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6 Landscape and Irrigation May 2014 www.landscapeirrigation.com HNA 2014 dAtes ANNouNced Hardscape contractors, distributors and industry suppliers can mark their cal- endars for the eighth annual Hardscape North America (HNA), October 22-24, 2014 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Once again, HNA will bring top- notch education, certification courses, products and technology to hardscape contractors and distributors. HNA fea- tures indoor and outdoor exhibits dis- playing state-of-the-art tools, products and demonstrations, plus networking opportunities. Back by popular demand, HNA will kick off with Dealer/Distributor Day on Wednesday, October 22. This is a premier event for distributors and deal- ers to take advantage of a full day of action-packed seminars followed by an exclusive opportunity to preview new products and meet one-on-one with HNA suppliers exhibiting in the co- located GIE+EXPO (the Green Industry & Equipment Expo). On Thursday and Friday, October 23 and 24, HNA, GIE+EXPO and the pop- ular, 19-acre Outdoor Demonstration Area will be open to all industry par- ticipants. HNA offers: * New Products — More than 750 indoor and outdoor exhibits spotlight new products and equipment. * Education — Seminars and work- shops for all segments of the industry. ICPI Certified Installers can earn up to eight continuing education credits. Candidates who complete an SRW course and pass the written exam offered during HNA earn the Certified SRW Installer (CSRWI) credential. Education program to be announced soon. * Networking — The schedule includes contractor roundtables, awards programs, free concerts and peer-to-peer interaction. * Demos — The HNA Outdoor Arena offers an exclusive, up close and personal opportunity to learn the latest installation methods and techniques for paver and SRW installation, raised patios, outdoor kitchens and fire pits. * Informed Purchasing Experiences — In the unique outdoor exhibit area, within steps of the indoor exhibits, dis- tributors and contractors have the oppor- tunity to gain hands-on knowledge of the newest tools, products and equipment. * The return and expansion of last year's inaugural HNA Installer Championship, a competition that tests the skill, dedica- tion and passion of hardscape contractors in a race against the clock. To learn more about HNA, visit HardscapeNA.com or call 888-580-9960. ProserIes from tecHNIseAL reformuLAted wItH New INgredIeNts Many of Techniseal ProSeries protec- tors have been reformulated with new ingredients to provide professionals with superior and environmentally friendly products. Techniseal is now leading the way with environmentally friendly water- based products in every aesthetic finish. ProSeries from Techniseal is a product line specifically aimed at paver profes- sionals. Techniseal has developed this complete paver-care system to ensure the timeless beauty of gracious outdoor living spaces. The ProSeries is a 3-step paver care system of cleaning stains, preparing the surface, and applying the protective sealant. Techniseal provides effective maintenance products to remove all types of stains, as well as efflorescence and ground-in dirt. Whatever the goal is, Techniseal proposes a protector to retain the origi- nal look of pavers, enhance their color or even revive and rejuvenate faded surfaces. Techniseal also announced new a new formula for its polymeric sand for paver joints. An investment in pavers adds char- acter and value to a facility. However, the erosion of joint sand and the appearance of weeds and ants can quickly create an eyesore in an otherwise beautiful space. After developing the first polymeric sand for paver joints in 1998, Techniseal has continued to develop increasingly efficient formulas, including the most recent and most advanced in the world: RG+ and HP2. Unlike conventional sand, Techniseal Polymeric Sand remains stable and stays in place. It resists erosion caused by sweeping, wind, rain, and even pressure washing. It also inhibits weed growth and resists insect infestation, leaving pav- ers clean at all times. BeLgArd HArdscAPes eArNs good HousekeePINg seAL Belgard Hardscapes recently became the only paver manufacturer to achieve the Good Housekeeping Seal from the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI). The Seal signifies that all Belgard products carry a two-year limited war- ranty as part of the magazine's consumer policy. The Seal is in addition to the company's existing transferable lifetime warranty emphasizing the unmatched quality and craftsmanship inherent to Industry News