Going into Surfaces 2001, many questions swirled throughout the industry -- at all levels and in all quarters. They were sparked, in part, by such things as the gyrations of the stock market, the desire of many to create a recession mentality and the beat goes on. Then, of course, there were those who wondered what Surfaces would be like now that it is owned by Hanley-Wood and not by the WFCA.
From the opening bell, it was clearly evident that Surfaces succeeded on every front. The number of exhibitors was greatly increased, and the variety of products and services was superb. The number of educational programs presented in conjunction with Surfaces also was increased. Pretty much every seminar received excellent support from attendees who came away with needed knowledge for successfully doing business in today's world.