Connect With Qualified Buyers
Fact! Over 66% of HOUSTEX attendees play a role in the purchase of products at their company.
| Job Shop Owner |
14% |
| Company Management/Corp. Executive |
19% |
| Manufacturing Production |
9% |
| Manufacturing/Operations Management |
13% |
| Foreman/Leader/Supervisor |
8% |
| Machinist/Machine Operator |
10% |
| Tool/Die/Mold Maker |
1% |
| CNC Programmer/Engineer |
5% |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
9% |
| Quality Management |
4% |
| Product Design/Development |
4% |
| Purchasing |
3% |
Fact!
More than 35% of HOUSTEX's audience has equipment budgets exceeding $200,000.
| Up to $20,000 |
30% |
| $20,001 – $50,000 |
13% |
| $50,001 – $200,000 |
24% |
| $200,001 – $500,000 |
14% |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 |
9% |
| $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 |
6% |
| Over $5,000,000 |
4% |
Fact!
HOUSTEX draws its audience from many diverse industries. An increased attendance in petroleum industry reflects the strength and importance of this vital industry.
| Petroleum |
34% |
| Industrial & Commercial Machinery |
11% |
| Fabricated Metal/Stampings |
6% |
| Aircraft/Aerospace |
5% |
| Consulting/Engineering |
4% |
| Plastic Products |
3% |
| Services (Financial and Other) |
3% |
| Automotive |
2% |
| Medical/Surgical |
2% |
| Research & Development |
2% |
| Electronics/Computers |
1% |
| Government/Military |
1% |
| Other Transportation |
1% |
| Other Manufacturing |
24% |
Fact!
HOUSTEX attendees rate expositions as their top method for evaluating new technologies.
Source: HOUSTEX 2009 Registration and Audience Survey Data