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AEM says AG CONNECT Expo successful

Claas Display - AG CONNECTAG CONNECT Expo is in its final day in Orlando and organizers tell Brownfield it’s been a success. This is the first year of AEM’s (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) global trade show that has more than 7,000 attendees.  AEM vice president of ag services, Charlie O’Brien says initially they thought they’d have higher participation but didn’t expect to be in a recession. So, given that, he says the show has done very well, “We are extremely pleased with where we ended up with the attendance and the exhibitors. I think if you talk to the exhibitors they are pretty pleased with the attendants and the quality of attendants. So, I think we’re sitting here pretty happy with what transpired here.”  There are more than 300 exhibitors at the show.

And, O’Brien says, clearly, the decision makers when it comes to ag machinery and equipment are represented at AG CONNECT, “Eighty-percent of the people here are saying they’re definitely involved in the farming operation decision making.”

O’Brien says they’re also pleased with the industry support of the show. People from 49 of the 50 states and from 62 foreign countries have participated in AG CONNECT 2010. The 2011 show will be held in Atlanta next year, January 7 through 10th.

AG CONNECT Expo – “A resounding success”

AG CONNECT Expo 2010

AUDIO: Charlie O’Brien, AEM Vice President of Agricultural Services (7 min., MP3)

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