tradeshow week names stonexpo among fastest 50 tradeshows

StonExpo has been named by Tradeshow Week as one of the 50 fastest-growing tradeshows in North America. This designation is based on the percentage of growth and the total net square footage growth from 2004 to 2006.

StonExpo has experienced substantial increases on the show floor since being acquired by Hanley Wood Exhibitions in 2004. StonExpo 2004, which took place in Los Angeles, had 184 exhibiting companies in 63,600 net square feet of exhibit space. The show moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2005 with 237 exhibiting companies in 80,100 net square feet of exhibit space, bringing a 25% larger show to the industry. The 2006 event increased by another 25% in Las Vegas with 261 exhibiting companies in 101,900 net square feet of exhibit space. The result is a 2007 event that's twice as big as it was in 2004!

"We are honored to be selected from more than 13,000 tradeshows held in the United States and Canada,"says Dana Teague, Show Director, Hanley Wood Exhibitions. "It is truly a thrill to receive such a prestigious award, which we share with our exhibiting manufacturers, professional attendees and our sponsors, the Marble Institute of America and the Natural Stone Council, all of which make the show a success."

StonExpo 2007 offers the industry more than ever before-not only a bigger show floor with more exhibitors and new products, but more trends, more education, more networking, more for stone professionals across the country. The show will take place October 18-20, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Conference Program will run October 17-20. For more information on the event, visit www.StonExpo.com or call 866.550.6808 or 972.536.6440.

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 (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.

Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.