Hardscape N.A. Draws 27,000
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – More than 27,000 registered attendees from all 50 states and 46 countries came together last month here for Hardscape North America and the concurrent Equip Exposition.
The record-breaking event on Oct. 18-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center included more than 1,000 exhibitors total, with 207 hardscape-related vendors accounting for 56,850 ft² indoors and a 42,000 ft² Hardscape House outdoors.
“We had a great time at HNA,” said Adam Goit, owner of Brookside Landscape and Design in Bremerton, Wash. “It’s awesome to be able to bring crew members with me,
“This is my 3rd time at the event, and I have learned something new every time. And I spend money every time on new tools to help make us more efficient and save wear and tear on the crews.”
New on the education lineup were two sessions on natural stone, hosted by the Natural Stone Institute.
Also, 929 attendees upgraded their registration to include six Hardscape Demoson the latest installation techniques led by Local Roots Landscaping, and 410 contractors and dealers purchased a VIP Pass, which gave them access to all 10 of the education sessions, the Hardscape Demos and two hardscape workshops for up to a 50% discount.
With more than $28,000 in prizes on the line, competition was fierce at the annual HNA Installer Championship in the Hardscape House. A dozen teams competed in the preliminary rounds, with the top four advancing to the final competition on Friday. (Each team was sponsored by a hardscape industry organization.)
- First Place: Pavers by Porter, (Outdoor Living Supply).
- Second Place: Mike Darling Construction (Belgard – APG New England).
- Third Place: Epic Pavers, (Texas Regional Installer Championship).
- Fourth Place: Clearwater Summit Group, (Mutual Materials).
HNA’s 2023 Platinum Sponsors are Belgard Hardscapes, Colmet, Halstead Media and Keystone Hardscapes. Gold Sponsors are Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls and Unilock.
HNA is produced by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) and the Natural Stone Institute.
HNA 2024 will be held Oct. 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Details will be available online at HardscapeNA.com and registration will begin in the spring with the $25 early bird rate. For information: (888) 580-9960 or info@hardscapena.com. ,
