As you read this, professionals from across the global construction community are packing their bags, donning their comfiest walking boots, and perfecting their Elvis impersonations.
That’s right, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 will open its doors on Tuesday 4 March 2014, and those behind the Las Vegas event are confident that it will be bigger and better than ever before.
A staggering 2,400 firms are due to exhibit at this year’s show, and the Las Vegas Convention Center is expecting to play host to more than 125,000 visitors over the course of five days.
“If it’s new, it’s here,” claim the organisers, and with a line-up that reads like a who’s who of the international plant, machinery, and vehicle sectors, you’d be hard pushed to disagree.
However, this event isn’t just about product launches. Exhibitors and attendees also stand to benefit from the countless networking opportunities on offer. After all, a gathering of this magnitude allows stakeholders from across the globe to forge new relationships face to face.
In collaboration with its sister publication PMV Middle East, ConstructionWeekOnline.com has been asking some of the industry’s biggest names what they hope to gain by appearing at CONEXPO.
CONEXPO: Case CE to build upon recent success
Dragan Krznaric explains how Case Construction Equipment will use CONEXPO as a platform to build on its early success during 2014.
CONEXPO: Bobcat to celebrate one-million milestone
Laura Ness Owens outlines Doosan Infracore’s joined-up CONEXPO strategy, and discusses the team’s plans to celebrate a significant milestone for the Bobcat brand of compact construction equipment.
CONEXPO: Bair looks to expand global customer base
Tonya Bair outlines Bair Products’ ever-expanding customer base, and explains how the US-headquartered, family-run parts supplier intends to stand out from the crowd at the Las Vegas trade show.
CONEXPO: Link-Belt anticipates high-level meetings
Link-Belt’s Roy Burger outlines the ways in which CONEXPO will facilitate the manufacturer’s customer and distributor relations.
CONEXPO: Haulotte launches new AWP to the Americas
Haulotte’s Alexandre Saubot considers the different markets with which he and his colleagues would like to engage at CONEXPO.
CONEXPO: Terex to bring full range to Las Vegas
Terex plans to field a wide range of products at this year’s CONEXPO, from the compact TSR60 skid-steer loader to the giant Superlift 3800 crawler crane.
CONEXPO: Cat to field more than 40 machines
US-headquartered manufacturer Caterpillar plans to make the most of its four CONEXPO exhibition areas with a line-up of more than 40 machines.
CONEXPO: Volvo CE looks towards promising future
Bill Law says that despite a challenging 2013, Volvo Construction Equipment is well placed to grow its business during the coming year, and intends to take full advantage of the CONEXPO gathering.
CONEXPO: Powerscreen to unveil model good looks
Colin Clements explains how UK-headquartered manufacturer Powerscreen intends to use its latest model good looks to turn heads at this year’s CONEXPO.
CONEXPO: Sany targets North American customers
Sany’s Water Jia discusses the Chinese equipment manufacturer’s ambitions to grow its customer base in the North American construction market.
For the full, illustrated CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 preview, check out the March issue of PMV Middle East.
