Trade Show Coverage

Brazil fair foreshadows continued growth

An upbeat mood defined the Vitória Stone Fair in Vitória, Brazil, where exhibitors were predicting a rebound year for the stone industry
June 3, 2013
The 2013 edition of the Vitória Stone Fair took place in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, and it featured displays of the latest varieties of natural stone


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Mosaic Tile Co. wins Confindustria Ceramica 2013 North American Distributor Award

With 10 showroom locations on the East Coast, the company has distinguished itself as a leading resource for colorful, design-driven, large-format and eco-friendly tile.
May 13, 2013
After considering the work of hundreds of leading tile distributors across the U.S. and Canada, Ceramics of Italy has recognized Mosaic Tile Co. as the recipient of the 2013 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.


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Spanish tile manufacturers win CID Awards at Coverings 2013

May 7, 2013
The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience -- the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate creativity and technical know-how in the use of tile and stone in residential and commercial projects.


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NKBA to offer free 30-minute Educational Sessions at KBIS 2013

March 27, 2013
No pre-registration is necessary to attend the Association’s "Center Stage" events, which are designed to educate attendees about relevant industry topics


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Surfaces rewards two top floor covering distributors at 2013 show

The Surfaces 2013 Distributor Partners Program offered floor covering distributors the opportunity to register their retailers for free exhibits admission to the show
March 14, 2013
The Surfaces 2013 show floor had boundless energy in part due to the growing popularity of the Distributor Partners Program that was offered by Surfaces for the second year.


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NKBA announces conference schedule for 2013

March 13, 2013
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has announced that the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in New Orleans, LA, will feature CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits for this year’s lineup of featured speakers.


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Coverings announces 2013 conference program

March 11, 2013
To help tile and stone industry players stay on top of their game, Coverings 2013 has created a robust conference program with more than 70 compelling sessions.


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Best of Awards honor companies at S2

10 companies and their products were selected and awarded the top honor during the ceremony
March 5, 2013
With more than 700 exhibiting companies from all over the world introducing their newest products to thousands of attendees, singling out the best new products at Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was not an easy task


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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas could be a symbol of recovery

The exhibition included a packed show floor, an extensive education program and solid business being conducted between exhibitors and attendees
March 1, 2013
With a packed show floor, an extensive education program and, most importantly, solid business being conducted between exhibitors and attendees, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was the best North American trade show in more than half a decade


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Countertop Installation Forum

As part of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, a panel of industry veterans discussed countertop installation issues
March 1, 2013
Among the many educational sessions at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, which took place from January 28 to 31, a panel of industry veterans held an open “Countertop Installation Forum” with an audience of fabricators of all sizes.


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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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