PROMAT '2027 Draws 1,403 Exhibitors to McCormick Place

PROMAT '2027 will feature 1,403 exhibitors at McCormick Place from April 19-21, positioning the biennial event as North America's largest material handling and logistics technology showcase. The three-day expo will span multiple halls at Chicago's premier convention facility, focusing on inventory management, warehouse automation, and supply chain solutions.

The 2027 edition reflects growing demand for logistics innovation, with exhibitor participation covering automatic identification systems, dock equipment, warehouse supplies, and industrial controllers. Key technology sectors include applied computer engineering, handling operations equipment, and specialty trucks for warehouse environments.

Automation and Technology Focus

Major industrial technology firms will demonstrate latest advances in warehouse automation and material handling systems. Keyence Corporation of America will showcase inspection and measuring equipment, while Siemens Industry brings controls software and instrumentation solutions. Mettler-Toledo LLC participates with laboratory equipment including density meters and spectrophotometers.

Kaeser Compressors Inc will exhibit assembly equipment and automation systems, reflecting the growing integration of pneumatic technologies in warehouse operations. Regal Rexnord will present material handling solutions spanning cranes, electrical applications, and digitalization platforms.

Supply Chain Management Solutions

The expo will feature comprehensive supply chain technologies beyond traditional material handling equipment. UL LLC participates with security doors, detection systems, and central station monitoring services addressing warehouse security concerns. 3M will demonstrate adhesives, tapes, and labeling solutions critical for packaging and identification systems.

Combilift USA brings energy storage and solar solutions, highlighting sustainability trends in warehouse operations. Cool A Zone will showcase specialized cooling equipment for temperature-controlled logistics environments.

What Attendees Can Expect

PROMAT '2027 will feature live equipment demonstrations across McCormick Place's expansive exhibit halls. Attendees can evaluate automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor technologies, and warehouse management software platforms. Educational sessions will address supply chain optimization, robotics integration, and sustainability practices in logistics operations.

The expo will include specialized zones for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence applications in warehouse operations, IoT sensors for inventory tracking, and autonomous mobile robots for material transport. Bissell Commercial will demonstrate cleaning equipment specifically designed for industrial and warehouse environments.

Registration for PROMAT '2027 opens in late 2026, with early-bird pricing available for material handling professionals, warehouse managers, and supply chain executives. The next PROMAT following the 2027 edition will occur in 2029, maintaining the event's established biennial schedule.