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Shaw Contract is officially making its entry into the porcelain and ceramic category with the debut of two innovative collections: Stellar and Interact. Unveiled at NeoCon 2025, these collections mark a bold expansion of Shaw Contract’s material portfolio, combining superior aesthetics, durability and forward-thinking design rooted in sustainability.

Coverings (www.coverings.com), the largest and preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced that Coverings 2026 will take place March 30 to April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The announcement also marks the official opening of submissions for the 2026 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and nominations for the Coverings 2026 Rock Star program.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry representing nearly 55,000 professionals, will debut a new dedicated presence at High Point Market. Located on the first floor of historic Broad Hall -- and extending to a connected outdoor space -- NKBA’s new design hub brings together prominent bath, appliance, lighting and indoor/outdoor kitchen brands in full-scale vignettes.

Ismael García Peris will assume the presidency of ASCER, the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Ceramic Tiles and Floorings, in September 2025, following the announcement by Vicente Nomdedeu Lluesma – president of ASCER since 2018 – of his decision to step down from the position for personal and professional reasons that prevent him from maintaining the level of dedication the role requires.

Park Industries will once again bring fabricators from North America together with Parkfest, scheduled for early October 2025.

M S International (MSI), a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile and hardscaping products in North America, has been recognized as one of the Top 60 Companies to Sell For in 2025. For the fourth consecutive year, MSI has been included alongside a compiled list of companies acknowledged for their stellar work in creating the best work environment for their sales teams.

The Tyrolit Group, a global leader in grinding and abrasive solutions, has broken ground on its first manufacturing facility in Pune, India. Coordinated from Tyrolit’s Austrian headquarters in Schwaz, this milestone marks a strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest growing manufacturing hubs while creating significant value across Austria and India.

Sika®, a global leader in building materials and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to excellence by expanding its newest product offerings, ensuring superior value and performance for tile contractors nationwide. Sika is proud to announce the launch of SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane and SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM®.

Leading professionals came together to continue to collaborate and share ideas of how to build a more sustainable flooring industry at the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit. 

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) announced the induction of Charles A. McGrath, FASAE, CAE into its prestigious Hall of Fame during the CMHA Midyear Meeting last week, in Naples, FL.