ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2008 posted an 18 percent increase in buyer firms — distributors, building service contractors and in-house service providers — and an 11 percent increase in buyer-attendee personnel over last year’s show. More than 16,233 people registered.

Distributor attendance was up 6 percent over last year with a 27 percent increase in distributor companies over 2007. BSC individual participation was up 10 percent. Results indicate this was due to contractors bringing more personnel per company, as BSC firms in attendance were within 1 percent of last year. ISP attendance took the largest jump in 2008, with more than 30 percent more individuals and properties present.

Attendance beat that of 2007 by the end of the first exhibit day despite being a year where association events are experiencing a decline or stagnant attendance.

This year’s show took the approach of “Business Not As Usual” and featured comedian Dr. Bill Cosby as the keynote speaker, the IEHA Housekeeping Olympics and high-flying acrobats during the Trade Show Happy Hour. Amongst the fun, attendees took in valuable education sessions and networking opportunities.

ISSA handed out awards to numerous companies, including ARCSI Book Store, Trojan Battery, Grand Technology, Tennant Co., Spartan Chemical Co., Inc., and Advance for customer service. Green awards were given to Waterhouse Solutions LLC, Ecolab Inc., and Kaivac Inc. Finally, Innovation Awards were given to Waterbury Cos., Inc., in the chemicals category; Georgia-Pacific N.A. Commercial Business in the paper/plastics category; NSS Enterprises Inc., in the power equipment category; JohnsonDiversey in the supplies/accessories category; and Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc., in the services, technology and other products category.

Next year ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America heads to Chicago and will be held Oct. 6 to 9, 2009.

 

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POSTED ON: 10/1/2008