Market at a Glance:

• As of 2024, the state of Illinois is home to 13,975 manufacturers employing 722,894 workers, making it among the largest industrial states in the U.S. ~ Industry Select/MNI
• Chicago remains the state’s top industrial city by number of manufacturing jobs, accounting for 91,109 jobs. ~ Industry Select/MNI
• Top manufacturing companies in Illinois include Ford Motor, Medline Industries, FCA US, AbbVie, Continental Tire, Allied Building Products, and Caterpillar. ~ Industry Select
• Total manufacturing output in the state of Illinois in 2021 equaled $114.73 billion. ~ NAM
• Chicago is the nation’s manufacturing capital. ~ World Business Chicago

About the Show

• Get immediate business – over 50% of the attendees from our ’24 spring shows were looking to purchase within 6 months.
• No union fees or extra drayage costs. Free onsite parking for both exhibitors and attendees.

Promotional Radius to Include: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan & Iowa.

Exclusive Promotion…
The only tradeshow in the region to exclusively feature exhibitors who specialize in design & contract manufacturing services.

Easy Access to the Show…
Located in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Schaumburg (Cook County), the Schaumburg Convention Center features a convenient central location and plenty of parking. Click here to view a map of the area.