Medtrade Spring 2011 was a “Perfect Venue” for Bringing Together the HME Industry
ALPHARETTA, Ga.—April 22, 2011—Medtrade Spring 2011, which was held April 12 – 14 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, provided opportunities for buying and selling, education, and networking.  The home medical equipment industry’s leading mid-year event, owned and produced by Nielsen Expositions, was attended by 4685 home medical equipment  providers, home health care professionals, and leading manufacturers of home health care products and technology, a 3.1% increase over 2010.

Medtrade Spring 2011 Award Winners Utilize Technology and Design to Promote Quality of Life, Business Opportunities
ALPHARETTA, GA — April 21, 2011—The winners of the Medtrade Spring 2011 New Product Pavilion and Best Booth awards were presented at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on the final day of this year’s event.

Medtrade Spring Expo to Feature Thousands of Products, Networking Opportunities
Alpharetta, GA — March 10, 2011—Home medical equipment providers from across the country will meet at Medtrade Spring 2011 to seek new products directly related to improving the care of their patients and the success of their businesses.

Medtrade Producer Urges Participation in Legislative Efforts, Details Educational Focus at Medtrade Spring
Alpharetta, GA — March 3, 2011—Nielsen Expositions, owner and producer of Medtrade and Medtrade Spring, believes advocacy and legislative involvement is critical for the long-term success of the home medical equipment industry. Therefore, it encourages all HME providers and manufacturers to support the industry’s efforts by participating in the American Association for Homecare’s Washington Legislative Conference. The conference will take place March 16 – 17.

Medtrade Spring Pre-show Seminars to Focus on Critical Issues in Home Medical Equipment
Alpharetta, GA — February 18, 2011—Nielsen Expositions, owner and producer of Medtrade and Medtrade Spring, announces a full schedule of pre-show seminars for Medtrade Spring 2011. Medtrade Spring, the home medical equipment industry’s mid-year event, will take place April 12 – 14 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The pre-show seminars will be held on April 12 and are designed to provide in-depth education in the areas of audits, competitive bidding, compression therapy, mobility, oxygen therapy, sales and marketing, and sleep therapy.

Medtrade Blue Ribbon Task Force to Meet - Advisory group seeks attendee, exhibitor input
Alpharetta, GA — February 4, 2011 — Medtrade’s Blue Ribbon Task Force will meet on February 24 in Atlanta to strategize and provide insight into the current and future needs of the Medtrade events.

Medtrade 2011 Issues Call for Presentations
Alpharetta, GA —January 14, 2011— Nielsen Expositions, owner and producer of Medtrade and Medtrade Spring, announces it is now accepting abstracts for the Medtrade 2011 educational conference. Event organizers are searching for dynamic speakers, presentations and topics for Medtrade 2011, which will take place October 24 – 27 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Medtrade Show Director Receives Merit Award from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events
Alpharetta, GA — October 29, 2010 — Kevin M. Gaffney, CEM, show director for Medtrade and Medtrade Spring, recently was honored by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Medtrade and Medtrade Spring are owned and produced by Nielsen Expositions.