With around 1,000 exhibitors and over 40,000 trade visitors from all over the world, organizers of the Stone+tec trade fair are preparing for the next edition of the event - set to take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from May 20 to 23, 2009.

The biennial exhibition, which is now in its 30th year, covers the entire chain of natural stone processing, from quarrying technology to processing equipment to the full range of stone materials. In addition to Stone+tec’s comprehensive exhibition, the event has a diverse supporting program, with conferences, educational sessions, awards for stone architecture and other initiatives.

Stone+tec is organized by NürnbergMesse. For more information, visit: www.stone-tec.com