ICUEE 2007 Breaks Attendance Records
October 19, 2007 • The 2007 ICUEE International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition achieved all-time records for attendance, exhibitors, exhibit space, and education programming during its run Oct. 16-18, 2007, at the
Known as The Demo Expo, ICUEE 2007 attracted 17,950 utility and construction industry professionals with electric, sewer/water, phone/cable, gas, general construction, government and landscaping jobs. Attendance tracked more than 9.5 percent over the last show, with the majority a being senior level executives and others with purchasing and specifying authority.
“Every business operation wants to increase productivity and is looking for efficiencies, said Nicole Hallada, ICUEE show manager. “ICUEE 2007 provided show visitors with convenient access to the newest technologies and safety enhancements to achieve these goals.”
More than 845 exhibitors used more than 1.155 million net square feet of exhibit space to display and demonstrate the latest equipment, technology and product innovations. ICUEE 2007 featured expanded working-equipment demonstration areas, and a New Product and Technology program gave exhibitors the chance to spotlight their new-to-market offerings since the last ICUEE, held in 2005.
ICUEE 2007 educational programming also set records, with 26 percent more tickets purchased compared to the last show. ICUEE 2007 offered a broader array of sessions than ever before, including classroom learning, tours, workshops and certification programs. Highlights included a co-located Underground Construction Technology (UCT) education program and a new educational track that focused on fleet management issues.
ICUEE is owned and produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
