Source: AHR Expo, http://www.ahrexpo.com/newpress/newsitems/2011preview.php

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WESTPORT, Connecticut — With the economy showing signs of improvement and Las Vegas hosting the Show for the first time, the 2011 AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) is on track to be the largest Western states event in the Show's 80-year history.

According to Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which manages and produces the AHR Expo (www.ahrexpo.com), more than 1,360 companies have already reserved over 300,000 square feet of exhibit space for the 2011 event January 31-February 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is on par with some of the other record-setting AHR Expos nine months before the event.

“The recession has created pent-up demand for new equipment and energy-savings solutions, and as the world's largest HVAC/R event, we are expecting close to 50,000 HVAC/R professionals from over 120 countries to seek these solutions at the 2011 AHR Expo.”

Stevens cited several reasons why the 2011 event is on track to be such a successful event.

•Economists predict, after a steady 2010 recovery, the economy will accelerate even more in 2011

•Las Vegas is a world-class destination that will attract more visitors from around the world. Many shows have seen an increase in attendance when they rotate from some other cities to Las Vegas

•It has been seven years since the AHR Expo was in the West so there will be greater attendance from the Western states

•With new lead-free legislation and government energy-efficiency incentives, and new standards, HVAC/R professionals will be seeking insights from numerous educational sessions being offered by ASHRAE and other leading industry organizations

•An abundance of reasonably priced hotel rooms and inexpensive flights will allow companies to send more people, especially as the improving economy enables them to ease off on their travel restrictions

Show management said more than 3/4 of the 1,825 companies from the 2010 Show in Orlando have already reserved their space for 2011. Based on these preliminary figures and the other factors mentioned previously, Stevens said they are on track to surpass the last AHR Expo held in the West that attracted 37,000 HVAC/R professionals and featured 1,672 exhibitors.

SPECIAL SHOW FEATURES
A wide range of expanded pavilions and educational sessions will provide attendees with important insights into all segments of this constantly changing marketplace. Industry experts will be providing valuable educational content on such critical topics as:

•Building Automation & Control
•Radiant & Hydronic Heating
•Solar and Geothermal Systems
•Energy Efficiency, Energy Recovery and other Energy Saving Strategies
•Indoor Air Quality
•Building Systems Integration
•Green Building Initiatives/Sustainability
•Information Technology & Business Management
•Mold & Moisture Control

In addition, the Show will also include Special Features that offer practical information, certification, and continuing education credits. These include:

•New Product Technology Theaters
•Building Automation & Control Showcase
•Software Center
•Various certification testing

The 2011 AHR Expo is endorsed by 31 leading HVAC/R industry associations and is co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). The Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is an honorary sponsor. ASHRAE's winter meeting is also held concurrently with the AHR Expo each year.

About AHR EXPO

As the largest and most comprehensive HVAC/R exposition, the AHR Expo attracts tens of thousands of attendees from all facets of the industry, including contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, architects, design/build professionals, industrial plant operators, facility owners and managers, agents and reps.

Since 1930, the AHR Expo has been the HVAC/R professional's best resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It's a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of equipment, systems, and components. This unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing environment unequaled in size and scope by any other industry event.

The AHR Expo is produced and managed by International Exposition

Company, 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880; telephone: 203-221-9232; fax:

203-221-9260; e-mail: info@ahrexpo.com; website: www.ahrexpo.com; twitter:

www.twitter.com/ahrexpo

CALENDAR LISTING
2011 AHR Expo
Monday, January 31 - Wednesday, February 2
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada