Trade Show Information
FRSA's trade show, the Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular is the second largest show of its kind in the country. The trade show is held in conjunction with FRSA's annual convention, and this year the Association will celebrate its 86th year at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
The show runs for 10.5 conflict-free hours, encouraging maximum participation over the three day period. Each year the reviews continue to give high praise to the show, from both attendees and exhibitors.
Booths sell for $1200 each for an 10' x 10' space. FRSA members receive discounts, and there are discounts for multiple booth sales. Space is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
View 2008 trade show floor plan
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View 2008 blank trade show floor plan
View list of exhibitor booth numbers
Things to consider in purchasing booth space for the FRSA show include:
 | A contractor rich environment, targeting the decision makers in the industry |
| State required contractor education classes being held in conjunction with the show |
| 10.5 conflict-free exhibit hours - where no activities are planned during show hours |
| 24 hour security in the exhibit hall |
| free "Welcome Reception" open to both contractors and exhibitors |
| free listing in FRSA's monthly publication, the Florida Forum*, sent to all licensed contractors in the State |
| free product and company listing in the official Convention Program* |
| free company listing on FRSA's website |
| free hyperlink to your website |
| free contractor labels from the FRSA database - make your own personal contacts |
| free product and company listing in the Florida Forum Buyers' Guide issue* |
| free listing in the Pre-Event Planner sent out to all licensed contractors in the state prior to the show* |
* time permitting
To see a list of current FRSA exhibitors, go to the Exhibitors page . For information on the Convention, go to the Convention page.
Trade Show Hours for 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 1:30 - 5 pm
Friday, June 20, 2008 - 1:30 - 5 pm
Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 10 am - 1:30 pm
There is no cost to attend the trade show as an attendee, however, we do require that each person go to the FRSA Registration Desk and get a FREE badge for the show.
Exhibitor Testimonial - here's what our exhibitors have to say about why they participate in the FRSA's trade show:
Randy Marshall, Dan's Custom Sheet Metal
"As an FRSA member the trade show is the highlight of the year. A great time for networking with customers and fellow members."
Doug Tait, WTT Systems
"To support the FRSA and to introduce our products."
Amilly Morana, Florida TEC
"We attend the FRSA show to offer our services to the industry and participate and to expand our roofing knowledge."
Lawrence Eversen, All Style Industries
"We are introducing our original patented roof accessories to the Southeast market place. Our flashings and storm collar designs are new to the industry. This trade show allows us exposure."
Cliff Stutts, Tejas Borja
"The FRSA is the best source of education and networking with professionals in the roofing industry."
Terry O'Brien, CPCU, JW Edens & Company
"To be with our friends, to meet new friends and most of all to support this great organization - the FRSA."
Cookie Brinkman, ASIBP
"To promote ASI Building Products and our many other metal roofing products to the roofing professionals of Florida."
Elizabeth Hunt, Lanco & Harris
"Great direct and focused marketing to the distributors and end users of our products."
Neil Robinson, TAMKO Building Products Inc
"TAMKO os proud to be a part of this fine show - great customers, good contacts, and a great opportunity to promote our complete line of products. We appreciate the great support and use of TAMKO products by the contractor members."
Keith Borden, Tropical Asphalt Products
"The exposure and interaction with other members of FRSA and contractors in a relaxed family atmosphere."
Harold Rooks, ES Products
"Great show! Best one for us this year!"
Bill Tompkins, Englert Inc
"To seek interest and leads with metal roof installers."
David Doyle, Berridge Manfacturing
"We stay in touch with our Florida customer base and make new sales contacts."
Justin Erickson, Sievert
"Florida is a great roofing market for us."
Steve Ratcliff, Tarco
"The Florida market is an important market for Tarco and the FRSA show and Florida Forum allow us to communicate with our customers in this market."
Rick Stow, G-P Gypsum LLC
"To better place our products in the Florida roofing market."
Click here to request information about registering for this trade show.
For more information contact Lisa Pate at FRSA (407) 671-3772 ext. 157. E-mail Lisa at lisapate@floridaroof.com