The second edition of ISH North America was held Oct. 1 - 3 in Las Vegas at the new Mandalay Bay Convention Center, showcasing products from 540 exhibiting companies in more than 340,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Exhibitors came from 17 countries. There was also a Chinese Pavilion.
More than 11,800 attendees visited during the three-day trade show. Registered attendees came from 32 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces as well as 45 international destinations. The strongest foreign buyer delegations came from Australia, Italy and Mexico. Exhibitors reported brisk business with both domestic and foreign accounts.