Tobacco Plus Expo Expanding Lineup for 2016

LAS VEGAS — Tobacco Plus Expo 2016 is expanding its product exhibits to include machinery for vapor and tobacco manufacturers and suppliers.

With the additional displays, the show will increase its footprint in South Hall 3 and South Hall 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The expansion into the machinery segment for both tobacco and vapor was a natural progression for an event that covers the tobacco industry, according to Reuter Exposition Services, show management for the event. The move into machinery comes after a sold-out show in 2015.

"We look forward to bringing the entire industry together in one place for three days of buying, selling and networking within the industry," Reuter Exposition Services said in announcing the change.

In addition, Tobacco Plus Expo is adding an extra day of show hours to accommodate the buyers and industry professionals who want to see the entire show and have one-on-one meetings with exhibitors.

The 2016 event will kick off March 15 at 6 p.m. with an opening reception at the Westgate Hotel. The show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 and 17, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18.