ProMat 2025, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 17-20, was one of the most prominent global trade shows for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. It attracted over 50,000 industry people and provided a good platform for exhibitors to show their technological solutions. Among the standout exhibitors was Stromcore, a developer of lithium-ion technology revolutionising the forklift industry.
Connect Exhibit designed and built Stromcore’s trade show booth for Promat 2025. The result was an engaging and visually compelling experience that helped Stromcore achieve its goals at ProMat 2025.
Client Background
Stromcore is a lithium-ion technology developer and is known for upsetting the forklift industry with new ideas. Stromcore is changing how buildings and transportation companies store energy by giving them exclusive intellectual property in lithium batteries. Sustainability and economy are important to them, and it shows in everything they do. Stromcore wanted a trade show booth design for ProMat 2025 that would display their new lithium batteries and get potential buyers to interact in a useful way.
Client Requirements
Stromcore had a specific vision for their booth at ProMat 2025. Their primary objectives included:
- Clear circulation paths
- Prominent display of dummy batteries
- Comfortable seating area and coffee machine
- Visitor engagement focus
- Custom artwork aligned with brand messaging
- Modern and clean design
- Brand visibility
Our Solution
1. Booth layout and circulation
To address Stromcore’s desire for clear circulation paths, Connect Exhibit designed a spacious, open-layout booth. It allowed visitors to move freely and easily throughout the space. The dummy battery display was placed front and center to draw visitors’ attention immediately. The layout created a welcoming and uncluttered environment.
2. Interactive visitor engagement
Stromcore’s primary goal was to maximize visitor engagement. Hence, we designed a booth to facilitate interaction. There were well-placed display areas at the booth where people learned more about lithium battery technology. Through the layout, we let people easily talk about the product and what it could do for them.
A coffee machine and comfortable seats were added to the plan to get people even more involved. This area was a casual place to talk, which helped Stromcore's team get to know possible clients and have deeper talks with them.
3. Custom artwork and branding
Aligning the booth design with Stromcore’s brand messaging was essential. Connect Exhibit worked closely with the Stromcore team to integrate custom artwork that highlighted their technology. It also reinforced their message of sustainability and innovation. High-quality graphics were incorporated throughout the booth. We placed Stromcore’s logo strategically to maximize brand visibility. The artwork added a unique and personalized touch to trade show booth.
4. Brand messaging
The booth’s design was carefully planned to make Stromcore shine. With logos and key product visuals prominently placed, the booth was highly visible from all angles. People who came right away got what Stromcore was all about, using modern lithium-ion technology to change the forklifts energy systems.
Outcome and success
Connect Exhibit’s ability to seamlessly integrate client requirements into a coherent and functional booth design is what sets us apart. For Stromcore, this meant creating a space that facilitated visitor interaction and communicated their brand identity. Stromcore’s booth at ProMat 2025 was a resounding success. The design effectively captured the essence of their brand. It provided an inviting space for visitor interaction.
Some of the key outcomes included:
- Increased engagement
- Positive Feedback
- Achieving objectives
Stromcore received multiple pieces of positive feedback regarding the booth’s design. It reflected their brand values and served as a starter at the show.
Conclusion
By combining design expertise and seamless execution, Connect Exhibit made sure that Stromcore stood out at ProMat 2025. ProMat 2025 became a huge success for both Stromcore and Connect Exhibit. Through flawless execution by our trade show booth builders in Chicago, we created a striking custom booth. Connect Exhibit continues to exceed client expectations at every trade show. Our team of expert trade show booth designers and builders remains committed to delivering experiences.
