World Asphalt Show and Conference

The next World of Asphalt Show and Conference will feature the co-location of the inaugural World of Aggregates Forum & Expo (WAGG), with the two events to be held March 9-12, 2009 in Orlando.

            The co-location is the result of partnering efforts between the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), which co-owns World of Asphalt, and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), which owns World of Aggregates, aimed at benefiting attendees and exhibitors of both events.

            The co-located shows will offer access to more education programs, a broader array of exhibiting companies and products, and increased opportunities for industry networking, all with a maximum return on investment, according to the events’ organizers.

            The World of Asphalt show features exhibits of the latest product technologies, innovations and extensive industry-specific education. The event is targeted to a broad range of asphalt, highway maintenance and traffic safety industry professionals, from companies large to small, in the U.S. and worldwide.

            NSSGA operates an extensive program of educational conferences and workshops, and its intention is to combine these into a central location through World of Aggregates, which will also include exhibits of the latest aggregates-related equipment, products and services.

            “World of Asphalt has always offered a top quality exhibits and education experience, and this co-location will help us take it to the next level. The co-location is a logical next step as we continue to grow World of Asphalt and extend its value,” says Mike Acott, president of NAPA. (Just a general note about canned quotes from press releases—when I’m doing news items, I don’t always use them b/c they’re very generic and don’t always add a lot of content. They can be especially cliché-ridden—like this one above w/ all the “taking it to the next level,” and “extending value.” Sometimes, I’ll just edit them out, but it’s a judgment call.)

            World of Asphalt is held annually except in CONEXPO-CON/AGG show years, and is co-owned by NAPA, NSSGA and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

            “The industry segments of NSSGA and World of Aggregates complement those of NAPA and World of Asphalt, and we share a focus on industry education, so the co-location is a natural fit,” says Rick Feltas, a past chairman for NSSGA and chairman of the WAGG management committee.

            More information can be found by calling (800) 867-6060 or (414) 298-4141, fax (414) 272-2672, e-mail info@aem.org.