Coverings 2014 tile and stone expo and conference saw attendance numbers rise when the show returned to Las Vegas in May. According to the show, more than 22,500 industry professionals attended, a bump of 3 percent from last year and 22 percent from 2011, the last year Coverings was located in Las Vegas. Overall, several key segments saw double-digit increases compared to 2011, particularly for retailers, distributors and fabricators, which were up 12, 16 and 36 percent, respectively.
In addition to a robust turnout, Coverings 2014 experienced an increase in the number of exhibitors. Coverings extended its footprint to 387,600 sq. ft. of space, utilizing an outdoor pavilion called The Plaza, located adjacent to the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In total, Coverings hosted more than 975 exhibitors.
“Our attendance and exhibitor numbers truly indicate an improvement to the health and vitality of the tile and stone industry in North America,” said Karin Fendrich, Coverings show director. “With new home sales continuing to rise, and the U.S. tile and stone consumption experiencing a fourth consecutive growth year, attending Coverings was more critical than ever this year.”
Coverings 2015 will be held April 14 to 17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
