What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?
Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%
Consolidation into multinational companies 22%
Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%
More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%
Spurring of more R&D 13%
No effect 3%
ICUEE ready for another big year
Advance registration for ICUEE – The Demo Expo is open for the show October 6-8. ICUEE, the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, with more than 1 million net square feet of exhibit space expected.
This year’s event includes new co-located events and increased education offerings, highlighting sustainability and renewable energy.
New to ICUEE for 2009 will be the inaugural H2O-XPO show (water and wastewater), the IUV Technical Conference and exhibit pavilion (design and engineering), and the iP Safety Conference and Safety Zone exhibit pavilion (safety and training).
Attendees will find more than 115 learning opportunities focused on emerging trends in the construction and utility industry. Sessions are grouped in tracks including equipment/fleet management, gas, renewable energy, safety, management and professional development, telecom, underground and water.
For more information or to register, visit www.icuee.com.
