EQUIP EXPO & HNA BREAK RECORDS

Equip Exposition, the trade show for the landscape, outdoor living and outdoor power equipment industry, saw record-breaking attendance and exhibit space sales at its 2023 event held in Louisville, Kentucky. The trade show expanded its footprint at the Kentucky Exposition Center, even adding the west wing to accommodate space demands. With co-location partner Hardscape North America, Equip Expo occupied multiple halls of the venue and provided outdoor demo space for testing equipment. The event brought together over 27,000 registered attendees from all 50 U.S. states and 46 countries. Landscape contractor registrations increased by 20 percent, and dealer participation was up by five percent. Plans for 2024 include exciting additions such as a welcome reception at Churchill Downs and an arena concert at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville. The event organizers are committed to enhancing the user experience and responding to industry needs. Registration for the 2024 show is now open at an early bird price of $25 per person.

HNA Winners

The HNA Awards celebrated exceptional hardscape projects in the U.S. and Canada, featuring a record-breaking 219 entries. Winners and honorable mentions in 18 hardscape categories were honored during the awards ceremony held on October 19. Detailed information about the winning entries can be found on the official website.

First Place: Pavers by Porter, sponsored by Outdoor Living Supply

Second Place : Mike Darling Construction, sponsored by Belgard - APG New England

Third Place: Epic Pavers, sponsored by Texas Regional Installer Championship

Fourth Place: Clearwater Summit Group, sponsored by Mutual Materials