CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 Receive Worldwide Support

Construction and power transmission industry groups from around the world are lending their support to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and the co-located IFPE 2008 expositions, enhancing the shows’ reputation as an industry gathering place. The next edition of the triennial shows will be held March 11-15, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

More than 90 U.S., Canadian and worldwide trade associations and allied groups are official supporting organizations of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and/or IFPE 2008, promoting the shows’ value and bringing their memberships to the events. Joining U.S.-based groups are international industry-related organizations from Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela.

Industry support helps bring qualified buyer groups to the shows and facilitates a global dialog among exhibitors and customers on the latest trends and technologies. Many associations also help develop the direction and content of the shows’ education programs to ensure they meet industry needs.

Record Number of Conventions, International Exhibit Pavilions at 2008 Shows
International groups are lending their support as well by organizing a record 14 exhibit pavilions at the shows. IFPE 2008 has four international exhibit pavilions, from China, Italy, Spain and Taiwan, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 has signed on 10 international exhibit pavilions, from Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.  

The pavilions provide an added dimension to the shows’ exhibits, giving attendees the opportunity to examine a broader range of business solutions and develop more global industry contacts. And, participating exhibitors gain access to customers outside their home countries.

A record 11 associations are holding annual conventions or board meetings at the shows:

• American Concrete Pumping Association,
• American Gear Manufacturers Association
• American Road and Transportation Builders Association
• Associated General Contractors of America,
• Association of Equipment Management Professionals,
• Construction Materials Recycling Association
• Land Improvement Contractors of America,
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
• National Slag Association
• National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
• Power Transmission Distributors Association  

In total, the shows expect to host more than 300 meetings of associations and companies, adding to the mix of industry professionals from around the world attending to exchange information and ideas and find solutions to their business challenges. And, associations create time and cost efficiencies for their members through co-locating their events.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE are also shows run for and by the industry, with direction from industry companies and associations. This management philosophy puts manufacturer and customer needs first and earmarks show revenues to advance industry causes.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG principal sponsors are the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) as sponsor.

IFPE is co-owned by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) with AEM, NRMCA and NSSGA.  

For more information on attending or exhibiting, call 414/298-4141 or toll free 800/867-6060, fax 414/272-2672 or online at www.conexpoconagg.com or www.ifpe.com.