The Big Show

It's that time of year again. For those designers, manufacturers, dealers and purchasers of the contract furniture, Chicago in mid-June has become the industry's Mecca. Since 1969, NeoCon (The National Exposition of Contract Furnishings) has drawn 50,000 people annually to the 1 million square feet of showrooms and the 1,200 exhibitors in the Merchandise Mart. This pivotal event has evolved over the years into one of the most well known and respected trade shows throughout the world. Manufacturers and designers and are challenged each year to provide the most innovative and creative product ideas in order to accommodate both the public's work space needs, as well as their desire for fresh, inspiring products. For knowledgeable end-users, especially those in a purchasing mode, the ease and convenience of seeing so many product options in one location and having the ability to communicate with a myriad of industry professionals, NeoCon has become the ultimate one-stop shopping experience.



Celebrating its 19th year, the Best of NeoCon ® honors new commercial interiors products. These products are introduced to the market in 40 categories ranging from Alternative Office to Workplace Technologies and are judged for their innovation, flexibility and design aesthetic. Approximately 60 jurors review almost 400 products in 22 hours over three days before NeoCon begins. The versatility of the MAiSPACE product with its floor to ceiling stacking/ de-stacking capabilities, plug and play cabling and wide variety of cost effective finish options, has earned the manufacturer the Best of NeoCon award in past years along with the respect of its competitors.



"This year", says MAiSPACE vice president, Mark Bassil, "we hope our quality product display will decisively point out how our high end aesthetic and innovative design is the perfect fit for the budget conscious end user. Averaging about $15 per square foot -installed - most customers cannot believe the amazing quality they get for their dollar. The great thing about NeoCon, is that they get to see exactly what they're buying, then compare it to every other system out there. It's a great venue for us."

If you find yourself heading to Chicago June 9th - 11th, don't forget to visit MAiSPACE at Suite 1056A on the tenth floor. Feel free to stop by their party on Tuesday night, June 10th after 5 PM, when you can see the product, have a cocktail and listen to live music. It's a wonderful way to shop!