Tag Archives: IBS

Me and Ol’ Lonely

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Art Johnson

During the decade of the ’90’s I was sales manager for a large builder distributor of major appliances. Each year I attended the IBS (International Builders Show). Not only were our top customers there, but all the major appliance manufacturers … Continue reading →

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LG Dominates KBIS2014

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Johnson

Builder Bytes Exclusive – LG Dominates 2014 KBIS/IBS Here's their headline: LG Electronics' Home Solutions Dominate 2014 Kitchen And Bath/International Builders' Show I spent 2 days walking the floors at KBIS and IBS at the Las Vegas Convention Center and … Continue reading →

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Review of KBIS – IBS 2014 Major Appliance Exhibits

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Art Johnson

Design and Construction Week 2014 International Builder Show and Kitchen and Bath Show In 2014 for the first time IBIS, the International Builder Show, “co-hosted” and shared their exhibit space with KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. On Feb. … Continue reading →

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KBIS is Dead. Long Live KBIS.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Art Johnson

KBIS2013 is over. NKBA is changing the format by “co-locating” the 2014 KBIS with IBS (Int’l Builder Show) in Las Vegas. Will the NEW KBIS attract the industry support needed to bring back the glory days? Read the review from 2013 and decide for yourself. Continue reading →

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Attending a Trade Show

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Art Johnson

11 Tips for Trade Show Attendees The Architectural Digest Show is March 21-24, 2013 KBIS (Kitchen and Bath) is April 19-21, 2013 PCBC (Pacific Coast Builder Conference) is June 5-6, 2013 Having recently written a blog: Trade Shows Dying or … Continue reading →

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Trade Shows dying or just evolving?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Art Johnson

Co-location of IBS and KBIS – Will it succeed? The International Builder Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) have agreed to co-locate at the Las Vegas Convention Center through 2016. The combined shows will be named Design … Continue reading →

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What’s New at IBS 2013

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Art Johnson

Guest Blog at Designers Circle HQ Major announcement from IBS (International Builder Show) and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) New colors and finishes Product introductions and innovations Comments on attendance, atmosphere, and overall show experience Read my guest blog … Continue reading →

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