I don’t know if it was the Las Vegas rain or the underground Tesla shuttles, but IFPE 2023 felt like an alternate reality. With more than 1,800 exhibitors spanning 2.8 million square feet, the joint CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE event was larger than life and full of energy, technology, and — best of all — people.…
IFPE is proof positive that our industry is flourishing
My big takeaway after 2-½ days on the IFPE show floor (plus a couple of hours on the CONEXPO-CON/AGG lots), was simply, WOW. The energy and vibe that lived in the building last week, March 14-18, was electric. Companies and individuals were thrilled to be together again, and it showed. The show hit record numbers, […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE launch show app to help navigate their biggest show ever
With more than 64 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest construction show, attendees can have a challenge finding their way around the show floor. Enter the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find their way around the show and catch what […]
IFPE Fluid Power Hour returns to 2023 show
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is bringing back the IFPE Fluid Power Hour networking reception, Wednesday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. on the IFPE Show Floor for attendees and exhibitors, meaning the show is open for an extra hour for this event. “AEM and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) are proud to bring […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG sells all exhibit space, set to be the biggest event in its history
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, already recognized as the largest trade show in North America, has officially sold all available exhibit space, guaranteeing the 2023 edition of the show will be the biggest in history. “The addition of the new West Hall and Diamond Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center gave us, and our exhibitors, a number of […]
The future is sustainable and it’s here to stay
Last month, organizers for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE announced that a key focus of the 2023 events will be on next levels of sustainability in construction, highlighting the many aspects of the shows designed to ensure a sustainable future. This is a reflection of an industry moving towards a sustainable future. First up are manufacturers that […]
Efficient fluid maintenance is core to sustainability
IFPE conference programming will take in-depth looks at fluid cleanliness and life to ensure sustainable, efficient systems. As noted in my FluidLines column, both IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG have a special focus on sustainability throughout the show floor and conference program. Several sessions will take looks at digitalization, electrification, and autonomy as solutions to creating more […]
International attendees and exhibitors returning to IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Attendees and exhibitors from across the globe are getting ready to make their way to CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) next March, after government and corporate travel restrictions have either been reduced or eliminated since the 2020 show. With North America having one of the largest construction industries in the world, exhibitors […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE announce inaugural Next Level Awards program
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) recently unveiled the Next Level Awards Program to exhibitors for the March 2023 show. The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards celebrate exhibiting companies that are pushing the boundaries and developing next-level products, technologies and services designed to advance the construction industry. Ten finalists will be highlighted at CONEXPO-CON/AGG […]
Registration open for IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Registration is now open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), running March 14-18, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. North America’s largest construction trade show will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors across over 2.7 million square feet, showcasing the most advanced equipment […]
Whitepaper from IFPE highlights tech advancements driving the fluid power market
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), along with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), have released a new research whitepaper leading up to the return of the show to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14-18, 2023, along with the co-located CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Entitled “Tech Advancements Driving the Fluid Power Market Forward,” the freely-downloadable whitepaper addresses […]
Countdown begins to IFPE 2023 and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
With the next International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) and CONEXPO-CON/AGG being just a year away, fluid power and construction pros can expect a next-level experience when they arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14-18, 2023. The most obvious project underway during the last show was the construction of the new West Hall and […]
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