LAS VEGAS — World of Concrete returned to Las Vegas January 17-21, attracting more than 73,000 construction professionals from more than 111 countries. This year's show set several milestones including the second largest number of buyers and exhibits in the history of World of Concrete.

Feedback from the show floor was positive from both new and veteran exhibitors. Soff-Cut International, a long-time exhibitor introduced three new models at this year's show. “As many years as we've done this show, some contractors stop by and discover our products for the first time,” said Brenda Nalvarrette, marketing manager for the Corona, Calif.-based company. “Others who know us come looking for new products. And they're all very qualified prospects. As of the second day, we had a bunch of orders — this is definitely a buying show.”

More than 330 companies exhibited for the first time at the 2005 event and product offerings included everything from batch plants, concrete mixing equipment, scaffolding and grout pumps to trucks, loaders, cranes, sawing equipment and more.

World of Concrete will return to Las Vegas Jan. 17-20, 2006.