For the second consecutive year, StonExpo has been named to Tradeshow Week’s Fastest 50 list of the fifty-fastest growing tradeshows in North America. This prestigious designation is based on total net square footage growth (50%) and percentage of growth (50%) between 2005 and 2007.
StonExpo has a history of significant increases on the show floor since its acquisition by Hanley Wood in 2004. Most recently the event has grown 95% in the past three years. In 2005, the show moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center and featured 237 exhibiting companies in 80,100 net square feet of exhibit space, which equated to a 25% increase in size over 2004. The 2006 event increased by another 25% in Las Vegas with 261 exhibiting companies in 101,900 net square feet of exhibit space. Last year’s edition brought 330 exhibitors in 124,000 net square feet.
“We are honored to be recognized again this year and look forward to sharing our success with the sponsors, endorsers, exhibitors and attendees who made it possible,” says Dana Teague, Show Director, tonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. “We hope to carry this achievement into this year’s show as we anticipate another solid event this October.”
StonExpo recently announced a strategic alliance with Marmomacc and the rebranding of StonExpo to StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas. StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is expected to expand its position as the leading North American stone and technology event for fabricators, installers, builders, and distributors. With the addition of Marmomacc’s influence and strength within the architecture & design segments, significant growth is anticipated in these key market segments creating outstanding value for all who exhibit and attend.
The 6th annual Tradeshow Week Fastest 50 Gala is scheduled November 7-9, 2008, in Baltimore, Maryland.
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is owned and produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and will be held October 15-18, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marmomacc is owned and organized by Veronafiere, held annually in Verona, Italy. Its 43rd edition will be held October 2-5, 2008.
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 2,000 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.
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2008 official endorsers are Milanez & Milaneze/Vitória Stone Fair and AIA Las Vegas.
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