Surpassing expectations, the 2025 Spring Show season- spanning six events nationwide delivered the highest average attendance in Design-2-Part’s 50-year history. Across all six events, the shows averaged an impressive 1,600 qualified engineers and buyers, setting a new benchmark for the upcoming fall season.
The season saw consistent turnout across all locations, with several events reaching full exhibitor capacity. Highlights include sold-out shows in Orlando, FL, Irving, TX, Schaumburg, IL, and Charlotte, NC. Other standout events included Santa Clara, CA and Uncasville, CT. These strong attendance figures underscore the continued growth and sustained interest in manufacturing and supply chain reshoring. A Nationwide survey found that 35% of U.S. manufacturers are shifting to U.S.-based suppliers, with 50% considering it, driven by trade policy changes and supply chain resilience needs.
Attendance Per Show
Orlando, FL: 1,094 (sold out of exhibit space)
Santa Clara, CA: 1,553
Irving, TX: 1,666 (sold out)
Uncasville, CT: 1,624
Schaumburg, IL: 2,008 (sold out)
Charlotte, NC: 1,139 (sold out)
Looking ahead, nearly 70% of booth space for the Fall shows has been reserved, indicating continued exhibitor interest. “The strong turnout this spring, with four of six shows selling out, reflects the ongoing momentum in U.S. manufacturing,” said Robert Eichner, President of Design-2-Part Shows. “These events provide a valuable platform for collaboration and innovation in the industry as a whole.”
D2P will continue its 2025 schedule with shows in Akron, OH, Long Beach, CA, Marlborough, MA, Raleigh, NC, and Oaks, PA.
For information on exhibiting or attending any Design-2-Part show, visit Boothsales.com, or contact us directly at 800-225-4535.
