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Industry Confirms Commitment To StonExpo!
(Dallas, TX) StonExpo recently completed the initial booth space assignment for this year's show and the results prove that the industry is making StonExpo 2006 its clear choice! The show, which takes place November 9-11, 2006 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is already more than 80% sold out!
Exhibitors are signing up at record pace. Previous exhibitors have signed contracts for even more space than they had in 2005 AND new exhibitors are anxious to take the remaining exhibit space in the show. At this pace, the show will be sold out early!
More than 80,000 net square feet of exhibit space has already been assigned during the StonExpo 2006 space draw, a 56% increase over 2005. That means StonExpo 2006 is already the size of the 2005 event…with eight months still to go! In addition, 160 companies participated in space draw, which is up 45% from the number of space draw participants in 2005.
"The requests for exhibit space are overwhelming this year," says Michelle Troop, Senior Show Director, StonExpo. "With the kind of response we are seeing, the industry is going to have one of its biggest and best events on record!"
"StonExpo has contributed significantly with the branding and success of our company," says Jennifer Waggener, Advertising/Marketing Manager, Hard Rock Tool. "People within the stone industry travel from around the world to attend StonExpo, creating long-lasting friendships."
"The doors opened at StonExpo 2005, and the whole industry walked in," says Jim Eckberg, Marketing Communications Manager, Park Industries. "The show had something for everybody. Attendees packed the aisles and seminar rooms all day long.
"The show had a real excitement; an energetic, creative pulse you could feel," continues Eckberg. "The show belonged to its attendees, and it seemed like we were the ones who were invited. That's how it should be. StonExpo 2005 was an informative, valuable opportunity to network with peers, to explore what's new and best in the industry, and to get profitable insights and ideas."
Exhibiting companies at StonExpo 2005 had such a successful show, many have increased their booth space for 2006. In fact, 2005 exhibitors increased their space by 16,000 square feet for 2006, a 24% increase over last year!
"For 2006 we doubled our booth space. And it's 10 times larger than our original booth back in 2002!" says Paula K. Perry, President, Water Treatment Technologies. "StonExpo provides a terrific forum for equipment vendors like us—it's where the stone fabricators come to buy. They take the time to learn about our product because they know the show is geared toward their needs."
"StonExpo 2005 turned out to the most successful trade show in our company's 16-year history building CNC machines!" says Robert Alsup, Sales & Marketing Manager, Northwood Stoneworks/Northwood Machine Manufacturing Company. "We were amazed at the large attendee turnout and the professional manner in which the show was produced. We have increased our booth size for StonExpo 2006 and look forward to another exciting show!"
Word spread quickly after StonExpo 2005 that it is THE industry event of the year. Companies that have never participated in StonExpo have signed up based on the show's stellar reputation. In fact, 10% of the companies that have already signed up are new to the event, with lots more still to come!
"We've always attended StonExpo as a visitor," says Brenda Edwards, Owner/General Manager, TexaStone Quarries. "StonExpo is growing—it's an exciting, upbeat and professional show. That's why we have decided to participate this year as an exhibitor."
"We'd been absent as an exhibitor from StonExpo for some years—but our participation in last year's show was such a success, we will definitely be participating in future StonExpo shows," says Jonathan Zanger, President, Walker Zanger.
"StonExpo 2005 was an incredible show," says Stephanie Kadlec, Public Relations Manager, Park Industries. "The energy on the floor was sparking with excitement and buzz. This is THE tradeshow to attend in the industry. If you don't attend StonExpo 2006, you'll be missing out on the great opportunities to see what's new and hot in the industry."
StonExpo 2006 will take place November 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More than 250 exhibiting companies and over 5,000 stone professionals are expected at the event. For information on exhibiting at or attending the show, call 866.550.6808 or visit www.stonexpo.com.
StonExpo's 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 nearly 1,500 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 includes the American Monument Association, Canadian Stone Association, Elberton Granite Association, National Building Granite Quarries Association and Northwest Granite Manufacturers Association, leaders in the stone industry representing the major associations who are committed to promotion and education to the industry and general public the value and benefits of natural stone.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through five 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 (Dallas), conducts 15 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $225 million company owned by JPMorgan Partners, LLC, a private equity affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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