climbing, helicopter tree removal, and so much more. Our speakers got rave reviews from at- tendees who appreciated their thought- ful and organized presentations. We also hosted three ANSI Z133 work- shops, with two in English and one in Spanish. Attendees particularly loved the outdoor tradeshow, which was filled with an im- pressive collection of equipment that gave everyone hands-on access to the latest technology. Even brief moments of rain didn’t dampen their spirits. Meanwhile, booths featuring more than 130 exhibitors were buzzing with tree care professionals looking to pick up extra gear, learn about new products, and discover ways to improve their business. Quite a few exhibitors told us how easy it was to set up and quickly dismantle their booths without the need for high labor costs or long waiting periods to move in and out. Plus, they also liked having a private area for lunch, perfect for a quick bite before heading back to the booths. In fact, everyone was provided with a FREE lunch during the two main days. Located just off the tradeshow floor,
The big equipment was on full display outside, ready for demonstrations and testing.
hands-on demonstrations. Attendees were blown away by this pre-confer- ence class. Our jam-packed classrooms were filled with tree care professionals who earned continuing education units (CEUs) in plant health care, business succession planning, rigging systems, competitive
“ArborEXPO ’24 definitely turned out to be a great success for First Fleet Truck Sales. We were able to con- nect with our existing cus- tomers and met some new customers as well. The show truck, to our surprise, SOLD at the show on the very first day, making this a ‘WIN-WIN’ situation for both buyer and seller. This is what it’s all about! First Fleet plans to be in attendance next year with a much larger presence." — J. Andy Olivera, First Fleet Truck Sales Inc., Exhibitor
First-time exhibitors First Fleet had a very successful EXPO. They managed to sell their show truck on Day 1.
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