Agoura Hills, CA— (February 26, 2013) The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo held earlier this month delivered a highly productive show for exhibitors and dealers alike in a world-class trade show environment. Held at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati, the V-Twin Expo welcomed nearly 200 exhibitors and thousands of v-twin focused dealers from across the US, Canada and abroad. Also featured at the V-Twin Expo this year; nationally recognized speaker Kent Lewis, live entertainment by Jasmine Cain, industry awards and a custom trike show.
“The show continues to transform and reflect the current state of our industry- which based on feedback, indicates we’re set up for a great upcoming season” explained Show Producer Jim Betlach.
The V-Twin Expo is proud to share the following feedback from just a few attendees:
Totally enjoyed the whole show! We visited the newest Vendors and visited with those we met last year. Cincinnati is a fantastic town to stay in and the people there treated us like Royalty! We plan on coming again next year and hope that some of the Vendors who missed this year will come back. We want to be the first Dealers that you sign up for 2014! Duane & Cristene JustusAdele Motors LLC, Hauser Lake, ID
The Drag Specialties team recently returned from the 2013 V-Twin Expo feeling optimistic about the upcoming selling season. Saturday our booth was full of dealers asking for new product information and looking for assistance in growing their business. We had many existing dealers, potential new dealers, current and future vendors with new products, stopping at the booth. Drag Specialties has in the past and will in the future support the V-Twin Expo. This show has always been the benchmark for the upcoming selling season for the V-Twin Industry. Jim MatchetteDrag Specialties National Sales Manager
13 years ago the V-Twin show started because “we the Industry” were sick of being part of larger shows that you had to wade through snowmobiles, dirt bikes and Scooters to see what you really needed to see. This is the only dealer show in the world that focuses on nothing but v-twin. I’ve been to INTERMOT in Germany and EICMA in Italy and none of them have as many dedicated v-twin suppliers, distributors and dealers as Cincinnati. I saw and made presentations to 60% of our customers, I saw the majority of my foreign distributors and the dealer turn out was respectable. Seeing and touching parts and meeting friends and customers face to face is when real business is done. Yes, the show is smaller, but face it there are a lot of companies out of business. The suppliers/manufacturers at the V-Twin Expo are the core of our industry. Like any trade show, it is only as good as you make it. Our business has had double-digit growth for the last 4 years and we plan to attend the V-Twin Expo next year.Ted SandsPerformance Machine
This was our first year at the V-Twin Expo. As a premiums company, trade shows don’t always pan out. During the first day of the show, not only did I need to bring in extra help to work our booth, I had to bring in more literature and business cards. It was swamped with quality customers, not tire kickers. But, here’s the real proof of how it worked for us- we signed dozens of new accounts since the show. We will be back in 2014, but in a bigger booth! David Branovan A Branovan CompanyThe V-Twin Expo held at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati consistently attracts thousands of V-twin-focused dealers from the US, Canada and around the world. For more details on show hours and to register as a v-twin dealer or exhibitor, please visit us at: www.vtwin-expo.com. Follow us online on Facebook at V-Twin Expo and on Twitter @VTwinExpoCincy.
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