(Dallas, Texas) StonExpo has always been known for its solid, proven, unparalleled education. For nearly 20 years, stone professionals have attended the show to learn everything they need to know to be successful. This year, stone professionals can get more education than ever. For the first time, StonExpo is providing live, "how to" sessions for all show attendees.
Stone LIVE!—Your Place For LIVE How—To Education-is making its debut at this year's show in October. Stone LIVE! will feature industry experts leading installation demonstrations on the show floor. These informative, must-attend sessions give stone professionals the latest, most up-to-date information on how to deal with some of the more common installation challenges facing them today.
Stone professionals know that proper installation is critical to their business…mistakes mean lost profits. These sessions will help not only to understand common installation mistakes and challenges, but will provide key information on how to avoid them!
The Stone LIVE! sessions, which are FREE! to all show attendees, are an up-close opportunity for all stone professionals to learn proper installation techniques. These 1-hour sessions will demonstrate how to "do it right the first time" and how to ensure your customers happy with the outcome!
Attendees should plan their schedules so they include time to attend these key sessions while at the show:
Thursday, October 20
Countertop 1: Installations In Kitchens
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wall Flashing Details
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tile-Lined Shower Receptors, "A Water Management System"
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 21
Countertop 2: Installations In Bathrooms
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tile-Lined Shower Receptors, "A Water Management System"
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wall Flashing Details
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 22
Countertop 1: Installations In Kitchens
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Countertop 2: Installations In Bathrooms
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Because StonExpo is the industry's leading event, we feel it's important to keep pace with the issues facing the industry," says Michelle Troop, Senior Show Director, StonExpo. "We are pleased to offer this new level of education that will deliver the information that stone professionals need most!"
In addition to Stone LIVE!, the StonExpo 2005 Conference Program continues to provide the top-quality education stone professionals need to improve their businesses. This year's program features 34 strategic sessions in six targeted tracks-Business Management, Design/Market Trends, Fabrication/Installation, Sales/Marketing, Technology/Machinery/Tools and Care/Maintenance/Restoration. Plus, there are several sessions scheduled that are specifically designed for stone professionals who deal with the commercial sector.
Pre-show workshops will take place Wednesday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Seminars are scheduled for Thursday, October 20 – Saturday, October 22 from 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. For complete course descriptions and speaker bios, visit
www.StonExpo.com.
Attendees who are members of the MIA receive discounted pricing on Conference Packages and MIA events. Visit
www.StonExpo.com for complete pricing.
StonExpo 2005 will take place October 19-22, 2005 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. For details on attending StonExpo, call 866.550.6808 or 972.536.6440 or visit
www.StonExpo.com. On the web site, you will find complete information on exhibiting companies, show activities, the conference program, registration, housing, MIA functions and everything you need to attend the industry's most anticipated event.
StonExpo's Official Sponsors are the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Natural Stone Alliance. 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 1,200 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 Alliance 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.
StonExpo's Official Endorsers are Veronafiere/Marmomacc. Founded in 1898, Veronafiere organizes 30 to 35 exhibitions annually. Marmomacc, the world's largest and most prestigious exhibition in the natural stone industry, will be held September 29 – October 2, 2005 in Verona, Italy. For complete information, visit
www.marmomacc.com.
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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