2014 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS

BEGINS IN ATLANTA
April 12-14, 2014 | Atlanta, Georgia

YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS BEGINS IN ATLANTA

The road to success doesnt end at the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo this April it starts there! With unprecedented growth in 2013, this event has become the largest propane industry show in the world. This is the cant-miss sales and networking event for our industry, so get on the fast-track to growth and book your exhibit space.

2014 PROPANE EXPO LOCATION

The 2014 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo will be in Halls A2&A3 in Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. Located in downtown Atlanta, the World Congress Center is consistently ranked as one of North Americas leading meeting and exhibition facilities. Atlanta is a modern city with small-town southern hospitality and cosmopolitan flair that is easily accessible for both domestic and international travelers. Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30323-1591 www.gwcc.com

2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR DATES

Exhibitor specific events shown in italics

Thursday, April 10
8:00am 5:00pm Targeted Exhibitor Move-in

Friday, April 11
8:00am 5:00pm Exhibitor Move-in

Saturday, April 12
8:00am 4:00pm 8:00am 5:00pm 8:00am 5:00pm 9:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm Exhibitor Move-in Registration Marketer Technology & Sales Training Workshop Pre-Conference Training Workshop Training Sessions PERC Update General Session Exhibit Hall Reception

Sunday, April 13
7:00am 5:00pm 7:45am 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 4:30pm 10:15am 4:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 12:00am Registration Prayer Breakfast Training Sessions Exhibit Hall Open Certification and Fast-Track Sessions (Exhibit Hall) Women in Propane Roundtable Women in Propane Reception Young Gassers Reception

Monday, April 14
7:00am 2:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 8:00am 10:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 10:15am 2:00pm 2:00pm 8:00pm Registration Networking Breakfast State Association Meetings Exhibit Hall Open Certification and Fast-Track Sessions Exhibitor Move-out

Tuesday, April 15
8:00am 12:00pm Exhibitor Move-out

Visit the event website for schedule updates: www.PropaneExpo.com

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THE EXPRESS LANE TO SUCCESS

THE PROPANE EXPO
The Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo experienced unprecedented growth in 2013. The number of exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and advertisers all increased, despite declining trade show forecasts for other industries. In fact, 35 first-time companies exhibited at the Propane Expo in 2013. With nearly 220 exhibiting companies and close to 3,000 attendees, the Expo is the worlds largest propane industry show with more than 37 countries represented. The word is spreading! This show, which takes place shortly after the busy winter season in North America, is where the industry comes together to reconnect with colleagues, establish new business partnerships, buy the services and equipment customers need for the year ahead, and refresh its training and expertise. The Expo continues to expand and update its training curriculum, learning forums, and social events. The 2014 event will feature the New Products Showcase in the Innovation Pavilion, the International Resource Center for guests to network and expand their contacts internationally, and Fast-Track and Certification Sessions on the exhibit hall floor. For updates on training and certification classes and topics, visit www.propaneexpo.com. Dont miss the opportunity to grow your business this spring! The Expo brings attendees from across the United States and abroad.

2013 Attendees by Location

In 2013, attendance increased more than 12 percent from the previous year.
3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Exhibitors

30% Southeast 23% Central 20% Northeast 11% West 9% International 7% Mid-Atlantic

2013
Attendees

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INCREASE YOUR MILES PER GALLON AT THE EXPO

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In 2013, the number of companies using the promotional value of the Expo to reach this targeted audience sky-rocketed by 56 percent, with an even larger increase in advertising sales. Following the Expo, advertisers shared how their companies have benefited because of their exposure at the Expo: Thompson Gas is celebrating 70 years of being family owned and operated. The atmosphere at the Expo exemplifies the values and priorities of our company, and we know that when we advertise here, our message is heard.Whether youve been in business 7 years or 70, advertising at the Expo should be a part of your marketing plan.
Randy Thompson, Thompson Gas, President and CEO

Its rare to find the perfect opportunity to show industry support. Without a doubt, the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo is that opportunity for AmeriGas. Were proud to advertise in this space to strengthen our vendor partnerships and promote the propane industrys largest trade show.
Paula Wilson, AmeriGas, Director of Marketing

Ray Murray, Inc. is headquartered in Massachusetts, but we have customers across the U.S. Advertising at the International Expo and sponsoring events increases our visibility with new and existingcustomers and helps us expand our business opportunities.
Mike Hopsicker, Ray Murray, Inc., President and CEO

For more information on these efficient and highly targeted promotional opportunities, go to www.propaneexpo.com and click on Sponsorship or Advertising. And special thanks to last years Expo Sponsors who made the 2013 event such a success.
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WHOLESALE PROPANE SUPPLIER

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START YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS IN ATLANTA

Want to join the 219 companies who grew their business by exhibiting at last years International Propane Expo? Take a look at the expanded 2014 floorplan and fill the out the Exhibit Space Application enclosed here (double-sided). Send it to Expo@npgaexpo.com. Space applications and an updated floor plan with companies placed can also be found at www.propaneexpo.com. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BOOKING YOUR SPACE: The International Propane Expo is in its 66th year, and many of our exhibitors have been with us from the very start. In the interest of fairness to all companies, we place exhibitors in order of number of years exhibited at the NPGA Expo. To make the process as efficient as possible, we will be taking space applications as follows: October 18: Exhibitors with 55-66 years exhibiting; October 25: 45-54 years; November 1: 3544 years; November 8: 25-34 years; November 15: 15-24 years; November 22: 5-14 years; December 6: 1-4 years; December 12: Exhibition space open to all companies. You can find the number of years your company has exhibited by looking at the numeral to the right of your company listing.

List of 2013 Exhibitors & years of exhibiting

A.R.M. Solutions................................................ 2 Abilis Energy (formerly INFO-SYS Solutions)......5 ADD Systems................................................... 17 Advanced Cylinder & Tank/Shotking................. 7 Algas-SDI International, LLC........................... 65 Alkane Truck Company...................................... 1 Allison Transmission, Inc................................ 12 Alternate Energy Systems, Inc........................ 38 American Alternative Fuel, LLC........................ 1 American Copper & Brass, LLC...................... 25 American Mngmt Corp (Fairmont Specialty).... 6 American Standard Mfg., Inc........................... 23 American Welding & Tank, LLC....................... 52 Americas Autogas Systems, LLC....................... 1 Amtrol, Inc......................................................... 6 ARI...................................................................... 1 Arrow Tank & Engineering Co......................... 51 Automated Wireless Environments, Inc.......... 12 AVATAS Payment Solutions................................ 4 Base Engineering, Inc...................................... 14 Bergquist, Inc................................................... 11 Betts Industries, Inc........................................ 17 Blackmer......................................................... 57 Blue Cow Software, Inc...................................... 4 Boyd Service, Inc................................................ 7 Brindle Products, Inc....................................... 40 Bulk Truck & Transport Service...................... 36 Butane Propane News....................................... 8 CallSource.......................................................... 1 Cargas Systems................................................. 4 Cargotec USA, Inc............................................ 18 Cavagna Group................................................. 17 Charlotte Tank Trucks, Inc............................... 56 CHS, Inc.............................................................. 7 CleanFUEL USA............................................... 17 Consumer Focus Marketing.............................. 1 Controls, Inc..................................................... 49 Convoy Technologies, LLC................................. 1 Cordill Butane Propane Service, Inc.. ............... 1 Corken................................................................ 4 CTP/Integrated Receivable Processing........... 10 CUI Distribution............................................... 40 Custom Truck & Equipment.............................. 4 Davis Airtech, Inc............................................. 10 Dealers LP Equipment Co............................... 31 Degree Day Systems, Inc................................. 27 Destwin Energy Systems................................... 4 Digital Dispatcher, LLC...................................... 1 Ditech Testing.................................................... 6 DP2 Billing Solutions......................................... 1 Dynamic Decals & Graphics, Inc....................... 3 E-Z Trench Mfg. Co., Inc.................................. 24 EFG Industries................................................. 13 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.......................... 65 Empire Tanks..................................................... 1 Energi Insurance Services, Inc.......................... 4 Energy Additives, Inc........................................ 25 EnerTrac, Inc...................................................... 4 F-Rams............................................................ 12 Fairview Fittings & Mfg, Inc............................... 6 FAS Systems...................................................... 9 Ferrellgas........................................................... 1 Fischer Tanks..................................................... 3 Fisher LP Gas Equipment................................ 66 Fisk Tank Carrier, Inc...................................... 27 Flame Engineering, Inc................................... 43 Flame King Propane Cylinder........................... 1 Flynt Paint Products........................................ 20 Freightliner Custom Chassis............................. 4 Full Circle......................................................... 14 Gardner-Marsh Gas Equipmt Co., Inc............. 48 Gas Equipment Company, Inc.......................... 63 Gas-Fired Products, Inc................................... 26 Gastite................................................................ 2 Glass Shield Industrial Paints, Ltd.................... 1 Global Passive Safety Systems, Ltd................... 3 Golden Blount.................................................... 3 GROWMARK, Inc................................................ 4 H & H Sales Company, Inc............................... 43 Hannay Reels, Inc............................................ 48 Heatmaster, LLC.............................................. 30

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HeatStar / Mr. Heater...................................... 34 Heavy Hauler Truck Equipment......................... 1 Highland Tank & Manufacturing........................ 3 Hino / Amthor.................................................... 4 Ilios Dynamics.................................................... 1 Independent Technologies (WESROC)............... 7 INGUSA............................................................ 16 Intermountain Truck (ITR)................................. 4 Interstate Graphics, Inc..................................... 1 Invensys Controls/ Centeron............................. 1 IPS Equipment, Inc............................................ 6 iRely, LLC........................................................... 1 ISA-Intelligent Sensing Anywhere..................... 2 Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.......... 1 IUSA S.A. DE C.V. (Precimex)............................. 2 Jamerson McLean Corp.................................. 16 JARCO.............................................................. 12 Jasper Alternate Fuels...................................... 6 JOMAC.............................................................. 16 Jomar Valve...................................................... 28 K & K Management Solutions, Inc................... 15 KAMCO, A Division of Great Lakes Copper, Inc................................ 5 Keehn Service Corporation................................ 5 Klinger Paint Co............................................... 13 Kohler Co. Power Systems (Generators)........... 4 Kosan Crisplant................................................. 7 Kurtz Truck Equipment, Inc............................. 18 Leran Gas Products......................................... 45 Liftmoore, Inc................................................... 19 Lins Propane Trucks Corp.............................. 25 Liqua-Tech Corporation..................................... 6 Liquid Controls................................................ 45 Lite Cylinder Company...................................... 9 LMH, A Division of Air Hydro Power................ 13 Lock America, Inc.............................................. 2 LP Cylinder Service, Inc..................................... 5 LP Gas Magazine............................................... 8 LPG & NH3 Supply............................................. 1 LPG Ventures..................................................... 8 LProtector.......................................................... 3 Lynx Propane Software/Columbus Systems..... 8 Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.................. 4 Manchester Tank & Equipment....................... 51 Marshall Excelsior........................................... 11

Martin Gas Sales ............................................. 17 Metal Fusion, Inc................................................ 6 MID:COM.......................................................... 35 Mississippi Tank Company............................... 57 National Fire Protection Association................. 5 National Interstate Insurance Co...................... 1 Navien America, Inc........................................... 4 Navistar, Inc. (International Truck)................... 9 Nextteq, LLC...................................................... 1 North American Satellite Corporation............ 13 On Hold: 32, Inc.................................................. 6 OPIS-Oil Price Information Services................. 1 Palfleet Truck Equipment Company................ 10 Parafour Innovations, LLC................................. 1 Paul Akers, Inc................................................... 8 PERS................................................................ 23 Petroleum Tank Corp....................................... 22 Plains Marketing LP.......................................... 4 Powerhouse....................................................... 1 Presto-Tap LLC................................................ 28 Pro Image Communications.............................. 5 Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).... 7 Propane Resources.......................................... 22 Propane Solutions (Ferrellgas)......................... 1 Propane Trucks & Tanks, Inc........................... 44 Quality Steel Corporation................................ 35 Ragasco Hexagon............................................ 10 Ransome Manufacturing................................. 32 Rasmussen Gas Logs & Grills........................... 1 Ray Murray, Inc................................................ 57 Reading Equipment & Distribution, LLC......... 11 Red Seal Measurement (ITRON)...................... 55 RegO................................................................. 66 Renaldo Sales, Inc........................................... 21 Riverside Manufacturing Company................. 41 Robert H. Peterson Company.......................... 11 Rochester Gauges, Inc..................................... 66 Rocket Supply Corp......................................... 39 RockOn Propane Tank Covers, LP..................... 2 Rural Computer Consultants.......................... 29 Rutherford Equipment., Inc............................. 53 Screen Graphics of Florida.............................. 21 Sensit Technologies......................................... 13 Sheboygan Paint Company................................ 4

Sherwood Valve, LLC....................................... 49 Signature Truck Systems, Inc.......................... 10 Silicon Controls.................................................. 2 Smart-Hose Technologies................................. 9 Smith Precision Products Co........................... 30 Squibb-Taylor, Inc............................................ 63 SSI...................................................................... 1 STAC, Inc.......................................................... 13 Suburban Software Systems........................... 30 Sumter Coatings, Inc....................................... 17 Tank Solutions, Inc............................................. 2 Tanklink (Division of Telular Corp).................... 1 Tarantin Industries........................................... 20 TekCollect, Inc.................................................... 4 Tempaco........................................................... 41 The Knapheide Manufacturing Company.......... 6 Total Control Systems........................................ 5 Total Energy Corp.............................................. 7 Total Meter Services, Inc................................... 8 TouchStar Solutions, LLC................................ 16 Tracpipe CounterStrike............................. 17 Trans-Tech Energy............................................. 4 Travelers Insurance Company........................... 1 Tri State Tank, LLC........................................... 29 Tri-State Distributors, Inc................................ 36 Trinity Containers, LLC.................................... 62 Trovan Ltd c/o EID Ltd....................................... 1 Tuthill Transfer Systems.................................. 12 Vantage Hearth/Innovative Hearth/FMI............. 5 Vertrax, Inc....................................................... 27 VFG Leasing & Finance.................................... 13 Victor, A Division of F.W. Webb........................ 13 Viking Blast and Wash Systems........................ 8 VTS (Venco Training Services)........................... 3 W B Sales, Inc.................................................... 9 Warm Thoughts Communications..................... 4 Wehof Forms.................................................... 19 Westmor Industries......................................... 12 White River Distributors, Inc........................... 61 Wireless Applications Corporation.................... 1 World Marketing of America, Inc..................... 19 World Resources, Ltd........................................ 3 Worthington Cylinder Corporation.................. 44 Xact Tank Monitoring Systems.......................... 4 Your Road to Success 5

2014 EXHIBITOR RATES

Booth space for the 2014 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo taking place April 12-14, 2014 will open at the end of October 2013. National Propane Gas Association members receive a 50% discount on booth space at the Expo. NPGA membership must be current at the time the Exhibitor Application is submitted, and 2014 membership dues must be renewed by December 31, 2013. Exhibitors will not receive a refund should the company join NPGA after the Exhibitor Application has been processed at the non-member rate. For additional information on NPGA membership click here or contact NPGAs Membership Department at 202-466-7200 ext. 331 or email info@npga.org to verify membership status. Under 400 square feet 400 square feet and over Vehicles Corners 2014 NPGA Member Rates $14.50 per square foot $13.25 per square foot $8.75 per square foot $50 each 2014 Non-Member Rates $29.00 per square foot $26.50 per square foot $17.50 per square foot $100 each

Calculating Rates
Step 1 Determine Total Square Footage Example: 10 x 10 booth = 100 square feet

Step 2 Multiply Total Square Footage by Rate Example: 100 square feet x $14.50 member rate = $1,450

Step 3 Add Corner Premium (if applicable) Example: $1,450 + $50 corner premium = $1,500

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2014 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The National Propane Gas Association (hereinafter Show Management) is the producer of the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo (hereinafter Expo) scheduled to be held April 12 - 14, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The completion and acceptance of the exhibitor application constitutes a contract for participation in the Expo. The company or person (hereinafter Exhibitor) applying for exhibit space agrees to comply with the Terms and Conditions stated below. Eligibility Exhibiting at the Expo is open only to those companies selling or having the potential of selling a product or service for use in the propane industry. Participation requires the purchase of booth space. No firm or organization not assigned booth space shall be permitted to solicit business within the Expo area. Show Management reserves the right to refuse rental of display space to any company whose display of goods or services is not, in the opinion of Show Management, likely to be compatible with the general character and objectives of the Expo. Booth Fees Exhibit space must be purchased in 10 x 10 increments. Vehicle space may be purchased in 10 x 30 increments (subject to availability) with a minimum of three-hundred square feet. Corner booths shall be charged at a premium. Members of the National Propane Gas Association are eligible for discounted booth space. Membership in the Association must be current at the time the exhibitor application is submitted and must be renewed by December 31, 2013. The membership discount rate shall not apply to subsidiaries or principals of a member company, and discounts will not be retroactive if the company joins after 12/31/13. Payment Exhibitor applications must be submitted with a 50% deposit of the total amount due. Exhibitor applications submitted without payment shall not be processed. The remaining balance is due on or before December 31, 2013. Exhibitor applications received after December 31, 2013 must be accompanied by full payment. Any Exhibitor failing to occupy booth space is not relieved of the obligation to pay the full rental fee. Cancellation Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Show Management. Booth cancellations received prior to December 31, 2013, will receive a full refund. Booth cancellations received on or after December 31, 2013 but prior to January 31, 2014, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received on or after January 31, 2014. If Exhibitor fails to make a required payment by the date specified within the contract, Show Management may terminate this contract (and Exhibitors participation in the Expo) without obligation to refund monies previously paid, and without penalty, liability, or expense to Show Management. Show Management reserves the right to refuse Exhibitor permission to move-in and set-up a display if Exhibitor is in arrears of any payment due to Show Management, whether or not for the Expo. Show Management shall treat an Exhibitors downsizing as a cancellation of the original booth space, and downsizing is subject to a cancellation fee. Booth Assignments Booths are assigned based on number of consecutive years exhibiting, order in which the application is received, booth size and membership status. Booth assignments are not guaranteed until a written confirmation is issued from Show Management. Booth assignments will be issued beginning on October 22, 2013. Show Management reserves the right to assign in its sole discretion the location of booths or to alter the location of Exhibitors if in the best interest of the Expo. The booth space contracted is to be utilized solely by the company whose name appears on the exhibitor application. Exhibitors shall not assign nor sublet space and may not advertise or display goods other than those manufactured, sold, or distributed in the regular course of business. Show Management reserves the right to move an Exhibitor to a new location if the Exhibitor requests a downsizing of space. Registration Two complimentary exhibitor registrations shall be issued for each 100 square feet of standard booth space purchased. One complimentary exhibitor registrations shall be issued for each 100 square feet of vehicle space purchased. Additional exhibitor personnel may register at an additional fee. Exhibitor personnel shall be required to register and wear official badges for access to the Expo at all times. Badges are non-transferable, and badges worn by anyone other than the individual to whom the badge was issued shall be confiscated. Exhibitor badges may only be utilized by employees of the exhibiting company. Exhibitors are prohibited from registering clients or guests as exhibitor personnel. Exhibitors spouses and children must register and have an official badge to access the exhibit hall. Exhibitors shall not be permitted to access the Expo earlier than one hour prior to the scheduled opening time and shall not be permitted to remain in the Expo after closing time. Booth Construction All exhibits must be arranged and constructed in accordance with the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) guidelines, provisions, and limitations contained in the Exhibitor Service Kit. Exhibitors failing to comply with height restrictions and line-of-sight guidelines shall be required to rectify the violation at their own expense. Exposed parts of a display must be finished and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Exhibitor displays that do not meet the IAEE guidelines, provisions and other limitations contained in the Exhibitor Service Kit shall have their booth moved, rearranged, or dismantled at the Exhibitors expense. Show Management shall determine the color scheme for back walls, side rails and aisle carpet. Booth rental does not include carpet. Exhibitor is responsible for carpeting all rented space (vehicle space exempt). Booth space not carpeted by 4:00pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014 shall be done so by the official service contractor at the Exhibitors expense. Installation and Removal Show Management reserves the right to determine the time of installation and removal of all exhibits. Booths over 400 square feet will be targeted for early move-in on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Installation of all exhibits must be fully completed by 4:00pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Any space not claimed by 2:00pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014 may be resold or reassigned without refund. No Exhibitor shall be permitted to dismantle or repack any part of the display prior to the closing of the tradeshow on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2:01pm. Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Exhibitors may provide their own appointed contractor for the installation and dismantling of their display. Exhibitor shall notify Show Management with intent to utilize an appointed contractor by March 3, 2014. Exhibitor is responsible for ensuring that any appointed contractor supplies Show Management with a valid Certificate of Insurance, naming National Propane Gas Association as additional insured, with a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage, including property damage. Exhibitors shall advise appointed contractors to check in with Show Management upon arrival at the Expo and provide work orders for verification. Upon verification, official service badges will be issued allowing access to the Expo during installation and dismantling hours only. Exhibitor appointed contractors are not permitted in the Expo during show hours. Exhibitor Service Kit Approximately three months prior to the Expo, Show Management shall distribute an Exhibitor Service Kit to the contact listed on the exhibitor application. The Exhibitor Service Kit will include information integral to participation in the Expo, including but not limited to: additional terms and conditions, official contractor services, registration, shipping and drayage, utilities and building services, display rules and regulations, and move-in/ move-out schedules. Company descriptions are due no later than January 11, 2013. Companies not meeting this deadline will not be in the official exhibition directory. Age Requirement No one under the age of 18 will be permitted in the Exhibit Hall during movein or move-out, regardless of affiliation or circumstance. Proof of age will be required. Parent or guardian must sign a liability waiver and register children under the age of 18 for access to the Expo during official show hours. Children under the age of 18 must wear a badge and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when accessing the Expo during official show hours. Display Operations Show Management reserves the right to restrict the operation of, or evict completely, any exhibit which, in its sole opinion, distracts from the general character of the Expo as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, an exhibit which, because of noise, flashing lights, method of operation, or display of unsuitable material, is determined by Show Management to be objectionable to the successful conduct of the Expo as a whole. All demonstrations or other activities must be confined to the limits of the Exhibitors booth space and are not permitted in the aisles or public space. No demonstrations, sampling, giveaways, solicitations, etc. will be permitted in the aisles or public space. Specialty lighting, video presentations, and promotional lighting projected on exhibit hall walls, ceiling, or floor not contracted for is prohibited. Exhibits that include the operation of musical instruments, radios, sound, and/or public address systems or any noisemaking machines must be conducted or arranged so that the noise resulting from the demonstration will not annoy or Your Road to Success 7

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disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons, nor cause the aisle to be blocked. No Exhibitor may use music, whether live or recorded, in its booth without appropriate music licensing agreements for the performance of any copyrighted music utilized by the Exhibitor. The exhibitor is solely responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to use music, photography, and other copyrighted materials within the display. Fire Code Regulations The use of open flames as part of an exhibit or display must be individually reviewed and approved by the Georgia World Congress Centers Event Services Department and the Fire Marshall for the State of Georgia. Exhibitor must submit requests to the Georgia World Congress Center in writing and include appropriate and required documentation. The Exhibitor Service Kit will include an open flame specification form which is necessary in order to receive approval to demonstrate products with open flames. Show Management reserves the right to require any exhibitor to discontinue operating products with an open flame. Under no conditions shall containers with LP-Gas of more than 5 pounds be permitted in an exhibit or display. Containers with LP-Gas must be placed at least 20 feet apart from one another. Exhibitor must have documentation certifying that the appliance is safety tested in accordance with all applicable standards and listed for the intended use of the appliance. All appliances must be installed in accordance with all applicable local codes and according to the owners manual. Exhibitor must have copies of the owners manual on premises for the appliances being demonstrated. Atlanta uses the following codes: NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Life Safety Code 101. Each appliance must have a shut off valve within 3 feet of the appliance and readily accessible. The shut off valve and all cylinder valves must be closed at the end of each business day. Vehicles on display must have all fuel tank openings locked and sealed in an approved manner to prevent the escape of vapors. Fuel tanks must not contain in excess of one-half their capacity or contain in excess of 2-gallons of fuel, whichever is less. At least one battery cable must be removed from the batteries used to start the vehicle engine. The disconnected battery cable must be taped to avoid potential sparks. Exhibits or displays using LPGas must have an ABC fire extinguisher and designated booth personnel to operate the fire extinguisher. Restricted Market Areas Exhibitors displaying products and/or services whose distribution, sale, or use is prohibited in any area of the United States or foreign country must provide information to Expo attendees showing those areas of restriction or those areas approved for the products and/or services in question. Hospitality Suite and Meeting Room Policy Hospitality suites and other functions may not be scheduled during the official show hours of the Expo. Requests for hospitality suites or meeting space must be arranged and approved by Show Management. Prior to obtaining a hospitality suite or meeting space, companies must be a confirmed exhibitor or sponsor. Any violators of this policy shall not have the privilege of obtaining a hospitality suite or meeting space during future Show Management events. The assignment of hospitality suites and meeting space is monitored by Show Management through agreements with the official host hotels. Show Management reserves the right to postpone, delay, or cancel any function conflicting with official show hours of Expo. Hospitality suites and meeting space are assigned on a right of first refusal basis to the companies hosting events from the previous years event. Any remaining hospitality suites and meeting space will be assigned on a first come, first reserved basis. Food and Beverage All food and beverage arrangements must be made through the official catering contractor designated by the facility and only food and beverage purchased from the official catering contractor may be served during the Expo. Any food and/or beverage items used as traffic promoters (i.e. bottled water, candy, popcorn, etc.) must be purchased through the official caterer. Security Show Management shall provide 24-hour access control from the beginning of move-in to the end of move-out. Exhibitor agrees that provision of such services constitutes adequate discharge of all obligation of Show Management to supervise and protect Exhibitors property. Show Management shall not be held responsible for loss of any kind and advises Exhibitor to exercise normal precautions to discourage pilferage. No responsibility is assumed by Show Management for goods delivered to the Expo, or for material left in the exhibit area at any time. Freight Exhibitors are responsible for coordination and payment of their freight to and from the Expo. The official service contractor has sole jurisdiction to deliver all freight to and from the convention center loading docks. Freight movement through convention center lobbies via the elevators and escalators is strictly limited to hand carried items. Dollies, flatbeds, hand trucks, or anything mechanical are prohibited. Materials which require the use of wheeled or mechanical equipment must be delivered to the exhibit hall via the loading dock. All property of the Exhibitor is understood to remain under Exhibitors custody and control in transit to and from the confines of the Expo. Any freight remaining on the exhibit hall at the end of the published hours for display dismantle, shall be placed with a freight carrier at the expense of the Exhibitor. Union Labor Exhibitors are required to observe all contracts in effect between or among Show Management, service contractors, labor unions, and the Georgia World Congress Center. Liability Show Management shall not be liable for loss or damage to the property of an Exhibitor, its representatives, employees, agents or guests, arising from theft, fire, accident, or other cause. Show Management shall not be liable for personal injury to the representatives, employees, agents, or guests of the exhibitor which injuries may arise from, or be in any way connected with, the use or occupation of the rented area. Facility Exhibitor and its agents shall not injure any part of the exhibit building, the booths, booth content or show equipment and dcor. If Exhibitor does such damage, Exhibitor shall be liable to the owner of the property so damaged. Insurance Exhibitor acknowledges that Show Management does not maintain insurance covering Exhibitors property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain such insurance, at its own expense, including, if desired, business interruption and property damage insurance covering losses by the Exhibitor. Laws Applicable Exhibitor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety while participating in the Expo. Show Management and the official service contractors have no responsibility pertaining to Exhibitors compliance with such laws. Indemnification Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Show Management against all claims of damages, losses, or charges of anything resulting from Exhibitors occupancy of the space contracted. In addition, Exhibitor shall indemnify Show Management from any and all loss, cost, damage, or liability arising from or out of any accident or other occurrence to anyone, including the Exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arise from, by reason or out of the Exhibitors occupancy and use of the space contracted. Disruption of Show In the event the Expo is interrupted or canceled for any reason, Show Management at its sole option may return a portion for the amount paid for space after deduction of any amounts necessary to cover expenses incurred by Show Management for the Expo. In the event the Georgia World Congress Center or any part thereof shall be destroyed, damaged by fire or other cause, or become unavailable as a whole or in part, for a portion or for the entirety of the agreement period for any reason whatsoever, or if any casualty or unforeseen occurrence shall render the fulfillment of this agreement impossible, illegal or inadvisable, including, without limitation, the requisitioning of the Georgia World Congress Center by any government entity, then and thereupon the parties to the agreement shall amend the agreement in a fashion that shall be mutually acceptable or the agreement shall be terminated by Show Management at its sole option. Exhibitor hereby waives any claim against Show Management for damages or compensation for such termination should the agreement be so terminated. Other Regulations Any and all matters not specifically covered by the preceding terms and conditions shall be subject solely to the decision of Show Management. Show Management shall have full power to interpret, amend, and enforce these terms and conditions. Exhibitor, and its agents, agrees to abide by the foregoing terms and conditions and by the amendments or additions thereto in conformance with the preceding sentence. Exhibitor, or its agents, who fail to observe these terms and conditions, or who, in the opinion of Show Management, conduct themselves unethically, may immediately be dismissed from the exhibit area without refund or other appeal.

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2014 EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION

Please type or print clearly and complete all sections of this application. It is important to select four booth choices in order of preference to expedite your placement. Reservations are accepted in priority order based on number of years exhibiting at the Expo. Please see detailed schedule below to determine when you may submit your form. Updates to the floor plan and where other companies are located can be found at www.propaneexpo.com. Step one: Email your completed form based on schedule below to Rita Pecilunas at expo@npga.org. Step two: If you are making your deposit by check (as opposed to credit card), send the check with a copy of the completed form to: National Propane Gas Association, P.O. Box 418496, Boston, MA 02241-8496. Note: you must email a copy of form to expo@npga.org first or your placement will be delayed.

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE ZIP

COUNTRY

COMPANY PHONE

COMPANY FAX

COMPANY EMAIL

COMPANY WEBSITE

The undersigned, as a duly authorized representative of the company, agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions found at www.PropaneExpo.com/2014Terms. The contact below consents to receive future correspondence, including faxes and emails, sent by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and its official service contractors.
CONTACT NAME CONTACT TITLE

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BOOTH SPACE SELECTION Exhibitor Reservation Timeline: Booth selection

is based on the number of years as an Expo exhibitor. Please note the schedule as follows: October 18: Exhibitors with 55-66 years exhibiting; October 25:45-54 years; November 1:35-44 years; November 8:25-34 years; November 15:15-24 years; November 22:5-14 years; December 6:1-4 years; December 12: Exhibition space open to all companies. You can find the number of years your company has exhibited by visiting www.propaneexpo. com. Selections are not guaranteed until a confirmation is issued from NPGA. Should the selections noted not be available, the contact listed above will be notified and provided with alternative selections. Please indicate four booth preferences in boxes below. 1.____________ 2._____________ 3.____________ 4._____________

EXHIBIT RATES Exhibit space is available in 10 x 10 increments. Vehicle

space may be purchased in 10 x 30 increments with a minimum of 300 square feet. Corner booths require a surcharge. Select the applicable rate below. To be eligible for the NPGA member rate, membership must be current at the time the exhibit space application is submitted and must be renewed by December 31, 2013. If your company is not a member of NPGA, you will be charged the non-member rate.

NPGA MEMBER RATES (per square foot) NPGA member number (required to receive member rate) ___________

$14.50 under 400sqft $13.25 400sqft and over $8.75 vehicle/sqft $50.00 corner premium (per corner)
NON-MEMBER RATES (per square foot)

EXHIBIT CATEGORY (please select one)

Appliance Container Equipment Services Technology Vehicle Other __________________________ NO YES

$29.00 under 400sqft $26.50 400sqft and over $17.50 vehicle/sqft $100.00 corner premium (per corner)
BOOTH PRICE
Booth Size__________________ Total Square Feet_____________________ Booth Rate $________________ Corner Fee (If Applicable)______________ Total Booth Price $_________

Please indicate if your display will include filled propane cylinders. Refer to Terms and Conditions found at www.PropaneExpo.com/2014Terms for specific regulations. Please indicate any companies you would prefer not to be located near. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

PAYMENT METHOD Please select payment amount

(full payment required by December 31, 2013) 50% Deposit $_______________ Full Payment $ ______________________ Check (made payable to National Propane Gas Association) #_______________ Credit Card

PAYMENT SCHEDULE Exhibit space application must be submitted with a

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50% deposit of the total amount due. The remaining balance is due on or before December 31, 2013. Exhibit space applications received after December 31, 2013 must be accompanied with full payment. Exhibit space applications submitted without payment will not be processed. If payment is submitted by check, please submit the check with a copy of the exhibit space application after sending an e-mail copy to: expo@npga.org. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Payment by wire transfer must include bank fees. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after January 31, 2014.

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Signature authorizes National Propane Gas Association to charge the credit card for the amount due.

National Propane Gas Association 1899 L Street, NW, Suite 350 Washington, D.C. 20036

RESERVE EXHIBIT SPACE AT THE LARGEST PROPANE TRADESHOW IN NORTH AMERICA!

Your Road to Success Begins in Atlanta, Georgia on April 12-14, 2014 Take the Road to Success and secure your booth space quickly for a prime location at the National Propane Gas Associations 2014 Expo. Dont miss this exclusive opportunity to fast-track your company into the winners circle reach the widest audience and meet key decision makers in one convenient location. Submit the enclosed exhibitor application to reserve your space today!

www.PropaneExpo.com
All information is current as of 11/15/2013.