Official figures recorded 9,902 registrations including 1,229 from 72 countries outside the USA. Of these Canada had the largest representation with 386 delegates, followed by Mexico 86, Italy 77, Germany 65 and Brazil and United Kingdom with 54 each. Spain, Australia, Netherlands Colombia and Japan were also represented.There were 412 exhibitors occupying over 192,640 net square feet.
Although both exhibit space and attendance were down from the previous show, John Riddle said this was expected because of the economic situation and he was very pleased with the turnout.
Clean chairman Roger Cocivera, CEO of the Textile Rental Services Association of America, also said the show was well received, with exhibitors saying that those who visited were the decision makers who came with the intent of investing in equipment.
Clean 2011 has already been scheduled for 6 – 9 June In Las Vegas.
