“More and more companies continue to generate strong sales activity as a direct result of their participation in StonExpo,†stated Pennie Sabel, executive director of the StonExpo Federation, the non-profit board that produces the show. “Increasing numbers of companies are joining StonExpo because they know they will meet more qualified buyers who are driving the growth in stone, fabricating and processing machinery and ancillary products that are all part of the industry.â€
Organizers believe that Atlanta is a key location for the event as well. “Atlanta has always been a top performing market for StonExpo, and 2003 will definitely continue that tradition,†stated Sabel. “Trade shows are too big an investment for exhibitors not to have complete confidence in an event and the management behind it. Our growth is a reflection of the industry's confidence in us to produce the best shows in the industry.â€