Exhibit space filling fast for ISPA Expo 2012

Bedding industry trade show set for March in Indianapolis

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 19, 2011

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Sleep Products Assn. says that almost 90% of the show floor space has been sold for ISPA Expo 2012, the mattress industry trade show set for March 14-17.

ISPA officials said the strong showing reflects the event's solid reputation in the industry, an established attendance record, and exhibitors' confidence in the show as an integral part of their marketing to mattress industry customers and prospects.

The Expo, which will take place in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, will feature machinery, equipment, components, materials, supplies and services for the mattress industry, ISPA said.

"Our industry continues to face tough challenges due to a lagging economy and a very competitive business environment," said Ryan Trainer, president of ISPA. "The response by companies choosing to exhibit at ISPA Expo 2012 indicates how much they value the industry's premier trade show as a resource to increase business opportunities and reach new customers."

Sales of exhibitor space are up 20% compared to the same time period at the previous event. Nearly 100,000 square feet of show floor space has been filled, with 120 exhibitors from 34 countries currently represented, ISPA reported.

"ISPA Expo provides an excellent opportunity for our company to cost effectively showcase our products to a large pool of targeted and qualified industry buyers," said Bart Dehaerne, president of Deslee Textiles USA, an exhibitor at the show. "We feel the event provides a great return for our investment."

More than 3,000 attendees are expected at the 2012 event. The agenda includes educational and networking opportunities.

Registration, exhibit space and more information about ISPA Expo 2012 is online at www.ispaexpo.com.