 Mark your calendar for Feb. 23-25, 2021 and plan to join NATM at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.! The NATM Convention & Trade Show is the perfect one-stop-shop to meet with suppliers and service providers as they exhibit on the trade show floor. Looking for a new chain supplier? Interested in checking out new light options? Shopping around for new software to make life easier? If so, plan to attend the upcoming convention and meet directly with suppliers familiar with the industry!
Registration to attend the convention is now open, and discounted Early Bird registration rates are available until Dec. 31, 2020. Login with Company Info Before Registering To receive the member pricing and save money, make sure to login before registering!
Trailer Manufacturer Registrations Full registrations for trailer manufacturers, which includes admission to all events (except Top Golf Tee-Off), begins at only $100! Additionally, NATM is offering free full registrations for trailer manufacturers’ spouses. Bring your other half along to enjoy the show and the fun that Nashville has to offer. NATM trailer manufacturers who have never attended the NATM Convention, or who have not attended in the last five years, are eligible for two complimentary full registrations and two complimentary hotel room nights (while available) as part of the New Member Promotion. Full registrations include access to all events and meals (except Top Golf Tee-Off) outlined in the show calendar. This is an excellent opportunity for trailer manufacturers to receive top-notch education, networking, and develop supplier relationships while in Music City. To take advantage of the New Member Promotion, contact NATM Assistant Director Meghan Ryan at Meghan.Ryan@natm.com . Trailer Dealer Registrations New NATM Trailer Dealer Affiliates are eligible for two complimentary full registrations and two complimentary hotel room nights (while available) as part of the New Dealer Promotion. Full registrations include access to certain events and meals as outlined in the show calendar. Dealers that are not NATM Affiliates can attend with trade show with full registrations for only $100 by registering before Dec. 31! Additionally, NATM is offering free full registrations for trailer dealer spouses. Bring your other half along to enjoy the show and the fun that Nashville has to offer. To take advantage of the New Dealer Promotion or to join as an NATM Dealer Affiliate to receive free registrations, contact NATM Assistant Director Meghan Ryan at Meghan.Ryan@natm.com. Exhibitor Registrations All exhibitors receive two complimentary booth workers per 10’ x 10’ booth. To sign up your complimentary booth workers, please select “Complimentary Booth Worker”. When registering complimentary workers, do not exceed your max complimentary booth workers. To add additional attendees, use the “Early Bird Additional Booth Worker” item! Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Situated in the heart of Nashville, Tenn., the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is the host hotel for the 2021 event. The discounted NATM rate for the Gaylord is $230 per night. To reserve your room, click here. Top Golf: Tee-Off to Convention Event Don’t forget to register for NATM’s Tee-Off to Convention Top Golf event on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Join NATM Trailer Manufacturers and Suppliers for an evening of food, drinks, and golf at Nashville’s Top Golf. Tickets are $75 per person. This event is not included in the Full Registrations nor TSO Registrations and must be added as a separate item while registering. Exhibiting at the 2021 Show Are you a supplier or service provider interested in reaching trailer manufacturers and dealers directly? Exhibit at the 2021 Convention & Trade Show! Booth spaces are still available. Booths are $1,428 per 10’ x 10’ booth and include two complimentary booth worker registrations. To purchase a booth to exhibit at the upcoming show, email NATM Assistant Director Meghan Ryan for your booking code at Meghan.Ryan@natm.com.
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 NATM is thrilled to be heading to Nashville, Tenn. for the 33rd Annual Convention & Trade Show being held February 23-25, 2021. Make plans
to join your peers in the light- and medium-duty trailer industry at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center! NATM has been closely monitoring COVID-19 and is working with the Gaylord to create proper protocols for all attendees. Safety is our top priority, and we will ensure the correct steps are taken to protect all attendees as much as possible as we continue to plan the event. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Situated in the heart of Nashville, the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center allows you to hit all the high notes of Music City both under their roof and in the surrounding area. Catch a show at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, then return to the nine acres of lush indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls. A full-service spa is also offered for a more relaxing way to unwind. When it's time to refuel, indulge in Mexican, Italian and Japanese restaurants followed by a frozen yogurt or gelato dessert. The discounted NATM rate for the Gaylord is $230 per night. Gaylord Opryland suites offer many special amenities including bay windows, balconies with patio furniture and plenty of space to relax on your trip. The resort offers room options that allow you to relax and unwind in comfort. Atrium View rooms offer unrivaled views of one-of-a-kind atriums that host tropical environments with waterfalls, fountain shows and fish ponds. Nashville – Something for Everyone Voted one of the Top 15 cities in the United States in 2019, Nashville offers a unique experience for all of its visitors! Much more than a honky-tonk town — though if you’re after energy-packed nightlife and live music, you won’t be disappointed. From the historic Grand Ole Opry to new James Beard Award-winning restaurants, industrial-chic hotels to cowboy-boot shops, there’s plenty to enjoy in Music City. The sound of Nashville reverberates from the city’s downtown core where visitors from all over the world converge with the business and government district. Running smack in the middle is Lower Broadway where world-class live music 365 days of the year and never charge a cover. In the area “North of Broadway” are historic buildings reimagined into music attractions, boutique hotels, art galleries, and chef-driven restaurants, and “South of Broadway” are newly constructed hotels, eateries, music venues, and attractions. Wherever you go, there is plenty of fun to be had around Nashville’s incredibly walkable downtown. Nashville’s connection to music is unequaled, and its reputation as Music City has been consistently proven for over 200 years. Welcome to the city where music is written, recorded and performed every single day. Welcome, to Music City.  One year ago, NATM announced the launch of its Dealer Affiliate Program. The Association has been committed to the light- and medium-duty trailer industry for more than 30 years, with its focus on the manufacturing of compliant trailers. The extension to include trailer dealers as affiliates was a natural next step in the evolution of NATM’s expanding trailer safety efforts. NATM Dealer Affiliate Program Trailer dealers serve as the main point of contact during the sales process of many NATM compliant trailers. This group is also a key stakeholder in the fight to improve trailer safety as it is in their best interest that their customers are safe and happy with their purchase. As a result, NATM created the NATM Dealer Affiliate Program. Increasing end-user awareness of the importance of the NATM Compliance Verification Program has consistently ranked as a top priority for trailer manufacturing members. By bringing trailer dealers in as affiliates, NATM is better able to serve its membership by directly communicating about the importance of purchasing NATM compliant trailers. The NATM Dealer Affiliation is $150 and affiliates experience a host of benefits, with an emphasis on education and resource access. The following list includes current Dealer Affiliate benefits: Samples of NATM publications:
More details about the program can be found at www.natm.com/dealers.html. Have ideas for additional benefits? Contact NATM Membership & Events Director Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com or call (785) 272-4433.  Dealers Invited to NATM Convention!
For the first time in NATM history, the Association is excited to invite trailer dealers to the 33rd Annual NATM Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 23-25, 2021! Dealer attendees will have the opportunity to participate in all workshops and technical forums, along with dealer-centered educational sessions. Plan to attend the trade show, which will house 298 booths! Special networking events will provide the opportunity to mingle with fellow industry peers, NATM Board Members and staff, and trailer manufacturers while in Music City. NATM will be offering a “New Dealer Promotion!” Companies can sign up for NATM’s Dealer Affiliate Program for just $150 and are then eligible for two complimentary registrations and two free hotel room nights while available! Non-affiliate dealers can register to attend for $300. 2021 Convention & Trade ShowNATM is excited to be using Map Your Show’s online booth sales software again for the NATM Convention & Trade Show in Nashville Feb. 23-35, 2021. This program has proven to be a time saving and far less frustrating process for exhibitors. There is no more waiting around until your contract arrives to see what booth you have been assigned. This user-friendly software will allow you to select your desired booth in real-time! The opportunity to select exhibitor space at the 2021 trade show has been made available to suppliers and service providers in the following phases: Phase 1: 2020 sponsors choose their booths first during the following dates:
Phase 2: 2020 non-sponsor exhibitors select their booths during the following dates:
Phase 3: The general membership and non-members will be allowed to choose booth space:
The 2020 sponsors and exhibitors that sign up by September 13 will receive a discounted rate of $1,228 per 10’x10’ booth. The rate for any member that signs up for booth space after September 13 will be $1,428 per 10’x10’ booth. Booth spaces for non-members of NATM are $2,856. On the day your booth selection window opens, you will receive an email from NATM notifying you that the booth sales application is now available online for your company. Within this email a unique code is provided that, when entered, pre-populates the online booth sales application. Within the app, exhibitors can view the 2021 show floorplan and select the desired booth(s). During the completion of the online application, exhibitors pay for their booth(s) with credit card. Once NATM show management approves the application, an email containing login credentials to the exhibitor dashboard is sent. The dashboard allows exhibitors to update their company profile and contact information and view other important information relevant to the upcoming show. As always, the sign up for booth space is first-come, first-served. You can sign up at any time after your group’s window begins. If you miss the window for your group, the privilege of choice during your group’s time is lost. Be sure to mark your calendar to remember to sign up as soon as you receive your email from NATM! If you have any questions regarding how to book your exhibit space or if you would like to be a sponsor at the 2021 Convention & Trade Show, contact NATM Membership & Events Director, Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com or (785) 272-4433.
For the first time in NATM history, the Association is excited to invite trailer dealers to the 33rd Annual NATM Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 23-25, 2021! NATM has been committed to trailer safety for more than 30 years. While NATM has long worked with trailer manufacturers, industry suppliers, and service providers, trailer safety can only be improved through dealer interaction and consumer education. Expanding the Association’s base to include dealer affiliates and now allowing dealers to attend the Annual Convention & Trade Show is the logical next step to advancing the mission of NATM. The NATM Convention & Trade Show is the annual trade show for the light- and medium-duty trailer industry. With more than 1,000 trailer manufacturer and supplier attendees per year and growing, this "must attend" event provides education, networking and communication for those in the industry. The 2020 soldout trade show boasted over 200 exhibiting companies, with 37 new exhibitors, which gave attendees a variety of products and services to view. The show also included attendees from over 100 trailer manufacturers companies from across North America. Dealer attendees will have the opportunity to participate in all workshops and technical forums, along with dealer-centered educational sessions. Plan to attend the trade show, which will house 298 booths and an opportunity to network with manufacturers and distributors! Of course, don’t forget the awards luncheon – join your industry peers for a plated lunch and perhaps be the first ever dealer to win an award from NATM. Special networking events will provide the opportunity to mingle with fellow industry peers, trailer manufacturers, and NATM Board Members and staff while in Music City. NATM is thrilled to involve dealers at the annual show! The Association’s purpose is to open up lines of communication, increase trailer safety awareness, and provide dealers with the education and information they have long requested from NATM. NATM has worked diligently with committees, trailer manufacturers, industry suppliers, and dealers to create a path of inclusion for dealers. NATM can’t wait for you to see what they have planned! NATM will be offering a “New Dealer Promotion” to help offset costs for dealers attending the show. Companies can sign up for NATM’s Dealer Affiliate Program for just $150 and are then eligible for two complimentary registrations and two free hotel room nights while available! The NATM Dealer Affiliate program is an opportunity to unify the trailer industry in an effort to improve trailer safety and gain access to resources and information previously only available to trailer manufacturers and industry suppliers. To read more about the Dealer Affiliate Program, visit NATM.com/dealers. Non-affiliate dealers can register to attend for $300.
Contact NATM Membership & Events Director Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com or (785) 272-4433. Online registration will open this Fall. NATM looks forward to seeing you in Nashville! 
Booth Selection - 2021 NATM Trade ShowNATM is excited to be using Map Your Show’s online booth sales software again for the NATM Convention & Trade Show in Nashville Feb. 23-25, 2021. This program has proven to be a time saving and far less frustrating process for exhibitors. There is no more waiting around until your contract arrives to see what booth you have been assigned. This user-friendly software will allow you to select your desired booth in real time! The opportunity to select exhibitor space at the 2021 trade show has been made available to suppliers and service providers in the following phases: Phase 1: 2020 sponsors choose their booths first in the order of their sponsorship levels:
Phase 2: 2020 non-sponsor exhibitors will be notified by Membership & Events Director Kelli Maydew to select their booths. Phase 3: Booth registration opens up to all members and non-members. The 2020 sponsors and exhibitors that sign up by June 15 will receive a discounted rate of $1,224 per 10’x10’ booth. The rate for any member that signs up for booth space after June 15 will be $1,428 per 10’x10’ booth. Booth spaces for nonmembers of NATM are $2,856. On the day your booth selection window opens, you will receive an email from NATM notifying you that the booth sales application is now available online for your company. Within this email a unique code is provided that, when entered, pre-populates the online booth sales application. Within the application, exhibitors can view the 2021 show floorplan and select the desired booth(s). During the completion of the online application, exhibitors pay for their booth(s) with credit card. Once NATM show management approves the application, an email containing login credentials to the exhibitor dashboard is sent. The dashboard allows exhibitors to update their company profile and contact information and view other important information relevant to the upcoming show. As always, the sign up for booth space is first come, first served. You can sign up at any time after your group’s window begins. If you miss the window for your group, the privilege of choosing during your group’s time is lost. Be sure to mark your calendar to remember to sign up as soon as you receive your email from NATM! If you have any questions regarding how to book your exhibit space or if you would like to be a sponsor at the 2021 Convention & Trade Show, contact NATM Membership & Events Director, Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com or (785) 272-4433. Sponsorship Opportunities - COMING SOON!Sponsorships for the 2021 Convention & Trade Show are now available. As always, the NATM Convention & Trade Show would not be possible without the support of its generous sponsors. There are sponsorship opportunities available from $500 to $50,000 to fit any budget. Being a sponsor of the 2021 show allows you to select your 2022 booth before previous exhibitors and the general membership, as well as provides a wide range of exposure, both electronically on NATM’s website and mobile app and in print on the convention program map and in Tracks. This creates name recognition which helps drive customers to your booth. Have a different sponsorship in mind? Contact Kelli Maydew at kelli.maydew@natm.com to discuss your ideas!   Register Early and Save! Discounted Early Bird registration rates are available until Dec. 31 for both trailer manufacturers and exhibitors. Attendees can register online or print off forms to mail in by visiting the NATM Convention site. On-site registration will be available, but the earlier you register, the more money you will save! Full registration for trailer manufacturers which includes admission to all events (except Top Golf Tee-Off) begins at $100 if you register before the new year. The price will increase after Dec. 31, so plan to register soon to take advantage of this discount! NATM is excited to once again offer free full registrations for trailer manufacturers’ spouses. NATM hopes you will plan to bring your other half along to enjoy the show. Exhibitors can save $50 per person by adding additional booth workers before Jan. 1, 2020. The cost to upgrade to a full registration is just $35! Hotel Information NATM is thrilled to be once again returning to The South Point Hotel Casino & Spa! The discounted NATM rate for the South Point Hotel is $94 per night including resort fees (Sun-Thurs) and $149 per night including resort fees (Fri/Sat). Located in the heart of the Las Vegas valley, the South Point provides dual views of the surrounding valley and the serenity of the mountains that border it. Hotel accommodations can be made here. Please note, NATM has not authorized any third-party group hotel room services to call you or solicit your business! Are You Ready to Par-Tee?! NATM is excited to announce a new opening event, “Tee Off to Convention!” Help kickoff the week with this newly created Top Golf event, which will include food, drinks and fun on Monday, Feb.10. Tickets can be purchased on www.NATM.com. Spots are limited so get yours today!  Sponsorships Available – Think Outside the Booth Sponsorships are still available for the 32nd Annual Convention & Trade Show. The success of the NATM convention is directly tied to the support of its generous sponsors. There are marketing and general sponsorship opportunities available from $250 to $50,000 to fit any budget: Top Golf, Aisle Signs, Trade Show Lounges and more! Being a sponsor allows your company early access to booth selection, and provides a wide range of exposure, both electronically on NATM’s website and mobile app, as well as in print on the convention program map and in Tracks. This name recognition will help drive customers to your booth. NATM will work with you to find the sponsorship opportunity best fit to get your company’s name in front of industry decision-makers. Contact NATM Membership & Events Director Kelli Maydew for more information by calling (785) 272-4433 or kelli.maydew@natm.com. You can find the full 2020 Sponsorship Brochure here. Stay Informed
For the latest convention news and updates, visit www.NATM.com or find NATM on Facebook. Never miss an event at the annual show when you use the NATM Mobile App sponsored by H-I-S Industrial Coatings! Setup alarms, notifications, notes and more all on your smart phone or tablet. For more information contact Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com or call (785) 272-4433.  Members of NATM are cordially invited to attend the annual NATM Membership Meeting during the 2020 Convention & Trade Show on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:15-11:15 a.m. No ticket is required for entry.
During the membership meeting, NATM will report on the many exciting achievements that took place over 2019, will give an update on the status of the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, and will communicate about anticipated changes to the Association in the future. The NATM Executive Committee will be in attendance to answer questions. NATM Board Members will be dispersed throughout the room for one-on-one discussions as well. In addition, we look to you as members for feedback and input on any topics and issues important to you that you would like to see NATM and its Board of Directors address. To submit comments regarding the Membership Meeting, please contact natmhq@natm.com. Those that are not NATM Members in good standing are unable to attend the event but may attend the Awards Luncheon with a ticket following the Membership Meeting. Do You Have What It Takes To Be A REFERRAL ROCKSTAR?  Gold: 1- 2 Trailer Manufacturing Companies Referred
Platinum: 3-5 Trailer Manufacturing Companies Referred
Diamond: 6 or more Trailer Manufacturing Companies Referred
Companies must inform NATM of their referral at the time of registration in the space provided on the form for a referral to be counted. For more information, contact NATM Membership & Events Director Kelli Maydew at Kelli.Maydew@natm.com. *Please note, all incentives are available for 12 months following the convention or the following year’s convention. Any incentives not used will expire.  NATM is soliciting nominations for awards to be presented at the 32nd Annual Convention & Trade Show Feb. 11-13, 2020 the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev. Please consider and nominate individuals who may be eligible candidates for the following awards.
Outstanding Member Award The Outstanding Member Award is presented each year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the trailer manufacturing industry. The nominee must be an employee of an NATM Regular (trailer manufacturer) member. The nomination must include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about the contributions the nominee has made to the trailer manufacturing industry. Pam O’Toole Trusdale Woman in Manufacturing Award The Pam O’Toole Trusdale Woman in Manufacturing Award is given to a woman from the manufacturing floor to the C-Suite in the light- and medium-duty trailer industry who has demonstrated excellence in their role. The nominee must be an employee of an NATM member company. The award recognizes the contribution of the recipient to the success of their organization and/or industry. The nomination should include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about the accomplishments of the nominee. Young Professional Award The purpose of the Young Professional Award is to recognize the accomplishments of young individuals in the trailer manufacturing industry. Nominees should be individuals under the age of 40, who have been innovative and successful in the trailer manufacturing industry. Both Associate and Regular member company employees are eligible for this award. The nomination should include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about the accomplishments of the nominee. Green Award The purpose of the Green Award is to recognize an NATM Regular (trailer manufacturer) member company that has made significant contributions to improving the environmental impact within the trailer industry. The nomination should include a written description of the company’s contributions to positively impacting the environment in the trailer manufacturing industry. The document should provide qualitative and quantitative evidence of environment improvements. Nominees will be judged on case studies where the companies have been able to demonstrate improved performance in environmental manufacturing. This may include maximizing energy efficiency levels, compliance with environmental regulations and minimizing waste from the production process. Manufacturers should be able to illustrate success in reducing their environmental impact, as well as converting green manufacturing into a business opportunity. Awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. To download the award nomination form, visit www.NATM.com or submit your nomination by email to NATM Membership & Events Director Kelli.Maydew@natm.com; fax (785) 272-4455; or mail to NATM Headquarters, 2420 SW 17th St. |
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