Marble Institute of America: Press Room

StonExpo on Track for Another Successful Show

Natural Stone Industry's Leading Exhibitors are On Board;
Record Number of Attendees Have Pre-registered

Columbus, OH, August 12, 2004 – StonExpo 2004, scheduled for October 28-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, promises to be yet another successful event at which natural stone and design industry professionals will find the latest products and services, technical education, and networking opportunities they've come to expect from StonExpo.

"Our first-ever West coast location, significantly expanded educational programming, and reputation for showcasing the industry's finest exhibitors are combining to make StonExpo 2004 a 'can't miss' event," says Pennie Sabel, Executive Director of the StonExpo Federation, which sponsors the show.

StonExpo also continues to attract the industry's leaders because, she notes, "it is the natural stone industry’s premier trade event and the only one produced by the stone industry for the stone industry." All proceeds from the event are channeled back into the natural stone industry through support of industry education and natural stone promotion programs.

Substantial discounts are available to those pre-registering for StonExpo 2004 by September 13; registrations will continue to be accepted after that date, Sabel notes, but at regular rates and attendees will have to pick up their registration packets at the event. Onsite registration is also available.

Complete event details, seminar descriptions, and registration options can be found online at www.stonexpo.com. Or, contact StonExpo Federation at (740) 869-9990 or e-mail info@stonexpo.com.

About StonExpo Federation, Inc.
Headquartered in Mount Sterling, Ohio, StonExpo Federation is a nonprofit corporation composed of representatives from major stone industry trade associations, vendors, and publications. The Federation owns and manages StonExpo and channels its profits back to the stone industry to create opportunities for stone professionals. StonExpo Federation is a key supporter of the Natural Stone Council formed in 2003 to build demand for natural stone in the commercial and residential marketplaces.