AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and World of Asphalt return March 29-31 to the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The return comes after the co-located trade shows, originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta last year, were canceled due to the pandemic. AGG1 and World of Asphalt were last held in Indianapolis in 2019, setting a record that year with more than 10,000 attendees.
AGG1 2022 is expected to feature more than 350 exhibitors. The trade show floor sold out in November.
“Things are looking really good,” says Jen Dugas, vice president of membership and events at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), which hosts AGG1. “It’s a testament to our members really wanting to get back in person. We are looking forward to reuniting with our members for the first time since 2019.”
Exhibitor expectations
Dugas anticipates a strong in-person representation from NSSGA producer members at AGG1.
“Not only are they showing up, they’re also going to bring a lot of their employees,” Dugas says. “In addition to AGG1 ticket sales tracking well ahead of the 2019 pace, the same thing rings true for our [NSSGA] Annual Convention. We’ll have lots of exhibitors between World of Asphalt and AGG1, and we’re really looking forward to our members being able to showcase what’s been happening the last couple of years.”
Kristen Randall, marketing manager at Haver & Boecker Niagara, expects the optimism permeating throughout the industry to carry into AGG1.
“As producers prepare for the surge in materials demand, they will be looking for new ways to ensure their operation’s efficiency,” says Randall, whose company will exhibit at AGG1. “From advancements in screening technology to top-tier diagnostic tools to keep equipment operating at peak performance, AGG1 is the place to learn about the tools needed to maximize production. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again in Nashville.”
Ian Edwards, senior director responsible for global sales and customer service at Major, also looks forward to AGG1.