March 27, 2007
For Immediate Release

Vehicle Graphics Design Awards

PMTC & 3M Commercial Graphics Call for Entries

London, ON – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is calling for entries for the 22nd Annual Vehicle Graphics Design Awards competition. Co-sponsored by 3M Canada’s Commercial Graphics Division, the Vehicle Graphics Design Awards recognize truck fleet operators (private or for-hire) and graphic design companies who graphically enhance their vehicles. The competition is open to all Canadian fleet operators; entry deadline is May 1, 2007; and entry details are available at www.pmtc.ca.

“These awards reflect one of the positive images of the trucking industry,” says Bruce Richards, President, Private Motor Truck Council of Canada. “Through the Vehicle Graphics Design Awards Competition, the PMTC is able to promote the work of fleet operators and graphic houses. We are very pleased to be able to provide a forum with which to recognize the efforts of fleets and graphic houses from all across Canada.”

“The competition has grown in popularity and numbers over the years”, said Lynn Daly, Market Manager, for 3M’s Commercial Graphics group, “particularly in the last four or five years. It is a wonderful promotional opportunity for entrants as the results are not only displayed during the PMTC conference in June, but in a number of industry magazines as well.”

“The public responds well to these rolling billboards, and the fleets take enormous pride in their appearance,” says Richards. “Companies that use fleet graphics while delivering their products are making the best possible use of the marketing opportunities that their fleet offers.”

3M Commercial Graphics has sponsored the event for 22 years now. “We are proud to be a part of the competition that recognizes fleet graphics,” says Lynn Daly, Market Manager, 3M Commercial Graphics. “Fleet graphics are an eye-catching, cost-effective advertising medium and they can be a key component of a company's advertising budget.”

Categories:

• Tractor Trailer Combination
• Special Event/Promotion
• Straight Truck
• Night-time Safety
• Light Duty Commercial Truck
• Identity Fleet Graphics – New!

Entry Rules:

1. Contest is open to all Canadian truck fleet operators.
2. Entries in Tractor Trailer Combinations must include a photo of both tractor and trailer hooked up.
3. Entries in the Night-time Safety category must include a night-time photo.
4. Entries should be submitted directly to PMTC. Visit the awards section of the PMTC website (www.pmtc.ca) and follow the simple directions to submit your entry and photos electronically. Alternatively, hard copy photo entries may be submitted by completing the form and mailing to the PMTC office (call 905-827-0587 for details).
5. Entries must be received in the PMTC office by May 1, 2007.
6. Award winners will be recognized during the PMTC Annual General Meeting and Conference, June 2007 (visit www.pmtc.ca for more details on the conference).
7. Judges reserve the right to assign entries to the most appropriate category. All judges’ decisions are final.
8. Need more information? Contact the PMTC at 905-827-0587 or by fax at 905-827-8212 or visit www.pmtc.ca.
9. By submitting an entry, the company understands and agrees to the use of the provided information and photos in connection with the promotion of the PMTC-3M Canada Vehicle Graphics Design Awards program by the Private Motor Truck Council and 3M Canada Company.

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