The Precast Show http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog Official blog of NPCA's Precast Show Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:47:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Precast Show Perspectives http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-perspectives/ http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-perspectives/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +0000 gsorvig http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/?p=167 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.

]]> http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-perspectives/feed/ 0 Precast Show Attendees Sense a Slow Recovery Underway http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-attendees-sense-a-slow-recovery-underway/ http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-attendees-sense-a-slow-recovery-underway/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:30:51 +0000 kstelsel http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/?p=144 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.”

This year’s Precast Show exhibitors filled 44,000 net square feet at the Charlotte Convention Center. That figure should rise significantly next year, Gable said. The Precast Show 2012 will be held March 1-3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will include the addition of the National Concrete Masonry Association as a co-sponsor.

“Although there are many variables that could change the picture, our forecasting right now calls for slow growth to continue through 2012,” Gable said, “so we’re planning to mirror that trend with a trade show that continues to get bigger and better. For additional coverage of The Precast Show 2011 and ongoing updates for The Precast Show 2012, visit www.theprecastshow.org

]]> http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/precast-show-attendees-sense-a-slow-recovery-underway/feed/ 0 Tell Us What You Think http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/tell-us-what-you-think/ http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/tell-us-what-you-think/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:57:52 +0000 kstelsel http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/?p=141 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

]]> http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/tell-us-what-you-think/feed/ 0 Why Should you Attend The Precast Show? http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/why-should-you-attend-the-precast-show/ http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/why-should-you-attend-the-precast-show/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:06:21 +0000 kstelsel http://www.theprecastshow.org/blog/?p=58 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

Then you should be at The Precast Show.

And The Precast Show is not just for plant owners and general managers. With nearly 100 hours of educational programs, product clinics and plant tours offered by the sponsoring associations, there are many great opportunities for personnel at all levels of production, management, quality control, sales and marketing.

It’s Big!
The Precast Show is the largest event specifically for the precast concrete industry. It’s the only event that brings together the entire industry under one roof.

Everyone will be there
If you’re a precaster or pipe producer, The Precast Show is a can’t-miss networking opportunity for distributors, suppliers, industry leaders and your peers from across North America and throughout the world.

You can benefit from outstanding education
The Precast Show offers unmatched educational opportunities for all sectors of the precast concrete industry. Dozens of educational tracks cover the latest technical, management and leadership topics.

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