5/3/2011 3:39:00 PM
NEWS BRIEFS
“Columbus” Fastener Show Closing its Doors
The National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo is ending its show in Columbus, OH, show management announced.
In a statement on its website show management said it was “very disappointed” with low exhibitor and distributor attendance this year.
“We are baffled by the poor turnout.”
NIFMSE/East listed 53 companies totaling 55 booths a month ahead of the April 26-27, 2011 trade show. Final show numbers were not available.
Last year NIFS/East had 70 companies totaling 74 booths making 2010 the record smallest East show. The first NIFS in 1981, which drew 90 companies totaling 103 booths to Columbus.
Show management said it is closing down Columbus to focus on NIFMSE/West in Las Vegas.
“We want the ‘Vegas Show to be the center of the fastener industry universe.”
The Vegas show is scheduled for October 19-21, 2011 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
Editor’s Note: For the story of “How the Fastener Industry Discovered Columbus” go to Fastener History on GlobalFastenerNews.com or click here.
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