September 29, 2009

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alex Kephart                                                

Hanley Wood Exhibitions

akephart@hanleywood.com

972.536.6334

Stone World Magazine to Sponsor Areas at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009

DALLAS, TX --  StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009 is excited to announce that Stone World Magazine will sponsor Stone LIVE!, StonExchange and the Stone Innovation Pavilion at this year’s show.

Stone LIVE!, which is also presented by the Stone Fabricators Alliance, is a special area on the show floor where attendees can gather to watch industry specialists perform demonstrations of challenging stone installation techniques.  All sessions are included with admission to the exhibits and there are several sessions each day that the expo is open.

"For the past few years, StoneLIVE! has given attendees the unique opportunity to watch stone industry professionals demonstrate their craft first-hand,” states Michael Reis, editor and associate publisher of Stone World.  “This year's lineup of demonstrations provides an excellent representation of the latest issues our industry members are seeing in the field today -- in stone fabrication as well as in installation and maintenance."

StonExchange is an area dedicated to open discussions of the industry’s hot topics.  Each session is led by experts from such organizations as the MIA, NSC, Stonecarvers Guild and CCI.

"With so many issues facing our industry today, it is more important than ever for members of the stone trade to meet with their colleagues and share ideas,” states Reis.  “The sessions offered as part of StonExchange provide attendees with a chance to learn more about what our industry is doing to collectively face the many challenges we are seeing in the current marketplace."

The Stone Innovation Pavilion, formerly the New Product Pavilion, is a showcase of the stone industry’s newest products, sustainable offerings and innovative solutions.  Located just inside the main entrance to the exhibit hall, this section of the show floor is consistently rated among the best attractions by attendees. 

“With Stone World as a sponsor of these high visibility areas, we are deepening our relationship with one of the industry’s leading publications,” states Dana Teague, Show Director for StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009.  “They have been key contributors since the show’s beginning and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.”

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is owned and produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and will be held October 21-24, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Marmomacc is owned and organized by Veronafiere, held annually in Verona, Italy. Its 44th edition will be held September 30 – October 3^rd, 2009.

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 1,750 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.

About Stone World Magazine

Stone World magazine is recognized worldwide as the leading source of information on stone use in architecture and interior design as well as stone production, distribution, installation, and maintenance.  With technical information, high quality architectural photography and in-depth international industry coverage, Stone World is designed for and read by the top buyers and decision makers who specify, quarry, fabricate, export, import, distribute, design, sell and install stone and stone-related equipment and supplies.  With 19,114 average qualified subscribers, Stone World features the largest circulation serving the dimensional stone industry.

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 2008 was more than $115M.

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 organized 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 conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.

Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment.

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