It’s 2018 and the tradeshow season is in full swing. I figured I’d take this time to share with you our upcoming show schedule because there’s a good chance for many of you to attend one of these shows and get to meet with us and see our full line of plow systems close up.
One thing we wanted to do this year is get out across the country to visit with more people that aren’t aware of KAGE and our product line. You could say it’s a classroom opportunity for everyone that’ll choose to attend. We’ll get to hear the stories and experiences from you and in turn we’ll get to share our knowledge about commercial snow plowing.
Every year we attended GIE+EXPO which is a wonderful event, but after attending that show and the SIMA show our tradeshow budget is tapped AND at these shows we’re experiencing less and less people who don’t already know about us. Now we’re still attending SIMA this year, but we chose to take a break from GIE this year to free us up and allow us to get out on the road and visit different areas. Again, GIE is a fantastic show and I know we will be back there, but we wanted to get off the beaten path a bit this year.
Oh! I almost forgot to talk about the show trailer. It’s a 50-foot long rolling showroom that has doors that open up the sides and back of the trailer. The trailer drops completely down to the ground so people can step right up into the trailer to get a closer look at the KAGE Snow plow systems and accessories on display. It’s a real head-turner no doubt. It’s even got a staircase where you can walk to the upper deck of the trailer to view the show!
Little unknown fact: This show trailer was built from the chassis up in less than 3 weeks!
CONEX SHOW
Milwaukee, WI – February 6-7, 2018
The first new show we did this year was the CONEX Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’ll tell you, the show was not a huge one, but it was a very energetic show. Just taken over by a new show management company, CONNEX is poised to grow substantially and we plan to make this a regular stop for our show trailer and crew in the coming years.
APWA – NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE
Indianapolis, IN – May 6-9, 2018
The next show we’re attending in in beautiful downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. APWA (American Public Works Association) is holding the North American Snow Conference May 6-9. This is a big event – roughly 2,500 to 3,000 attendees. This is a new show for us as well so we’re really looking forward to. It’s also a great industry for us to be a part of.
SIMA – SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Cleveland, OH – June 26-29, 2018
Cleveland is going to be rockin’ in June when SIMA opens its doors to their 21st annual event in Cleveland. Like GIE+EXPO, SIMA is a busy event with lots of things going on. There’ll professional guest speakers talking about the snow removal business, a skills competition team event and of course the trade show exhibits. I’m telling you, this is one show you can’t afford to miss this year. Last year it was held in Montreal, Canada and the turnout was lower than expected, we think, because of it being across the border and not as centralized as some of their past events. But hey, there’s no reason to not go to the city that houses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS
Marshfield, WI – July 10-12, 2018
Tractors, Tractors, Tractors! If you’ve never been to Farm Technology Days, you’re missing something special. Get this! This event will attract 40,000+ visitors in just 3 days! Yeah, it’s focused mostly on agriculture, but with tractors becoming and emerging force in snow removal, there was no way we couldn’t be there – especially in Wisconsin! Have you ever eaten cheese curds before? Anyways, come to this event to see some tractors with snow plows along with other equipment like skid steer snow plows and more. It’s a huge outside event so wear your most comfortable hiking boots. Our display will take up 50 feet by 75 feet! Enough room to show off the new Shadow Blade Snow Plow specifically designed for tractors.
WHEELS & WINGS
Osceola, WI – September 8, 2018
Like airplanes and fine cars? Then you’ll love the Wheels & Wings Show which just happens to be right in our very own back yard … literally. The only thing that separates our facility from the show area is the runway. This is a spectacular event that allows us to connect with our local community. Our show trailer will be there and possibly a skid steer with a snow plow to demo. Expect over 8,500 visitors to come to this fun event. There’ll be an air show, radar run on the runway and of course a car show with more than 750 classic cars from every era. It’s sure to be a fun event – don’t miss it!
APWA WISCONSIN SNOW PLOW ROADEO & EQUIPMENT SHOW
Green Bay, WI – Early September 2018 [Exact Date Undetermined at This Time]
Coming up in early September, the American Public Works Association will be having their 29th Annual Wisconsin Snow Plow Rodeo and Equipment Show. At the Rodeo, attendees can choose to participate in a test of their mechanical knowledge of snow plow equipment like the KAGE Snow Plow System. They’ll also be tested in areas of vehicle safety and driver ability as they navigate equipment through an obstacle course. The top two drivers in the competition will be able to go on and compete in the National Snow Plow Roadeo in Loveland, Colorado on September 27-29, 2018.
APWA NATIONAL SNOW PLOW ROADEO & EQUIPMENT SHOW
Loveland, CO – September 26-28, 2018
This is APWAs “Big Show” in Loveland, Colorado. The National Snow Roadeo originally began as a training event where participants were encouraged to partake in snow plow training and general equipment operation & safety training. Now it’s evolved into a 3-day event that not only has the Roadeo Event, but equipment manufacturers will also be onsite at their tradeshow event to demonstrate the latest snow removal/management equipment.
MINNESOTA FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO
Saint Cloud, MN – October 3-4, 2018
This event provides valuable information for city, county, state and township maintenance employees. There’s going to be an equipment showcase that we’ll be taking part in, but there’s also be education sessions, Snow Plow Roadeo and skid steer competitions. It all takes place October 3-4, 2018 at Saint Cloud’s Public Works Facility. It’s great event to prepare you for the winter months ahead!
We’re really looking forward to these events because they will bring us closer to the regions that are, for the most part, still unaware of KAGE Innovation and our line of snow removal and landscape products. If you can make it to any of these events, please stop in and say hello.
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