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Tile of Spain launches 11th annual Awards of Architectural and Interior Design

August 15, 2012
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 200 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), has launched the 11th Annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.


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Tile of Spain presents CEU event in Boston

August 14, 2012
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 200 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), has announced its sponsorship of "Design within Designs: Progressive Ceramics in Today's Architecture."


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Architecture meets science fiction at Cersaie

August 6, 2012
Architecture and science fiction  will be the theme of a conference entitled “Design transformed into science fiction”, to be held at Cersaie on September 25.


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SICIS Jewels – New Flagship Store to Open in Paris in Autumn 2012

August 1, 2012
The French capital is set to premiere the works of Sicis Jewels, an atelier of Sicis, the Art Mosaic Factory specializing in handcrafted micro-mosaic jewels and watches and a brand extension of the Ravenna-based company’s decorative mosaics.


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Florida Tile offers free online product spec service to architects, designers

July 25, 2012
Florida Tile continues its outreach to the commercial tile marketplace, including architects, designers, dealers and contractors needing exacting specification information, by offering CSPECS software and planning service free.


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The treasures of Sicily

July 24, 2012
In my role as Editor, I have the chance to visit stone and tile production facilities around the world.


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Volkan by Vitromex USA

July 24, 2012
Vitromex USA recently introduced its newest Arko porcelain tile collection, "Volkan." Produced with the highest technology available, the Volkan collection takes tile "beyond nature."


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Tile industry leaders collaborate in philanthropic effort

July 19, 2012
“Happy to help” was the common response when San Diego nonprofit Casa de Amparo approached Oceanside Glasstile, Dal-Tile, Custom Building Products and Quarry Collection for donations to help build a new residential campus for abused and neglected children.


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Cevisama presents new image for campaign

July 18, 2012
"All Together Cevisama" is the motto chosen to go with the new campaign image for the 31st edition of the international tile exhibition, which is held annually in Valencia, Spain.


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Crossville recognized for "Green" Designs

July 17, 2012
Crossville’s "Bluestone" and "Mixology" tile collections have been named winners of 2012 Green Good Design Awards bestowed by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.


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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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