Design-2-Part
Trade Shows
The Nation's Largest Contract Manufacturing Shows
For over 40 years, Design-2-Part Trade Shows have provided American job shops and contract manufacturers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with OEM engineers and buyers who need their services and expertise.
2018 SPRING SHOWS
Texas
March 14 & 15
Grapevine (Dallas), TX
Southeast
March 28 & 29
Atlanta, GA
Greater New York
April 18 & 19
Secaucus, NJ
Greater Chicago
May 9 & 10
Schaumburg, IL
Northern California
May 23 & 24
Santa Clara, CA
Upper Midwest
June 6 & 7
Minneapolis, MN
2018 FALL SHOWS
Southern California
September 12 & 13
Long Beach, CA
New England
September 26 & 27
Marlborough, MA
Southeast
October 10 & 11
Raleigh, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
Who attends Design-2-Part Shows?
The attendees are manufacturing engineers, design engineers, manufacturing management, and purchasing personnel involved in outsourcing decisions for parts & services. The attendees come from small to large companies and are looking for manufacturing services.
Who exhibits at D2P shows?
The exhibitors are regional and national contract manufacturers and job shops who offer manufacturing and service capabilities in more than 300 product categories for the metal, plastics, rubber, and electronics industries. While many of the exhibiting companies are local to the venue of a specific show, a great deal of them are also national suppliers.
How does D2P promote to attendees?
The D2P attendee marketing campaign is an integrated campaign that includes direct mail, print and web, email, advertising in industry publications and social media. They are targeted to the buyer’s specific product and solution interest.
How much does it cost to exhibit? How do I reserve booth space?
Costs are based on booth size and a variety of promotional listings you can take advantage of. We welcome the opportunity to give you a customized exhibiting quote. Please click (I’m Interested Form) or call (800-225-4535) to discuss booth packages, pricing options, eligibility, and to see what locations are available.
What if I do not have a booth display?
We can help you with cost-effective custom exhibits, pop-up displays, banners etc. Please click (I’m Interested Form) or call (800-225-4535).
How do I track my show leads?
We offer both electronic and manual lead tracking systems.
What other opportunities are available for promoting my company?
Successful trade show experiences most often result from targeted, effective pre-show marketing and promotions! You can take advantage of our web link and post-show attendee leads for your services. Your company has the opportunity to advertise both in the Show Program and the Supplier Directory. Targeted advertisements placed in these publications will put your company directly in front of the key decision makers in the manufacturing industry.