I usually get back from the International Fastener Expo (Vegas Show) and jump right in to offer my thoughts. Not sure why but I’m struggling to sit down and do that. I think I’m still sorting it out.
Any of you have any thoughts or comments about the show?
I dealt the same as you Traveling Salesman. I got there Sunday night and it was non-stop till I left Thursday and I also did not get a chance to see everything.
I did like the venue and the Eye Candy lounge. There were pleanty of places to eat and chat with people. It didn’t feel congested like previous shows.
Eye Candy was large enough and quiet enough to have real conversations. I planned on leaving the bar at 11:00 but stayed till 1:30, which is strange for me.
I really liked seeing new faces. There more equipment manufacturers, software, and inspection equipment guys. The only things I didn’t like was that it was held on a holiday and the cellphone accessory vendors. I give the show an 8 out of 10.
Wow. You perplexed? Now you have to relate everything you can recall to your loyal readers. Just lie down on a couch and tell Alexa. Go Kerouac on us. Let it spill right out. Alexa will even type it and post it. You can just close your eyes, like making a wish. I promise it’ll be great reading for us. I’m not sure what it will do for your future in the business.
Haha. Thanks Charlie. I’ll channel, as you suggested, and come up with my best Kerouac version. Been a couple years since I read his stuff but am a fan. I’ll see if I can toss in some Richard Brautigan too for the “Trout Fishing” crowd.
Did not attend. Stafda in Phoenix ended as fastener started. Many did not go including manufacturers.
Stafda was early as venue changed. Poor attendance.
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Disappointed with Show Mgmt…. International Fastener Show and just about every other aisle “hawkers” selling Cell Phone gadgets, battery paks, headphones , junk unrelated to Fastener trade.
Next Year ….. look for Pots & Pans ….cooking demo’s., Time Share sales, Vacation / Tour sales…. maybe Wine or Bourbon tasting booths….
I’ll skip 2019 and wait to hear results from someone that needed a Vegas break…. the date change to Sept 2019 at least takes the show into Off-Peak Season Rates on Hotel / Air
I emailed Morgan regarding the ” hawkers” ….. haven’t had any response from Morgan or Show Mgmt
Morgan heard it from more than a few people. It should change next year.