Hardscape North America 2024
Date: October 16-18, 2024
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
Visit the Natural Stone Institute in Booth 28002
Non-manufacturer attendees can use code VIPNSI for discounted registration.
The Natural Stone Institute will be exhibiting at Hardscapes North America, a tradeshow for hardscape contractors, dealers, and landscape professionals. Visit our booth to learn more about the membership benefits for landscape distributors including:
- Growing your professional network within the stone industry including quarriers, fabricators, installers, and distributors.
- Training your sales team through online education.
- Connecting with design professionals through NSI’s certified CEU Speaker program.
Schedule of Events
Exhibit Hours:
- Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, October 16
2:30-3:30pm
Increase Profitability with Natural Stone
Reid Kubesh (Coldspring), Matt Henderson (SiteOne Landscape Supply), and Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply & TexaStone Quarries)
Have you wondered if installing more natural stone could benefit your business? We’ve assembled a panel of industry experts to share firsthand their experience with natural stone in the hardscape industry. The panel of stone professionals will explore how natural stone can be profitable to your business. Our panelists will provide tips to make stone sourcing easier, streamline the buying process, and provide insight on how to grow your bottom line.
Thursday, October 17
11:30am-12:30pm
Natural Stone Paving Systems and Site, Feature, and Retaining Walls: How to Get it Right with Natural Stone
Chuck Muehlbauer (Natural Stone Institute), JP Acosta (Delgado Stone Distributors)
So many conditions exist in hardscape applications, including site conditions, climate conditions, and stone specifications. Join us for a technical session that will help you become the expert in installing natural stone for hardscape projects. Learn what conditions need to be assessed and what resources are available to you to determine a system that will make you successful and profitable.
1:15-2:30pm
HNA Awards Recognition Presentation
