The 15th annual Integrated Supply Network (ISN) Tool Dealer Expo drew in more than 3,500 attendees from around the world to spend June 30 and July 1 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Fla. Attendees learned about brand new products launched at the show, and took advantage of discounted pricing from over 170 vendors.
As one of the industry’s largest tool and equipment trade shows, Tool Dealer Expo is a place for suppliers to launch first-to-market products and to deliver exclusive products only available through ISN. A total of 30 new products were launched or on display for the first time at the 2017 Tool Dealer Expo, from a number of tool and equipment manufacturers. In addition, more than 40 new vendors were in attendance.
Tool Dealer Expo also offered hands-on demos and over 40 training forums delivered by participating vendors.
The show floor expanded an additional 25,000 sq. ft. to accommodate for more vendors. Two new exhibition areas were also new to this year's Tool Dealer Expo: Around the Wheel and Outdoor/Sporting Goods. These areas were instrumental to the new show feel and launching new products. The Outdoor/Sporting Goods section featured an array of outdoor products, including protective cases and gear from Pelican Professional. Pelican announced an exclusive Realtree design available only to ISN at the show. Around the Wheel featured 14 suppliers with tire and wheel products completing live product demonstrations.
The show concluded with a Saturday night Farewell Awards Dinner hosted by Emcee Jason Logan. Cirque Entertainment strolled the audience and performed to help set the stage for the cash and prize giveaways. Known for its cash and prize giveaways, this year ISN awarded more than $2 million in cash and prizes to attendees. Some prize packages included: a 2017 Chevy Tahoe, 2017 Chevy Corvette, 2017 Fiat Spyder 124, 2017 Polaris RZR, 2017 Can-Am ATV, and custom golf cart.
ISN recognized suppliers with awards for their sales achievement and creativity and engagement in the show.
Four supplier awards that are voted on by attendees were given:
- Best New Product Debuted – Wilton Atomized Cooling Fan. It uses patented Flow Blurring technology to blend air and water at low pressure and create very small, uniform particles. These particles instantly evaporate, which drops the temperature and creates a cool stream of air.
- Best Product Demonstration - Milwaukee Tool with the New M18 FUEL Gen II 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench
- Best New Supplier – The NOCO Company, who designs and creates premium consumer battery chargers, jump starters, solar panels and portable power devices as well as a wide range of related battery products and accessories.
- Most Spirit – Ingersoll Rand took this home for the third year in a row.
- Best In Show - Milwaukee Tool, for their overwhelming energy in the booth, outstanding sales performance, product training and overall team spirit.
ISN will host two events in 2018. Save the dates for Tool Expo West March 16-17, 2018 at Paris hotel in Las Vegas, and June 29-30, 2018 for Tool Dealer Expo at the Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.
