Positive showing for StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2014 — StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was held from January 27 to 30, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. It was combined with Surfaces and the newly launched TileExpo to form the International Surface Event.

The New Product Marketplace was hosted by Stone World and four of its sister publications within BNP Media. Winners for the Best New Product included Blick Industries for its Leatherhead, which transforms a CNC stoneworking center or CNC bridge saw into an automated machine for applying a leather finish to slab surfaces.

New exhibitors to the event drew a crowd with equipment for stone fabricators. BACA Systems showcased a dual-table SawJet, which utilizes technology from KUKA Robotics.

stone fabrication tooling — New introductions in tooling and accessories for stone fabrication could also be found at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.

stonewokring machinery — It is always an encouraging sign to see pieces of stoneworking machinery with “SOLD” stickers on them.

As always, hands-on demonstrations were a popular element in “The Cage,” presented by the Stone Fabricators Alliance.

Stone Boss created a buzz at their booth with multiple iPad giveaways.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2014 forum — A full spectrum of education for stone industry professionals was assembled for the event.

Once again, the Marmomacc Stone Academy held “Architects Day” in conjunction with the event, and it included site visits as well as classroom education and a tour of the exhibit hall.

For those in search of the full spectrum of decorative materials in one location, The International Surface Event was the place to be. Not only could one find stone and stoneworking technology, but with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas taking place in conjunction with Surfaces and TileExpo, the exhibit halls showcased ceramic tile, tile-setting products, carpet, wood, linoleum and pretty much any other material you were looking for.

The International Surface Event took place from January 27 to 30, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits were open from January 28 to 30, and the Education Program went from January 27 through January 30.

In addition to stoneworking technology, particularly for residential countertop fabrication, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas had exhibits of natural stone, maintenance products and more.

Hands-on demonstrations could be found at “The Cage,” presented by the Stone Fabricators Alliance, which also included hands-on testing of the newest fabrication products as well as demonstrations.

A range of classroom sessions also took place at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, including an open Fabricator Forum, which is recapped in this issue.

You don’t have to wait another year to see this broad range of products, as The International Surface Event East is taking place in Miami Beach, FL, from October 19 to 22, 2014 (exhibits from October 20 to 22). For more information, visit www.IntlSurfaceEventEast.com.