The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo received awards as the Trade Show News Network’s Trade Top 250 Trade Shows and Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Winners.

The trade shows are ranked by square footage. NIFMSE was just under 100,000 sq ft in 2016.

According to Emerald Expositions, NIFMSE qualified buyer attendance grew 18% for 2016 and 22% in exhibitor growth.

NIFMSE was named as among one of 50 fastest growing trade shows by TSE magazine for attendance, square footage and number of exhibiting companies.

The 36th annual NIFMSE totaled 1,000 booths for 2016, topping the 2015 record of 829.

Emerald Expositions, which acquired NIFMSE in 2015, has 30 trade shows on the TSNN list.

Emerald EVP Karalyn Sprouse said the awards are “testament to our dedication to bringing value and growth to the show and to our fastener, machinery and tooling community and is also a reflection of the continual support from our exhibitors, attendees and industry partners.”

The 2017 NIFMSE will be October 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Web: FastenerShows.com