ORLANDO, Fla.- The inaugural World of Asphalt™ exposition held in February in Orlando, Florida was a huge success, exceeding organizer's expectations for attendance and exhibit participation.

More than 3,200 industry professionals attended World of Asphalt™ 2001, which covered over 28,000 net square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space to showcase the latest equipment, materials and services form 86 leading industry suppliers.

World of Asphalt™ 2001 featured a real-time paving demonstration project, as more than 20 companies utilized over 40 pieces of equipment in a unique industry cooperative effort to demonstrate paving "best practices." The Show also included educational seminars focused on asphalt industry trends and technologies.