Hardscape North America to Offer Variety of Exhibitors

One of the goals of Hardscape North America is to provide contractors with the tools necessary to be successful. In spite of the economy, contractors will have a great opportunity to obtain those tools with more exhibitors signed up than ever in the history of the show. This year’s robust exhibit sales confirm the growing market for hardscaping products and services. Hardscape North America takes place Jan. 14 - 17, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga.

Contractors can look forward to more industry information being available to them than before. This trade show provides an opportunity for contractors to network with key manufacturers and suppliers of hardscape products and construction equipment.

In addition, contractors will obtain valuable knowledge through educational sessions as well as hands-on daily demonstrations. Contractors can enroll and complete certification courses on-site to help improve their business. The 2009 show will feature live demonstrations on the show floor including: a Stone Veneer Concrete Masonry Wall Construction Demonstration, a Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Demonstration, a Low Voltage Lighting Demonstration, a Raised Patio Construction Demonstration, a Paver Installation Demonstration, a Step and Column Construction Demonstration and an Outdoor Kitchen Demonstration.

Not only will there be continuing education seminars for owners, there will be just as many for lead field people. The show also includes seminars with topics such as: Hands-on Best Practices for Segmental Paver Installation, Estimating Strategies, Boost Your Bottom Line and Driving Job Site Performance through Planning and Communicating. For those looking to improve their business, this show will make available some of the tools needed in today’s market. Being better prepared will help during tough economic times.

HNA is produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, Georgia Chapter American Concrete Institute, the National Concrete Masonry Association and the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association. Platinum Sponsors include: Belgard; Hanson Hardscape Products; Pathfinder Systems; Pave Tech/Hardscape Outfitters; Pine Hall Brick; Snap Edge Corporation; SRW Products; Techni-Seal; Weber MT. Gold Sponsor: Hess Machinery. Silver Sponsors: Alliance Designer Products; The Belden Brick Co.; KOBRA Molds; Sebastian Muller AG; Strata Systems; Surebond.