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Conexpo and IFPE 2014 are worldwide showcase centres for industry

Conexpo and IFPE 2014 are international trade exhibitions that will provide information and support for industry professionals worldwide. According to the organisers, more than 95 allied associations and groups are official show supporting organisations, while hundreds of industry meetings and conventions will be held at the shows and key countries for industry business are hosting international exhibit pavilions. Safety and education/training will be spotlighted with focused industry events in the outdoor
January 9, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
3485 Conexpo and IFPE 2014 are international trade exhibitions that will provide information and support for industry professionals worldwide. According to the organisers, more than 95 allied associations and groups are official show supporting organisations, while hundreds of industry meetings and conventions will be held at the shows and key countries for industry business are hosting international exhibit pavilions. Safety and education/training will be spotlighted with focused industry events in the outdoor exhibit lots, in addition to the specialised product and country pavilions on the show floor.

Attendees can Plan their visit with the interactive online show planner, now available as a free mobile app, to stay connected during the shows and this tool is sponsored by 178 Caterpillar.

The 95-Plus official 2014 show supporting organisations come from the US, Canada and 16 other countries worldwide. These are bringing qualified buyer groups to the events, and many help develop direction and content of the shows' education programs to ensure they meet industry needs. Besides the US and Canada, these groups represent Africa, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, India, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Eight international exhibit pavilions will be featured for 2014: IFPE with China, Italy and Taiwan; Conexpo with China, Ireland, Korea, Spain and United Kingdom. These country-specific pavilions offer attendees a wider range of business solutions and help them develop more global industry contacts, while participating exhibitors gain access to customers outside their home countries.

Also on the show floor are safety and education/training initiatives returning from the last event. These include the NRMCA International Truck Mixer Driver Championship, from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, which will take place in the Blue Lot. They also include the Lift Safety Zone, from NCCCO National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators and 2135 IPAF International Powered Access Federation in Gold Lot #1817. And the Crane Operator Rodeo will be in Gold Lot #2875. Meanwhile several national industry associations are holding annual conventions or high-level board meetings at the shows.

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