NIFS/East Lists 156 Booths Thus Far for 2008; Last Year Drew 221
NIFS/East Lists 156 Booths Thus Far for 2008; Last Year Drew 221
John Wolz
The 28th annual National Industrial Fastener Show/East is likely to be one of the smallest NIFS shows in recent years. As of April 20, the NIFS website lists 141 companies with a total of 156 booths for the May 21, 2008, trade show in Columbus, OH. Conferences and a opening reception are on Tuesday.
The 2007 show in Atlanta drew 221 booths with 205 exhibiting companies. In the past decade, NIFS/East has ranged from 653 booths in 1998 to a low of 162 in 2002. In 2006 the last time the show was in Columbus there were 185 booths.
First time exhibitors from 2007 account for most the drop. Of last year’s 205 exhibiting companies more than 70 were new exhibitors. Only 11 are listed thus far as returning this year.
Only 15 of the 2008 exhibitors are taking more than one booth.
Three months ago show manager Susan Hurley predicted “over 200 booths” by show time but more recently wrote that management expected the total to “approach 200.”
NIFS information and registration is available online. Tel: 614 895-1279 E-mail: info@fastenershows.com Web: fastenershows.com
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