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.