July 2, 2008 handshake_low-res
For Immediate Release
Contact: Shelby Hausler
Marketing Manager
StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas
Hanley Wood Exhibitions
shausler@hanleywood.com
972.536.6334
From left: Flavio Piva, Market Director & Co-Director
General of Veronafiere and Galen Poss,President,
Hanley Wood Exhibitions.
Marmomacc Comes to America
StonExpo now StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas
DALLAS, TEXAS -- StonExpo, the leading natural stone trade show in the United States, and Marmomacc, the world's largest trade fair in the stone and design sector, announced today a new strategic alliance and the rebranding of StonExpo to StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.
"In the past three years, StonExpo has experienced 95% growth. Now with the united strength of the StonExpo and Marmomacc brands, this event will be propelled into a global market. The combination of resources between Marmomacc and StonExpo will bring extraordinary value to the industry and participants of future events" stated Galen Poss, President, Hanley Wood Exhibitions. "This is a big win for the North American stone community," Poss continued.
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.
"We are excited about expanding the Marmomacc brand and increasing our exposure and visibility in North America," says Flavio Piva, Market Director & Co-Director General of Veronafiere. "Our previous endorsement agreements with StonExpo have proven successful and mutually beneficial and we feel confident this new arrangement will only continue to strengthen both of these leading events."
"This alliance between StonExpo and Marmomacc continues the growth and reputation of the leading stone tradeshow in the U.S, and we are particularly excited because of the close, on-going relationship between Marmomacc and the MIA highlighted recently by Marmomacc's agreement to sponsor a new Grande Pinnacle Award," said Garis Distelhorst, Executive Vice President, Marble Institute of America. "This new alliance and the rebranding of StonExpo completes a perfect circle in the stone industry."
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 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/Vitόria Stone Fair and AIA Las Vegas.
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 2007 was more than $110M.
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 oragnized 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 (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
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