The 2023 Utility Expo is underway. This year's show, in Louisville, Ky., showcases the latest heavy equipment for the utility and infrastructure industries. More than 850 exhibitors signed up for this year's show, which takes place until Sept. 28. That's 6 percent more exhibitors than last year.
“The Utility Expo is the most important event for the utility and infrastructure construction industries,” said The Utility Expo Show Director John Rozum. “This year, the show will feature bigger exhibits from the top industry brands, a wider variety of equipment, and the latest utility and construction technology.”
Attendees can anticipate a wide range of products, including:
- Ditch Witch’s AT120 All terrain Directional Drill and Warlock Series W12 Hydrovac
- Elliott Equipment’s E150i Multi-Mode Aerial and E190 Aerial Work Platform
- McElroy’s Tritan 560
- Sherman+Reilly’s Electric Duct Dawg E+
- Terex’s HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec and All-Electric Bucket Truck
- Volvo’s DD25 Electric Asphalt Compactor and EC230 Electric Midsize Excavator
“Whether this is your first Utility Expo or you’ve been to the show before, I can guarantee you will find something new at the show that you’ll want to incorporate into your business practices," Rozum said. "There will be so much to see and learn, and we’re proud to bring this important industry back together again in Louisville in September.”
New Community Zone Experience
Utility and infrastructure pros are not only able to see and experience the latest overhead and underground infrastructure equipment and technologies at work, they will also have a new space to gather and recharge. The new Community Zone experience, located in the North Lobby, will feature daily events including presentations, live music, and samples of local products.,
“The Community Zone is both a place for attendees to gather and recharge, but also a gateway to the City of Louisville itself,” Rozum said. “We hope everyone that stops by this area is then inspired to explore this fascinating city at the end of the show day.”
Another feature at The Utility Expo is the free “Utility Rocks” street party Wednesday at 8 p.m., featuring local rock band The Crashers at Louisville’s famous Fourth Street LIVE! outdoor stage.
Educational Sessions
The expo's education lineup includes a mix of field classrooms, educational workshops, and free sessions talking about everything from new technologies, traffic safety, locating and more. The show has updated session offerings based on attendee feedback, and utility pros can learn more and register for the show and education here.“The industry comes together at The Utility Expo to see and experience the latest overhead and underground infrastructure equipment at work,” Rozum said. “Our education offerings at the show range from peer-to-peer demos to professional instruction. Whether you prefer to learn in the classroom or in the driver’s seat, The Utility Expo has you covered.”
New this year, the Utility Expo features a Safety Symposium, with ten sessions and two different certifications from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
“The education programs ATSSA will present at The Utility Expo can help participants expand their knowledge about traffic safety while on the job,” said Rozum. “This is a great opportunity for contractors to bring their crew to hear about emerging safety technologies or to become a traffic control technician and earning an ATSSA Flagger Certification, while also checking out the latest equipment on the show floor.”
