concrete, roads and underground · Savannah
PAVE/X 2027Exhibitor guide for Savannah: booth costs, key dates, deadlines
Rollers, stripers and a demo arena: PAVE/X 2027 booths in Savannah
- Event dates
- January 25–27, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- January 25–27, 2027 (Mon 3–7 p.m., Tue–Wed 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; outdoor demos Tue and Wed afternoons)
- Venue
- Savannah Convention Center, Savannah
4.9 client rating3,000+ exhibitors servedBuilding since 201510,000+ booths built
Quick answers
PAVE/X 2027 in 30 seconds
PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience is an annual trade show for paving and pavement maintenance contractors, produced by IRONMARKETS. The fourth edition runs January 25–27, 2027, in Savannah, Georgia, at the city's convention center on Hutchinson Island. For its 2026 New Orleans show the organizer expected 2,700 to 3,000 professionals and more than 140 exhibitors. Exhibitors sell pavers, rollers, sealcoat and crack-fill rigs, stripers, sweepers and materials from indoor booths, and attendees operate machines in an outdoor arena with a Roller Rodeo and Striping Competition. Booth rates are not published. Purple builds machine islands and inline booths for PAVE/X.
- When is PAVE/X 2027?
- January 25–27, 2027, at Savannah Convention Center, Savannah.
- When is the hall open at PAVE/X?
- January 25–27, 2027, Mon 3–7 p.m., Tue–Wed 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; outdoor demos Tue and Wed afternoons.
- How big is PAVE/X?
- 2,700–3,000 expected attendees, 140+ exhibitors (2026 edition).
- What is the all-in cost of a 10×20 booth at PAVE/X?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at PAVE/X with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. PAVE/X bills space and show services separately.
- For PAVE/X, what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- Early-bird attendee and education rates end: November 30, 2026.
Official PAVE/X 2027 links: PAVE/X 2027 floor planPAVE/X 2027 registrationPAVE/X 2027 hotelsPAVE/X 2027 schedulePAVE/X 2027 booth space
Concrete, paving & roads · Savannah · 2027
2 afternoons
of hands-on machine time in the outdoor arena, paving on Tuesday only source
The lookSavannah 2027
Night lanes, fresh paint and a river bridge at dusk.
PAVE/X brings pavement contractors to the Savannah Convention Center January 25–27, 2027, with an indoor floor and an outdoor arena for live demos and competitions.
Everything about PAVE/X 2027 in one place
PAVE/X 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | January 25–27, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | January 25–27, 2027 (Mon 3–7 p.m., Tue–Wed 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; outdoor demos Tue and Wed afternoons) source |
| Venue | Savannah Convention Center 1 International Dr., Savannah, GA 31421 |
| Organizer | IRONMARKETS (formerly AC Business Media) |
| Size (2026) | 2,700–3,000 expected attendees · 140+ exhibitors source |
| Next deadline | Early-bird attendee and education rates end: November 30, 2026 source |
| Nearest airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) The convention center sits on Hutchinson Island; the Westin is next door and downtown hotels are a ferry ride or drive across the river |
| Hotels | Host hotel The Westin Savannah Harbor, plus Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Kimpton Brice and Hyatt Regency Savannah; book by January 5, 2027 Official hotel page → |
| Official website | pavexshow.com |
Official PAVE/X resources
PAVE/X 2027 calendar
PAVE/X 2027 dates and deadlines
The PAVE/X dates the organizer has published, in order, each linked to the page that states it. We highlight the next one.
01 Purple at PAVE/X 2027
Rollers, stripers and a demo arena: PAVE/X 2027 booths in Savannah
PAVE/X is the pavement contractor's show: an indoor floor of pavers, sealcoat rigs, stripers and sweepers plus an outdoor arena where attendees run the machines. We build booths that sell the machine indoors and point buyers to the arena outside.
- Jan 25–27 · Savannah
- Outdoor demo arena
- 140+ exhibitors in 2026
What makes PAVE/X different, and how we build for it
PAVE/X, now in its fourth year, is built on IRONMARKETS' Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction audience and sells the show on seeing equipment run before buying it.Indoor floor hours are short, four hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, because the afternoons move outdoors to a demo arena with a Roller Rodeo, a Striping Competition, static demos, food trucks and a beer garden; paving demos run on Tuesday only. Education covers paving, striping, sweeping, sealcoating, technology, safety and business management, and the Pavement Awards are presented on the trade show floor Monday evening.
Pavers, rollers and crack-fill and sealcoat rigs they can drive in the arena before signing.
Line stripers and sweepers compared side by side, and the Striping Competition to watch operators use them.
Business, safety and technology sessions, plus peers in the PAVE/X Masters and FORCE female leaders groups.
Your team in Savannah
How Purple runs PAVE/X 2027 in Savannah
Our Fishkill, NY shop builds the machine pad, towers and arena board for the Savannah run and trucks them down for the Friday large-booth window when the booth qualifies. Our project manager directs setup with the hall's assigned trades, has the booth set before the 2 p.m. Monday deadline, and packs out Wednesday night.
Inside PAVE/X 2027
PAVE/X rules that shape your booth
Anyone operating equipment in the outdoor competitions must fill out a waiver, wear safety gear and take a safety course first. We build a check-in point at the booth for your demo operators.
Every booth must be set by 2 p.m. on Monday, January 25, an hour before the floor opens. We finish installs on Sunday wherever we can.
Friday and Saturday move-in is for 20×20 and larger booths by request only, in Halls C and D first. We file the request when the booth is sized.
Manufacturers and suppliers who attend without a booth are classed as non-exhibitors and pay $500, and the show can reclassify registrants. Your booth staff register as exhibitors at $150 per extra ticket.
Programs worth planning for
Live outdoor equipment competitions on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, first added in 2026.
Awards ceremony on the trade show floor during the Monday networking reception, 6 to 7 p.m.
IRONMARKETS' contractor membership with a Wednesday breakfast and the Passport to Prizes drawing at its booth.
Tuesday reception for women leaders in the pavement trade, free for FORCE members.
PAVE/X is the pavement contractor's demo show; choose it over World of Asphalt when your buyers are small and mid-size paving, sealcoating, striping and sweeping firms who want to run the machine before they buy. Line up PAVE/X against every construction and equipment show we build for →
construction and equipment at PAVE/X
The industry behind PAVE/X, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for PAVE/X 2027
What does a PAVE/X 2027 booth cost?
IRONMARKETS sells indoor booths, sponsorships and live demo space; booths 20×20 and larger can request early move-in from Friday in Halls C and D. Machine makers pair an indoor island with arena time; materials and software fit inline 10×20s. Rates are not published. We plan from 10×20 up.
An inline for sealcoat, crack-fill material or software: a back wall with before-and-after pavement photos, a counter and a sample board.
Shown: a Purple inline booth for IMS
See 10×20 rental booths →
Multiple product lines, a small meeting nook
Shown: Avertic by Engtex, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
An island with one striper or sweeper on display, a tower graphic and a sign pointing to your arena demo time.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for SHC Heavy Industry
See 20×20 rental booths →
Demo stations plus private meetings
Shown: Bonomi, a Purple large-format exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's PAVE/X price
- Your design and 3D rendering, revised until it is right for PAVE/X
- Structure, graphics printed for PAVE/X, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for PAVE/X
- Install and dismantle at PAVE/X, led by our project manager on the floor
- Each service order and deadline in the PAVE/X exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Billed by PAVE/X and its contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to IRONMARKETS)
- Material handling (drayage) at the Savannah Convention Center, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for PAVE/X
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the PAVE/X venue requires
Rates to plan with for PAVE/X:
- Attendee hall pass, 2027 $100 early bird to November 30, 2026; $150 after source
- Exhibitor extra ticket and non-exhibitor pass, 2027 $150 extra exhibitor ticket; $500 non-exhibitor manufacturer source
- Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×30 island $75,000–$175,000, Purple's 2026 planning range source
We estimate each of these on your PAVE/X proposal, so the total is on paper before you sign.
Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at PAVE/X; custom builds get their own quote. Run your PAVE/X numbers in the booth cost calculator and the 2026 booth cost guide.
Share the booth size you have at PAVE/X and what you need the space to do. Expect a reply within one business day and, usually within a week, a rendering and a fixed proposal for PAVE/X. No charge.
Ready-made booths for PAVE/X 2027
Rental booths with one all-in price
Four of our ready-made designs with one all-in price for a show at Savannah Convention Center: design, production, shipping, install, dismantle and the show paperwork. Pick one and we send a rendering with your graphics within 24 hours.
Raised Lit-Edged Platform and Curved Reception CounterFrom $35,900 all-in9 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Square Hanging SignFrom $38,150 all-in11 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Framed Header Portal and L-Shaped CounterFrom $35,380 all-in12 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Glass Product Display RoomFrom $33,350 all-in9 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
All booth rentals with one all-in price10×20 rentals20×20 rentalsHow all-in pricing works
The booth we would build for PAVE/X 2027
The booth that sends you to the arena
At PAVE/X the sale finishes outdoors, where contractors drive the machine. The indoor booth does the first half: one machine on display, a clear message for each crew type, and a big arena schedule so every visitor leaves with a demo time.
Machine pad
One paver, roller, striper or sweeper on a low pad with a viewing step to the controls, spec cards on a rail beside it.
Arena board
A large printed schedule of your Tuesday and Wednesday demo slots with a map to the arena, and a staffer who walks buyers out.
Crew panels
Short panels for paving, sealcoating, striping and sweeping buyers, each with one before-and-after pavement photo.
Deal table
A table for financing and dealer talk after buyers come back in from the arena.
The demo
Run the real demo outside: paving on Tuesday, striping and compaction both afternoons, with operators who have done the safety course. Indoors, loop video of the same machine on a job at night.
The meetings
PAVE/X has no meeting system; book contractor meetings into the Monday evening reception or the noon roundtables on the floor, and use the Sunday kickoff on the Westin lawn to set arena appointments.
Drive it outside. Order it inside.
Read before you design for PAVE/X 2027
PAVE/X 2027 exhibitor rules in Savannah: early move-in, demo days and operator waivers
PAVE/X uses four indoor halls at the Savannah Convention Center plus an outdoor demo and competition area. IRONMARKETS' 2027 schedule and the venue's branding rules decide when big booths build and how machines are run.
| Rule | What the manual says | What it means for your booth |
|---|---|---|
| 01Large-booth early move-in | Booths 20 by 20 ft and up, by request: Friday, January 22, 3 to 8 p.m. in Halls C and D; all four halls from 3 p.m. Saturday (2027 schedule) source | Requesting early access gives a heavy-equipment island two extra days, so paving machines roll in before the inline crowd arrives. |
| 02Set-by deadline | Every booth set by 2 p.m. on Monday, January 25, an hour before the floor opens at 3 p.m. (2027 schedule) source | Inline booths arriving Sunday afternoon have about one working day, so graphics ship pre-hung on frames. |
| 03Move-out cutoff | Move-out Wednesday, January 27, 2 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, January 28, 8 to 11 a.m., with every exhibitor out by 11 a.m. (2027 schedule) source | Machines leave Wednesday night where possible, since Thursday gives three morning hours for the whole hall. |
| 04Demo days | Outdoor demos and competitions Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; paving demos Tuesday only (2027 schedule) source | A paver or roller demo gets one afternoon, so its crew, material and staging are planned around Tuesday. |
| 05Operator waiver | Anyone operating equipment in the outdoor competitions signs a waiver, wears safety gear and takes a safety course first (2027 attendee page) source | Attendees who try a machine at the booth need a sign-in point, gear on hand and someone tracking who finished the course. |
| 06Lobby branding | Sponsored signs in Savannah Convention Center public areas need Encore approval of content and location 45 days before move-in; leftover signs cost $100 each (venue guide) source | Lobby or escalator graphics for a launch are filed with the venue six weeks out, separate from the booth order. |
Your team walks into a lit, stocked PAVE/X booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
PAVE/X booths built for the demo arena
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
KLEEMANN combined real machines with digital simulation so visitors understood the equipment before they saw it run, which is the indoor half of a PAVE/X booth while the outdoor arena does the rest.
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04 Designing for paving, sealcoating, striping, sweeping and compaction equipment and materials makers selling to pavement contractors at PAVE/X
Designing a PAVE/X 2027 booth for Savannah's short floor days
1Sell indoors, prove outdoors
Contractors want to run the machine, and the arena is where they do it. We put a large printed arena schedule on the booth with your demo times and keep a staffer free to walk buyers outside.
2Plan for four-hour floor days
The hall is open 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. We design for quick visits: one machine, one message, one screen, and a scanner at the front.
3Build for big-booth early move-in
Booths of 20×20 and larger can ask to move in from Friday afternoon in Halls C and D, and every booth must be set by 2 p.m. Monday. We schedule heavy machines into the early window.
4Speak to each crew
Paving, striping, sweeping and sealcoating contractors walk the same aisles. We give each one its own panel or sample so a striper buyer and a paving crew both find their reason to stop.
Concept rendering
Your PAVE/X proposal comes with a rendering like this
You see the booth in 3D before we cut a single panel: layout, graphics, lighting and product positions, revised until it is right. Above: a Purple concept for Netronix.
Start my PAVE/X conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at PAVE/X 2027
PAVE/X uses the Savannah Convention Center halls and an outdoor arena beside them, per IRONMARKETS' 2027 schedule.
Halls A–D
The indoor trade show floor; Halls C and D take large-booth move-in first, from Friday afternoon.
Our advice Ask for early move-in if a paver or roller is coming.
Outdoor demonstration arena
Hands-on demos, Roller Rodeo, Striping Competition and static demos Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, with food trucks and a beer garden.
Our advice Paving demos run Tuesday only; plan the big machine for that day.
Westin Savannah Harbor lawn
The Sunday kickoff party on the Harbor Lawn next door.
Our advice Sunday night is the first chance to meet contractors before the floor opens.
05 Savannah Convention Center · Savannah
PAVE/X 2027 move-in, demo arena and Savannah hall rules
Large exhibitors (20×20 and up, by request) move in Friday, January 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. in Halls C and D, Saturday from 8 a.m. in C and D and from 3 p.m. in all four halls, and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; all other booths move in Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 6 a.m., and every booth must be set by 2 p.m. Monday. Move-out runs Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 28, until 11 a.m. Our project manager oversees setup with the trades the Savannah hall assigns.
Hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines for the building that hosts PAVE/X are in our Savannah Convention Center exhibitor guide.
What Purple handles
- Machine islands with viewing steps for pavers, rollers and sweepers
- Arena schedule boards and wayfinding from the booth to the outdoor demos
- Before-and-after pavement graphics for sealcoat and crack-fill brands
- Early move-in planning for 20×20 and larger booths
- Shipping from our Fishkill, NY shop to Savannah
- Reuse at World of Asphalt and the next PAVE/X city
PAVE/X timeline, counted back from move-in
PAVE/X 2027 early-bird attendee rate ends: November 30, 2026. Hall-only passes go from $100 to $150 after November 30, so customer invitations work best this month. We can plan your booth and arena schedule now.
We need your PAVE/X design signed off by December 2026.
- November 2026Booth inquiry with IRONMARKETS; early-bird attendee rates end November 30, so send customer invites now.
- December 2026Design sign-off, arena demo plan and machine shipping booked.
- January 5, 2027Group hotel rates close at the Westin, Marriott Riverfront, Kimpton Brice and Hyatt Regency.
- January 22–24, 2027Large-booth move-in by request from Friday; general move-in Sunday afternoon.
- January 25, 2027Booths set by 2 p.m.; floor opens at 3 p.m.; Pavement Awards on the floor at 6 p.m.
- January 27–28, 2027Move-out Wednesday 2–9 p.m. and Thursday until 11 a.m.
Purple's planning timeline for PAVE/X. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for PAVE/X come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.
Printable PAVE/X budget & deadline sheetBefore you book PAVE/X 2027
PAVE/X 2027 tips from the organizer's schedule
Paving demos run on Tuesday only, while striping, compaction and static demos run both afternoons, so ship a paver for Tuesday and plan Wednesday around other machines. source
The Passport to Prizes and Sweepstakes drawings happen at the PAVE/X Masters booth Wednesday at 1 p.m. and winners must be present, which keeps attendees on the floor until the arena opens. source
No official housing company books rooms for PAVE/X; any agency calling about rooms is not authorized. source
Booths 20×20 and larger can request Friday move-in in Halls C and D, the only way to land heavy machines before the Sunday rush. source
Suppliers who attend without a booth pay $500 and the show can reclassify registrants, so competitors cannot walk your aisle on a contractor pass. source
Who you meet on the floor
They come to run pavers and rollers in the arena on Tuesday and compare them before buying.
Sealcoating has its own education track and roundtable, and these owners buy rigs and materials.
The Striping Competition and sweeping sessions draw operators and owners of line-striping and sweeper fleets.
The FORCE Networking Reception on Tuesday gathers female owners and managers in the trade.
Side by side
PAVE/X vs The Precast Show vs ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo: 2027 at a glance
| PAVE/X | The Precast Show | ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | January 25–27, 2027 | February 3–5, 2027 | February 5–9, 2027 |
| Where | Savannah, GA · Savannah Convention Center | Salt Lake City, UT · Salt Palace Convention Center | Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Convention Center |
| Size | 140+ exhibitors at PAVE/X 2026 in New Orleans | Nearly 5,000 professionals at the 2026 show in Kansas City | 225,000 sq ft of roadway safety hardware under one roof in Long Beach, 2027 |
| Main buyers | Paving contractors | Precast plant owners and managers | State, local and federal transportation agency staff |
| Booth space | Price not published | Exhibit space, 2026 rates (2027 rates not confirmed yet): $40/sq ft members, $50 non-members, corners +15% | Price not published |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to PAVE/X 2027
Getting to PAVE/X 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
The convention center sits on Hutchinson Island; the Westin is next door and downtown hotels are a ferry ride or drive across the river
Stay
Host hotel The Westin Savannah Harbor, plus Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Kimpton Brice and Hyatt Regency Savannah; book by January 5, 2027
Park
Westin self-parking $30 a night plus a $20 daily resort fee; downtown hotels charge $45 to $52 for parking or valet
Find the venue
Savannah Convention Center
1 International Dr., Savannah, GA 31421
Travel facts from pavexshow.com.
PAVE/X by the numbers
PAVE/X year by year
How PAVE/X 2027 compares with other construction and equipment shows
The construction and equipment shows closest to PAVE/X on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our construction and equipment exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED Summit & CONDEXAssociated Equipment Distributors (AED) | January 25–27, 2027 | Orlando, FL | 800+ dealer attendees · 275+ dealer organizations attending exhibitors (2026) |
| PAVE/XIRONMARKETS (formerly AC Business Media) | January 25–27, 2027 | Savannah, GA | 2,700–3,000 expected attendees · 140+ exhibitors (2026) |
| The Precast ShowNational Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) | February 3–5, 2027 | Salt Lake City, UT | Nearly 5,000 attendees · 369 booths (2026) |
| ATSSA Convention & Traffic ExpoAmerican Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) | February 5–9, 2027 | Long Beach, CA | 240+ exhibitors (2026) |
| NDA Demolition Convention & ExpoNational Demolition Association (NDA) | February 17–20, 2027 | Fort Worth, TX | – |
| ASCE2027American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | March 1–5, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA | ASCE2028 announced for Seattle exhibitors |
| MCAA Annual ConventionMechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) | March 7–11, 2027 | San Diego, CA | not confirmed yet (2026) |
| ABC ConventionAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) | March 9–11, 2027 | Aurora, CO | not confirmed yet (2026) |
| ACCA Conference & ExpoAir Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) | March 10–12, 2027 | National Harbor, MD | 100+ exhibitors (2027) |
| ACI Concrete Convention (Spring)American Concrete Institute (ACI) | March 21–24, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 50+ exhibitors (2026) |
PAVE/X exhibitor questions
PAVE/X 2027 questions pavement suppliers ask
When is PAVE/X 2027?
January 25–27, 2027, on Hutchinson Island at Savannah's convention center. The exhibit floor opens Monday 3–7 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with a Sunday kickoff party and Business Bootcamp on January 24.
When are the PAVE/X outdoor demos?
Tuesday, January 26, 1–4 p.m. and Wednesday, January 27, 1:30–4:30 p.m., with hands-on demos, the Roller Rodeo, the Striping Competition and static demos; paving demos run on Tuesday only, per IRONMARKETS.
Can attendees operate equipment at PAVE/X?
Attendees run machines in the outdoor arena, but every participant must sign a waiver, wear safety gear and take a safety course before operating equipment, per the organizer.
How much does a booth at PAVE/X cost?
Booth rates are not published on the PAVE/X site; IRONMARKETS sells booths, sponsorships, advertising and live demos through its exhibitor inquiry form. Manufacturers who come without exhibiting pay $500 as non-exhibitors.
How many people attend PAVE/X?
The organizer expected 2,700 to 3,000 pavement professionals and more than 140 exhibitors at the 2026 New Orleans show, per its release with New Orleans & Company. 2027 attendance is not confirmed yet.
When is move-in for PAVE/X 2027?
Friday, January 22 from 3 p.m. for large booths (20×20 and up, by request) in Halls C and D; general move-in is Sunday 2–8 p.m. and Monday from 6 a.m., and booths must be set by 2 p.m. on Monday, January 25.
What does attendee registration cost?
$100 for exhibit hall only before November 30, 2026, then $150; every registration includes the floor, the outdoor competitions and the After Party. Exhibitors' extra staff tickets are $150.
Where should PAVE/X exhibitors stay?
The Westin Savannah Harbor next to the convention center is the host hotel, with the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Kimpton Brice and Hyatt Regency Savannah across the river; group rates hold until January 5, 2027.
What education does PAVE/X offer?
60+ hours across paving, striping, sweeping, sealcoating, technology, safety and business management, with roundtables on the floor at noon Tuesday and Wednesday and a Business Bootcamp on Sunday.
Is PAVE/X worth it for an equipment maker?
It is the show where pavement contractors run machines before buying; IRONMARKETS built it around demos, and paving equipment makers who let attendees operate their machines in the arena have said it grew their commercial paving business.
What is the difference between PAVE/X and World of Asphalt?
World of Asphalt (March 15–17, 2027, New Orleans) is the larger asphalt and aggregates show; PAVE/X is a smaller contractor-focused event in January built around live demos, the Roller Rodeo and striping contests.
Can Purple build our PAVE/X booth?
Our Fishkill, NY shop builds and prints for the Southeast run, ships to Savannah for the early move-in window, and our project manager supervises the install and the pack-out on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Before you sign for PAVE/X
Ask any PAVE/X exhibit builder these five questions:
- Can you get our paver onto the floor during the Friday or Saturday large-booth move-in in Halls C and D?
- How will the booth point visitors to our arena demo times without blocking the machine?
- Will everything be set by 2 p.m. Monday, an hour before the floor opens?
- How will you handle move-out on Wednesday night and Thursday morning before the 11 a.m. cutoff?
- Can the same booth travel to World of Asphalt in New Orleans seven weeks later?
What PAVE/X exhibitors ask us
Booth prices are not published. How do we budget? Ask IRONMARKETS for the rate card through the exhibitor form, and set the build cost as its own line: Purple's 2026 planning range puts a 10×20 rental between $7,500 and $15,000, and machine islands scale from there.
The floor is only open four hours a day after Monday. Is it enough? The afternoons move to the outdoor arena, where buyers actually operate machines. A booth that books arena time for every visitor makes the short floor hours count.
Should we bring equipment indoors or only to the arena? Do both if you can: one unit on the indoor pad for the conversation, another in the arena for the drive. Early move-in for 20×20 and larger booths makes the indoor machine practical.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your PAVE/X booth
What happens next
- Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for PAVE/X and your footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed PAVE/X proposal. Each PAVE/X fee listed upfront and in full, on paper.
- We build in 30–45 days, ship to the PAVE/X advance warehouse and install before the hall opens.
