Precast Show Perspectives

During The Precast Show 2011 in Charlotte, we traveled the trade show floor asking exhibitors what they think about The Precast Show.

Here’s an interview with Sam Strong, from Strong Products LLC:

Check out all the reactions at our YouTube page.

Precast Show Attendees Sense a Slow Recovery Underway

While an economic recovery in the construction industry may still be several months away, there was a renewed sense of optimism on the trade show floor during The Precast Show 2011 in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 27-29. Trade show attendance topped 2,600 and both exhibitors and precast plant owners reported rising expectations for increased business during the second half of the year, according to Ty E. Gable, president of the National Precast Concrete Association. NPCA sponsored the trade show with the American Concrete Pipe Association.

“We interviewed many of our exhibitors and also talked with precast owners and executive managers and the prevailing mood was guardedly optimistic,” Gable said. “Most of the equipment manufacturers and precast producers are hopeful that the summer construction season will be better than last year, with a slow upward trend continuing through the year.” Read More »

Tell Us What You Think

Our goal is make each event better than the last, but we need your help. If you attended any portion of The Precast Show Jan. 25-29, 2011, in Charlotte, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the event. It is very important in our planning for next year’s Precast Show.

Take the Survey at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BP4NCFQSX/

Thank you for joining us in Charlotte! See you at these upcoming events:

The NPCA 46th Annual Convention
Oct. 12-15, 2011
Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

The Precast Show 2012
March 1-3, 2012
Orange County Convention Center
Rosen’s Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, Florida

Why Should You Attend The Precast Show?

Wondering if you should attend the Precast Show 2011? If you’re a manufacturer of:

• Precast concrete products
• Prestressed concrete products
• Concrete pipe products
• Architectural precast

Or if you’re a:

• Distributor or supplier of concrete products
• Designer, engineer or architect
• Specifier, regulator or DOT official Read More »