“The association is closely monitoring COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and is taking necessary steps and precautions to ensure a safe and productive CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE Show experience,” said the AEM statement.
AEM says it is “closely monitoring the news and will follow any protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).”
In addition, AEM says “hand sanitizer will be available in all registration areas, media rooms, information stands, the international trade center, meeting/education spaces, workforce and VIP areas. Further, staff will also be cleaning those areas more frequently, especially tables, keyboards/screens, door handles. We have also confirmed hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the grounds.”
The show is known for attracting international visitors, including a large contingent from China. In addition, China-based companies — such as LiuGong, Sany, Sunward, XCMG and SDLG to name a few — are a significant presence in the construction equipment industry. The China Construction Machinery Association has slated a press conference at the show.
AEM has said the 2017 ConExpo had close to 26,000 international attendees from 150 countries, comprising nearly 20 percent of the overall attendance.
