FABTECH 2023 Concludes with High Marks and Remarkable Success
September 22, 2023Comments
FABTECH 2023 successfully wrapped up its four-day run at Chicago's McCormick Place on September 14, achieving significant milestones for attendance, exhibitors and show-floor size. FABTECH 2023 welcomed 40,505 attendees from across the globe—a 26-percent year-over-year gain in attendance compared to the 2022 event in Atlanta and a 40-increase compared to the 2021 event in Chicago. Representing 80 countries and all 50 states, these industry professionals converged at McCormick Place to explore cutting-edge technology, engage in education sessions, establish new business relationships, and foster invaluable networking connections.
FABTECH 2023's show floor, spanning 825,325 sq. ft. across three exhibit halls, featured an extensive showcase of more than 1500 worldclass suppliers. Among these were 235 new exhibitors unveiling more than 575 new products. The event witnessed a remarkable 26-percent expansion of the show floor compared to the 2022 edition in Atlanta and 38-percent more than the 2021 event in Chicago, accommodating 40-percent more exhibitors.
Among comments from exhibitors:
"Overall, the experience was excellent. The show was incredibly busy, and we had some truly meaningful customer conversations. It felt like we were back to pre-Covid levels of attendance and interaction, which was fantastic. We engaged with customers who genuinely were interested in exploring technology and equipment. We had some great leads and high-quality conversations. We couldn't be happier with the show."–Vince Iozzo, head of marketing, Trumpf North America
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