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== History == |
== History == |
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In 1909, the first CONEXPO was held in Columbus, Ohio, and the first CON/AGG was held in Detroit Michigan in 1928. In 1994 the two show merged, creating CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The first joint show was held in 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CONEXPO-CON/AGG has gone on to become the western hemisphere's largest show for the construction and construction materials industries. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exhibitcitynews.com/glimpse-tradeshow-history-5/|title=A glimpse of tradeshow history {{!}} Exhibit City News|website=www.exhibitcitynews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref> |
In 1909, the first CONEXPO was held in Columbus, Ohio, and the first CON/AGG was held in Detroit Michigan in 1928. In 1994 the two show merged, creating CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The first joint show was held in 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CONEXPO-CON/AGG has gone on to become the western hemisphere's largest show for the construction and construction materials industries. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exhibitcitynews.com/glimpse-tradeshow-history-5/|title=A glimpse of tradeshow history {{!}} Exhibit City News|website=www.exhibitcitynews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref> |
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== Show Highlights == |
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The world’s first 3D-printed excavator and the new Tech Experience debuted at the 2017 show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/conexpoconagg-and-ifpe-break-records-las-vegas-28-mil-net-sq-ft|title=CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE Break Records in Las Vegas with 2.8+ Mil Net Sq. Ft. {{!}} TSNN Trade Show News|website=www.tsnn.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref> |
The world’s first 3D-printed excavator and the new Tech Experience debuted at the 2017 show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tsnn.com/news-blogs/conexpoconagg-and-ifpe-break-records-las-vegas-28-mil-net-sq-ft|title=CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE Break Records in Las Vegas with 2.8+ Mil Net Sq. Ft. {{!}} TSNN Trade Show News|website=www.tsnn.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-26}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:42, 11 April 2019
| CONEXPO-CON/AGG | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Trade Show, Exhibition |
| Frequency | Every three years |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Next event | March 10-14, 2020 |
| Sponsors | Association of Equipment Manufacturers, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Associated General Contractors of America |
| Website | https://www.conexpoconagg.com |
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a result of the merger of CONEXPO and CON/AGG in 1996.[1] It is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the next show held March 10-14, 2020. The International Exposition for Power Transmission (IFPE) is held in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG.[2][3]
History
In 1909, the first CONEXPO was held in Columbus, Ohio, and the first CON/AGG was held in Detroit Michigan in 1928. In 1994 the two show merged, creating CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The first joint show was held in 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CONEXPO-CON/AGG has gone on to become the western hemisphere's largest show for the construction and construction materials industries. [4]
Show Highlights
The world’s first 3D-printed excavator and the new Tech Experience debuted at the 2017 show.[5]
Statistics
2017 (March 7- 11, 2017) Show Statistics:[6]
- Total attendance neared 128,000 for the week
- Almost half of all attendees serve in executive positions at their company
- 26,000 international attendees from 150 countries
- 130,000 industry professionals from over 150 different countries
- 2,800+ exhibitors
- 2.8 million-plus net sq. ft
- 150+ education sessions, certification programs and conferences[6]
Featured Products and Services
The main topics of the show are:[7][2]
- Aggregates
- Asphalt Production & Paving
- Admixtures
- Blasting
- Concrete
- Cement
- Compaction
- Drilling
- Engines & Components
- Earthmoving
- Heavy-duty and Off-road Trucks
- Hydraulics
- Information Technology
- Lifting Equipment
- Lubricants
- Pumps
Show Sponsors
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is sponsored by:[2]
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
- Associated General Contractors of America
References
- ^ Haycraft, William R. (2002). Yellow Steel: The Story of the Earthmoving Equipment Industry. University of Illinois Press. pp. 366–367. ISBN 0-2520-7104-2.
- ^ a b c "Conexpo-Con/Agg 2014 - The Trade show for construction and construction materials". Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ Miskelly, Matthew (2006). Trade Shows Worldwide. Cengage Gale. p. 1557. ISBN 0-7876-8968-8.
- ^ "A glimpse of tradeshow history | Exhibit City News". www.exhibitcitynews.com. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
- ^ "CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE Break Records in Las Vegas with 2.8+ Mil Net Sq. Ft. | TSNN Trade Show News". www.tsnn.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
- ^ a b "Sales Soar at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017". www.constructionequipmentguide.com. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- ^ "CONEXPO-CON/AGG Las Vegas" Rigging Trade Show
External links
See also
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