Trade Show Scheduling

World of Concrete is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. This show features indoor and outdoor exhibits with the industry’s leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies. Exciting demonstrations and competitions and a world-class education program are also featured.

World of Concrete features about 1,600 exhibitors in more than 800,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Exhibitors include original equipment manufacturers from around the world as well as exclusive U.S. distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries.

This show is ideal for commercial contractors, concrete contractors, concrete pumpers, construction managers, dealers/distributors, decorative concrete contractors, designers and specifiers, general contractors, masonry contractors, architects, engineers, brick and block producers, ready mix producers, rental equipment centers, repair contractors, pipe and block producers, and any others involved in the concrete industry.

Both 90-minute and 3-hour seminar sessions will be offered with more than 100 skill-building seminars with top industry experts. Training, updates and certificates will be provided. Seminars will be packed with leading-edge advice on how to reduce costs, improve profits, and save time. 13 designated tracks featuring both 90-minute and 3-hour sessions will provide practical, field-proven instruction in everything from Concrete Fundamentals, Business & Project Management, Masonry, and Concrete Production to Decorative Concrete, Safety & Risk Management, and Finance & Money Matters. Some of the educational tracks offered include:

• Concrete Fundamentals
• Residential Concrete
• Business & Project Management
• Concrete Repair
• Certification Training
• Leadership & Management
• Legal/HR
• Technical Updates

World of Concrete will be held February 1-5, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 90109. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.worldofconcrete.com. Email: contactus@worldofconcrete.com.

Thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers, and builders will be gathering in Las Vegas for the #1 floor covering event. They will have the opportunity to see the newest and most innovative products in carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs and laminate. Over three days they will receive vital education and network with others to get business done.

Surfaces 2010 will offer more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation, and design. Surfaces will provide the products, tools, technology and education that floor covering professionals need to grow and profit during this challenging economic climate. Four new On-Floor Education Stages will focus on four ‘hot topics’ related to the floor covering industry: Sustainability, Design & Trends, Business & Technology and Installation. These live demonstrations will run concurrently throughout the three days of the show.

The New Product Pavilion, sponsored by National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer and Tile Magazines,  has more than 50 participating companies showcasing the hottest in floor covering, accessories, tools and supplies before they hit the market.

“Above the Baseboard” Pavilion will feature the latest in specialty floor covering products as well as products ‘above the baseboard’ including countertops, wall coverings, and many other specialty type products and accessories for the home.

The Surfaces exhibition will feature more than 700 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient stone and marble.

Designer Day will cater to interior designers by offering accredited education, a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the most extravagant properties in as Vegas as well as many other exciting activities planned with design in mind.

Surfaces 2010 will be held February 1-4, 2010 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.surfaces.com. Phone: (972) 819-7602 or (866) 860-1975. Email: registration@surfaces.com.

The National Hardware Show will bring together distributors, wholesalers, importers/exporters, private label retailers, and OEM manufacturers to showcase new home improvement products and components. This year’s show will be organized into 7 segments: Hardware & Tools; Lawn, Garden & Outdoor Living; Paint Accessories; Plumbing & Electrical; Homewares; Storage & Organization; and the International Sourcing Convention. Featured will be marketing platforms that showcase current consumer trends, more new products, easier navigation around the show floor, and new merchandising concepts. Educational seminars, networking and industry events, information and best-practice sharing will also be included.

A new feature of the 2009 show will be the launch of the International Sourcing Convention at the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This new platform will facilitate sales and buying opportunities at the show. It will also offer face-to-face networking and matchmaking services, educational sessions on how to conduct business, a business center with translation services. An international reception and web-based programs will ensure sourcing success from over 1,400 international manufacturers from over 60 countries. The International Sourcing Convention will bring together one of the largest gatherings of international manufacturers offering the broadest selection of international products representing virtually every home improvement category from tools, plumbing & electrical to lawn, garden & outdoor living and furniture, homewares, home storage and organization.

The multi-faceted marketing program will provide enormous value and return-on-investment for international manufacturers to accelerate their penetration into the U.S. marketplace. For U.S.-based importers/exporters, manufacturers, and distributors this convention offers one-stop shopping and brings the sourcing world to Las Vegas.

The National Hardware Show will take place May 5-7, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information contact Beth Blake at (203) 840-5451. Email: bblake@reedexpo.com. For registration and information visit the web site at http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com.

LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference blending continuing education courses with innovative products from high-end design to cutting-edge technology. This year’s conference is expected to attract over 20,000 design, lighting, architectural, engineering, and industry professionals from around the world including contractors, distributors, energy managers, manufacturers, engineers, architects, and many others.

Some of the highlights LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL are: the Daylighting Pavilion showcasing product-specific manufacturers; the LFI Innovation Awards honoring the industry’s newest product designs; Keynote Speakers; and LFI Networking Events to bring together lighting industry professionals.

The LFI Conference Program will bring together the foremost designers, educators, architects, engineers, and consultants to address topics that cover lighting fundamentals, software, applications, controls and solutions, as well as design innovation, product updates and case studies. The largest and most comprehensive lineup of seminars, courses, and workshops will be available to educate attendees on the industry’s latest trends, innovations, and business solutions. 75 unique courses will be offered totally more than 200 hours of education including:

· 12 Daylighting Institute Workshops

· One two-day Daylighting Fundamentals Institute

· 21 LIGHTFAIR Institute Workshops

· Four one-day LIGHTFAIR Institute courses

· 32 Seminars

LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL will be held May 5-7, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information contact Registration at (800) 748-4736 or (508) 743-8522. Email: info@lightfair.com. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40.

Charlotte Convention Center will be the site of the Automation Technology Expo in March 2009. Innovative products and technologies will be presented which will help you to maximize the manufacturing process including adhesives/dispensing equipment, antistatic products and flooring, assembly systems and equipment, custom automation, machine vision systems, motion control, sensors, wire processing and cable assemblies, and much more. You will be able to find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. You can compare suppliers for better options and improved services. You will be able to identify new, more cost-effective process methods to help your bottom line.

Educational sessions will be available at the Lean Factory to demonstrate the importance of a data-driven approach to line design. You can witness the step-by-step creation of the perfect Lean production environment culminating in an actual build demonstration on an optimum Lean line.

The conference program will guide you through the lean transformation process with industry experts and manufacturers revealing the obstacles, failures, and successes they overcame in making the transition to lean. You can discover the manufacturing and productivity solutions you need to streamline your process, reduce costs, and succeed in today’s highly competitive marketplace.

The AM EXPO/ATX SOUTH 2009 will be held March 11 – 12, 2009, at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.devicelink.com/expo/atxsamx09.

Louisville is the place to be January 9-11, 2009 if you are looking to build, remodel, or update your home. The Louisville Build, Renovate & Landscape Expo will showcase everything from kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, and custom remodeling to windows, siding, roofing, and doors. Hundreds of exhibitors will be on hand featuring cabinets, countertops, carpet, hardwood flooring, security systems, hot tubs, saunas, and spas.

You will be able to meet expert contractors to help you with all of your building or remodeling needs. You can find great new ideas for your home and see the latest products to make your dream home a reality.

Whether it’s your front yard or back yard, from the basement to the attic, everything you need to update your home will be in one place.

The Louisville Build, Renovate & Landscape Expo will be held January 9-11, 2009, at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. For more information contact L&L Exhibition Management, Inc., 7809 Southtown Center #200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Telephone: (952) 881-5030 or (800) 374-6463. Fax: (952) 881-4272. E-mail: info@homeshowcenter.com.

You can also visit their website at: http://www.homeshowcenter.com. If you cannot get to the Louisville area, L&L Exhibition Management, Inc. will be holding home shows in cities across the U.S. throughout 2009. Check out the website for a location near you.

L&L Exhibition Management, Inc. will be holding the Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo January 2-4, 2009 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. You will be able to find everything you need to build, remodel, and update your home all in one place. You will find kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, and custom remodeling as well as windows, siding, roofing, and doors.

This is the place to meet expert contractors, get great ideas for your home, and see the newest products to make your dream home a reality. Hundreds of trade show displays will feature everything from cabinets, countertops, carpet and hardwood flooring, to security systems, hot tubs, saunas and spas.

Whatever you’re working on, the front yard to the back yard, the basement to the attic, you will find everything you need to improve your home.

The Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo 2009 will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. For more information you can contact L&L Exhibition Management, Inc., 7809 Southtown Center, #200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Telephone: (952) 881-5030 or (800) 374-6463. Fax: (952) 881-4272. E-mail: info@homeshowcenter.com. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.homeshowcenter.com/index.php.

Construct Seattle Trade Show Expo: October 1-2, 2008

Seattle, Washington will be the site of Construct Seattle, a construction and renovation trade exposition and conference taking place October 1 & 2, 2008. It will feature over 150 exhibits and more than 30 educational seminars. Architects, engineers, contractors, renovators, builders, and specifiers will come together to discuss issues pertinent to the construction industry.

You are invited to learn about new and innovative products; discover low cost solutions for the design, construction, and renovation of residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, hotel, and institutional buildings; get expert advice on how to reduce costs and increase your revenues; and attend educational seminars by industry-leading professionals.

This conference will address the needs of all professionals involved with the management, operation, maintenance, and renovation of all types of buildings including residential, commercial, multi-unit, and condominium. Products, services, and information related to these will be featured.

BUILDEX Seattle will be hosting the monthly luncheon of BOMA Seattle & King County at the convention center on October 1. The special guest speaker will be Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire.

Construct Seattle will be held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle WA 98101-2350. For general information you can call 1-877-739-2112 or email gwright@mmart.com.

You may register at the show or pre-register on the official web site at http://www.constructseattle.com .