Dec 02, 2013
Steady manufacturing recovery and an increasing need for faster, cheaper and better production drove record numbers at FABTECH 2013, a metal forming, fabricating and welding event, that took place Nov. 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
A total of 40,667 attendees visited 1,573 exhibitors to see live equipment demonstrations, compare products side-by-side to find cost-saving solutions at product displays spread across a 650,000 square foot showfloor.
That is an 11 percent increase in attendance, a 19 percent increase in exhibitors and a 25 percent jump in square footage, compared… more
Dec 01, 2013
SIBICO International’s ECWATECH and WasteTech trade shows in Russia have a new partner, with U.K.-based Reed Exhibitions signing on to join forces with SIBICO to further develop the two shows.
ECWATECH was launched in 1994 and is the leading water technology forum and exhibition. WasteTech was launched in 1999 and is the leading event for waste management, recycling, renewable energy and environmental technologies.
“Having known SIBICO for more than two years, we have been very impressed by their continuous drive to innovate and keep the events modern and focused on the needs of… more
Nov 25, 2013
U.K.-Based Tarsus Group continues to expand into markets worldwide, with one new partnership deal that moves the company into Mexico and another that includes a show launch in Thailand.
In the first deal, Tarsus agreed to acquire a 50-percent interest in a company that owns two major exhibitions in Mexico from E.J. Krause & Associates to establish a joint venture with EJK.
“Mexico is a large and fast-growing market that has close trading ties with the US. The Mexican exhibition market is highly fragmented at present and offers exciting potential for growth,” said Douglas… more
Nov 25, 2013
By joining with Konstrukski Indonesia, a construction exhibition, as well as launching Connect Indonesia and Green Airports Indonesia, Tarsus Group’s Indonesia International Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition doubled its size and reach at its recent show.
Held at the Jakarta Convention Center Nov. 12-15, the annual event was attended by 739 delegates, 4,000 trade visitors and 131 exhibitors.
The exhibition sprawled more than 4,650 square meters with exhibits from industries, including manufacturer, energy and renewable, bank and financing, railways, lighting and construction… more
Nov 25, 2013
ProWine China, a new event from the organizer of ProWein – the largest exhibition for wines and spirits held annually in Düsseldorf, Germany – was jointly organized by the Messe Düsseldorf Group and China International Exhibitions Ltd, a member of the Allworld Exhibitions network.
The new show drew 570 exhibitors from 30 nations, who showcased their new vintages and product innovations to 7,650 trade visitors.
ProWine China also was collocated with FHC China, the country’s leading trade fair for imported food.
The first edition of ProWine China was in demand,… more
Nov 25, 2013
The ITE Group formed a 50:50 Joint Venture with Hong Kong-based Worldcoat Exhibitions Ltd., resulting in the creation of a new organizer, Sinostar ITE, and acquisition of two major trade events, ChinaCoat and SFChina (surface finishing).
"This is an important step as we begin building a business in China and it further increases our presence in the wider Asian region,” said ITE Group CEO Russell Taylor.
He added, “This JV represents progress in achieving the Group’s aims to expand its territorial operations in markets with further potential for growth.
ChinaCoat and… more
Nov 24, 2013
The AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo won the 2013 Trade Show News Network award for having the fastest-growing attendance of all nonprofit trade shows.
The award was presented during the TSNN Awards Nov. 1-3 in Reno at a Saturday night gala in front of more than 50 show organizers, as well as suppliers and guests.
Kristin Gibson, vice president of J. Spargo & Associates, which produces the event and accepted the award, said before the gala evening, “All of us at J. Spargo & Associates are thrilled that the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is being honored… more
Nov 24, 2013
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia chose SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management for its Chicago-based organization.
"We are thrilled to gain access to SmithBucklin's unmatched resource base of people, knowledge and association solutions," said Meena S. Desai, M.D., vice president of SAMBA's board of directors.
Desai added, "This partnership will allow us to continue to expand our reach, enhance patient safety and provide research and education for practitioners of ambulatory anesthesia."
Founded in 1985, SAMBA's goals are to advance… more
Nov 24, 2013
Healthcare exhibitors are keenly aware of the timeline for implementation of the 2010 federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Physician Payment Sunshine provisions, which require disclosure of certain payments or gifts to physicians.
In the Final Rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 1, applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations, many who are exhibitors, are currently in the period between required payment data capture, which began Aug. 1 and initial reporting, which begins March 31.
Testament to the rules… more
Nov 24, 2013
Officials from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, report a groundswell of positive response to Pharma EXPO 2014, which debuts in Chicago, collocated with PACK EXPO International 2014 Nov. 2–5 at McCormick Place.
Pharma EXPO is a joint venture between PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO International, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.
“Pharma EXPO is clearly answering an industry need,” said Jim Pittas, vice president, trade shows, PMMI.
He added, “The combined strength of PACK EXPO shows and ISPE will be a… more
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