COLUMBUS, OH - Thousands of stone and design professionals from around the world will gather in Los Angeles, CA, in October at StonExpo 2004 to explore the very latest in natural stone technology, products and services; learn from leading stone experts at educational forums; and network and conduct business with the industry's best.

Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Thursday, October 28 through Saturday, October 30, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Marble Institute of America, StonExpo 2004 is already on track to break exhibitor and attendee records, according to Pennie Sabel, Executive Director of StonExpo Federation, the nonprofit organization that has produced the event since 1987.

“If it's about stone, it's all at StonExpo 2004,” said Sabel. “Much of our exhibitor space has already been allocated; the majority of it reserved before last year's show even closed.

“Excitement is also building among potential attendees. New ideas, new business, important networking and the industry's highest quality educational programming and seminars are just a few of the reasons the who's who of the stone industry make attending StonExpo a top priority every year.”

StonExpo is the only industry event of its kind produced by the stone industry for the stone industry, according to Sabel. “Our exhibitors and attendees appreciate that their investment in this event is truly an investment in their industry's success,” stated Sabel. “All event profits are channeled back to the stone industry, through, for example, StonExpo Federation's support of the new Natural Stone Council.”