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T H E L A R G E S T I N T E R N AT I O N A L FA S T E N E R E X P O I N N O R T H A M E R I C A
POST SHOW REPORT 2017
NEXT EXPO DATES:October 30 - November 1, 2018
Exhibit Halls Open Tues. 1/2 day for Machinery/Tooling & SourceGlobal only.
Wed. & Thurs. Full days, exhibit hours: 9am - 4pm
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
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Conference Date: October 17, 2017
Expo Dates: October 18-19, 2017
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Expo Established: 1981
Scale of Exhibition: 100,000+ NSF
# of Exhibitors: 750+
# of Participants: 5,000+
OVERALL ATTENDANCE
53% OF ATTENDEES WERE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
2017 POST EXPO EXHIBITION STATISTICS
Distributor/Other 6%
Manufacturer of Fasteners 17%
Master Distributor 4%
Manufacturer of Other End Products 16%
Distributor/Fastener 52%
Independent Sales Rep 5%
• 26% increase in participants since 2015.
• 90% of those who participated in 2017 said IFE was significantly better than prior IFE events.
• Out of the top 15 Fastener expos around the world, 72% said IFE is the most important Fastener event they attend.
• 81% consider IFE a must attend event.
• 65% of our buyers found new products at IFE 2017.
2017 NEW VIP BUYERS PROGRAM
resulted in 55% of the largest 50 fastener distributors in world
attended IFE, including:
Optimas OE Solutions, Wurth Industry
North America, and more
The International Fastener Expo is the largest and most established gathering
of the Fastener industry in North America.
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INTERNATIONAL ATTENDANCE DOMESTIC ATTENDANCEIFE is the only National Fastener Industry event in the United States.
21%
9%33%
37%
1. California2. Illinois3. Texas4. Ohio5. Michigan
6. Pennsylvania7. Minnesota8. Florida9. Arizona10. Wisconsin
Aerospace
Tooling
Machinery
Safety
1. Canada2. Taiwan3. China4. Mexico5. Japan
6. United Kingdom7. Germany8. Australia9. Brazil10. Colombia
Asia 36%
South America 4%
Oceania 3% Middle East 1%
Canada 32%
Europe 9%
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean 16%
Top 10 Attending CountriesTop 10 States
EMERGING PRODUCT CATEGORIES ONTHE SHOW FLOOR
MOST SOUGHT AFTER PRODUCTSAT THE SHOW1. Hex Bolts
2. Machine Screws
3. Nuts & Locknuts
4. Hex Head Cap Screws
5. Threaded Fasteners
6. Rivets
7. Studs & Threaded Rod
8. Socket Screws
9. Washers & Stampings
10. Metrics Fasteners
11. Fastener Assortments
12. Rivet Nuts
13. Threaded Inserts
14. Eye Bolts
15. Cold Heading/Forming “Specials”
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This is the biggest show yet, which means it’s also the biggest networking opportunity. There are people we’ve been seeing for years, and people who come just to see us. We’ve seen so much growth that we’re expanding our booth next year so we’ll have more room to do business! The International Fastener Expo is a place where you can make relationships that will change and grow your business. KIM T., INSIDE SALES MANAGER, KREHER STEEL CO., LLC
WHAT ATTENDEES & EXHIBITORS HAD TO SAYI had a great time at the show. The International Fastener Expo provides more opportunities to network and meet with new suppliers than anywhere else. I was able to find a new supplier for custom parts, get a quote, and place an order before I left the first day
CRAIG C., PRESIDENT, TRINITY FASTENER
We experience growth at this show year after year. In just the first day we had already made twice the leads from last year.
KELLIE O., MARKETING SPECIALIST, OSG USA, INC.
This is my first time visiting IFE and I found three machinery resources. The Staff was great and I’m looking forward to next year!
BOB V., PRESIDENT, MC2
350+ International Manufacturers
16 represented countries
About SourceGlobal:SourceGlobal is an entity of the SOURCEDIRECT
brand. Since its inception in 2013, SourceDirect has become the premier sourcing destination where international suppliers have the opportunity to
expand their reach into the U.S. market.
• Canada
• China
• Denmark
• Germany
• India
• Indonesia
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Saudi Arabia
• Spain
• Taiwan
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome Reception
Attended by nearly 2,500 fastener distributors, importers, manufacturers, sales reps and vendors. Attendees & suppliers enjoyed complimentary drinks and appetizers as they networked and mingled with their key partners and friends while also making new connections. Sponsored by Emerald Show Management, it is our pleasure to help connect our customers with theirs and say our sincere “thank you” for being an important part of the Nation’s Largest and most comprehensive International Fastener Expo.
HOF & YFP Awards Ceremony
IFE annual Awards Ceremony included the iconic “Hall of Fame” award as well as the second ever “Young Fastener Professional” award. Nominated by their peers, the 2017 winners Bill Derry and Adam Pratt were recognized during a special award ceremony on the show foor.
Workshops, Conferences, Demo Zone
IFE sponsored workshops starting on Day 1, prior to the exhibit hall opening allowing both attendees and vendors the opportunity to gain insights on the latest technologies & solutions, to increasing their ROI and growing sales, as well as networking and learning from industry leaders on the various topics that affect the Fastener industry.
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INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Associations
Media Partners
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Camille Candella Vice President of Sales and MarketingTel: +1.323.817.2221 [email protected]
Karalynn SprouseEVP, Emerald ExpositionsTel: [email protected]
Linh Vu Marketing Director Tel: +1.323.817.2229 [email protected]
Courtney HaroldMarketing Consultant [email protected]
Daniel AcunaMarketing Specialist Tel: +1.323.817.2212 [email protected]
Elle MadrigalGraphic Art DesignerTel: +1.323.817.2234 [email protected]
Dean Cechvala Show CoordinatorTel: +1.323.817.2245 [email protected]
MARKETING
EXECUTIVE
Morgan Wilson Business Development ManagerTel: [email protected]
Winnie LiuSales Director, Int’l Business Development Tel: [email protected] English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Joseph WooSales Director, Int’l Business Development Tel: [email protected] English and Korean
Justin AlsamarraiInt’l Business Development ManagerTel: [email protected] English and Mandarin
SALES
ATTENDEE DEVELOPMENTAmy SadikoffGroup Attendee Aquisition ManagerTel: [email protected]
Nancy YamadaVIP Buyer Acquisition DirectorTel: [email protected]
October 30–November 1, 2018NEW LOCATION: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside B & C | Las Vegas, USA
NEW EXPO HOURS: PREVIEW DAY: Exhibit Halls Open Tues. 1/2 day for Machinery/Tooling & SourceGlobal only. Wed. & Thurs. Full days, exhibit hours: 9am - 4pm
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