A renewed sense of energy and excitement was visible at SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013. Attendees and exhibitors were delighted with the show and the overall sense of industry optimism present on the show floor. The event took place January 28-31at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas and experienced a 4.3 percent increase in attendance from 2012. Industry professionals packed the aisles to see a comprehensive selection of new, on-trend floor covering and stone products. “We are very optimistic about the state of the industries we serve. There was a new and energetic buzz on the show floor that consumed both attendees and exhibitors throughout the duration of the show,” commented Dana Teague, Group Director, SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.”