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Emerald Expositions Acquires National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo

By NIFMSE , 2015-11-27 09:26:32

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-Acquisition Adds New ManufacturingEnd-Marketto the Emerald Portfolio -

SAN JUANCAPISTRANO, Calif. – November 12, 2015 – Emerald Expositions, LLC(“Emerald”),a leadingbusiness-to-business tradeshow and conference producer, today announced itsacquisitionof the NationalIndustrial Fastener & Mill SupplyExpo (“FastenerExpo”) from JimBannister and Mike McGuire, the show’sco-owners.From the first FastenerExpo thirty-fiveyears ago, this event has brought together manufacturers and distributors ofindustrial fasteners, precision formed parts, fastener machinery &tooling, and otherrelatedproducts and services with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain.The 2015 event took place recently at theSands Expo &Convention Center, LasVegas and featured an all-dayconference programpresented by endorsingfastener associations, ashow floorwith morethan 600 exhibitingcompanies from 20 countries, and buyersfrom 38 nations aroundthe world.

Fastener Expo is an attractive entrypoint forus into the industrials sector andbroadens ourend market exposureand opportunities,” said David Loechner,Chief Executive Officerof EmeraldExpositions. “FastenerExpo aligns perfectlywith the criteriawe look forin acquiring newevents – strongunderlying marketfundamentals, a“must-attend” event witha clearleadership position,experiencedand high quality management,andan event that will benefit from the managementand infrastructureof the Emeraldorganization.”

“Ourrecent showwas the largest and strongest eventever, with over 100 newexhibiting companies,”noted Mike McGuire. “Emerald’sscale and expertise shouldhelp take this show to even greater heightsfor bothexhibitors and attendees.”

To ensure a seamless transition,Jim Bannister, who has operated theshow sinceits inception, will provideconsultingservices to Emerald and willsupport Susan Hurley, who will continue to manage the event from her central Ohiooffice, nowas Show Director forEmerald.

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“I’m delighted that theNationalIndustrial Fastener &Mill Supply Expowill continue to grow and thrive under thestewardship of Emerald Expositions,” saidJim. Tosee how far this show hasevolved over thepastthree decades has been amazing, and based onrecent attendancetrends, the futureof theevent is verybright.

Corporate Solutions ofWestport, Connecticut was the exclusive advisor to the sellers in arranging, structuring andnegotiatingthis transaction. Thefinancial terms of the transactionwerenot disclosed.

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About Emerald Expositions

Emerald Expositions is aleadingoperator of largebusiness-to-business tradeshows in the UnitedStates, producing morethan 80 tradeshowsand conference events peryear, connecting hundredsof thousands of buyers and sellers across ten diversified end-markets, includingGift, HomeandGeneral Merchandise; Sports & Apparel;Design;Jewelry,Luxury,and Antiques; e-commerce;Creative Services; Healthcare; Military;Licensing;and Food. Emerald is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The company’s shows aretypically the most prominent andimportant forexhibitors and attendees within their various industries.

For more information on Emerald, pleasevisit www.emeraldexpositions.com

For further information:Emerald Expositions:

Philip Evans, Chief FinancialOfficer949.226.5714

philip.evans@emeraldexpo.com

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