News and Updates

GIE+EXPO Announces Concert Lineup

Tue, 2011-05-03

Louisville, KY-HNA attendees are invited to enjoy one of country music’s newest trios Thursday, October 27th and a music legend Friday October 28th on the 4th Street Live! stage in downtown Louisville. Both concerts are sponsored by GIE+EXPO (The Green Industry & Equipment Expo), which will be co-located with HNA October 27-29, 2011. Concert admission is free to registered attendees.

Stealing Angels will get the crowd on their feet on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and the Charlie Daniels Band will hit the stage on Friday also at 9:00 p.m.

Industry Experts to Provide Profit-Boosting Advice at Hardscape North America Conference

Tue, 2011-07-19

Hardscape North America (HNA) 2011 visitors will benefit from a lineup of comprehensive educational tracks, packed with valuable information and presented by expert speakers . Two tracks have been planned – a hardscape track for beginners and an advanced track for more experienced hardscape installers. HNA is set for October 27-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Fourth Annual Hardscape Project Awards Now Accepting Entries

Tue, 2011-06-28

(Louisville, KY) Hardscape North America (HNA) is now accepting entries for the 4th Annual Hardscape Project Awards to be presented during HNA 2011 Awards Breakfast being held on Friday, October 28th in Louisville, KY.

The Hardscape Project Awards recognize the contractor’s ability to create outstanding hardscape projects. Awards are presented for commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal and residential projects. The deadline for entries is Thursday, September 15.

Hardscape North America Announces Enhanced 2011 Distributor Program

Thu, 2011-06-30

Hardscape North America Announces Enhanced 2011 Distributor Program
Separate Tracks Specifically for Owners and Managers Provide Valuable Insights

(Louisville, KY) Hardscape North America’s (HNA) Distributor Program will be held Wednesday, October 26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, in downtown Louisville, KY the day before the opening of HNA 2011 and GIE+EXPO (the Green Industry & Equipment Expo). The program is geared towards helping dealer and distributor owners, managers and staff become more profitable in their hardscape businesses.

HNA Hardscape Project Awards Categories Expand for 2011

Tue, 2011-07-19

The 4th Annual HNAHardscape Project Awards expands project categories! Due to growth in so many areas of the hardscape industry the HNA 2011 Steering Special Committee decided it was necessary to expand the categories awarded this year. Some of the changes were made focusing on a better distribution in all categories. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute’s strategic focus on the industrial, commercial, institutional and municipal (ICIM) markets made it logical to give an opportunity for the ICIM market to be represented in the awards program.

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners Announced

Fri, 2010-11-05

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners Announced

Herndon, VA— The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) along with the Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association are pleased to announce the 3rd  Annual HNA Hardscape Project Award winners.  The Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applicati

Two Shows for the Price of One during Hardscape North America

Tue, 2011-07-26

Co-location with GIE+EXPO provides added educational value, synergy for landscape contractors and fun too!

Hardscape North America’s continued partnership with GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry & Equipment Expo, will again bring the show to Louisville, KY, Thursday – Saturday, October 27-29. The co-location will give hardscape professionals access to more education, certification opportunities, demonstrations and exhibits than ever. And, they can attend two trade shows for the cost of one at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Attendees Treated to More at Hardscape North America 2011

Thu, 2011-11-03

Louisville, KY - Hardscape North America’s continued partnership with GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry & Equipment Expo, resulted in a successful show in Louisville, KY. Approximately 7,200 hardscape and landscape contractors attended the show. The show which took place October 27-29, gave hardscape professionals access to more education, certification opportunities, demonstrations and exhibits than ever.

Awards Breakfast Honors Exceptional Hardscape Projects

Tue, 2011-11-01

Winners in the 4th Annual HNA Hardscape Project Awards received recognition by their peers along with their awards at the first HNA Hardscape Project Awards breakfast.  The awards breakfast ceremony took place on Friday, October 28th at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY. The Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applications.