Global support for ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 and co-located IFPE 2005 expositions has reached record levels, with 90 professional groups from around the world to date signing up as supporting organizations agreeing to spread the word about the shows and the value they deliver.
Their participation will bring leaders from all segments of the construction, construction materials and power transmission industries to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 and IFPE 2005 held on March 15-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A combined audience of over 100,000 is anticipated for the events.
Key associations from countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom complement the participation of U.S. trade groups to help bring an audience of decision-makers from around the world to the shows. The support ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 and IFPE 2005 receive from groups worldwide helps shape the shows as an international gathering place where attendees can acquire a global perspective on trends and innovations in their industry as well as information on recognized techniques, products and best practices.
"Supporting organizations help make ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 and IFPE 2005 an international marketplace, educational opportunity and networking event that will be unmatched anywhere in the world in 2005. They do this by bringing important customer groups from around the world to the shows and by helping to shape industry education," said ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 Co-Chair Gerald Shaheen, group president, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill.