World of Asphalt/AGG1 shatters records with 38 percent rise in participation
A record variety of asphalt and aggregates specialists assembled in Nashville for the biggest World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & & Expo in the program’s history. Running March 25 to 27, 2024, the program set brand-new records in both presence and square video.
Over 15,800 market specialists took part in the three-day occasion, checking out more than 440 exhibitors and 120 academic sessions. This is a 38 percent boost in presence, shattering the previous record of 11,400 embeded in 2022. Visitors took a trip from throughout the nation and abroad, some taking a trip from as far as Africa, England, and Argentina, to participate in the exhibition and conference. An overall of 71 individuals from the Dominican Republic signed up for the occasion, consisting of the nation’s Minister of Public Works, Deligne Ascencion Burgos, who participated in an education session and got a trip of the display flooring from show-staff management. The display flooring incorporated more than 207,000 square feet of the Music City Center; a 14,000 foot-increase compared to 2022’s occasion in the very same area.
“The success of this year’s occasion is thanks to the devotion and cooperation of all our groups and partners,” stated World of Asphalt Show Director Brittany Schmidtke. “This year’s record-breaking participation shows the crucial function this occasion plays in the asphalt and aggregates markets.”
According to Lupe Aranda, president of Superior Roadway Services Florida, “This is my 2nd time participating in a World of Asphalt program. I come here to see the brand-new devices, brand-new innovation, specifically before it’s out on the marketplace. If you’re in the paving service, you require to come here.”
“World of Asphalt and AGG1 provides Volvo CE an area to engage straight with brand-new consumers and foster significant connections throughout the market,” stated Volvo North America Head of PR and Exhibitions Amy Crouse. “It’s an occasion our group constantly anticipates, and the 2024 program was absolutely nothing except impressive in both presence and area.”
Education at World of Asphalt’s People, Plants & & Paving Conference and the AGG1 Academy amounted to more than 120 sessions. A few of the most popular sessions consisted of Best Practices for Milling & & Profiling, Best Practices for Residential & & Commercial Paving, and Relational Leadership.
“I’ve remained in business for 35 years, however it’s the pointers that I do not understand that I’m finding out in these sessions and the current innovation that I’m seeing is assisting everybody get to that next level,” stated Bob Parker, an expert with Rap Gap Consultants and retired DOT State Representative.
“The AGG1 Academy & & Expo is a special environment that assists in the connection of exhibitors and guests to experience the most recent developments, innovation, and education,” stated NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “This year’s enormous development of display area and participation is lined up with the strength and effect of the whole aggregates market.”
Raised on Blacktop and World of Asphalt worked together to host a kick-off celebration. Sponsored by Bagela by Pavement Recyclers, Dynapac, LeeBoy, WIRTGEN GROUP, and XBroom the occasion brought together 300 asphalt specialists to spark enjoyment on the eve of the program’s opening.
At the Rock & & Roads Reception, held at the Music City Center, participants and exhibitors delighted in networking and sociability. The occasion, hung on Tuesday night, included live music, a Dolly Parton impersonator, and a drink donkey.
Through a record variety of press occasions, 12 business presented brand-new items or collaborations. WIRTEN GROUP’s display screen of sustainable innovations for the roadway building procedure chain consisted of the opening night of the Wirtgen W 150 Fi compact milling device.
The item unveilings continued, with BOMAG’s newest updates to its CR series pavers, consisting of the BOMAG CR 1030 T rubber track paver. It likewise included 2 electrical devices from BOMAG’s e-PERFORMANCE offering.
Eagle Crusher Co presented the MaxRap 25 Portable, including Eagle’s UltraMax 25 impactor. Hailed as a two-in-one plant, it can squash RAP at several places and likewise be transformed by eliminating the diverter chute work to recycle concrete and aggregates.
The last day of World of Asphalt included a sold-out Women of Asphalt Day. The inaugural occasion united females from throughout the U.S. for discussions, expert advancement, and networking.
Running simultaneously with AGG1 was the NSSGA yearly convention, which included a sold-out Young Leaders Luncheon. Program individuals heard remarks from Robert “Shark” Garland, a battle veteran fighter pilot of the United States Air Force who shared how business can accomplish constant success, even in the middle of disturbance.
World of Asphalt and AGG1 returns in 2025 when the program takes a trip to St. Louis, Missouri, from March 25 to 27, 2025.