September 29 – October 3, 2015

September 29 – October 3, 2015
Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa
Orlando, Florida
The 2015 Upholstery and Trim Convention
Attended by most of the major manufacturers,
distributors and jobbers in the upholstery and trim
industry, the convention continues to be the place to be
for networking and doing business. The one-on-one
meetings are the core of the UTI Convention, permitting
vendors and customers to hold private meetings, without
the cost and inefficiencies of a trade show booth.
Come see where
the magic happens in the
upholstery and trim business
by attending the
2015 UTI Convention!
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CONVENTION EVENTS
Appointment-Making Website
Again this year, both wholesalers and exhibitors will be able to schedule their one-on-one meetings before they arrive in Orlando. The website will be open to exhibitors on July 15. All registered wholesalers will
have access to the site on Sept. 15 in order to begin making their
appointments. Exhibitors should attempt to register before the early
bird deadline, Aug. 28, 2015, in order to make sure that their sites are
up and running before the wholesalers begin making appointments.
Exhibitor/Wholesaler Conferences
Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Friday, Oct. 2
The centerpiece of the convention is the one-on-one private sessions
that provide attendees the opportunity to sit down with their most
important suppliers and customers to learn what is new and, most
importantly, to do business! Please note that this year, the one-onones will once again begin on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. rather
than on Thursday as it has been in the past. The Wednesday afternoon session will take the place of the Saturday sessions, permitting
attendees to complete their one-on-ones on Friday and enjoy their
Saturday, hopefully participating in the UTI Tennis Tournament.
Hospitality Center
The Hospitality Center will be located in the same area as the suites
where the one-on-one meetings will be taking place. The Hospitality
Center provides attendees a place to meet, relax and enjoy refreshments between appointments.
Chairman’s Opening Reception & Dinner
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The convention always gets off to a great start at the Chairman’s
Opening Reception & Dinner. The event provides a first opportunity
for attendees to get together with friends and business associates.
The event further offers a chance to welcome new attendees to the
convention. The evening will feature a presentation of the segment’s
highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, to Dick Ackaway for
his contributions to the segment and the industry.
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Convention Speaker Lunch and General Session
Thursday, Oct. 1, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How to work and market to millennials will be highlighted during
Thursday’s General Session. Attendees at this luncheon will have the
opportunity to hear from millennial and generational expert Hannah
Ubl, Bridgeworks LLC. Ubl will use a healthy blend of stories and
stats to help UTI attendees gain a deeper understanding of the different generations. In addition, Ubl’s research has unearthed valuable
tips and actionable solutions for multi-generational workplaces, and
key strategies for marketing and reaching more generationally-diverse
client bases.
Networking Dinner at Epcot Center
Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Attendees at the 2015 Upholstery and Trim International Convention will be treated to a special Thursday evening reception at Epcot
Center. As part of this event, attendees will have a dinner reception at
the American Adventure Rotunda. Following dinner, guests will be escorted to the Isle de France for a VIP dessert party while experiencing
the park’s magnificent fireworks show, “IllumiNations: Reflections of
Earth.”
Closing Reception
Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Friday evening reception provides one last opportunity to network with other convention attendees. The reception is a great way to
begin your evening whether you are going out with friends or meeting
associates out in the Orlando area.
SPECIALLY PRICED DISNEY TICKETS
Visit www.mydisneymeetings.com/uti92015/ for discounted theme park
tickets especially for the 2015 Upholstery and Trim International Conference!
Discounted ticket opportunities end Sept. 28.
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UTI ACTIVITIES
Dorsett Industries Golf Tournament
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Shotgun tournament begins at 8 a.m.
The annual golf tournament will be held, weather permitting, immediately preceding the opening of the convention at Disney’s Palm Golf
Course. The format is a 18-hole scramble, mini shotgun. The fee per
player is $155 which includes transportation to the course from the
hotel, green fees, practice balls, cart, lunch and beverages. A grab
and go continental breakfast will be served at the hotel beginning at 7
a.m. with transportation departing the hotel at 7:15 a.m. Rental clubs
are available for an additional charge.
Disney’s Palm Golf Course
An 18-hole championship course featuring shimmering lakes, tropical sands, palm
trees and sloping greens. Operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, Disney’s
Palm Golf Course is rated four stars by Golf Digest and includes nine water hazards
and 94 bunkers — providing plenty of challenges for novices and seasoned pros alike.
Ardwyn Binding Spouse/Guest Breakfast
Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This event provides an opportunity for spouses and guests to enjoy
a casual breakfast, catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Prizes and gifts for attendees and the opportunity to hear about local
attractions of Orlando will be some of the highlights of the event.
Quality Thread & Notions Tennis Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Whether you are a pro or a beginner, the UTI tennis tournament at
the Grand Cypress Tennis & Racquet Club is always a great way to
spend some casual time with attendees. In addition to a great morning of tennis, both Quality Thread & Notions and CGPC will donate
$50 for each player to the American Diabetes Association. There will
be refreshments at the courts and a lunch to follow. So spend an
extra day in Orlando and enjoy a morning with your friends and
colleagues playing tennis for a good cause.
Dress code is casual for all events.
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2014 UTI ATTENDEES
WHOLESALERS
A-1 Foam & Fabrics
Active Foam Products
Albright’s Supply Co.
American Trim & Upholstery
Supply, LLC
B & H Upholstery Supply, Inc.
Bailey’s Fabric &
Supplies, Inc.
Bry-Tech Distributors
Colorado Auto Trim
Supply Co.
DLT Corporation
Fabric Supply, Inc.
Global Upholstery Supply
H & R Sales
J & J Auto Fabrics, Inc.
J. R. Veteran LLC
Jimenez Upholstery
Supply Inc.
Johnson Shaw Company
Keyston Bros.
Larry Dennis Company
Lindsey & Hall, Inc.
Martin Abascal Corporation
Masco Fabrics, Inc.
NolanUDA Pty Ltd
Perfect Fit-Mc Donald, Inc.
Pyramid Trim Products, Inc.
Rex Pegg Fabrics, Inc.
Romero’s Upholstery
Supplies
The Miami Corporation
Veteran Company
Vic’s Upholstery Supply
MANUFACTURERS’
REPS
Burke & Associates
Don Phipps &
Associates, Inc.
Mancuso & Associates
Mickey Redmond &
Company
Morgan Associates
P. J. Zimpelmann & Son, Inc.
Shawn Smith & Associates
Wright Enterprises
EXHIBITORS
Aftermarket Industries LLC.
American Foam & Fabric Inc.
Ardwyn Binding Products
Co. Inc.
Bruin Plastics Company Inc.
C. S. Osborne & Co.
Camsal Enterprises, Inc.
Core Products Group, LLC
Covin Sales
Culp Contract
Detroit Body Products
Docril Fabrics, LLC
Dorsett Industries LP
Echo Global Logistics
Edward B. Deleo Co., Inc.
Enduratex/CGPC America
E-Z On Auto Tops, Inc.
Fasnap Corp.
Foss MFG Company LLC
Futura Textiles, Inc.
Haartz Corporation
Kee Auto Top
Manufacturing Co.
La Scala Leather, Inc.
LTM Textile Resources, LLC
Marlen Textiles
Merit Supply
Morbern, Inc.
Nassimi, LLC
Novatex International
Omnova Solutions Inc
Para Tempotest USA
Pinnacle Sales, Inc.
Quality Thread & Notions
Company
Quality-Trim Inc.
Recasens USA
Robbins Auto Top, LLC
Rontex America, Inc.
Sample Makers/Trendex, Inc.
Sattler Corp./Outdura
SEM Products, Inc.
Spradling International, Inc.
Sunbrella/Glen Raven
Custom Fabrics
Textile Nation
The Rubicon Group
Trimflex/General Trim
Vicar International
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 29
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
UTI Committee and Past Chairs Meeting
Wednesday, September 30
6:45 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Continental To Go Breakfast for Golf Tournament
7:15 a.m.
Golf Shuttle Departs for Golf Course
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dorsett Industries Golf Tournament
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration & One-on-One Help Desk
3 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
One-on-One Appointments (Sessions 1 – 7)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
3 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Session # 1
3:25 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Session # 2
3:50 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Session # 3
4:15 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
Session # 4
4:40 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Session # 5
5:05 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.
Session # 6
5:30 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
Session # 7
Chairman’s Opening Reception and Dinner
Thursday, October 1
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6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Breakfast
8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
One-on-One Appointments (Sessions 8 – 16)
8 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
Session # 8
8:25 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Session # 9
8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Session # 10
9:15 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
Session # 11
9:40 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Session # 12
10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Catch-Up Session
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Session # 13
10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Session # 14
11 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Session # 15
11:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session # 16
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ardwyn Binding Guest Breakfast
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker Luncheon
1:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
One-on-One Appointments (Sessions 17-25)
1:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
Session # 17
2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session # 18
2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Session # 19
3 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Session # 20
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Catch-Up Session
3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Session # 21
3:55 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session # 22
4:20 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Session # 23
4:45 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
Session # 24
5:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Session # 25
Transportation Departs for Epcot Center
Dinner at American Adventure Rotunda
Desserts at Terrace de Fleurs and Rue de Paris
Friday, October 2
6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Breakfast
8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
One-on-One Appointments (Sessions 26-34)
8 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.
Session # 26
8:25 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Session # 27
8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Session # 28
9:15 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
Session # 29
9:40 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Session # 30
10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Catch-Up Session
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Session # 31
10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Session # 32
11 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Session # 33
11:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session # 34
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Friday, October 2 (cont.)
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on own
1:30 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
One-on-One Appointments (Sessions 35-44)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Session # 35
1:55 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Session # 36
2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Session # 37
2:45 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Session # 38
3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Session # 39
3:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Catch-Up Session
3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Session # 40
4:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Session # 41
4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Session # 42
4:55 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session # 43
5:20 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Session # 44
Closing Reception
Saturday, October 3
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
UTI Committee Meeting
Transportation departs for Quality Thread & Notions
Tennis Tournament
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Quality Thread & Notions Tennis Tournament –
Grand Cypress Tennis & Racquet Club
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa
Experience an Orlando resort getaway that ascends above the rest. Soaring
27 stories above the world’s favorite destination, Buena Vista Palace Hotel &
Spa in the Walt Disney World® Resort raises the bar for exceptional quality
and service in this sunny locale. Feel the magic the moment you arrive.
Take a refreshing dip in one of three outdoor pools. Schedule a soothing
treatment at our full-service Spa and Salon. Experience the thrill of
world-famous Downtown Disney, with its vibrant shops, delicious restaurants
and exhilarating nightlife. For work or play, delight in our exclusive amenities,
stunning accommodations, and alluring setting. The perfect destination for
business or leisure travelers.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa
1900 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
tel: 866-397-6516
www.buenavistapalace.com
From the Airport:
Taxi service is available 24 hours a day from the Orlando International Airport to
Buena Vista Palace. A one-way trip from the airport to the hotel is approximately
25 minutes with rates typically between $47-$52. Traffic may affect rates.
Hotel Parking:
Self-parking for hotel guests is complimentary.
Orlando Intl. Airport
Buena Vista Palace
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CONVENTION POLICIES
The following information is printed as a service to all the participants
in the 2015 Auto Care Association Upholstery and Trim International
Convention. Participants may include only wholesalers, distributors,
manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives. Compliance
with the below is mandatory to participate in the convention.
1. The exhibitors’ registration fee entitles
eligible participating exhibitors to represent
only those product lines that these
firms manufacturer and/or warehouse,
sell and invoice on a regular basis.
2. Manufacturers’ representatives
may attend only if they represent the
exhibitors in attendance that they
regularly represent throughout the year
and if the member representative has
paid the required registration fee.
3. Manufacturers’ representatives are not
permitted to represent and/or sell for any
unregistered firm that they regularly represent,
and any attempt to do so will result in the
violator being barred immediately from
participation in the UTI Convention for a period
of no less than one year.
4. Attempts by unregistered firms or
individuals to sell their products to registered
wholesalers and distributors, or attempts by
unregistered wholesalers or others to buy
from registered exhibitors, is in violation of
convention policy, and should be reported
immediately to an Auto Care Association
staff person or a member of the Auto Care
Association UTI Committee member for
appropriate action.
5. Only registered attendees and Auto Care
Association staff persons are permitted
into the exhibit rooms only during show
hours. No one should be admitted into an
exhibit room who is not wearing the official
show credentials issued at the Auto Care
Association UTI Convention Registration Desk.
6. Exhibitors and manufacturers’
representatives are asked to refrain from
conducting business during official show
functions. Business is permitted at all
other times during the trade show. Product
displays, books or other sales materials
are only permitted in the exhibit room.
7. Exhibitors are requested to set
up their exhibit rooms as early
as possible after registering and
checking into their exhibit room.
8. Exhibitors are requested to carefully review
the convention schedule when making their
exhibit room reservation, keeping in mind
the hotel’s check-in and check-out times.
9. Spouses or guest performing as
sales agents or employees of a firm
shall register at the additional delegate
fee (rather than as a spouse/guest).
10. Non-member wholesalers shall be
permitted to attend all convention and
show activities provided they pay the
higher nonmember registration fee. Nonmembers shall only be permitted to attend
once every five years, unless ownership
changes. (Eligible to attend as non-member
if last attendance as non-member was in
2010 or earlier.) Non-member exhibitors can
attend once as a guest, but cannot exhibit.
11. Only members of Auto Care Association
whose dues are current may attend
the convention at the member rate.
12. Only those fully registered for the
Auto Care Association UTI Convention
may attend official show functions.
13. Company signage is not permitted
outside of an exhibitor’s room and doorway.
UTI Convention will provide company
signage that is approved for use.
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PRODUCT LINES REPRESENTED
Adhesives
Bindings
Bodycloth
Carpet (tufted, needle-punch, nonwoven)
Coated Fabrics
Convertible Tops
Fabric
Fasteners
Foam
Headliner
Lamination
Leather
Plastic Shipping Bags & Tubing
Plastic Wrap Packaging-Sheet and
Tube
Sample Cards
Swatch Cards
Thread (nylon, polyester)
Tonneau Covers
Tools
Toppings
Truck liner
Velcro
Vinyls
Webbing
Welt
Windows (plastic, glass)
Windlace
Zippers
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CONVENTION NOTES
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7101 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1300
Bethesda, MD 20814
T: 301.654.6664
F: 301.654.3299
www.autocare.org