CompaniesLaunchInnovativeProducts,MakeMajorNew

After five days of a plethora of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and seemingly infinite networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/AGG & IFPE 2023 came to a close Friday, March 18, 2023, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level.

AccordingtoAEM,theshowcrushedexpectedattendance numbers, drawing more than 139,000 construction and fluid power professionals from 133 countries to Las Vegas from March14-18,2023,makingitthelargesttradeshowinNorth America with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries spread out over 3 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.

“Theinnovationsintheconstructionindustryunveiledthis week will play a role in helping construction professionals drive meaningful and sustainable economic growth,” said Phil Kelliher, Caterpillar senior vice president and ConExpoCon/AGG show chair. “Live events in the construction industry are very important, because you can see, touch and experience the products. That value was reaffirmed this past week across the show floor.”

This year’s show emphasized how the construction industryisevolvinginmanywaystoadapttosustainabletechnologies, products and practices. Show attendees were treated to sustainabilityinaction,fromelectric-andhydrogen-powered construction equipment, to more recyclable materials and waste reduction opportunities.

One of the biggest sustainability efforts on the part of ConExpo-Con/AGG directly is a partnership between the showandtheArborDayFoundation.ConExpoandtheArbor Day Foundation will be planting more than 139,000 trees, one for every show registrant in a forest of greatest need.

Additionally, ConExpo exhibitors, attendees and fans of theshowcancontributetotheArborDayFoundation’sfunds, allowing it to further its goal of involving itself in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees around the globe.

Theshowalsofeaturedawiderangeofeducationalopportunities, including 190 expert-led sessions on topics such as construction safety, equipment technology and sustainable building practices.