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NKBA to release second edition of kitchen and bath planning textbooks

March 19, 2013
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the release of the newly updated second editions of its authoritative Kitchen Planning and Bath Planning textbooks, first published in 2006.


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Arley opens North Carolina distribution facility

The new facility will allow customers to see inventory online, order online and manage their account 24 hours a day
March 18, 2013
The firm will begin delivery from that location using its own fleet of trucks on March 25.


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StonePeak announces new distributor partnership

March 15, 2013
StonePeak Ceramics has introduced Specialty Tile Products as their newest distributor.


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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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A product display from Unicera 2013 in Turkey

March 12, 2013
Celebrating its 25th year, Unicera, a tile and bathroom furnishing exhibition held annually in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together a group of the leading Turkish tile manufacturers.


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Business is looking bright for 2013

March 12, 2013
As I sit down to write this, I feel like I can finally decompress.


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Glass tile brings a sigh of relief to a hectic kitchen

Christine Nelson redesigned a St. Paul, MN, kitchen to open up the space for functionality while adding a soothing effect with glass subway tile
March 11, 2013
In a renovation designed by Christine Nelson of Christine Nelson Design in Minneapolis, MN, a kitchen was not working for a large St. Paul, MN, family and needed some adjustments.


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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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Q.E.P. Co., Inc. completes acquisition of Homelux

The acquisition is part of Q.E.P.'s continuing strategy to acquire businesses that are profitable and complement the company's core U.S. business
March 7, 2013
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (QEPC) (the “Company”) has announced that on Monday, March 4, 2013, it completed the acquisition of the Homelux® and TileRite® distribution businesses (“Homelux”) of Homelux Nenplas Limited.


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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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