SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas are excited to announce that they are becoming more social. SURFACES unveiled via Twitter that they are now on Facebook.
"We are thrilled to offer a new platform for our exhibitors, attendees and supporters of the show to share information, network and interact with the show and each other," explains Dana Teague, Show Director for SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. "Facebook will allow SURFACES to play a more active role within the ever-evolving floor covering industry."
Along with SURFACES, StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas is getting more social with an updated Facebook page. Though StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas has had a presence on the social network for a few years, their newly remodeled page will allow the show to be more involved in the stone industry by providing the most current industry news and the most up-to-date show information.
"We hope that, as the stone industry continues to move further into the Digital Age, the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Facebook page will be a trusted place for exhibitors and attendees to go to network with other professionals and stay plugged into what's happening with the show," explains Amie Gilmore, Show Manager for SURFACES and StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas.
SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas will utilize both Facebook and Twitter to provide updated information regarding show dates, conference information, announcements, event reminders and also to relay breaking industry news. These social sites will also allow the shows to keep their supporters "in-the-know" so they can better utilize their time at future SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas shows.
"When you walk around the show floor and notice how many smart phones and other technology there is out there and see how it's being used on the show floor to share information, set up meetings and stay connected, you realize what an invaluable service we could provide our exhibitors, attendees and supporters by having a presence on these social sites," adds Gilmore. "Our shows are here to provide a place to see the newest trends and products, do business and network with other industry professionals.
Now we'll be able to provide networking opportunities throughout the entire year." To follow SURFACES on Twitter, search " search@SURFACES _Show", and to become a fan of the SURFACES Facebook page, you can search "Surfaces Show". To find StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas on Twitter, search " search@StonExpo " and search "StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas" to find the show on Facebook. Get social with SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information on SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012, visit us at www.Surfaces.com or www.StonExpo.com or follow us at at@Surfaces _Show and and@StonExpo .
The official sponsor of SURFACES is the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the floor covering industry's largest advocacy organization representing floor covering retailers, contractors and allied service providers throughout North America.
The WFCA is a recognized leader in marketing research, industry certification programs, and operates the premier consumer flooring web site, www.wfca.org , providing unbiased information about every type of floor covering and connecting customers to members' retail stores. The WFCA also influences public policy affecting the floor covering industry and consumers. For more information about the WFCA, visit www.wfca-pro.org .
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 2012 official endorsers are Marmomacc, ASI and The Concrete Countertop Institute.
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 organized by Veronafiere.
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 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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