WORLD OF CONCRETE 2012 ANNOUNCES INCREASED ATTENDANCE AT LAS VEGAS SHOW

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2013/1/21 Read:1245

Dallas, Texas – January 31, 2012 – World of Concrete 2012 recently completed another successful
show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 24-27, 2012; Seminars 23-27. The well-known
industry show launched a wide array of new and exciting products, equipment and events; presented
more than 100 seminars in the world-class Education and Certification Program; and provided
valuable networking opportunities for exhibitors and attendees. 
World of Concrete 2012, the only annual international commercial construction trade show for the
concrete and masonry industries, attracted 52,088 total professional registrants and showcased just
over 1,200 indoor/outdoor exhibitors in more than 552,500 net square feet of exhibit space, an
increase of 40,000 net square feet over the 2011 show. 
“There was a very positive and optimistic buzz on the show floor. WOC 2012 has been a huge
success, and based on the feedback we have received from both exhibitors and attendees, we have
no doubt the economy is recovering and the commercial construction industry is well on its way to a
great 2012!” said Show Director Jackie James. 
Many exhibitors at WOC 2012 reported positive results and a desire to return to the show in 2013. 
“Our first year at World of Concrete was beyond anything we imagined,” said exhibitor Stuart Johnson,
President of Phoenix Curb Machines. “We left the show with sales, distributors, solid leads, multiple
media interviews, and valuable connections.”
World of Concrete participated in the 2012 International Buyer Program for the 7th consecutive year.
World of Concrete Management and the U.S. Commercial Service cooperated in the global promotion
of the show to bring international buyers and U.S. exhibitors together to expand business both
domestically and overseas. Delegations from all over the globe attended World of Concrete to connect
with U.S. exhibitors interested in exporting goods and services in the International Business Center. 
Concrete professionals had a choice of several events to attend. The Concrete Construction
Challenge featured entertaining events that combined precision, speed and focus, including Pervious
Concrete LIVE! During the Concrete Polishing & Staining Luncheon & Forum, experts in the concrete
polishing industry gathered to discuss what contractors need to know to help grow business while
emphasizing the importance of concrete polishing specifications. 
Other events featured were The Concrete Producer’s Challenge, including the popular John Deere
Operator’s Challenge and the Western Star Serious Trucks Challenge.