As the world shrinks and economies become increasingly globalized, active participation in the global market has become a common business practice. With this goal in mind, the organizers of NeoCon, North America’s largest contract industry trade show, has expanded its international presence through new and expanded international showrooms, more than 80 manufacturers representing 20 countries, special exhibits and an incredible line-up of speakers from around the world to address some of the industry’s most pressing topics.

Kimball Office plans to introduce a new version of its Itsa task chair capable of supporting up to 300 pounds at its downtown Chicago showroom during NeoCon, June 11.

NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, returns June 11-13 to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for its 44th year with 100 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums.

The 44th annual NeoCon, to be held June 11-13 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, provides show attendees a full calendar of special events for networking and unwinding after navigating the largest contract furnishings show in North America.

The 44th annual NeoCon, the National Exposition of Contract Furnishings, will be held June 11-13, 2012 on 10 floors of The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL.

MMPI names Paul Heinen Senior Vice President of the company's office, retail and contract furnishings industries.

Contract furniture manufacturer First Office debuted a number of new collections, including the STAKS crossover case goods collection, at the NeoCon show held earlier in June.

CHICAGO – Dewey presented an expanded collection from Fixtures Furniture by izzy+ at NeoCon.

Attendance up 4% from 2010.