Under the purchase agreement, the StonExpo Federation and the Marble Institute of America will enjoy 45-year sponsorship agreements, making the Federation and MIA the official sponsors of StonExpo. Hanley Wood will work closely with the MIA and its Educational Advisory Council in the development of the show's educational curriculum.
“Hanley Wood's expertise in exhibition management and their resources should help make StonExpo into a comprehensive North American stone event,†said Alex Bachrach, President of the StonExpo Federation. “StonExpo has been a great show for our industry, and we feel Hanley Wood can improve it by attracting new attendees, expanding the show's size and scope, and helping to increase the use of stone through more exposure to more people.â€