JIMTOF is a major machine tool trade show that has been held annually in Japan since 1962. It attracts over 100,000 visitors from 71 countries and regions. In 2012 it marks its 50th anniversary. The document discusses advantages of exhibiting at JIMTOF such as establishing business contacts in Asia and introducing state-of-the-art technologies. It also provides details on visitor demographics, the exhibition layout, and transportation access to the venue, Tokyo Big Sight.

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2. JIMTOF 2012 : Boosting your business Fifty Years of JIMTOF: Manufacturing Tradition, Manufacturing Innovation
Your Gateway to Asia
JIMTOF is more than just a successf ul machine tool Advantages of exhibiting Top level in Japan World and Asian premiers at JIMTOF
tradeshow with 800 exhibitors from all over the world. at JIMTOF 2012 7,628 visitors from 71 coutnries and regions
Many exhibitors structure their product development schedules
It’s also an opportunity for our industry to present itself to
The premier machine tool tradeshow U.S.A
so that they can unveil or announce new offerings at JIMTOF,
more than 100,000 visitors from 71 countries and regions. Germany 2.2%
for the whole of Asia 2.2%
Others
16.1% and the event is widely regarded as a one-stop venue for
Korea
The year 2012 marks 50 years of JIMTOF. You can establish new business contacts with companies Hong Kong
2.9%
26.2 % comparing various companies’ advanced machinery and products
Since 1962, JIMTOF has continued to attract attention from representing various industries in Asia and look for new and
7,628
Singapore
upcoming business opportunities, including cooperation and 2.9%
earlier than is possible elsewhere.
machine tool users in sectors including the automobile, 人
joint ventures with Japanese suppliers. India We will actively encourage exhibitors to display even more
construction, aircraf t, shipping, and energy industries, 3.1% Taiwan
China leading-edge and new products than in the past, for example by
earning it a position of central importance in manufacturing Thailand 23 %
4.5% 17.1 %
A platform for state-of-the-art technologies giving a high profile to exhibits for which JIMTOF 2012 is the
worldwide. JIMTOF2010
Many exhibitors develop new products specifically for world or Asian premier in our public relations materials.
"Our next-door neighbor China will be leading the global introduction at JIMTOF, which is widely regarded by industry
market in 2012, so our goal is to establish a Japanese insiders around the world as the premier platform for introducing
■ Type of business of JIMTOF2010Visitors
presence at JIMTOF. It all depends on our brainpower and state-of-the-art technologies.
Breakdown
effort. In that sense, we have high hopes for JIMTOF 2012." Trading Others
company/agent 10.6% General macines/appliances 23.3%
(Mr. Masanori Matsuura, Chairman, Matsuura Machinery Corp.) A global business meeting platform 9.2% metal products 13.4%
A total of over 100,000 visitors attend JIMTOF, including Precious equipment/appliances 9.5%
"We view JIMTOF as a ‘salon.’ Company leaders negotiate
about 8,000 overseas visitors from 71 countries and regions. Manufacturing Automobiles and parts 9.2%
and exchange information on trends and facilities, rather Industry Electric machines/appliances4.8%
The number of attendees at recent JIMTOF events from China,
than talking about specific technologies, to ensure their 75.0 % Steel /nonferrous 2.9%
Taiwan, South Korea, and other East Asian countries, where Others Shipbuilding/Transportation 1.0%
advantage in the supply chain and ability to provide quality brisk economic growth is driving demand for capital investment, 4.6% Other manufacturer 11.4%
services to each other. has been increasing.
■ Occupation of JIMTOF2010 Visirors
In short, for us, JIMTOF is the biggest information hub in University/
Reseach Institution
Asia." (A tool manufacturer in Japan) A range of conferences and programs are Planning /PR 3.1%
Others
5.5% Breakdown
"There are a lot of decision-makers present representing
held during JIMTOF, including the International Machine Tool 0.7% Executive 15.6% Exhibits at JIMTOF, which include machine tools and
Engineers' Conference (IMEC), featuring research findings in Industrial Purchasing
Decison Makers
Business manager/ related products, are laid out by product category to make it
major manufacturers. We're introducing several large new R&D Responsible for
purchasing 9.3%
machine tools and related technologies and various lectures and 6.2% 24.9 % easier for attendees to find what they’re looking for.
pieces of machinery to our visitors. JIMTOF is one of the seminars on timely topics such as environmental technologies and Clerical post Sales promotion The exhibition site is divided into two large halls. The East
world’s leading machine tool exhibitions." aerospace. JIMTOF offers a comprehensive conference program 3.5%
Tecnologies Sector
8.4%
(A machine tool manufacturer in Austria)
Hall features primarily machine tools and forming machinery,
that’s sure to attract a diverse group of visitors. 43.3 % Administrative /
Accounting
while the West Hall hosts exhibits of machine tool equipment,
4.4%
Over 100,000 visitors Engineering/Design 22.4%
a wide range of tools and grinding wheels, testing machines and
Breakdown
Production 20.9% measuring apparatus, gears, fluid power devices, and software.
Visitor trends at JIMTOF of recent years
2012
repeaters counted one Expectation
20,0000
total visitor
169,381 150,000 JIMTOF2010DATA
150,000 154,328
147,251 ■Visitors: …………………… 114,558 (overseas visitors:7,628) ■Exhibitors Workshops: ………… 34 sessions
137,963
■Exhibitors: ………………… 813(overseas exhibitors:264）including co-exhibitors ■International associations: ……… 1 3
100,000
■Press members: …………… 453 ■University & institution for
123,319 130,908 142,408 114,558 130,000 ■Exhibition scale: ………… 4,964（44,676 ㎡） IMEC poster sessions: ……………… 3 7 organizations/60 sessions
booths
50,000
■Conferences& seminars:… 27 sessions ■Catalogue exhibit: ……………… 25
0 ≪Domestic & International Media Coverage≫ ■Domestic 554 Overseas 159 Total 713
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
1 2

3. JIMTOF 2012 : Boosting your business Fifty Years of JIMTOF: Manufacturing Tradition, Manufacturing Innovation
Your Gateway to Asia
JIMTOF is more than just a successf ul machine tool Advantages of exhibiting Top level in Japan World and Asian premiers at JIMTOF
tradeshow with 800 exhibitors from all over the world. at JIMTOF 2012 7,628 visitors from 71 coutnries and regions
Many exhibitors structure their product development schedules
It’s also an opportunity for our industry to present itself to
The premier machine tool tradeshow U.S.A
so that they can unveil or announce new offerings at JIMTOF,
more than 100,000 visitors from 71 countries and regions. Germany 2.2%
for the whole of Asia 2.2%
Others
16.1% and the event is widely regarded as a one-stop venue for
Korea
The year 2012 marks 50 years of JIMTOF. You can establish new business contacts with companies Hong Kong
2.9%
26.2 % comparing various companies’ advanced machinery and products
Since 1962, JIMTOF has continued to attract attention from representing various industries in Asia and look for new and
7,628
Singapore
upcoming business opportunities, including cooperation and 2.9%
earlier than is possible elsewhere.
machine tool users in sectors including the automobile, 人
joint ventures with Japanese suppliers. India We will actively encourage exhibitors to display even more
construction, aircraf t, shipping, and energy industries, 3.1% Taiwan
China leading-edge and new products than in the past, for example by
earning it a position of central importance in manufacturing Thailand 23 %
4.5% 17.1 %
A platform for state-of-the-art technologies giving a high profile to exhibits for which JIMTOF 2012 is the
worldwide. JIMTOF2010
Many exhibitors develop new products specifically for world or Asian premier in our public relations materials.
"Our next-door neighbor China will be leading the global introduction at JIMTOF, which is widely regarded by industry
market in 2012, so our goal is to establish a Japanese insiders around the world as the premier platform for introducing
■ Type of business of JIMTOF2010Visitors
presence at JIMTOF. It all depends on our brainpower and state-of-the-art technologies.
Breakdown
effort. In that sense, we have high hopes for JIMTOF 2012." Trading Others
company/agent 10.6% General macines/appliances 23.3%
(Mr. Masanori Matsuura, Chairman, Matsuura Machinery Corp.) A global business meeting platform 9.2% metal products 13.4%
A total of over 100,000 visitors attend JIMTOF, including Precious equipment/appliances 9.5%
"We view JIMTOF as a ‘salon.’ Company leaders negotiate
about 8,000 overseas visitors from 71 countries and regions. Manufacturing Automobiles and parts 9.2%
and exchange information on trends and facilities, rather Industry Electric machines/appliances4.8%
The number of attendees at recent JIMTOF events from China,
than talking about specific technologies, to ensure their 75.0 % Steel /nonferrous 2.9%
Taiwan, South Korea, and other East Asian countries, where Others Shipbuilding/Transportation 1.0%
advantage in the supply chain and ability to provide quality brisk economic growth is driving demand for capital investment, 4.6% Other manufacturer 11.4%
services to each other. has been increasing.
■ Occupation of JIMTOF2010 Visirors
In short, for us, JIMTOF is the biggest information hub in University/
Reseach Institution
Asia." (A tool manufacturer in Japan) A range of conferences and programs are Planning /PR 3.1%
Others
5.5% Breakdown
"There are a lot of decision-makers present representing
held during JIMTOF, including the International Machine Tool 0.7% Executive 15.6% Exhibits at JIMTOF, which include machine tools and
Engineers' Conference (IMEC), featuring research findings in Industrial Purchasing
Decison Makers
Business manager/ related products, are laid out by product category to make it
major manufacturers. We're introducing several large new R&D Responsible for
purchasing 9.3%
machine tools and related technologies and various lectures and 6.2% 24.9 % easier for attendees to find what they’re looking for.
pieces of machinery to our visitors. JIMTOF is one of the seminars on timely topics such as environmental technologies and Clerical post Sales promotion The exhibition site is divided into two large halls. The East
world’s leading machine tool exhibitions." aerospace. JIMTOF offers a comprehensive conference program 3.5%
Tecnologies Sector
8.4%
(A machine tool manufacturer in Austria)
Hall features primarily machine tools and forming machinery,
that’s sure to attract a diverse group of visitors. 43.3 % Administrative /
Accounting
while the West Hall hosts exhibits of machine tool equipment,
4.4%
Over 100,000 visitors Engineering/Design 22.4%
a wide range of tools and grinding wheels, testing machines and
Breakdown
Production 20.9% measuring apparatus, gears, fluid power devices, and software.
Visitor trends at JIMTOF of recent years
2012
repeaters counted one Expectation
20,0000
total visitor
169,381 150,000 JIMTOF2010DATA
150,000 154,328
147,251 ■Visitors: …………………… 114,558 (overseas visitors:7,628) ■Exhibitors Workshops: ………… 34 sessions
137,963
■Exhibitors: ………………… 813(overseas exhibitors:264）including co-exhibitors ■International associations: ……… 1 3
100,000
■Press members: …………… 453 ■University & institution for
123,319 130,908 142,408 114,558 130,000 ■Exhibition scale: ………… 4,964（44,676 ㎡） IMEC poster sessions: ……………… 3 7 organizations/60 sessions
booths
50,000
■Conferences& seminars:… 27 sessions ■Catalogue exhibit: ……………… 25
0 ≪Domestic & International Media Coverage≫ ■Domestic 554 Overseas 159 Total 713
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
1 2

4. ■ Level of Visitor Satisfaction Exhibitor services: Maximize your Tokyo Big Sight: The JIMTOF venue Convenient access from all over the
Worse than Dissatisfied Worse than Dissatisfied ROI at JIMTOF world
expected
0.6 % expected 0.3 % Tokyo Big Sight is Japan's largest exhibition and conference complex,
3.6 % 5.3 %
with a total exhibition area exceeding 80,000 square meters. Over Tokyo Big Sight is easily accessible not only from central Tokyo
More than
expected More than Fine-grained visitor data
expected 300 exhibitions and over 1,000 conferences are held annually, and and all other regions of Japan, but also from around the world.
20.7 % 34.1 % JIMTOF uses a proprietary visitor management system, making the number of visitors to the complex exceeds 11 million every year. Tokyo Big Sight is located near major airports, so it only takes
As expected As expected
possible accurate visitor counts and customer management that In January 2011, Tokyo Big Sight celebrated its 15th anniversary.
75.0 % 60.3 % 60 minutes to reach from Narita Airport and about 25 minutes
are both timely and efficient. Fine-grained visitor data facilitates from Haneda Airport.
more reliable follow-up contacts after the show has concluded. Augmenting an extensive selection of existing flights to Asian
Domestic 95.7 % Overseas 94.4 %
cities, Haneda Airport’s new international terminal makes it
※On-site Visitor questionaire as sampling conducted during the Fair Exhibitor workshops
easier than ever to get to Tokyo from major cities around the
JIMTOF also holds workshops at which you can introduce world.
Visitor feedback
visitors to state-of-the-art technologies and solutions in a variety
Machines using advanced technologies caught my attention. of fields. The inclusion of information about your workshop in
There were many products of technological note for the Enjoy Tokyo, enjoy Japan: Having fun
official event materials and on the website represents an excellent Worldwide promotional activities
manufacturing industry.(A visitor from India) after the convention
opportunity to promote your company’s products and services. for visitors
JIMTOF 2010 was better than I expected, with nearly all A variety of promotional activities are planned to attract as many Traditional arts such as Kabuki and Noh. The national sport
Online exhibitor catalogue
the exhibitors introducing new machines and new concepts. visitors to JIMTOF as possible. of Sumo. A food culture that allows visitors to enjoy not only
(A visitor from Japan) Detailed information about your company and booth location Foreign journalists will be invited to a prelaunch briefing on Japanese food but also an extensive range of sophisticated
It was helpful to be able to speak directly with the people will be published on JIMTOF’s official website one month prior JIMTOF, which will conclude with a visit to the factory of one world cuisines. A new Tokyo culture that can be found in the
in charge of product development.(A visitor from Japan) to the event. Product descriptions featuring photos will make of Japan's leading machine tool manufacturers. Advertorials neighborhoods of Roppongi and Akihabara. The city of Tokyo
your presence more visible and help spur new opportunities. running in various overseas newspapers will generate publicity offers all of these attractions, and more. You can also arrange
Both the presentations and exhibitions were very good. for JIMTOF 2012 worldwide. day and overnight trips to enjoy the year-round scenic beauty
I was impressed that JIMTOF 2010 was so interactive. Student recruiting events
(A visitor from overseas) Press conferences and other promotional of famous Japanese tourist destinations such as Nikko, Hakone,
JIMTOF also provides comprehensive support for interactions
activities at major tradeshows in Japan and Kamakura, and Kyoto.
between students and companies, for example by hosting a overseas.
JIMTOF’s biggest attraction is the large number of JIMTOF will appoint an official travel agent and provide various
exhibitors, which helps us understand overall trends in the variety of events designed to bring together exhibitors and CIMT 2011 (China), TIMTOS 2011 (Taiwan) EMO Hanover services to participants from overseas.
machinery industry.(A visitor from Korea) students who are interested in working in the industry. (Germany), SIMTOS 2012 (Korea), IMTS 2012 (U.S.A), etc.
3 4

5. ■ Level of Visitor Satisfaction Exhibitor services: Maximize your Tokyo Big Sight: The JIMTOF venue Convenient access from all over the
Worse than Dissatisfied Worse than Dissatisfied ROI at JIMTOF world
expected
0.6 % expected 0.3 % Tokyo Big Sight is Japan's largest exhibition and conference complex,
3.6 % 5.3 %
with a total exhibition area exceeding 80,000 square meters. Over Tokyo Big Sight is easily accessible not only from central Tokyo
More than
expected More than Fine-grained visitor data
expected 300 exhibitions and over 1,000 conferences are held annually, and and all other regions of Japan, but also from around the world.
20.7 % 34.1 % JIMTOF uses a proprietary visitor management system, making the number of visitors to the complex exceeds 11 million every year. Tokyo Big Sight is located near major airports, so it only takes
As expected As expected
possible accurate visitor counts and customer management that In January 2011, Tokyo Big Sight celebrated its 15th anniversary.
75.0 % 60.3 % 60 minutes to reach from Narita Airport and about 25 minutes
are both timely and efficient. Fine-grained visitor data facilitates from Haneda Airport.
more reliable follow-up contacts after the show has concluded. Augmenting an extensive selection of existing flights to Asian
Domestic 95.7 % Overseas 94.4 %
cities, Haneda Airport’s new international terminal makes it
※On-site Visitor questionaire as sampling conducted during the Fair Exhibitor workshops
easier than ever to get to Tokyo from major cities around the
JIMTOF also holds workshops at which you can introduce world.
Visitor feedback
visitors to state-of-the-art technologies and solutions in a variety
Machines using advanced technologies caught my attention. of fields. The inclusion of information about your workshop in
There were many products of technological note for the Enjoy Tokyo, enjoy Japan: Having fun
official event materials and on the website represents an excellent Worldwide promotional activities
manufacturing industry.(A visitor from India) after the convention
opportunity to promote your company’s products and services. for visitors
JIMTOF 2010 was better than I expected, with nearly all A variety of promotional activities are planned to attract as many Traditional arts such as Kabuki and Noh. The national sport
Online exhibitor catalogue
the exhibitors introducing new machines and new concepts. visitors to JIMTOF as possible. of Sumo. A food culture that allows visitors to enjoy not only
(A visitor from Japan) Detailed information about your company and booth location Foreign journalists will be invited to a prelaunch briefing on Japanese food but also an extensive range of sophisticated
It was helpful to be able to speak directly with the people will be published on JIMTOF’s official website one month prior JIMTOF, which will conclude with a visit to the factory of one world cuisines. A new Tokyo culture that can be found in the
in charge of product development.(A visitor from Japan) to the event. Product descriptions featuring photos will make of Japan's leading machine tool manufacturers. Advertorials neighborhoods of Roppongi and Akihabara. The city of Tokyo
your presence more visible and help spur new opportunities. running in various overseas newspapers will generate publicity offers all of these attractions, and more. You can also arrange
Both the presentations and exhibitions were very good. for JIMTOF 2012 worldwide. day and overnight trips to enjoy the year-round scenic beauty
I was impressed that JIMTOF 2010 was so interactive. Student recruiting events
(A visitor from overseas) Press conferences and other promotional of famous Japanese tourist destinations such as Nikko, Hakone,
JIMTOF also provides comprehensive support for interactions
activities at major tradeshows in Japan and Kamakura, and Kyoto.
between students and companies, for example by hosting a overseas.
JIMTOF’s biggest attraction is the large number of JIMTOF will appoint an official travel agent and provide various
exhibitors, which helps us understand overall trends in the variety of events designed to bring together exhibitors and CIMT 2011 (China), TIMTOS 2011 (Taiwan) EMO Hanover services to participants from overseas.
machinery industry.(A visitor from Korea) students who are interested in working in the industry. (Germany), SIMTOS 2012 (Korea), IMTS 2012 (U.S.A), etc.
3 4

6. 1-4 Booth rental fees include the following:
(1) Exhibition space during the fair as well as the delivery/removal periods.
Outline (2) Exhibitor’s badges. (The number of the badges provided differ according to the size of booth.)
(3) Invitations (The number of the invitations provided differ according to the size of booth.)
Name of Exhibition: Opening Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (4) Listing on the Official Guidebook and its offer.
JIMTOF2012 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)
*Listing of Reprented companies costs additionally. (Please refer to 2-3-(3) for “Reprented companies”).
The 26th Japan International Machine Tool Fair Net Exhibit Space: (projected)
Purpose: For the contribution to the development of industry and 45,000 m2 (about 5,000 booths) planned (5) Listing on JIMTOF official website.
trade promotion through increased international Indoor Exhibition Space:
transactions and technical exchanges of machine tools
and their related equipment. Exhibits:
82,660 m2
Machine tools (Metal cutting, Metal forming)/
1-5 Payment of Utility usage and service fees(After the Exhibition):
Organizers: Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association Machine tool accessories/ High speed steel tools / We charge for the utility usage and service as below after the exhibition.
Tokyo Big Sight Inc. Cemented carbide tools/ Diamond, CBN tools/ (1) Use of electricity, water supply & drainage, compressed air, communication equipment, and flooring works
Supporting Organizations: (to be confirmed) Grinding wheels and abrasives /Gears and Gear Devices/
(2) Visitor Invitations´ fees beyond the provided number
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oil hydraulic,water hydraulic and pneumatic machinery/
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Precision measuring machines and instruments/ (3) Use of meeting or conference rooms
NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai: Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Optical measuring instruments/ Testing machinery/ (4) Advertisements on the organizer-issued printed materials
Cooperating Organizations: Controller and related software (CAD/CAM etc.)/
Japan Machine Tool Importers’ Association / Other associated machinery and equipment, raw materials,
(5) Guidebook Listing fee for Represented companies
Japan Forming Machinery Association / technologies and publications (6) Other service provided by the Orgainizer
Japan Bench Machine Tool Builders’ Association / (Please refer to “CLASSIFIED LIST OF EXHIBITS” page 13.) *Please see the “Exhibitors Manual” for more details.
The Japan Small Tool Makers’ Association / Qualified Exhibitors:
Japan Cemented Carbide Tool Manufacturers’ Association / Business engaged in the design, manufacture or sale of
Japan Machine Accessory Association / the “exhibits” listed above as well as the industry 2. Exhibition Application and Agreement
Japan Precision Measuring Instruments Association / associations thereof, and other organizations that may
Japan Grinding Wheel Association / concern. An Agent is required to submit the manufacturer’s 2-1 Application Period
Industrial Diamond Association of Japan / consent form or proxy to Organizers. Exhibitors must
Japan Optical Measuring Instruments Manufacturers’ Association / exhibit their products in full duration of the opening period, Application Period
Japan Fluid Power Association / and be resident at their booths.
Members of Organizers, Cooperating Organizations, and Overseas Associations October 1 - October 31, 2011
Japan Testing Machinery Association / Booth Unit Size: 9m2 (3m x 3m)
Japan Gear Manufacturers Association Admission: All visitors and exhibitors are requested to register. Non-members (Domestic/Overseas) November 1 - November 30, 2011
Date: November 1 (Thur.) - November 6 (Tue.), 2012 (6 days) Site Layout: Classified display of the exhibits above in principle.
*Any application submitted later than the deadline is not acceptable.
*Applications ARE NOT handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Organizers decide to receive an application taking the classification of exhibits into account.
*Some application may not be accepted as stated in the Exhibition Provision 2-4 (Please refer to P.8)
2-2 Application Schedule (It may be changed according to the situations)
General Regulations Exhibit Payment
Middle of January 2012 Notification of application acceptance The 1st invoice for the half amount of the total booth rental fees
1. Booth Rental Fees
Size Per Booth Consumption Tax Total End of February Payment Deadline for the half amount of the total booth rental fees
Organizers´ Members ￥270,000 ￥13,500 ￥283,500 End of March Notification of the booth location The 2nd invoice for the balance of the total booth rental fees
Members of Cooperating Organizations,
and Overseas Associations
9m2(3m×3m) ￥300,000 ￥15,000 ￥315,000 End of April Payment Deadline for the balance of the total booth rental fees
Non-members (Domestic/Overseas) ￥360,000 ￥18,000 ￥378,000 Exhibition Agreement
1-1 The “Overseas Associations” are associations which had taken part in the International Information Center at the 23nd, 24rd, June Exhibitor Briefing (Tokyo,Osaka,Nagoya)
25th JIMTOF. Members of overseas associations shall apply for the fair through the association of which they hold the membership.
Overseas government agencies which Organizers admit have same conditions as overseas associations. Submit all of the application documents for services
August - October (Application found in the “Exhibitors Manual” or on the web site)
*For participation in the past three exhibitions, contact: Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Please refer to P.7)
1-2 A 10% discount granted for the application of 21 booths or more. (No discount granted for 20 booths or less) October Delivery period (Time periods differ according to exhibitor)
For example, if a member of an overseas association applies for 30 booths,
1-20 booth: 20 booths x ¥300,000 = 6,000,000 October-November JIMTOF2012 Date:November 1 (Thur.)-November 6(Tue.),2012
21-30 booth: 10 booths x ¥270,000 = 2,700,000
5% Consumption Tax: ¥435,000 TOTAL AMOUNT: ¥9,135,000 November Removal period (Time periods differ according to exhibitor)
1-3 Booth specifications:
December The invoice for the utility usage and service fees
Space Only (If Exhibitors need partitions, Organizers will prepare partitions that they have. The partitions make the booth space a little
bit smaller by their thickness.)
January 2013 The issue of Final Report for JIMTOF2012
*For package booths including basic decorations, please refer to “Exhibitors Manual”.
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7. 1-4 Booth rental fees include the following:
(1) Exhibition space during the fair as well as the delivery/removal periods.
Outline (2) Exhibitor’s badges. (The number of the badges provided differ according to the size of booth.)
(3) Invitations (The number of the invitations provided differ according to the size of booth.)
Name of Exhibition: Opening Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (4) Listing on the Official Guidebook and its offer.
JIMTOF2012 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)
*Listing of Reprented companies costs additionally. (Please refer to 2-3-(3) for “Reprented companies”).
The 26th Japan International Machine Tool Fair Net Exhibit Space: (projected)
Purpose: For the contribution to the development of industry and 45,000 m2 (about 5,000 booths) planned (5) Listing on JIMTOF official website.
trade promotion through increased international Indoor Exhibition Space:
transactions and technical exchanges of machine tools
and their related equipment. Exhibits:
82,660 m2
Machine tools (Metal cutting, Metal forming)/
1-5 Payment of Utility usage and service fees(After the Exhibition):
Organizers: Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association Machine tool accessories/ High speed steel tools / We charge for the utility usage and service as below after the exhibition.
Tokyo Big Sight Inc. Cemented carbide tools/ Diamond, CBN tools/ (1) Use of electricity, water supply & drainage, compressed air, communication equipment, and flooring works
Supporting Organizations: (to be confirmed) Grinding wheels and abrasives /Gears and Gear Devices/
(2) Visitor Invitations´ fees beyond the provided number
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oil hydraulic,water hydraulic and pneumatic machinery/
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Precision measuring machines and instruments/ (3) Use of meeting or conference rooms
NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai: Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Optical measuring instruments/ Testing machinery/ (4) Advertisements on the organizer-issued printed materials
Cooperating Organizations: Controller and related software (CAD/CAM etc.)/
Japan Machine Tool Importers’ Association / Other associated machinery and equipment, raw materials,
(5) Guidebook Listing fee for Represented companies
Japan Forming Machinery Association / technologies and publications (6) Other service provided by the Orgainizer
Japan Bench Machine Tool Builders’ Association / (Please refer to “CLASSIFIED LIST OF EXHIBITS” page 13.) *Please see the “Exhibitors Manual” for more details.
The Japan Small Tool Makers’ Association / Qualified Exhibitors:
Japan Cemented Carbide Tool Manufacturers’ Association / Business engaged in the design, manufacture or sale of
Japan Machine Accessory Association / the “exhibits” listed above as well as the industry 2. Exhibition Application and Agreement
Japan Precision Measuring Instruments Association / associations thereof, and other organizations that may
Japan Grinding Wheel Association / concern. An Agent is required to submit the manufacturer’s 2-1 Application Period
Industrial Diamond Association of Japan / consent form or proxy to Organizers. Exhibitors must
Japan Optical Measuring Instruments Manufacturers’ Association / exhibit their products in full duration of the opening period, Application Period
Japan Fluid Power Association / and be resident at their booths.
Members of Organizers, Cooperating Organizations, and Overseas Associations October 1 - October 31, 2011
Japan Testing Machinery Association / Booth Unit Size: 9m2 (3m x 3m)
Japan Gear Manufacturers Association Admission: All visitors and exhibitors are requested to register. Non-members (Domestic/Overseas) November 1 - November 30, 2011
Date: November 1 (Thur.) - November 6 (Tue.), 2012 (6 days) Site Layout: Classified display of the exhibits above in principle.
*Any application submitted later than the deadline is not acceptable.
*Applications ARE NOT handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Organizers decide to receive an application taking the classification of exhibits into account.
*Some application may not be accepted as stated in the Exhibition Provision 2-4 (Please refer to P.8)
2-2 Application Schedule (It may be changed according to the situations)
General Regulations Exhibit Payment
Middle of January 2012 Notification of application acceptance The 1st invoice for the half amount of the total booth rental fees
1. Booth Rental Fees
Size Per Booth Consumption Tax Total End of February Payment Deadline for the half amount of the total booth rental fees
Organizers´ Members ￥270,000 ￥13,500 ￥283,500 End of March Notification of the booth location The 2nd invoice for the balance of the total booth rental fees
Members of Cooperating Organizations,
and Overseas Associations
9m2(3m×3m) ￥300,000 ￥15,000 ￥315,000 End of April Payment Deadline for the balance of the total booth rental fees
Non-members (Domestic/Overseas) ￥360,000 ￥18,000 ￥378,000 Exhibition Agreement
1-1 The “Overseas Associations” are associations which had taken part in the International Information Center at the 23nd, 24rd, June Exhibitor Briefing (Tokyo,Osaka,Nagoya)
25th JIMTOF. Members of overseas associations shall apply for the fair through the association of which they hold the membership.
Overseas government agencies which Organizers admit have same conditions as overseas associations. Submit all of the application documents for services
August - October (Application found in the “Exhibitors Manual” or on the web site)
*For participation in the past three exhibitions, contact: Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (Please refer to P.7)
1-2 A 10% discount granted for the application of 21 booths or more. (No discount granted for 20 booths or less) October Delivery period (Time periods differ according to exhibitor)
For example, if a member of an overseas association applies for 30 booths,
1-20 booth: 20 booths x ¥300,000 = 6,000,000 October-November JIMTOF2012 Date:November 1 (Thur.)-November 6(Tue.),2012
21-30 booth: 10 booths x ¥270,000 = 2,700,000
5% Consumption Tax: ¥435,000 TOTAL AMOUNT: ¥9,135,000 November Removal period (Time periods differ according to exhibitor)
1-3 Booth specifications:
December The invoice for the utility usage and service fees
Space Only (If Exhibitors need partitions, Organizers will prepare partitions that they have. The partitions make the booth space a little
bit smaller by their thickness.)
January 2013 The issue of Final Report for JIMTOF2012
*For package booths including basic decorations, please refer to “Exhibitors Manual”.
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