NATURAL STONE HIGHLIGHTED AT STONEXPO/MARMOMACC AMERICAS 2009
Contact: Alex Kephart
Hanley Wood Exhibitions
akephart@hanleywood.com
972.536.6334
Dallas, TX -- As a response to attendee feedback, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009 will feature a "sold out" Stone Pavilion, a brand new area that brings natural stone vendors together in one prominent location on the show floor. Located right next to the Marmomacc Pavilion, the Stone Pavilion includes natural stone distributors and quarriers from all over the United States and the world.
"We heard from many attendees who said they wanted to see more natural stone at the show," states Dana Teague, Show Director for StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. "We listened and brought in a diverse mix of exhibitors with a wide range of stone products to suit their needs."
The products on display in the Stone Pavilion include tiles, slabs and blocks of virtually every stone imaginable, including soapstone, sandstone, granite, marble and slate. Stock from China, Canada and Brazil is represented, along with the best in the country from Texas, Oklahoma, Vermont, Indiana and Pennsylvania, among others.
"Although StonExpo has expanded the programming and exhibit options for attendees to consider in 2009, we must all be reminded that the foundation of the show is, has been, and will be, natural stone," states Gary Distelhorst, CAE, Executive Vice President of the Marble Institute of America, an Official Sponsor of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. "An example is the show's growing emphasis on the Stone Pavilion, which encapsulates the best of what our industry has to offer and showcases the beauty and versatility of natural stone on an international scope."
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is owned and produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and will be held October 21-24, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Marmomacc is owned and organized by Veronafiere, held annually in Verona, Italy. Its 44th edition will be held September 30 – October 3rd, 2009.
For more information on StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, please call 866.550.6808 or visit www.StonExpo.com.
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas' Official Sponsors are the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Natural Stone Council. The mission of the MIA is to promote the use of natural stone and be the world's most authoritative natural stone information resource. Membership in the association is worldwide and includes over 1,750 natural stone producers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, and industry suppliers—all committed to the highest standards of workmanship and ethics.
The Natural Stone Council, home of the Genuine Stone® brand, is the leader in the stone industry that represents the major associations who are committed to promotion and education of the industry and general public of the value and benefits of natural stone. Member associations include: Allied Stone Industries, Building Stone Institute, Elberton Granite Association, Indiana Limestone Institute, Marble Institute of America, National Building Granite Quarries Association, National Slate Association and Natural Stone Alliance.
About Veronafiere
Veronafiere (Verona Trade Fair Company) is Italy's most important direct organizer of trade shows and among the top organizers in Europe. Founded in 1898, Veronafiere now focuses on economic sectors of primary importance to the Italian economy, including stone (Marmomacc), construction (Samoter), and wine (Vinitaly). Veronafiere conducts or hosts 37 trade shows a year in Verona and 11 abroad. Annual turnover in 2008 was more than $115M.
Marmomacc is the global leader in natural and engineered stone materials and related technologies and design. Samoter is one of Europe's major exhibitions of construction equipment and earth-moving machinery. Vinitaly is the largest wine trade show in the world. All three are owned and organized by Veronafiere.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America's leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions conducts events serving the industry's strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment.