Mid America Truck Show: 2004: The Center of Attention Once Again

Louisville, KY, March 31, 2004: Exhibit Management Associates, Inc. is proud to proclaim the 2004 Mid-America Trucking Show, recently held at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville a resounding success. The 1,050 exhibiting companies from 46 states and 13 foreign countries created an atmosphere that can be found only at MATS, considered by the industry to be the foremost event in trucking. In total, the show encompassed more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space, showcasing the most innovative products and services the industry has to offer. By the close of the Saturday edition of the show, 74,454 individuals from all 50 states and 57 foreign countries had filled the aisles to capacity.

Show Management was extremely pleased with the attendance turnout and despite the ongoing construction, noted the abundance of decision-makers in every wing. "We experienced one of the largest increases in attendance numbers ever recorded for Mid-America," said Tim Young, President of EMA. "Our exhibitors noted the distribution of buyers throughout the halls and the financial gains realized as a result of the ever increasing quality of MATS attendees. Overall, we are thrilled with the results of our efforts, as is the vast majority of our Exhibitors."

Three days of warm weather allowed attendees to enjoy all of the various indoor and outdoor show features including: The Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship, The Expedite InfoCenter, The Mid-America Recruitment Center, and Mid-America’s Internet and Technology Center to name a few. Celebrities including Toby Keith, Crystal Gayle, Ken Schrader, Matt Kenseth, Michael Waltrip, Chubby Checker, Phil Vassar, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more made appearances throughout the show to the delight of MATS attendees. All in all the show received rave reviews from both attendees and exhibitors.

The staff at Exhibit Management would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to those who have made the show what it has become today...the exhibitors. It is their dedication and tireless efforts that make the Mid-America Trucking Show the premier industry event of the year.

Notice of the official opening of 2005 exhibit space reservations will kickoff August 15th. Space is historically at a premium and has traditionally sold-out year after year, so it is imperative for exhibitors to make reservations as soon as possible. Make your plans now to attend the 34th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show, March 24th - 26th, 2005 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, in Louisville, Kentucky.

For additional information on The Mid-America Trucking Show, please visit us at: www.truckingshow.com.