Canada's largest lawn & garden trade show enjoys another successful year
Source: Landscape Ontario
Jan 13, 2009 - 1:25:40 PM
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(Toronto, ON) – January 13, 2008 – To kick off the 2009 buying season, Landscape Ontario hosted another successful Congress trade show. Professionals from the horticulture, lawn & garden and landscape industries gathered for three days at the Toronto Congress Centre, where the show was highlighted by over 600 exhibitors and hundreds of new products on display and a variety of workshops and networking opportunities.
“Each year, attendees and exhibitors come together to preview the latest trends, newest tools and innovations in the industry; this year was no exception. The show floor was a hub of activity with deals taking place throughout the aisles,” said Paul Day, Show Manager for Congress 2009.
Attendees gave Congress 2009 high marks for the show's many new and green products and its comprehensive speaker line-up. Adding to the excitement, a variety of environmentally friendly products were launched during Congress 2009, and the Green Forum, held for the first time ever at this year's show, was the ideal place to exchange information and best practices on sustainable green initiatives.
Mike Riehm, President Envirobond Products Corporation and winner of this year's "Best in Show" booth award said, "The Congress show is phenomenal for its consistent attendance numbers year over year. This is the show to be at in Canada."
"Traffic was better than expected and the quality of the attendees was aligned perfectly with our target market. Over the three days, we were able to connect with and promote our product too many qualify buyers. I know our follow up with these customers will bring lasting and profitable relationships," said David McRae, Category Manager/OPE Specialist for Makita Canada.
"Congress 2009 was a great place to discover hundreds of new products, get the latest ideas for design and construction, attend numerous workshops and network with industry experts and professionals from all different sectors of the business, " added Day.
Congress 2009 is Canada's largest lawn and garden trade show. Over 600 exhibitors will showcase their products and services. The show also includes workshops, networking and social functions.
Landscape Ontario is the largest horticultural trade association in North America with more than 2,300 members. Its mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable environment for the advancement of the horticultural industry in Ontario.
Congress 2010 will be held on January 12th through to the 14th.
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