Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has reported that 2013 has been a record year. Organizers say the number of exhibitors and visitors to the show were its largest to date.

The event was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 14 – 16, 2013, and delivered a strong international presence with exhibitors from 38 countries, eight official Country Pavilions and a contingency of foreign buyers from six different countries.

The show floor was sold out, with 892 exhibiting companies along with over 26,000 attendees, which was an 8% increase over the previous year.

CPNA attracted many new and innovative brands in addition to industry leaders such as CONAIR, CND, Essie / L’Oreal Professional, OPI Nail, Orly, RUSK, Schwarzkopf, Zotos International and Sexy Hair.

CPNA is organized by North American Beauty Events, a joint venture between BolognaFiere Group, a leading Italian-based organizer of international trade shows such as Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, and the Professional Beauty Association, North America’s largest and most influential trade association representing all sectors of the professional beauty industry.

“BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association remain committed to providing not only an amazing event for the industry to come together, but also an amazing experience for all who attend,” said Max Wexler, chair, Professional Beauty Association.

Duccio Campagnoli, president of BolognaFiere Group and SoGeCos, added, “Cosmoprof North America continues to expand and innovate while remaining North America’s most influential event for the professional beauty industry. Along with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna and Cosmoprof Asia, BolognaFiere Group provides a unified platform that continues to meet the needs of the global beauty industry.”