Notes from the Field

Observations made while on the road at trade exhibitions and other industry events.

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Stone and tile take part in New York Design Week

May 21, 2013
As I am sitting on the train heading home to New Jersey after spending a day at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City, I am thankful that I have such an interesting job.


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These new products look great, but how do I maintain them?

April 15, 2013
Last week, I took part in a meeting of the Education Advisory Council of Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas


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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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Daring to be different

February 19, 2013
I just returned from Spain, where Tile of Spain was gracious enough to invite me as part of its VIP trip to visit Cevisama, the annual ceramic tile exhibition held in Valencia, Spain.


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Uniting manufacturers and the design community

January 21, 2013
On Monday, I will be boarding a plane to attend Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas.


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A devoted industry

November 27, 2012
Recently, I attended Total Solutions Plus, the annual conference held by the National Contractors Association (NTCA), Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA)


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It's in the details

September 13, 2012
Yesterday was one of those days that made me take a minute to think how much I really appreciate my job.


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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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Collaborating for a successful installation

May 11, 2012
Lately, there seems to be a phrase I am hearing more and more: "A design is only as good as its installation." And when you really think about these words, you realize how true they are.


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Hand craftsmanship is still alive

March 15, 2012
Every February, I take the journey to Valencia, Spain, to attend Cevisama, the international tile exhibition.


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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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