Inaugural Precast Show Draws Nearly 3,000

Sponsored by the National Precast Concrete Association and American Concrete Pipe Association, The Precast Show in Houston allowed precast producers to

Sponsored by the National Precast Concrete Association and American Concrete Pipe Association, The Precast Show in Houston allowed precast producers to check out latest equipment, products and services for their operations. The February event featured nearly 300 exhibitors, three days of technical education, and an industry awards program Û The Salute to Excellence Û spotlighting leaders among precast and reinforced concrete pipe producers, who received Pinnacle Awards for outstanding production, management/marketing, and safety; Quality Award of Excellence; and, Creative Use of Precast honors.

More than 2,900 producers and suppliers in attendance were exposed to exhibits covering a 100,000-sq.-ft. trade show floor, plus a bookstore, Media Center, and product demonstration area. In addition to networking opportunities, the sponsors affirm, attendees were offered the most comprehensive precast-specific technical training available in North America. Planning now is underway for The Precast Show 2010, which will be held Feb. 19-21, in Phoenix.