The premiere of ISH North America held in Toronto Oct. 31- Nov. 2 exceeded expectations, with 10,735 attendees visiting the trade show, according to Messe Frankfurt Inc., show organizer.

U.S. attendees made the strongest showing with more than 5,300 visitors, but Canadian attendees also were well represented with more than 4,500 registrants. More than 40 nations outside of North America, including Italy, Taiwan, Mexico and Germany, also sent large contingents of attendees.