GCL states Hanley Wood’s 2014 International Surface Event Attendance Up 7 Percent Over 2013

Dallas, TX, February 13, 2014 – Hanley Wood Exhibitions reports significant growth in participation in The International Surface Event (TISE) 2014, held January 27-30 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Attendance for all three events – SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, and TileExpo increased by 7 percent over 2013, a strong indicator of the industry’s growth and bright future in a period of continued economic recovery. Over 700 companies exhibited at the show, providing a wide array of products and services available to the market.

„This year’s show attracted exhibitors and attendees from 90 countries, with significant representation from Italy, Germany, Spain, China, Canada, and Mexico,“ said Peter Goldstone, CEO Hanley Wood. „With 20 percent of exhibiting companies participating for the first time, we are seeing strong growth in this segment of our market.“

„The International Surface Event 2014 was one of the strongest in recent history. Everyone could feel the excitement throughout the halls, all three days of the show,“ said Dana Teague, Vice President, Hanley Wood Exhibitions. „Over 80 percent of exhibitors have already re-signed for the January 2015 event, which will take place during Design and Construction Week, and co-dated with the International Builders‘ Show (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the Las Vegas Market.“

The International Surface Event (TISE) 2015 will be held January 20-23, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.

Hanley Wood will also host the first-ever International Surface Event East (TISE East) October 19-22, 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL.

For information on exhibiting or attending The International Surface Event, visit http://www.SURFACES.com.

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