2011 Press Releases

Best New Product for 2011 Announced at SURFACES
(Dallas, Texas) -- Hundreds of exhibitors were on hand at SURFACES 2011 to introduce the products that will set them apart for the upcoming year.  The New Product Showcase, sponsored by National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer and TILE Magazine, featured more than twenty five of the newest products from floor covering products to business software solutions giving attendees a brief introduction of the products to be on the look out for this year.  more>>

2010 Press Releases

SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Announce 2011 General Session Speaker
(Dallas, Texas) -- Though the economy seems to be gaining momentum, it is still quite unpredictable causing industry professionals to reassess how they will meet goals and overcome obstacles. With this in mind, SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2011 is excited to announce an engaging opening General Session focused on persevering and reaching goals in this fluctuating economy.  more >>

SURFACES Gains Early Commitments for 2011
(Dallas, Texas) -- SURFACES 2011 is off to a strong start with 25% of the show floor for next year's event already confirmed by exhibitors at this year's show. These early commitments are an outstanding start to another great event next year. more>>

SURFACES and StonExpo /Marmomacc Americas Change Dates for 2011 Show
(Dallas, Texas) --  Hanley Wood Exhibitions announced today that SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas have changed the dates of the 2011 shows, to be held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.  The expos will now be held on January 25 – 27, 2011 with conferences running from January 24 – 27, 2011. more>>

SURFACES and World Market Center Las Vegas Form Partnership
(Dallas, Texas) -- December 18, 2009 - SURFACES and World Market Center Las Vegas annouce they are forming a strategic partnership in order to provide a more compelling event for each of their supporters. These leading industry events are joing forces to provide their attendees a "best of both worlds" opportunity to see everything they could imagine in floor covering and home furnishings during the first week in February in Las Vegas. more>>

Retailers Take Center Stage at General Session
(Dallas, Texas) -- As the economy slowly begins its upward climb towards stability, SURFACES 2010 will kick off with a dynamic opening General Session focused on the current and future state of retail and its affect on all facets of the floor covering industry. more>>

Armstrong Flooring Products Announces Plans for SURFACES 2010
Armstrong Flooring Products will have a prominent presence on the show floor at SURFACES, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2010. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based leader in hard surface flooring is working with show sponsor Hanley-Wood to ensure that attendees of SURFACES 2010 experience Armstrong's full commitment to the success of its retail partners and determination to continue to earn their trust and their business. more>>

SURFACES Takes Home the Gold
(Dallas, Texas) -- For the second consecutive year, SURFACES was awarded one of the highest honors in the trade show industry at the recent Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Awards & Summit held in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on September 24. more>>

Rick McConnell Named President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions
(Dallas, Texas)  -- Hanley Wood, one of the 10 largest B-to-B media companies in the United States, named Rick McConnell President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions and Shawn Pierce Senior Vice President. Hanley Wood Exhibitions produces 12 tradeshows, four of which are on the 2009 Tradeshow Week 200. more>>

Key Industry Leaders Plan Progressive SURFACES 2010 Education Program
(Dallas, Texas) -- The SURFACES 2010 Attendee Advisory Council planning meeting was held in Dallas, Texas on May 11-12 in the Hanley Wood Exhibitions offices, the producer of SURFACES. The advisory council, comprised of members from key business segments of the floor covering industry, convenes every spring to begin planning the upcoming year’s educational program and develop ideas on how to enhance the overall program. more>>

Anderson Hardwood Floors Increases Presence at SURFACES 2010
(Dallas, Texas) -- Anderson Hardwood Floors, a leader and trendsetter in hardwood flooring, has confirmed its participation in SURFACES 2010. Not only have they committed to returning to their 8,000 square foot, front row position they have held on the show floor for the past few years but according to Anderson President, Don Finkell, they plan to bring a surprise that will add a significant additional footprint to the show floor. more>>

Mannington Confirms Location on Trade Show Floor for SURFACES 2010
(Dallas, Texas) -- Mannington Mills, the only U.S. manufacturer that offers all of these flooring solutions from a single source – commercial and residential hardwood, vinyl, porcelain tile, laminate, luxury vinyl flooring, as well as commercial carpet, premium rubber flooring products, advanced composite flooring, and performance backings, has confirmed their participation in SURFACES 2010. more>>

Leading Carpet Manufacturer, Beaulieu, Confirms Participation in SURFACES 2010
(Dallas, Texas) -- SURFACES 2010 is off to a strong start with the return of Beaulieu of America, the world’s #1 carpet-only manufacturer and veteran exhibitor of the show since SURFACES’ inception in 1990. more>>