National Hardwood Magazine - March 2017

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Industry Leaders from Around the World Travel to Orlando for 2017 IBS Photos By Terry Miller Orlando, FL–The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that attendance crowds were large as the NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) returned to this city recently. About 80,000 home builders, remodelers, developers, designers and their trade partners talked to suppliers and saw demonstrations during a show that spanned the West, North and South halls of the Orange County Convention Center. Exhibit space grew from about 500,000 square feet in 2016 to 569,000 square feet this year, and the number of exhibitors grew from 1,400 to more than 1,500 IBS is the largest component of the annual Design & Construction Week, which also includes the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. “The home building industry turned out in force for this event,” said Geoff Cassidy, NAHB vice president of exhibitions and meetings. “The exhibits were tremendous, and as our already-strong education program continues to expand, we saw many more builders take advantage of some great sessions.” A statement from the NAHB reported that IBS kicked off with an energetic presentation by former Exhibitors representing home technology, cloud-based construction management software and other innovative products and practices reported strong crowds. After four years in Las Vegas, many exhibitors said they liked the change of pace and the warm weather. “We love the fact that IBS and KBIS are together, and Orlando is a great spot for this,” said Larry Costello of exhibitor Kenmore, part of Sears Holdings. IBS and Design & Construction Week return to Orlando on Jan. 9-11, 2018. Learn more at www.buildersshow.com. Hank Hosler, Nancy McCorkle and Nick Pesl, Kolbe Windows & Doors, Wausau, WI 26 MARCH 2017 NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

Matt Thomas and Khadija Hansia, Nana Wall Systems Inc., Corte Madera, CA Chuck Tamblyn, Trustile Doors LLC, Denver, CO; and Rich Sylvia, Webster Window & Door, Webster Groves, MO Tom Pugh and Melissa Meyers, Andersen Windows Inc., Bayport, MN Colby Reade, CMD (Marketing and Advertising), Portland, OR; and Steve Sisson, Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors, Grand Rapids, MI Jeff Leo, Marvin Windows and Doors, Wilmington, NC; and Kevin Kline, Marvin Windows and Doors, St. Louis, MO Wellborn Cabinet Inc., of Ashland, AL, was visited by many builders, contractors and various IBS attendees. Jacki Phillips, Zach McMurry and Megan Holland, Authentic Reclaim Flooring, Locust Grove, GA Casey Nernberger, Lincoln Windows, Merrill, WI; and David Roberts, Lincoln Windows, Dallas, TX Additional photos on page 44 MARCH 2017 NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 27