World of Hardscapes Set for March 7-10, 2007

The first national hardscape tradeshow, World of Hardscapes, produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, will be held March 7-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. The tradeshow will offer products, technology and knowledge for the hardscaping professional through educational seminars, exhibits and certification courses.

(PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- The first national hardscape tradeshow, World of Hardscapes, produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, will be held March 7-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. The tradeshow will offer products, technology and knowledge for the hardscaping professional through educational seminars, exhibits and certification courses.

“Education on business issues has been identified by contractors as an important focus for the World of Hardscapes program,” said Joe Bowen, ICPI Chairman.

The program will include top-notch seminars on people and business management, site efficiency and sales and marketing as well as paver installer and SRW certification courses. The exhibit floor will feature over 150 booths, displaying state-of-the-art products and equipment. In addition to 45,000 square feet of indoor floor space, there will be an outdoor exhibit area where contractors will be able to “touch and feel” tools and where exhibitors can showcase their equipment in typical site conditions. The World of Hardscapes will also provide excellent opportunities for contractors to network with key manufacturers and suppliers of hardscaping products, construction equipment, vehicles and services.

ICPI is offering several levels of sponsorship. Platinum Sponsors include Oldcastle Architectural, Inc., Pathfinder Systems, Pavestone Company, PAVE TECH, INC., Pine Hall Brick SRW Products, Techni-Seal and Unilock Ltd. Gold Sponsors: Brick Industry Association, NAVASTONE Inc., Oaks Concrete, Paver Systems LLC and TEKA North America Inc. Silver Sponsors: Alliance Designer Products, Big Rock Building Products, an Oldcastle Company, KOBRA Molds, Inc., Nitterhouse Masonry Products Inc., Specialty Engravers LLC. and Whitacre – Greer.

For additional information please contact World of Hardscapes at
(888) 580-9960 06 or online at www.worldofhardscapes.org.

ICPI members include producers, contractors, design professionals and consultants. ICPI promotes the highest product standards through ICPI product certification and installation standards through ICPI contractor certification. ICPI publishes the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, along with marketing and technical resources for design professionals, contractors, and homeowners. Applications for “pavers” include driveways, patios, plazas, walkways, roofs, airports, streets, ports, and stadiums.

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