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Industry NewsConExpo-Con/Agg & IFPE Show Positive NumbersMarch 28, 2011 While much of the construction industry is still shaking off the effects of the worst recession in living memory, there is little doubt that the mood at the recently ended ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE shows was upbeat. And the numbers weren’t bad, either. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the show organizer, the 2011 event in Las Vegas attracted nearly 120,000 registered attendees. The all-time record of approximately 144,600 was set in 2008. "The construction industry has been through some very tough times, with record unemployment, since the last Conexpo-Con/Agg and IFPE in March 2008,” stated Megan Tanel, AEM vice president of exhibitions and events. “With these positive numbers and the industry support of the shows, we’re optimistic about the future and looking forward to seeing these new sales orders fulfilled." A record number of more than 860 co-located events, educational programs and pre-planned meetings were held with the shows, plus dozens more meetings scheduled onsite. Co-locations included ICON Expo for the concrete products industry and several annual conferences of national industry associations. International registrations accounted for a record 24% of the total, representing more than 150 countries. The shows hosted 42 official international customer delegations from 37 countries, organized by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce as well as in-country associations and related groups. Altogether on the show floor there were more than 2400 exhibitors taking more than 2.34 million net square feet of exhibit space. IFPE was the largest ever and ConExpo-Con/Agg exhibit space was the second largest in the show’s history. The next edition of the triennial event will be held in March 18-22, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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