Exhibit Space Sales are Strong for World of Asphalt, AGG1 2013.

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With ~11 months until opening day, exhibit space sales for co-located 2013 World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions are 15% ahead of 2012 show for same time in show cycle. Companies will display new equipment, products, and technologies for aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety sectors. Both events will be held March 19-21 in San Antonio, TX. According to Show Manager Rich Prausa, feedback from exhibitors and partner associations "has been overwhelmingly positive."



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World of Asphalt and AGG1 2013 Exhibit Space Sales Strong



Exhibit space sales for the co-located 2013 World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions are tracking more than 15 percent ahead of the 2012 show for the same time in the show cycle, with about 11 months to go until opening day. Leading companies will be displaying their newest equipment, products and technologies for the aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance and traffic safety sectors.

The co-located World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held March 19-21, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

"Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from our exhibitors and partner associations as we extend the momentum from our record-breaking 2012 events," stated Show Manager Rich Prausa.

"The show floor will feature a broad array of the latest industry innovations; attendees will find what they need to get their jobs done with maximum efficiency and productivity," he added.

Exhibit space rates have not increased since 2009 and are very competitive; a package plan of booth-related services such as material handling is included at no charge in the rates; and membership in the owner/producer trade associations provides a rate discount.

Show management offers exhibitors a variety of sponsorship options, including custom programs, to help companies more effectively achieve their marketing objectives; exhibitors also receive complimentary marketing materials to enhance their customer outreach.

Quality Buyers and a Reputation for Measureable Value
Show attendees are quality buyers interesting in making purchases: 93 percent from 2012 said the shows were valuable to their businesses, and 90 percent were satisfied to very satisfied with their show experience.

A New Products & Technologies Preview Program and Industry Leaders Directory will help attendees more easily connect with the products and people they want to see on the show floor.

World of Asphalt and AGG1's reputation of offering measureable value and their history as industry-run, customer-driven expositions are key factors in their continued success, added Prausa.

World of Asphalt is owned by National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) with Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). AGG1 is owned by NSSGA. AEM produces both shows.

Exhibit space is still available with applications accepted on a first come, first served basis.

For more information on exhibiting at or attending World of Asphalt and AGG1, go online to www.worldofasphalt.com and www.agg1.org.

Media Contact: Pat Monroe (pmonroe@aem.org, tel: 414-298-4123)

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