Tile manufacturers and other industry professionals from around the world gathered in Valencia, Spain, from Tuesday, February 8 to Friday, February 11 for Cevisama 2011, the Ceramic, Natural Stone and Bath Equipment Show. The exhibition, which celebrated its 29th edition, is held annually and has become a landmark industry event.
This year’s show spanned approximately 1.3 million square feet, and included a total of 776 exhibitors - of which 232 were foreign manufacturers. The number of foreign exhibitors is a growing percentage that confirms the steady development of the exhibitions international profile, according to show organizers.
The exhibition halls were lined with fresh and innovative displays of ceramic, porcelain and glass tiles as well as products with metallic finishes. Large formats, bold colors and textured surfaces were a common trend seen while viewing the numerous showcases of products.
Additionally, it was evident that tile manufacturers understand the growing importance of the green building movement. Many companies now offer products comprised of recycled material and others are outlining their environmentally friendly practices during the production process. Green products such as the many that were presented at Cevisama 2011 not only possess aesthetic qualities, but also have technical attributes that make for good green design.
The following is a sampling of just some of the hundreds of tile products that were on display at this year’s exhibition: