PLMA's 2016 Private Label Trade Show

Event Dates
2016-05-24 - 2016-05-25
Exhibitors
1200
Attendees
10500
Event contact title
Trade Show Sales Coordinator
Event contact first name
Julia
Event contact last name
Geuther
Email
info@plma.com
Event contact telephone number
(212) 872-3131
Description
PLMA's Private Label Trade Show is the only trade show devoted entirely to store brands. For over 30 years, PLMA's annual private label trade show has been the place where retailers and suppliers meet to build their private label business. It is the event of the year for the private label industry. Come and see thousands of products, all devoted entirely to store brands. Meet buyers from today?s supermarkets, supercenters, drug chains, mass merchandisers, wholesalers, importers and exporters, discounters and convenience stores, even military exchanges.
Attendee information
Virtually every major U.S. supermarket chain, drug chain, mass merchandiser, club and dollar store are among the visitors who attend the event each year, in addition to convenience stores, specialty retailers, military exchanges, wholesalers, brokers, importers and others.
Exhibitor information
This year?s show will present more than 2,500 exhibit booths Throughout four major halls, exhibits from the leading manufacturers of store brands offer up virtually every food and beverage category ? including prepared foods, frozen and refrigerated, ingredients, snacks, gourmet and specialty ? while on the non-food side, exhibitors feature health and beauty care, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, vitamins & nutrition, household, kitchen and cleaning products, DIY and general merchandise. Exhibitors range from large, well-known international corporations to small and medium-size companies. International participation in the U.S. PLMA show continues to expand, with national pavilions representing China, Spain, South Africa, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Turkey and Egypt, joining pavilions from Italy, France, Canada, Mexico, and others. Exhibitors from more than 35 countries can be found throughout the show floor. The show floor is divided into separate food and non-food halls. The schedule is concentrated into two days of exhibition time, plus a Sunday program of seminars & industry workshops. PLMA?s Idea Supermarket? offers an unparalleled opportunity to see store brand products and packaging from more than 50 leading retailers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. PLMA?s New Product Expo is included in the Idea Supermarket? and showcases hundreds more new products from exhibitors on the trade show floor.
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact