&
According to Polly Moter of GIE+Expo, attendance for the combined shows grew over last
year in all categories:
6% 6% 5% 18,000+ 6% $7.1 $1,000
(and an iQ360 14-inch masonry saw plus accessories)
claimed by Deco Dogs, from Decorative Paving in
Loveland, Ohio, at the maiden bout for the HNA
Installer Championship.
Glenn Jacobsen, the president of PLANET, stated
that the organization's Green Industry Conference
tallied over 1,600 attendees, a "20 percent
increase over the recessionary years."
Unwrapping New Products
Numerous companies launched products
at the show. Here is a sampling:
Arborjet showed off their new TREE I.V. Pro Kit, designed
for high-dosage applications in all tree sizes and types.
Dosko debuted the 13-21T-13H, a 4-inch chipper that fts through
narrow doorways or gates and offers a 54-inch high-discharge chute with
adjustable angle defector.
JCB, Inc. conducted the North American launch of the JCB 8026 compact excavator.
Turf Teq displayed their edger attachment for Walker Mowers, which allows
a mower to bed up to 250 feet per minute.
Over 2,500
cups of beer
and over 1,250
bratwursts were
given away at
Stihl's Octoberfest-themed
event during
Dealer Day.
Trade Show
rap-Up
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2,900+
3,600+
15
28 LC DBM
100+ turned out
40+ different
to watch John
Mahoney, Master
Chainsaw Carver.
turf varieties were
on display at
Turfgrass Tech.
Educational Conference
There were over 40 seminars and special events
attended by over 850 industry professionals. 1198
seats were flled for the training sessions
(+13% over 2012).