The World of Concrete construction equipment exhibition in Las Vegas, USA, which this year marked its 40th anniversary, has attracted 48,000 attendees and 1,250 exhibitors over four days, according to the organiser, Hanley Wood. Held from 21 to 24 January, the exhibition had been a success. Hanley Wood also plans to launch an European version of the World of Concrete show. Next year, it will partner with SE Intermat, which organises the tri-annual Intermat construction equipment exhibition in Paris, France. Intermat Paris will take place from 20 to 25 April 2015, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. World of Concrete Europe will be situated at the front of Hall 7 of the exhibition, with a demonstration area on the plaza outside the hall.