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>>

Whittemore Re-Appointed to SURFACES '10 Education Advisory Council
(Kinnelon, NJ) -- Christine Whittemore, chief simplifier of Simple Marketing Now LLC, has been re-appointed to the SURFACES 2010 Education Advisory Council. The Education Advisory Council guides and shapes the Education Program for SURFACES, the only trade show to bring together in one location every aspect of the flooring industry once a year in Las Vegas, NV. The focus of SURFACES '10 will be "All-in-One." more>>

SURFACES Launches State-of-the-Art Web Site
(Dallas, Texas) -- Continuing its status as a leader in the floor covering industry, SURFACES has launched a brand new, state-of- the-art Web site aimed at providing both exhibitors and attendees up-to-date industry information as well as providing historical data specific to their participation in all Hanley Wood shows. more>>

2009 Press Releases

SURFACES 2009 Draws Quality Attendees During Unstable Economy
(Dallas, Texas) -- Ask anyone in the industry their opinions on the current economy and the state of the housing market and their response would be "dismal." SURFACES 2009 faced these issues head-on with three days of the latest products, essential education and valuable networking opportunities. more>>

SURFACES to Host Top Consumer Publications
(Dallas, Texas) -- In an effort to increase floor covering awareness and understanding within the consumer market, SURFACES will host key members of some of the top consumer publications. more>>

Top Retailers and Distributors Plan Strong Showing at SURFACES 2009
(Dallas, Texas) -- Even during uncertain times, the floor covering industry continues to show its enduring and strong support of SURFACES. Top retailers and distributors from all over the nation are in the final stages of planning their visit to the #1 floor covering event of the year. more>>

SURFACES 2009 Education Program Focuses on the Future of Floor Covering
(Dallas, Texas) -- The 2009 SURFACES Education Program will again have an accomplished lineup of industry educators sharing their expert knowledge and offering real solutions aimed at increasing attendees' bottom line and the success for the future of their business. more>>

Industry Shows Strong Support of SURFACES 2009
(Dallas, Texas) -- In a strong showing of industry support, Oriental Weavers, Monticello International and Tarkett Residential among others will return to SURFACES after a brief hiatus. This commitment further proves the significance of SURFACES and its importance to the floor covering industry despite the challenging economy. more>>

World Floor Covering Association Goes for the Gold at SURFACES 2009
(Anaheim, CA) -- Members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) are very familiar with the benefits of association membership. An award-winning certification program, trade scholarships, issue analysis and exclusive access to the industry-leading research on market conditions are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. more>>

SURFACES Lands Distinguished Industry Leaders to Headline Opening Session
(Dallas, Texas) -- SURFACES is proud to announce the first ever General Session dedicated to addressing issues directly affecting the floor covering industry. more>>

Armstrong Plans Product Showroom at SURFACES 2009
(Dallas, Texas) -- Armstrong World Industries will host a Product Showroom at SURFACES 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Armstrong will be located in a Product Showroom which will be open to show attendees February 4th from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and February 5th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. more>>