Innovations & Ideas for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Georgia World Congress Center | Altanta, Georgia | Exposition: March 1 – 3 | Education: February 29 – March 3
Testimonials
"We have an eclectic, rural customer base and they’ll bring their likes and dislikes to this purchase. We have to be up to speed with everything that’s available, even with the brands we don’t sell. In our opinion, HPBExpo gives us that edge."
Cheryl Teed
Alpenglow Hearth and Outdoor Living, Inc.
"We’ve attended HPBExpo for more than 15 years. We continue to go back because the event is beyond value for our company. It’s the only time and place we can see all the products, see what’s new in the industry, speak to the manufacturers themselves, and network with other retailers."
Bonnie Richins
Anaheim Patio & Fireside, Inc.
"I’ve gone to HPBExpo at least 5 years. I don’t know how you could be in the hearth retail business and not go. There’s a lot of information to learn from talking to the vendors. I enjoy having breakfast or dinner with the other dealers and discussing what we need to do to keep the ball rolling. Even in this recession, we’ve had an excellent year, and 2011 is off to a great start."
Kevin Stolz
Stolz Stove Sales
"As a sales rep for five different manufacturers, I find HPBExpo is invaluable. It’s a great gathering place—in fact, the only gathering place—for our trade all across the nation. I’ve gone for more than 20 years. It’s where I introduce my customers—the distributors and dealers—to new products and services, as well as old ones. They need to see these products. They’re not the type of thing I can carry around from place to place. And my customers like the face-to-face contact with the manufacturers."
Hank Ver Wayne
Hank Ver Wayne & Assoc.
"If you think attending HPBExpo won’t fit in your budget, just deal with it: schedule and budget for it in advance. We kept going when the Canadian dollar was 60 cents on the U.S. dollar! If you think you’re struggling with the recession, come to HPBExpo and see how you can build your business. Go find a new product line. Go see what else is out there to increase customers and sales. Network with others. As for us, we will not go quietly into the smoke!
Bring your service people, even if they’re not in sales. First, the tech sessions are generally phenomenal. Secondly, if any of them are having a problem with a particular unit, they can speak directly to the manufacturer’s rep and get it straightened out."
Yvette Aube
Aim Chimney Sweep and Stove Shop
"Showing at the HPBExpo helps us maintain our position as the premier barbecue brand in the category. It affords us a large stage on which to convey our brand strategies and direction to our crucial retail customer base, as well as an environment in which we can educate retailers about our entire product line."
Keith Wesol
Weber-Stephen Products Co.
"Every year there’s something new—especially since the Vesta Awards debuted—and it’s important for us to be aware of those innovations. HPBExpo is our best opportunity to see all that technology at one time."
Bonnie Richins
Anaheim Patio & Fireside, Inc.
"We have always exhibited at HPBExpo because... understanding dealers, other manufacturers and the industry as a whole makes us better able to produce the right products for consumers today."
Deborah Millichamp
Regency Fireplaces
"We are very strong supporters of HPBExpo...we get huge benefits and increase our brand name awareness."
Greg Thomas
Napoleon Fireplaces
"HPBExpo is the most effective way to reach out to our constituents in the industry. A year isn’t complete without it."
Jennifer Nickulas
American Biomass
"We attend HPBA as often as possible for several reasons: It’s always nice to see what’s new in the industry; to establish new relationships; run into old friends; see new products and new service equipment; and re-establish connections. The seminars are great as well. All around, HPBExpo is a must go. Go at least once and see why other people keep coming back."
Vincent Aube
Aim Chimney Sweep and Stove Shop
"The networking at our affiliate receptions gives us an opportunity to see other people from our area. That’s always fun. And the industry parties held by the manufacturers are great networking opportunities as well."
Bonnie Richins
Anaheim Patio & Fireside, Inc.
"We haven’t seen a recession since we opened the business 18 months ago. We started it from scratch. Since then, we’ve captured a really large part of the market. When you let people know you’re serious about getting the product out there and you surround yourself with like-minded people, you’ll be successful."
Cheryl Teed
Alpenglow Hearth and Outdoor Living, Inc.
"We’ve enjoyed going to HPBExpo for over 25 years because it produces the opportunity to meet with our sales reps and to visually check out and learn more about the newest products. It’s an important responsibility to keep informed and updated on the latest technology and products as a service to our customers, some who come from 75 to 100 miles away.
Since some of our customers come over 75 miles to our store, we feel we owe them the service of being well informed about all the newest products and technology that can be found at HPBExpo. Therefore, we’ve gone to HPBExpo for over 25 years, and our business is better than ever!
Not only have we gone to HPBExpo for over 25 years to see and learn more about the new products and latest technology; but it’s been very helpful to share ideas and suggestions with other retailers in the trade. Even in this time of recession, our business continues to grow."
Gwen and Jim Denio
Denio’s Furniture, Flooring and Fireplaces, Inc.
