oor plan for ceiling height details).

Approval for the use of hanging signs and graphics should be received from the exhibiting company by not

later than Jan. 9, 2017. Drawings should be available for inspection.

Visit www.lbmexpo.com for complete details.

AT APPROVED LOADING AREASExhibitors are allowed to perform their own material handling at the designated hand-carry loading dock and

the 4th fl oor of the North Parking Garage provided they meet with all of the following criteria:

• Exhibit personnel performing the work must be bona fi de, full-time employees (“authorized personnel”) of

said company.

• Exhibitors may choose to off-load from a company-owned truck or rental vehicle, or from a car, van, or truck

owned by personnel of the company, provided the vehicle is co-owned or rental vehicles must be less than

24 ft. in length. Trucks must use loading dock. You may use the Parking Garage in specifi c areas as noted.

• Exhibitors may use only hand-operated equipment that they have provided; two-wheeled hand trucks and

four-wheeled fl at trucks are permitted as well.

AT OTHER ENTRANCESExhibitors will be allowed to hand carry one item, one time, in or out of the facility without having to access

the approved loading areas. No parking is allowed. The use of passenger elevators for movement of freight is

not allowed. All packages are subject to inspection by RICC and Shepard personnel.

A hand-carried item is defi ned as one item that can be easily carried by an individual exhibitor without the

need for dollies or other mechanized equipment.

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New for LBM Expo ’17! We will be offering education sessions mid-day during lunch. Sessions will continue to

be offered free of charge and will include a continental breakfast for attendees.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING EDUCATION AT LBM EXPO ’17?Give Melena Henzel a call at (518) 880-6342 to discuss the options.

NEED MEETING SPACE FOR LBM EXPO ’17?Maybe you want a quiet space to meet with clients or

a room for your staff to regroup or a place to offer

refreshments to invited guests, any of these may be

reasons you’re looking for meeting space. We have

meeting space available at the Rhode Island Conven-

tion Center exclusively for LBM Expo ’17 exhibitors.

The space will only be available on a fi rst-come,

fi rst-served basis to exhibiting companies that are

members in good standing. Function Room Request

forms are available at lbmexpo.com.


❒ Check that your NRLA membership is up-to-date or consider becoming a member?

❒ Determine your booth preference and include your top six locations?

❒ Pick an appropriate sponsorship to highlight your company’s products and services?

❒ Rent a meeting room for your use at LBM Expo ’17?

1. If you are not a member at this time, consider joining the NRLA for all the reasons outlined on page 4.

For a membership application go to www.nrla.org , or call the Convention Department at 800.292.6752.

2. Submit your Exhibitor Application and contract and choices by Thursday, June 30, 2016. Contracts

received after Friday, Oct. 31, 2016 will be subject to an increase of $2 per sq. ft. for booth space selected.

3. Select your level of sponsorship from the choices outlined, or call us with your idea!

4. Complete your Exhibitor Service Kit by Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 to avoid late charges.

5. Market your LBM Expo ’17 participation to drive attendees to your booth. Ask us how!

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The NRLA has hired a marketing fi rm specializing in attendee acquisition and retention to assist with attracting and maintaining retail attendees.


A&B Wood Design

Acadia Insurance

AGS Stainless, Inc.

Alexandria Moulding

All-Time Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Allwood Industrials

American Express Open

American Lumber

AmTrust North America

Andersen Windows & Doors

Angel-Guard Products, Inc.

Arauco

Arbec Forest Products Inc.

Atlantis Rail System

Aura

AZEK Building Products/ TimberTech

Baldwin Hardware

Banner Doors Corp.

BB&S Treated Lumber & Distribution

Beland Forest Products, Ltd.

Benjamin Obdyke

Berry Plastics-Nashua & Polyken

BIK Hydraulics Ltd.

Blue Star Decking

BlueLinx

BlueTarp Financial

Boise Cascade

Boston Cedar

Bridgewater Wholesalers Inc.

Britton Lumber Company, Inc.

BROSCO

BW Creative Railing Systems

Cadsoft Corporation

Camger Coatings Systems Inc.

Capital Forest Products, Inc.

CertainTeed Corporation

Claymark

Cleary Millwork

Coastal Forest Products

Collis Crane Works

Column & Post, Inc.

COMBILIFT USA

Combination Door Company

Concept SGA Inc.

Crown Heritage

Culpeper Wood Preservers

D.C. Bates Equipment Co.

Dean Column Co., Inc.

Digger Specialties

DMSi Software

Do it Best Corp.

Doormerica

Dow Building Solutions

Duchesne Building Products

Eastern Insurance Group, LLC

Elite EXTRA

Emery-Waterhouse Co.

Epicor Software

EuGenie Door Solutions

Fairway Building Products

FastenMaster

Fitts Stair Components

Flagship Forest Products

Fleetmatics

FLIR Systems

FLW International Inc.

GAF

GenTite Roffi ng Systems

Georgia-Pacifi c

Goliathtech New England

Goodfellow, The Wood Specialists

Gossen

GPI MILLWORKS

GRK Fasteners

Guardian Building Products

HENRY BLUESKIN

HIAB USA, Inc.

HIDfast, Inc.

Hi-Dow Professional.com

Holbrook Lumber Co.

Holden Humphrey Co.

Holt+Bugbee Co.

HomeTops

Hood Distribution

Huber Engineered Woods

Huttig Building Products

Ideal Concrete Block Company

Ideal Stair Parts

IKO Sales

International Beams

INTEX Millwork Solutions

JELD-WEN Windows & Doors

Kasson & Keller, Inc.

Keene Building Products

Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp.

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems

Koma Building Products

Kopcoat

Krauter Auto-Stak

KVAL, Inc.

KWIKSET

KWP Engineered Wood Products

L.J. Smith, Inc.

Lamb & Ritchie Co.

LBM Advantage

Lemieux Doors

Leonard Lumber Company

Lincoln Windows & Patio Doors

LP Corp.

Madison Wood

Maibec

Mariotti Building Products

Marvin Windows and Doors

Masonite International

Metrie

Mid-State Lumber Corp.

MiTek Builder Products

National Nail Corp.

Neuma Doors

NewTechWood, Ltd.

Nordic Engineered Wood

Northeast Treaters, Inc.

Northeast Wholesale Nail

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association

Northeastern Young Lumber Executives

Northland Industrial Truck Company, Inc.

Novik-Shakes, Stone and Accents

Nutmeg Forest Products Inc.

NyloBoard, LLC

Orgill, Inc.

Pacifi c MDF Products

Parksite

Patwin Plastics

Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.

Penske Truck Leasing

Pin Foundation-Diamond Pier

Pollard Windows, Inc.

Ponderosa Software

Portland Stone Ware Co., Inc.

PPG Machine Applied Coatings

Prazi USA

Primax and Odyssey Merchant Services

PrimeSource Building Products/Grip-Rite

Princeton Forest Products

Putek, Inc.

The Quikrete Companies

Red Horse USA, Inc.

Reeb Millwork

Rex Lumber Company

Rogue Valley Door

Roseburg

Roxul, Inc.

Royal Building Products

Russin Lumber Corp.

Sakrete of North America

Screw Products Inc.

Seven D Wholesale

Sherwood Lumber Corp.

Sierra Pacifi c

Simpson Door Company

Simpson Strong-Tie Co.

Spruce Computer Systems (an ECi Software Solutions company)

Stair Parts Supply

StanPak LLC

Starborn Industries

Stergis Windows and Doors

StoneCraft

Sunbelt/CT Darnell Construction

Swanson Group

The Tapco Group

Taupo Wood Solution

ThermaTru Doors

Timber Trading Group

Tiny House

Trus Joist Weyerhaeuser

Turncraft

Upstate Door Inc.

USG

USI

V&H Inc.

VELUX America Inc.

Versatex

W.R. Grace

Warren Trask Company

Wasco Products, Inc.

Waska Cedar Shingles

Watkins Sawmills, Ltd.

Wholesale Doors, Inc.

Windsor Windows & Doors

WindsorONE

WM Coffman Stair Parts

Wolf

Woodbrowser

Woodgrain Doors and Millwork

Woodway

WorkSafeWorkSmart.com

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