Jan. 17, 2023 – Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Market Intelligence Ed Sullivan predicted a stronger U.S. economy during the first half of this year than was previously expected but believes there will likely be a slowdown in economic growth starting this summer.
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Tsurumi Shows Pumps Line at the World of Concrete
Tsurumi Pump exhibited its line of electric submersible pumps, engine pumps and generators at the World of Concrete tradeshow, Jan. 18-20, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With the recent passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tsurumi underscored its growing network of technical support and its ability to secure availability ahead of an expected surge in road and…
Read MoreNearly 37,000 Attend World of Concrete
Nearly 37,000 concrete, construction and masonry professionals convened in Las Vegas for peer-to-peer connection, deal-making, education and competition at the 2022 World of Concrete show, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition. The show’s 47th annual event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
Read MoreRP Video News: World of Concrete Recap
Whether you were onsite at the Las Vegas Convention Center, or participating virtually, check out WOC360’s exclusive video coverage of the 2022 World of Concrete. This year’s attendees enjoyed the ability to connect in person with a show that put safety at the heart of the event experience so the industry was able to reconnect and get back to business, while…
Read MoreCement Production Pavilion a Hit at World of Concrete
June 16, 2021 – Debuting last week at the 2021 World of Concrete in Las Vegas was the Cement Production Pavilion, a special exhibitor area located in the high-trafficked North Hall. The pavilion was created via a partnership between event organizer Informa Markets and Rock Products publisher SEMCO Publishing.
Read MoreWorld of Concrete Brings End to Major Trade Show Drought
The 2021 World of Concrete show, which opened June 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), was an event of national significance, ending a 15-month absence of major trade shows in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreEd Sullivan Speaks
June 8, 2021 – Today at World of Concrete, Portland Cement Association Chief Economist Ed Sullivan gave the industry three scenarios for cement consumption based on 1) the chances of no infrastructure bill; 2) the American jobs plan at face value; and 3) the American Jobs Plan with a compromise. He then presented a weighted average. The weighted average is 2021:…
Read MoreWorld of Concrete to Be First Major Trade Show Since COVID-19
World of Concrete organizer Informa Markets has received Nevada Department of Business and Industry approval to proceed with its 2021 in-person edition, rescheduled from an original January target to June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). A second, imminent Department measure will position World of Concrete 2021 to be the city’s, as well as the United States’ first large-scale trade show in 15…
Read MoreWorld of Concrete Changes Dates for 2021 Show
After discussions with key stakeholders and feedback from industry-leading concrete and masonry associations, World of Concrete (WOC) made the proactive decision to reschedule WOC 2021 from January to June. The decision to move the dates back several months was not easily reached; however, the organizers felt it was the right choice for all involved. WOC will now take place June 8-10, educational offerings June 7-10, at the Las…
Read MoreA New Partnership with World of Concrete
It has been a crazy couple of months. The majority of the country has spent its time sheltering in place and flattening the curve and for the most part that has worked. However, at this writing there have been 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, and that solemn fact needs to be noted.
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