PMTS 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
May 4–6, 2027 · Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
May 4–6, 2027 · Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Booth space (paid to the organizer)
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Booth space: $25 per sq ft for PMPA members, $32 for non-members, 2027 rate
- Drayage: About $145 per cwt, 200 lb minimum, 2026–2027 planning figure
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late February 2027
- Late February 2027: Design sign-off, machine placement and utility plan approved.
- March 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; graphics and part displays built around your equipment.
- April 2027: Booth crates ship to the general service contractor’s warehouse for delivery at move-in.
- Days before May 4: Move-in; machinery set, then our project manager and local labor install the exhibit.
- May 4–6, 2027: Show days; your Purple project manager is on the floor for the whole run.
- After close on May 6: Dismantle, machinery and booth crated for return, storage or the next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Send Purple your booth number and footprint from the PMTS floor plan
- List each machine with footprint, weight, power, air and coolant needs
- Choose the demo parts and the cycle data to show on screen
- Pick the tooling and sample parts for the display library
- Send logo, brand palette and product photography to Purple
- Approve the concept rendering, utility plan and lighting plan
- Book downtown Cleveland hotels near the convention center
- Plan your team for the Opening Night Party and Happy Hours
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/pmts/