For the second consecutive year, StonExpo has been named to Tradeshow Weeks Fastest 50 list of the fifty-fastest growing tradeshows in North America. This prestigious designation is based on total net square footage growth (50%) and percentage of growth (50%) between 2005 and 2007.

StonExpo has a history of significant increases on the show floor since its acquisition by Hanley Wood in 2004. Most recently the event has grown 95% in the past three years. In 2005, the show moved to the Las Vegas Convention Center and featured 237 exhibiting companies in 80,100 net square feet of exhibit space, which equated to a 25% increase in size over 2004. The 2006 event increased by another 25% in Las Vegas with 261 exhibiting companies in 101,900 net square feet of exhibit space. Last years edition brought 330 exhibitors in 124,000 net square feet.

"We are honored to be recognized again this year and look forward to sharing our success with the sponsors, endorsers, exhibitors and attendees who made it possible," says Dana Teague, Show Director, tonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. "We hope to carry this achievement into this years show as we anticipate another solid event this October."

StonExpo recently announced a strategic alliance with Marmomacc and the rebranding of StonExpo to StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas. StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is expected to expand its position as the leading North American stone and technology event for fabricators, installers, builders, and distributors. With the addition of Marmomacc's influence and strength within the architecture & design segments, significant growth is anticipated in these key market segments creating outstanding value for all who exhibit and attend.

The 6th annual Tradeshow Week Fastest 50 Gala is scheduled November 7-9, 2008, in Baltimore, Maryland.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is owned and produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and will be held October 15-18, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marmomacc is owned and organized by Veronafiere, held annually in Verona, Italy. Its 43rd edition will be held October 2-5, 2008.

For more information on StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, please call 866.550.6808 or visit www.StonExpo.com.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas' Official Sponsors are the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Natural Stone Council. The mission of the MIA is to promote the use of natural stone and be the world's most authoritative natural stone information resource. Membership in the association is worldwide and includes over 2,000 natural stone producers, exporters/importers, distributors/wholesalers, fabricators, finishers, installers, and industry suppliersall committed to the highest standards of workmanship and ethics.

The Natural Stone Council, home of the Genuine Stone® brand, is the leader in the stone industry that represents the major associations who are committed to promotion and education of the industry and general public of the value and benefits of natural stone. Member associations include: Allied Stone Industries, Building Stone Institute, Elberton Granite Association, Indiana Limestone Institute, Marble Institute of America, National Building Granite Quarries Association, National Slate Association and Natural Stone Alliance.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2008 official endorsers are Milanez & Milaneze/Vitria Stone Fair and AIA Las Vegas.

About Veronafiere
Veronafiere (Verona Trade Fair Company) is Italy's most important direct organizer of trade shows and among the top organizers in Europe. Founded in 1898, Veronafiere now focuses on economic sectors of primary importance to the Italian economy, including stone (Marmomacc), construction (Samoter), and wine (Vinitaly). Veronafiere conducts or hosts 37 trade shows a year in Verona and 11 abroad. Annual turnover in 2007 was more than $110M.

Marmomacc is the global leader in natural and engineered stone materials and related technologies and design. Samoter is one of Europe's major exhibitions of construction equipment and earth-moving machinery. Vinitaly is the largest wine trade show in the world. All three are owned and organized by Veronafiere.

About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North Americas leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.

Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.