More Designers, Architects Attend Surfaces

Dallas, TX, Feb. 12, 2015 -- Informa Exhibitions U.S. said that attendance at this year's International Surface Event was comparable to the 2014 show, with a steady flow of visitors from the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and Las Vegas Market.

Organizers said the show attracted an increased number of architects and designers, an audience segment that accounted for nearly 7% of all registrants.

This year’s show attracted exhibitors and attendees from over 80 countries with significant representation from global markets such as Mexico, China, Australia, Japan and Italy.

A total of 707 exhibiting companies showcased their products and services on two floors of the convention center covering around 350,000 total square feet.

About 22% of the exhibiting companies were new participants to the show.