StonExpo East to Debut in March

Dallas, TX, February 15, 2007--StonExpo East 2007 will debut March 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Thousands of fabricators, installers, architects, designers, distributors, builders, retailers, kitchen & bath specialists, manufacturers and suppliers are expected to to converge on Atlanta for show. Show management said that all the major machinery manufacturers and key stone suppliers will be participating in the show, which will also offer a top-notch conference program, live hands-on education and plenty of networking opportunities.

Approximately 200 exhibiting companies will be at StonExpo East 2007 on a sold out show floor with more than 80,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Almost 70 of these companies are not participating in any other U.S. events this spring. That means StonExpo East is the only place where you can see ALL the latest stone products.
Some of the key stone suppliers participating in the show include:
A&S Marble & Granite Imports
AGM Imports
Architectural Granite & Marble
Boart Longyear Company
Dakota Granite
Diamax Industries
Exotic Granite & Marble
Global Granite & Marble
Kaeser Compressors
Marmoelettro Meccanica
Matrix Stone Products
Natural Stone Distributors
North Carolina Granite
Rock of Ages
Rowan Granite Quarry/Rowan Stone
Slabco
Stone Connection
Texas Quarries
And many, many more.

"Everyone knows that StonExpo is the show to attend in the stone business," says Melanie Antunes-Chappell, branch manager, AGM Imports of Georgia. "I am so excited that StonExpo East 2007 is being hosted in our city of Atlanta. Perfect location where the stone business is booming in the Southeast US. We will be proud to exhibit several new and exciting stones, visit with clients and meet new clients."

"To get upper-hand knowledge and gain a competitive advantage in the stone industry, come to StonExpo East '07 in Atlanta," encourages Don Lawrence Jr., Owner, Natural Stone Distributors, LLC. "Don't be the one to miss out because your competition will be there."

"StonExpo has been the best show to market to fabricators," says Chris Markham, Director of Sales, Stone Connection, Inc. "With facilities in the eastern and western US, Stone Connection Inc. has found StonExpo East and West to be the best source of marketing for new and existing customers. We are looking forward to another good show."

"We're very excited to be a part of StonExpo East in Atlanta," notes Adam Martin, Vice President, Miles Supply. "It is evident to us that this show will be not only informative but exciting as well."

"The upcoming StonExpo East in Atlanta, GA, held at our beautiful Georgia World Congress Center is providing a wonderful venue to reach out to our customers and meet new ones," says Steve Zerby, manager, Exotic Granite & Marble. "We look forward to having the opportunity to meet everyone."

In addition to providing face-to-face connections with suppliers of all the latest machinery, stone products, services and new technologies, StonExpo East offers the best education in the industry.

This year's Conference Program features 41 sessions in five targeted tracks. Some of the more well-received sessions at StonExpo 2006 in Las Vegas are back by popular demand. Anyone who missed some of these key sessions in Las Vegas should catch them in Atlanta.

Stone Live is another great educational opportunity for fabricators and installers. These live, hands-on demonstrations provide up-close training on key techniques stone professionals won't find anywhere else.
StonExpo East is committed to quality education and improving industry standards. Many of the courses in this year's conference program qualify for certifications you can't find just anywhere. Hanley Wood is a registered provider with AIA/CES, AIBD, ASID, NKBA and NAHB.