It's fascinating to consider how much the Internet and virtual solutions have transformed our world, especially during a pandemic. In contrast to the Spanish Flu era of 1918, we are incredibly fortunate to have access to such tools. Video conferencing, webinars, and social media platforms have kept businesses operational and employees connected. But what happens when annual conferences and trade shows come around? It was clear that embracing digital alternatives was the way forward. This led us to explore the realm of virtual trade shows—a new frontier for engaging with potential clients.

Recently, Nationwide Coils seized this opportunity by participating in the NYSSFA School Facilities Managers’ Virtual Conference & Expo, held on October 6th-7th, 2020. Although we’ve been members of NYSSFA since 2009, scheduling conflicts had always prevented us from attending the physical event. However, the virtual format presented a unique chance to showcase our offerings to a key audience.

A Silver Lining.

NYSSFA’s virtual conference brought together over 80 exhibitors and attracted more than 200 registered attendees. For Nationwide Coils, it was a fantastic opportunity to increase brand visibility within the school facilities management sector. Given our extensive experience working with school districts across the country, we understood that steam coils, hot water coils, and chilled water coils are among the most frequently requested products. To cater to this market, we offered a spotlight data sheet highlighting these coil types, which attendees could download to their "virtual swag bags." Alongside this resource, we also shared our comprehensive brochure and a special pricing sheet exclusively available to NYSSFA members. While face-to-face interactions were not possible, we still managed to connect with several interested parties and expanded our email subscriber base. By the end of the event, we had gained valuable insights into the needs of school facility managers while staying comfortably within our remote workspace.

Reflecting on the Past.

When Nationwide Coils was established in 2004, NYSSFA quickly became one of our top priorities. As a leading advocate for school facilities professionals in New York, NYSSFA aligned perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality HVAC replacement coils to school districts throughout the state. New York holds a special place in our hearts, as it is both our home and the region where many of our team members reside. The virtual trade show enabled us to deepen our ties with New York school districts, some of which we have worked with directly and others where our own children now attend classes.

Looking Toward the Future.

Nationwide Coils specializes in custom and OEM replacement coils, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service 24/7. Our goal remains to be the go-to provider for HVAC coil replacements across all New York school districts. To our valued NY School District partners, rest assured that Nationwide Coils continues to offer a preferred pricing program through the end of the year. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to receive free quotes and enjoy our premium services. Let us help support the schools that have supported us!