News and Updates

Hardscape North America 2010 co-locates with, GIE+EXPO

Wed, 2009-09-30

Hardscape North America 2010 co-locates with,  the Green Industry Equipment Expo, GIE+EXPO

Herndon, VA—The  Hardscape North America (HNA) 2010 trade show will co-locate with the GIE+EXPO which stands for the Green Industry Equipment Expo (GIE-EXPO.com). This mega industry event will take place on October 28-30, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Exposition Center.

By co-locating, Hardscape North America will have access to GIE+EXPO’s nearly 20,000 participants along with a 19-acre outdoor demonstration area adjacent to the exhibit hall.

The GIE+EXPO is the 14th largest tradeshow in the USA. HNA will maintain its own identity with features such as a separate registration area, different show colors and their own promotion campaign. For HNA  the co-location means expanded education/conference programs for contractors and distributors as HNA will also partner with the Green Industries Conference (GIC). Hardscape North America includes hands-on demonstration workshops and targeted contractor seminars. In addition, the HNA event will include the third annual Hardscape Projects Awards program for contractors. This awards program highlights many of the hardscapes industry best projects.

“HNA is the national hardscape show for successful hardscape contractors and their employees.  By co-locating with GIE Expo, HNA looks forward to offering expanded education programs and trade show to contractors” said HNA Steering Special Committee chairman, Mike Mueller, General Manager, TEKA North America, Inc.

The Hardscape North America trade show for hardscape contractors is produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association and the National Concrete Masonry Association. “The GIE+ EXPO attendees are mainly softscape landscaping contractors who may or may not do hardscape. By combining hardscapes with softscapes the show will benefit not only these contractors but both industries” said ICPI Chairman Ed Fioroni, Vice President, Marketing/Distributor Sales, Pavestone Company. HNA would like to thank the following 2009 sponsors for their support. Platinum Sponsors: Belgard; Hanson Hardscape Products; Pavestone; Pine Hall Brick Gold Sponsors: Pathfinder Systems; SRW Products Silver Sponsor: Seal 'n Lock System Corporation. To learn more about Hardscape North America visit www.HardscapeNA.com.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities for 2010

Mon, 2009-12-21

There currently are both Mettallic and Non-mettallic sponsorships available for the 2010 Hardscape North America Show.

Click on Sponsorship brochure below to learn more!

ICPI and Hardscape North America Add New Dimension To GIE+EXPO 2010

Mon, 2010-01-11

Louisville, KY, USA – America’s 14th largest trade show, GIE+EXPO, has announced the co-location of Hardscape North America (HNA) to Louisville in 2010 to coincide with GIE+EXPO, October 28th – 30th. The new addition will not only offer new education and business growth opportunities to the thousands of lawn and landscape professionals that attend the GIE+EXPO, but also new attractions for over 2,400 design-build contractors, architects and engineers that regularly attend Hardscape North America annually.

Hardscape North America, sponsored by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), is the hardscape industry’s premiere event for those who manufacture, specify and install segmental pavement systems, segmental retaining walls, water features, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces landscape environments for residential and commercial applications.

“Having the addition of HNA at GIE+EXPO next year literally adds a number of new dimensions to the show”, states Warren Sellers, GIE+EXPO Show Director. “HNA will bring thousands of new attendees to Louisville from their own show with the buying power for on-the-job equipment as well as exposure to all of the educational opportunities that will be available throughout show week.”

The combination of the green industry, power equipment and permeable concrete pavers all together in one place exemplifies the movement towards integration of softscapes and hardscapes in sustainable environmental designs.

Ed Fioroni, ICPI Chairman recognizes the benefits of bringing their show to GIE+EXPO. “It’s a great marriage for attracting new contractors, landscape designers and irrigation professionals to our show while providing our attendees with all there is to see on the equipment side. Today we see our industry expanding beyond residential into much larger projects for cities and greener environments and this is the perfect venue for providing the latest tools and training needed to help contractors grow.”

HNA will be offering valuable certification, certificate and hands-on educational sessions for hardscape and landscape professionals two days before the start of GIE+EXPO covering topics ranging from segmental retaining wall installation to permeable interlocking concrete pavement construction. “We’re looking forward to helping the landscapers learn the proper installation guidelines to take advantage of all that the combined shows have to offer”, adds Bill Schnieder, President of Advanced Pavement Technology. “Here they see the tools they need while learning from in-depth sessions as well as seeing hands-on installations in progress at the outdoor demonstration area.

“As an HNA exhibitor, we are looking forward to being in Louisville”, says Craig Willike, general manager of Pavestone®. “It’s an exciting destination for the contractors we want to see at the show and it’s easy to get to from a multi-state area.”

HNA Registration Opens

Tue, 2010-06-29

Registration to Open July 1st  for Hardscape North America 2010  

Co-locating with GIE+EXPO in Louisville provides added education value
and synergy for hardscape contractors and distributors

(Louisville, KY) – Hardscape North America (HNA) has announced that registration will open July 1, 2010 with an extensive offering of education and purchasing opportunities for hardscape contractors and distributors. The HNA Conference and Trade Show will run concurrently with Green Industry and Equipment EXPO, October 28th – 30th. Attendees can register for over 85 educational sessions and workshops covering everything from installation certification and hands-on demonstrations to lawn and landscape management and business marketing.
HNA attendees will have access to two trade shows for the cost of one at the Kentucky Exposition Center – the HNA show, with products and materials exclusive to the hardscape industry, and GIE+EXPO, where they can visit over 700 product and service exhibits indoors and test the latest outdoor power equipment in action on 19 acres of outdoor demo space.  
"There's no question that combining hardscape education with landscape education, in addition to acres of equipment on display, this year's show offers contractors an all-in-one business building experience that they can use to grow their hardscape business", states Mike Mueller, Chairman of the HNA Steering Committee and General manager, TEKA North America. Registration for Hardscape North America 2010 will allow attendees to build their show schedule around their particular business needs along with optional training and certification events.

Show and conference highlights include:

•    Special HNA/GIE+EXPO trade show admission pricing
Early bird fees starting at $35 before September 15th for contractors and distributors include admission to both shows as well as demonstrations at the HNA Outdoor Arena, mechanical paver installation demonstrations and all show networking and entertainment venues. The HNA indoor area will feature over 100 exhibitors displaying new products and equipment including pavers and segmental retaining walls (SRW), edge restraints, hardscaping tools and more. Trade show attendees will also be able to visit hundreds of other power equipment and green industry exhibitors inside and outside at GIE+EXPO as well as see new products on display at GIE+EXPO’s New Products Arena.
 
•    HNA education conference and demonstration programs
This year, HNA’s educational programs will be offered in partnership with dozens of additional sessions and seminars hosted by the Green Industry Conference (GIC) and the Professional Grounds Maintenance Society (PGMS). This extensive 3-day conference will present valuable education topics of interest to hardscape and landscape contractors and distributors who want to learn more from industry leaders about managing and growing a business in today’s challenging economic environment. Registration for a full conference package includes all HNA and GIC educational sessions each day, HNA demonstrations and HNA/GIE+EXPO trade show admission.

•    Optional Pre-show installation certification courses: Tuesday, October 26th and Wednesday, October 27th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky. Five optional ticketed courses will be offered including ICPI Level 1 and Level 2 Concrete Paver Installer; ICPI Permeable Pavement (PICP) Installer Technician; NCMA SRW Installer course and Certified SRW Installer™ (CSRWI™) exam; NCMA SRW Installer Advanced course and Certified SRW Installer Advanced™ (CSRWI-A™) exam.  All course registrants will receive a student manual and admission to the HNA and GIE+EXPO tradeshows and HNA demonstrations.

•    Optional distributor program “Secrets of a Successful Hardscape Distributor”: Wednesday, October 27th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky.
This optional ticketed full-day program is dedicated to distributors and dealers that sell hardscape and landscape products to contractors and consumers. The program will cover topics on selecting product lines, inventory management, profit building, product display ideas, Internet marketing and tips on social media.

•    Optional Hands-On paver and segmental retaining wall installation training: Thursday October 28th and Friday, October 29th at the HNA Outdoor Arena in the GIE+EXPO Outdoor Demo Area. 
These optional ticketed one-day courses are for hardscape installers of all levels who want to enhance their job skills through practical hands-on training.

“Louisville is the perfect host city for an event of this size.” comments Warren Sellers, GIE+EXPO and HNA Show Director, “With over 18,000 attendees expected, there’s a variety of very accommodating hotels offering reduced rates for attendees. Plus Louisville’s dining and entertainment options are exceptional, especially 4th Street Live, where we will have two nights of free concerts for all conference and show attendees and exhibitors.”

To register online for the HNA Pre-Conference Courses, HNA/GIC Education Conferences, the Distributor Program and the HNA/GIE+EXPO Tradeshows click here.

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Hardscape North America (HNA) 2010 Offers More Education

Tue, 2010-07-13

Hardscape North America (HNA) 2010 Offers More Education,
More New Products and More Hands-On Demonstrations Than Ever Before!

This year, the HNA Conference and Trade Show will run concurrently with Green Industry and Equipment EXPO (GIE+EXPO), October 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, creating the largest buying, selling and learning event of its kind anywhere in the U.S.

This is a must attend event for contractors and distributors looking to improve their skills and increase profits!


•Register for over 85 educational sessions and workshops covering everything from installation certification and hands-on demonstrations to lawn and landscape management and business marketing.

•Attend two shows for the cost of one - the HNA Show, with products and materials exclusive to the hardscape industry, and GIE+EXPO, with over 700 product and service exhibits and 19 acres of outdoor "try-before-you-buy" demo space.

•See over 100 hardscape exhibitors displaying new products and equipment in one area, including pavers and segmental retaining walls (SRW), edge restraints, hardscaping tools and more.

•Create your own show schedule to meet your particular business needs along with optional training and certification events.

•Looking for new products? Visit GIE+EXPO's New Products Arena where the latest new products will be prominently displayed along with ongoing presentations on the show's Main Stage.

HNA 2010 SHOW AND CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
This extensive 3-day conference will offer valuable education to hardscape and landscape contractors and distributors who want to learn more from industry leaders about managing and growing a business in today's challenging economic environment. Registration for a full conference package includes all HNA and Green Industry Conference educational sessions each day, HNA demonstrations and HNA/GIE+EXPO trade show admission.

•Special HNA/GIE+EXPO trade show only admission pricing
Early bird fees start at $35 before September 15 for contractors and distributors for admission to both shows, live HNA installation demonstrations at the HNA Outdoor Arena, mechanical paver installation demonstrations, HNA project awards presentation and all show networking and the concert venues.

•HNA education conference and demonstration programs
HNA educational programs will be offered along with dozens of additional sessions and seminars hosted by the GIC for a total of 75 sessions with a combined conference price starting at just $265.

•3rd Annual Hardscape North America Hardscape Project Awards
See the hardscape projects judged to be the best in North America. The HNA Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applications.

•Optional Pre-show installation certification and certificate courses, Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky
Five optional certification courses are scheduled including ICPI Level 1 and Level 2 Concrete Paver Installer; ICPI Permeable Pavement (PICP) Installer Technician; NCMA SRW Installer course and Certified SRW Installer (CSRWI) exam; NCMA SRW Installer Advanced course and Certified SRW Installer Advanced (CSRWI-A) exam. All course registrants will receive a student manual and admission to the HNA and GIE+EXPO tradeshows and HNA demonstrations.

•Optional distributor program "Secrets of a Successful Hardscape Distributor", Wednesday, October 27 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky
This optional full-day program for distributors and dealers that sell hardscape and landscape products to contractors and consumers will cover topics on selecting product lines, inventory management, profit-building product display ideas, Internet marketing and tips on social media and more.

•Optional Hands-On paver and segmental retaining wall installation training, Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29 at the HNA Outdoor Arena
These optional one-day courses are for hardscape installers of all levels who want to enhance their job skills through practical hands-on training. Sign up early since attendance is limited to 16 per session.

•Louisville ... the perfect host city. Downtown Louisville, just seven minutes from the Kentucky Exposition Center offers an inviting blend of classic Southern elegance, superb dining and hotel choices for every budget.

•Free Concerts each night at Louisville's 4th Street Live where you can kick back and relax with your peers each night at the HNA and GIE+EXPO Concert Series featuring Neal McCoy Wednesday and Heidi Newfield, formerly with Trick Pony, Friday.
 

 

Hardscape Distributor Program Lineup is Set!

Mon, 2010-08-09

Hardscape North America has put together an unprecedented program
 for hardscape distributor success.

(Louisville, KY) – Hardscape North America (HNA) announces “Secrets of a Successful Hardscape Distributor.” the 2010 Hardscape Distributor Program. The program is to take place 8 am and concludes by 5:00 pm Wednesday October 27th - a day before the newly co-located Hardscape North America and GIE+EXPO trade show in Louisville Kentucky opens. The program is full of “real world” information to help hardscape distributors be successful.

The program features:
•Digital and social marketing strategies
Jason Falls, a leading expert in the field, presents how to apply digital and social marketing strategies to a distributor business.
•Learn how to handle operations, inventory, work with employees and grow profitably
Steve Hedberg, a hands-on owner-operator of four distributorships presents.
•Ask experienced distributors questions
Get honest, real-world answers from a four-person panel comprised of experienced distributors. The panel includes Doug Rose, sales manager, Rock Products, Inc., Randall Caldwell, president, Woerner Landscape Source, Terry Chapman, president, Koetter Pave and Hardscape Supply, Jeffersonville, IN and Ray Sonnenberg, manager, Sonnenberg Landscaping
•Round table discussions
Network and share ideas with peers from across the United States and Canada.
•Special HNA/GIE+EXPO trade show admission pricing

“The program is designed to help with providing proven strategies to operate a successful hardscape distributorship”, comments Lynn Barnhart, Distributor Program Chair, “this day-long workshop, will share some of the best ideas for greater profits.”

In the afternoon, program attendees will have the opportunity to attend two small group sessions. Attendees will choose from these great topics: “Established hardscape distributors who want to grow market share”, “New(er) to hardscapes, how do I grow?”, “How to sponsor certification training”, “Effective employee relations and training”, “Operating multiple locations” and “Smart financial operations”

For the latest details about the program, visit the Hardscape North America website. It is easy to register by visiting www.HardscapeNA.com and if participants sign up by September 15th they can take advantage of early-bird discounts!

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