Platinum Level - $10,000

Select from one of the following sponsorship events/activities, or call to customize your sponsorship event:

• Networking Lunch (two available)
• Networking Reception
• Hotel Key Cards (subject to hotel approval)
• Lanyards
• Specialty Coffee Vouchers
• Internet Kiosk

 

Platinum Level Sponsorship Benefits:

• Complimentary booth in the exhibit hall ($1,800 value)
• Four complimentary registrations ($1,860 value)
• A full-page, color advertisement in the show issue of Plastics Recycling Update ($1,395 value)
• A full-page, color advertisement in Resource Recycling ($2,590 value)
• A full-page, color advertisement in the conference program ($1,745 value)
• Banner style advertisement on the Plastics Recycling Update electronic newsletter ($700 value)
• Banner style advertisement on the Plastics Recycling Conference electronic attendee newsletter ($400 value)
• Company listing in the conference program and on the conference website ($250 value)
• Sponsored event signage (if applicable)
• Company name and/or logo on screen at opening sessions
• Acknowledgement as a platinum sponsor in the conference program, from the podium and general conference signage

 

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Gold Level - $5,500

Select from one of the following sponsorship events/activities, or call to customize your sponsorship event:

• Continental Breakfast (two available)
• Networking Refreshment Break (three available)
• Message Board
• Networking Lounge (two available)
• Conference Proceedings CD
• Conference Folder (two sponsors listed max)
• Agenda on back of Name Badge (two sponsors listed)

 

Gold Level Sponsorship Benefits:

• Complimentary booth in the exhibit hall ($1,800 value)
• Three complimentary registrations ($1,395 value)
• A half-page, color advertisement in the show issue of Plastics Recycling Update ($1025 value)
• A half-page, color advertisement in the conference program ($1,145 value)
• Company listing in the conference program and on the conference website ($250 value)
• Sponsored event signage (if applicable)
• Company name and/or logo on screen at opening sessions
• Acknowledgement as a gold sponsor in the conference program, from the podium and general conference signage

 

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Silver Level - $2,750

Silver Level Sponsorship Benefits:

• Complimentary booth in the exhibit hall ($1,800 value)
• Two complimentary registrations ($930 value)
• A quarter-page, color advertisement in the conference program ($350 value)
• Company listing in the conference program and on the conference website ($250 value)
• Company name on screen at opening sessions
• Acknowledgement as a silver sponsor in the conference program, from the podium and general conference signage

 

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Bronze Level - $1,500

Bronze Level Sponsorship Benefits:

One complimentary registration ($465 value)

Company listing in the conference program and on the conference website ($250 value)

Company name and/or logo on screen at opening sessions

Acknowledgement as a silver sponsor in the conference program, from the podium and general conference signage

 

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*For Platinum and Gold sponsors, some sponsorship events will have multiple sponsors assigned to them. Sponsored events will be assigned on the basis of the order in which applications/contracts are received. If a sponsored event was not selected, the Plastics Recycling Conference will assign a sponsored event. The Plastics Recycling Conference reserves the right to use its sole discretion to assign or reassign sponsored events at any time for the overall benefit of the conference.

The following items are included in your booth package:

 

• 10'x10' standard exhibit booth
• 8' drape along back and 3' along sides of exhibit booth
• 7"x44" exhibitor identification sign
• 6'x30" skirted table
• 2 side chairs
• 1 waste basket

 

Trade Show Hours:

 

Tuesday, March 20th       Wednesday, March 21st
10:00 am - 10:45 am       8:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

The trade show floor may see traffic at other times during the conference. Official trade show hours are subject to change without notice

View and Download Trade Show Floor Plan

Link to Expo Services Kit

Installation of Exhibit:

Monday, March 19th
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Installation of exhibit equipment and material must be completely set-up and in-place by 6:30 pm on Monday, Monday, March 19th. Installation times are subject to change slightly.

Dismantling of Exhibit:

Wednesday, March 21st
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Dismantling of booths may commence no earlier than 1:15 pm, and the exhibit hall must be completely cleared by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21st. Dismantling times are subject to change slightly. Exhibitors may be fined by the Fire Marshal for tearing down exhibits prior to the official time.

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Exhibit display panel or equipment should not project further than 8' from the back drape and 36" along the side rails. There shall be no obstruction in the aisle. Noise level on sound systems, recorders, speakers, live music, etc., shall be maintained so as not to disturb other exhibitors. No special signs, booth structures, apparatus or lighting fixtures are permitted in excess of 8' in height. No helium balloons are permitted. Exhibit material must not be set up as to interfere with the view into adjoining booths. All exhibits must comply with city fire, building and electrical codes and regulations. All electrical work must be ordered through the decorator or the facility.

Conference management reserves the right to request, at any time before or during the conference, samples of promotional literature and/or booth display layout before the exhibitor will be eligible to participate or continue in the exhibition. Plastics Recycling Conference, in sole discretion, reserves the right to determine which forms, products and/or booth display layout are appropriate, and to refuse, cancel or restrict any applicant or exhibit. If conference management decides that any of these do not meet its standards or are not suitable, then the exhibitor must, at once, comply with the management demands and/or withdraw. Exhibitor engaging in objectionable methods shall be subject to eviction without refund.

Representatives of non-exhibiting firms will not be permitted to demonstrate their products or distribute advertising material in the trade show or conference. Exhibitors will not be permitted to demonstrate their products or distribute advertising material outside of their assigned booth space. Sponsors may distribute advertising materials at their assigned sponsored event (i.e., lunch, breaks, reception).

The application for sponsorship must be completed in its entirety and payment must accompany the application. The receipt and acceptance by Plastics Recycling Conference of the signed application/contract accompanied, by payment for sponsorship and exhibit space, will constitute a binding agreement for the right to use the space allocated. In the event of fire, strikes, war or other acts of nature rendering the exhibit area unfit or unavailable for use, this contract will be voided. Application for exhibit space must be made on the official form and accompanied by full payment to be considered final. Completion of application constitutes that the exhibiting company and its representatives agree to abide by all the terms and conditions listed in the exhibit guidelines.

No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or share the whole or any part of its assigned space without the written approval by Plastics Recycling Conference management.

Assignment of exhibit space is based on a priority point system. The priority point system is designed to recognize organizations for their past and present support of the Plastics Recycling Conference and to encourage new organizations to participate. Priority points are awarded for each year of participation as an exhibitor and/or sponsors and will be used to determine the order in which space will be assigned in the exhibit hall. In the event that more than one organization has the same number of points, priority for those organizations will then be determined in order of which contracts are received. Priority points are only awarded upon full payment of the exhibitor and/or sponsorship fees. The Plastics Recycling Conference will make every effort to make assignments to preferred booth locations. If preferred space is not available, the Plastics Recycling Conference will assign the next best available space. The Plastics Recycling Conference reserves the right to use its sole discretion to relocate or reassign exhibit booths at any time for the overall benefit of the conference, such as separating competitors, or to accommodate revised floor plans. Specific booth assignments are not final until payment in-full has been received and confirmed in writing by the conference manager.

Priority Points are Awarded as Following:

• Four points for each year organization participated at a platinum level sponsor
• Three points for each year organization participated at a gold level sponsor
• Two points for each year organization participated at a sliver level sponsor
• One point for each year organization participated as a bronze or lower level sponsor
• One point for each year organization has exhibited only
• One point for being a current Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) member
• Additional points for placing advertisements in Resource Recycling, Plastics Recycling Update and/or E-Scrap News

To maintain priority points, all exhibiting and/or sponsoring organizations are required to participate once as an exhibitor and/or sponsor in a two-year period. If a year is skipped, the exhibitor and/or sponsor will retain all earned points to-date, but will not earn additional points. If there is no participation in a two-year period, all priority points are forfeited. All exhibiting and/or sponsoring organizations are responsible for following all rules, regulations, guidelines and polices presented. Violations by individuals representing participating organizations will be cause for forfeiting all priority points.

Exhibiting company agrees to assume all responsibility for any loss or injury related to their booth, and that they shall indemnify and hold harmless Resource Recycling Conference, Resource Recycling Inc. and company owners and employees as well as the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and the Hotel's owners, managers, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents from all liability in which may ensue, for any cause. The exhibit hall will be secured, to the extent possible, during those hours when the exhibit hall is not open to the public and attendees. However, Plastics Recycling Conference cannot guarantee against loss, damage or injury of any kind. Be advised, exhibitor should not leave valuables unattended during set-up, exhibit and conference hours and after show hours, and/or dismantling. Exhibitors are solely responsible for the security of their exhibit and equipment. Exhibitors understand that Resource Recycling, Inc. nor hotel parties maintain insurance covering the Exhibitor's property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance.

Please e-mail a brief company description (up to 75 words) of your services and/or product offered by your organization to jef@resource-recycling.com. This description will be used in the conference program and on the conference website. Company descriptions for the conference program are due by February 15, 2012. No changes to the company description will be permitted after February 28, 2012. All company descriptions are subject to approval by conference management. If a company description is not provided, Resource Recycling editors will pull one from your company website. Company descriptions will be edited by Resource Recycling editors.

Please prepare ads to these specifications to ensure quality reproduction. All print ads for the conference program, Plastics Recycling Update and Resource Recycling are due February 15, 2012.

Don't have an ad? We would be happy to help design an ad for you. Please contact Suzette DuCharme at 503.233.1305 x113 or suzette@resource-recycling.com for more information and rates.

Ad Dimensions:
Full-page 8 ½ x 10   (Full Bleed 8 ¾ x 11 ¼)
Half-page 7 ½ x 4 ⅞
Quarter-page 3 ⅜ x 4 ⅞

Format/Media/Software
We only accept Macintosh OS versions of the following software
PDF files should be produced in Acrobat 4.0 or higher, with all fonts embedded and high resolution. Original artwork should be at least 300 dpi (high-resolution) from which the PDF is made.

Important Graphic Specifications
Include all graphic files on your disk or in your email:

• High-resolution photo EPS or TIFF at 300 dpi
• High-resolution lineart EPS or TIFF at minimum 300 dpi
• JPEG at 300 dpi at 100 percent
• CMYK or Pantone (PMS) colors from process
• Include all screen and printer fonts used
• Turn text into outline in illustrator or Freehand and save as EPS (eliminates need to send fonts)

Sending Files
Using ftp software, log on at : ftp@resource-recycling.com with username: design@resource-recycling.com and password: design. Then send an email to ads@resource-recycling.com and we'll retrieve the files. Smaller files can be attached to an email to ads@resource-recycling.com. When sending files via email, please be sure to include all screen and printer fonts and graphics. The email subject field should indicate that it is an ad from your company for the RR Conference. Please include contact person, phone and fax numbers in your email.

Please contact Suzette DuCharme with any questions or additional information on your ads and artwork at 503.233.1305 x113 or suzette@resource-recycling.com.

Banner ads for the website and/or electronic newsletters should consist of your company logo and/or company name.

Dimensions: 600x120 pixels
Formats: GIF or JPG
Email files to jef@resource-recycling.com. The email subject field should indicate it is a banner ad - e.g., "ABC Company, Plastics Recycling Conference Banner Ad." Please include the hyperlink you would like the ad to be directed to as well as your contact information

Plastics Recycling Update is the only source for plastics recycling information. From PET to ABS, each month this newsletter reports extensively on market dynamics and pricing trends for plastic bottle, containers, film, carpet and more. You receive data on export demand, reports on corporate developments of plastics recycling processors and end-markets, news on legislative activities throughout North America, and details of technology initiatives. Plastics Recycling Update is mailed to over 9,000 readers.

Resource Recycling is distributed to over 35,000 readers each month. Magazine readers include executives, owners, operation managers and waste management professionals in private recycling and composting businesses; by local, state and federal governments; waste haulers; consultants; equipment dealers; waste generators at commercial businesses and institutions; and others allied in the field.

Conference attendees will receive a conference packet that includes the show issue of the Plastics Recycling Update magazine and the conference program. Copies of Resource Recycling and E-Scrap News will be available at the registration desk or at the Resource Recycling, Inc. booth in the trade show for those attendees interested in a sample copy.

For more information on advertising in Resource Recycling, Plastics Recycling Update and E-Scrap News and/or the corresponding electronic newsletters, please contact Rick Downing at rickdowning@oh.rr.com or 440.257.6453.

The conference sessions and trade show are limited to attendees who have registered to attend the conference. Sponsors and/or exhibitors representatives are required to register for the conference and wear badges throughout the exhibition and conference. Sponsoring companies receive one to four complimentary registrations, depending on the level of sponsorship. Registration includes entrance to sessions, exhibit hall, meals and evening reception. Additional registrations can be purchased at a discounted rate of $365 each. (Regular registration rate is $465 each) The Plastics Recycling Conference reserves the right to withdraw the use of the badge used to gain admission to the exhibit hall by any person other than the one for whom it was assigned.

The Plastics Recycling Conference reserves the right to refuse to admit and eject from the trade show or conference any objectionable or undesirable person or person; and on the exercise of this authority, the exhibitor, for himself, his employees and agents, hereby waives any right and all claim of damages against the Plastics Recycling Conference, Resource Recycling, Inc. and the host hotel.

On-site sponsor and/or exhibitor registration is subject to a $50 on-site processing fee, in addition to the $365 discounted registration fee that is offered to sponsors and exhibitors.

Register attendees by downloading the Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration Form and fax to 503.233.1356 or email to jef@resource-recycling.com.

Any social function in a public space of the Plastics Recycling Conference approved hotel(s) must be approved by the Plastics Recycling Conference management. Most social functions are not restricted, with the exception of the request that these functions do not take place during official conference and trade show schedule times, including the networking reception.

The Plastics Recycling Conference has secured a few small meeting rooms for sponsors and exhibitors to meet with clients or potential clients in a private setting. To reserve one of these meeting rooms, speak to a conference representative at the conference registration desk on-site.

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