Over the past two months, I have to say I have logged in more than my fair share of steps. Between TISE and Coverings, I definitely walked a lot and remembered what trade shows can do to your feet. All joking aside, I have to say that in both cases, I was pleasantly surprised with the buzz in the air. The stone industry is alive again, and people are excited to be back out and conducting business in person.
Last month, I shared my experience of traveling to Las Vegas, and it was more of the same in Orlando. Most fabricators and machine manufacturers that I spoke with report that they have been busy. Business is good, which everyone is happy to hear. Like at TISE, exhibitors said that they mainly received quality visitors to their booths. Those in attendance were looking to invest, or at least seriously considering it. You can check out some Coverings highlights in this eMagazine.