No, this is not an article decrying the ubiquity of concrete in our urban and suburban world. On the contrary, it’s actually our coverage of the 2014 World of Concrete trade show. Like many proper trade shows, this one takes place in Las Vegas. This is my first time personally attending and covering World of Concrete, although HomeFixated did cover World of Concrete 2013. In the interests of disclosure, it’s worth noting that Bosch is holding their 2014 media event at WOC, and they invited me to attend the show and media event. Someone once told me, “Don’t hang on to things that leave you, and don’t refuse things that come to you”, so in that spirit I happily accepted the invitation. (FYI, the wisdom of not refusing things doesn’t apply to situations like getting solicited by the many “friendly” ladies that can be found in Vegas – especially if you’re a married tool publication editor). Anyway, if you see a disproportionate percentage of Bosch action in our coverage, it’s because we’ll be spending extra time with them at the show and during their media event.
I covered both the Bosch event and the show live on Twitter Tuesday afternoon/evening and all day Wednesday. As is my usual policy in Vegas, I take no responsibility for any tweets between 6pm and 6am. Thankfully, I made it through a post-show bourbon tasting and after-festivities without being tempted by the seductive lure of my Twitter app, nor by how funny my potential tweets might have seemed at the time, nor by how incriminating and hilarious the photos I captured of undisclosed tool professionals were.
Even if you missed the live coverage, be sure to follow HomeFixated on Twitter to catch our next event coverage, as well as daily tweets about the latest tools, news and tool/construction info you don’t want to miss. If you’re not hip to Twitter, fear not! You’ll find our coverage detailed below, no specialty Twitter knowledge needed. You’ll also see more detailed coverage of hot Bosch news and products along with my World of Concrete discoveries via fastidiously-crafted written content and possibly a video or two on HomeFixated in the coming months, and possibly years, depending upon how slow we are to publish. Read on for photos and our usual flavor of snarky commentary with our live Twitter coverage summary below!
World of Concrete / Bosch Media Event 2014 – Las Vegas
@BoschToolsNA new mag worm drive takes an already great saw to the next level @WorldofConcrete #woc2014 pic.twitter.com/7FhAr5n864
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 24, 2014
@HusqvarnaUSA sporting their new claw of concrete doom @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/Ns3x0UiD1a
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Don't put any of your body in this Genesis demo beast @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/Obd4iElrQ1
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
The mother of all forklifts by Hyster @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/FsR4BQczse
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Does this Gomaco paver seen like overkill for my patio? @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/HqF5BYPi6T
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
@JohnDeere part tractor part tank @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/JIeRD8NHcy
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Sweet integrated tool / beer storage option in the new @RamTrucks @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/y57FAGiRK9
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Most fun to pronounce brand name @WorldofConcrete so far- Schwing! #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/v6MEsJ6w04
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Free rides in the RexCon mixer @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/32lElSHXjS
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
@MakitaTools showing off 2x18v circ power slicing through 5 sheets @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/Lg9T45Y1W7
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
@HiltiNAmerica showing off some sweet hammers @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/LgoiAvt6dG
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
Clint of @ProToolReviews fame showing off his guns @BlakladerUSA @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/ZFzTK2MrAd
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 21, 2014
This looks like a fun job piloting around a @WackerNeusonUS trowel @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/wRmNkAYlwG
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
When did forklifts get so tall? Extreme Manuf. @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/GSo4JnULlp
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Epic booth setup with @BoschToolsNA @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/cPW8lsyLDs
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
18v brushless teaser from @BoschToolsNA @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/SprfH1Fkgu
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@BoschToolsNA combining dust extraction with higher performance concrete hammers @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/yoIXK0fMur
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Without and with @BoschToolsNA dust extraction @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/iaxfNBUPSe
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@BoschToolsNA Brute Tough features torque control safety tech coming in May @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/NmOVtGGNHY
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Consolidate numerous key tools into one with @CarpMultitool @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/IpucGWzH4W
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
I really, really want one of these @HusqvarnaUSA robotic demolition tools. #woc2014 pic.twitter.com/OrJkkJWUAU
— Pro Tool Reviews (@ProToolReviews) January 22, 2014
Ram Board, like rosin paper on steroids @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/PVrQJx9ZFR
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@realLittleGiant has a sweet kickstand to keep you more secure and off your gutters @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/HEm1sgD2hX
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@QUIKRETE has a product for every need @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/AnnWebIbcy
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@Sakrete getting creative with their Flo-Coat product @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/YE0L2iH8tl
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Computer controlled custom rebar bending with MEP @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/8iOyp14zsS
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
So many vibrators in Vegas @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/IhCFjSBGzX
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Need a crane on your work truck? @ThisIsGMC has you covered @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/PISNWc6PdW
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Tired of losing screws? Check out these hi-vis duplex screws from RemoveRite @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/J5dM5S8FM6
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
There are wheelbarrows and then there's the Overland 2WD and 4WD electric @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/MbW7DvajZb
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Need to cut a little concrete? @HusqvarnaUSA can help @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/2qjBwHbpr8
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Still using good old paper to jot notes? Now you can @RiteintheRain w/ all weather paper @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/YcDEVpvxZX
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
More remote control bots! From Brokk @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/UVM6fm6rmF
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@STIHLUSA blower lineup on display @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/1HUWjXdgN8
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
If you need to pump some serious concrete, @WorldofConcrete is the place to be #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/hHBdoParnb
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@MackTrucksInc spotted @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/yQMcePbNsf
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
New hollow bits coming Oct from @BoschToolsNA – vac holes as you drill @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/yfClNGPmLf
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Serious tool org from @BoschToolsNA and @SortimoGmbH @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/nB7JKdBFPn
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Grueling @MakitaTools coverage @WorldofConcrete Thanks @rockstarenergy #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/h4qgOBt1yE
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@MetaboTools sporting new wall-hugging dust extraction @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/aL4IIZFlip
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@DEWALTtough rotary hammers @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/1vWomjb4BV
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Not exactly your typical chainsaw. Behold, the Cardi Coccodrillo35 @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/MkNzjW5ge2
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@HiltiNAmerica metal cutting saw making short work of rebar cutting @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/5zV8Jc0GVm
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Don't say @HiltiNAmerica only makes corded @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/G9DS20bHZk
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@BlakladerUSA going hi-vis @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/DRP9GcLDFi
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
@CaterpillarInc – for when you need to move mountains. @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/rTgsuimAvd
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Tuckpointers rejoice! @BoschToolsNA has a new mortar knife you'll love @WorldofConcrete #woc2014 pic.twitter.com/zPNeZpMSbW
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 24, 2014
Sealant removal made easy with @BoschToolsNA Sealant Knife for your OMT @WorldofConcrete #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/vYPM2uxeQo
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Thanks to @BoschToolsNA for a great @WorldofConcrete ! #WOC2014 pic.twitter.com/JkSDNUve86
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) January 22, 2014
Thanks for covering this, I’d love to be able to make it out one day.
I appreciate the write up!
Our pleasure Bo. . . we’ll have this page updated later tonight or tomorrow with all our coverage.