# Manufacturing & Packaging Host Cities & Convention Campuses Compared

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/industries/manufacturing-supply-chain/venues
- **Parent Industry Hub:** https://conventions.com/industries/manufacturing-supply-chain
- **SectorScore™:** 9.5 / 10 (#1 Audited North American Manufacturing & Packaging Trade Show Circuit)
- **National Circuit Director:** Sara Chaval · National Manufacturing & Packaging Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Compare the 4 primary North American host cities and convention campuses for manufacturing, packaging, robotics & supply chain shows: union vs. right-to-work labor rules, drayage rates, and 10×10 vs. 20×20 island costs.

## Key Manufacturing & Packaging Benchmarks
- **Raw Space Rate Range:** $39.95–$58.00 / net sq. ft.
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$12,450
- **Typical 20×20 Island All-In:** ~$49,800
- **3-Show Circuit Savings:** Save ~$11,865 (32%) w/ $3,995/show Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™