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mdg Clients Start 2025 on a Successful Note

CES® 2025, held Jan. 7-10, drew more than 141,000 attendees and 4,500 exhibitors, an increase of 4 percent for each. Forty percent of attendees were international, hailing from 150+ countries. “The evolution of CES… surged at this year’s show, where creativity, connectivity and innovation inspire with visionary keynotes, thought-provoking conference sessions, and mind-blowing exhibits,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA®). “[It] reaffirms its status as the largest audited annual business event.”

World of Concrete (WOC), the world’s most comprehensive concrete and masonry exposition, celebrated 50 years of expertise by kicking off 2025 with a gathering of 57,908 registered professionals and 1,522 exhibiting companies. “This event sets the standard for excellence in construction, both excelling in size, attendance and engagement as well as the ability to deliver highly relevant and tailored content to our various audience types,” said Jackie James, WOC Vice President. “It provides actionable insights and tangible takeaways that attendees can take into the real world, empowering them to thrive in their roles and stay ahead as the knowledge gained at WOC is applied in the day-to-day work.”

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2025 ran from Jan. 20-23 with a sold-out, 143,000-square-foot show floor and 330+ exhibitors, 40 of whom were first-timers. Michael Keller, vice president at FleetPride and HDAW’25 distributor co-chair, said, “The continuing success of HDAW, marked by another year of record-breaking growth, showcases the commitment of these heavy duty aftermarket professionals. It’s exciting to see the innovation and collaboration displayed in the sessions, on the show floor and in the networking events at HDAW’25.”