STONEXPO/MARMOMACC AMERICAS 2009 EVENT RECAP
In its 2nd year as StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, the 2009 event delivered the latest technology, first-rate education and of course – all things stone! It was an international show with nearly 200 companies and over 4,000 attendees from around the world.


THE EDUCATION

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The 2009 Conference Program featured 33 sessions in six targeted tracks including one combined educational extension area on the show floor with complimentary sessions (Stone LIVE! and StonExchange).  Attendees earned AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC, AIA/CES LUs and ASID industry designation.  Approximately 90% of the conference program was new material from last year, including the Care/Maintenance/Restoration track, which featured four seminars throughout the course of the show.


SHOW FEATURES

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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas featured a greater international presence with exhibitors from Italy, Brazil, Turkey and China; live, hands-on demonstrations in one central location at the back of the hall, featuring both Stone LIVE! and an all-new Stone Pavilion; the Stone Innovation Pavilion, featuring the latest products available to the stone industry; and NEW! this year - The Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI)'s Concrete Pavilion and Concrete Countertop Institute Conference featuring six classes on creating successful concrete countertops.


ATTENDEE PROFILE

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StonExpo attracted fabricators, installers, architects, designers, builders, kitchen & bath specialists, retailers, distributors, landscape architects, restoration professionals, general contractors, quarriers and more ready to do business.


EXHIBITOR PROFILE

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Industry suppliers showcased the latest in stone, stone products, alternative surfaces, concrete, machinery, tools and accessories.