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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

After several difficult years, exports of Brazilian stone production are on the rise again, and the full spectrum of Brazil’s stone offerings will be on display at the Vitória Stone Fair from February 26 to March 1

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.

For years, Coverings has served as a forum for suppliers of stone and technology to introduce their latest products to the marketplace, and this year’s event was no exception. The event, was held from April 17 to 20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Once again, Coverings served as a platform for exhibitors to showcase the very latest in natural stone and quartz surfacing options. The event made a shift to Las Vegas, NV, this year after alternating between Orlando, FL, and Chicago for the past few years. The following is just a sample of the many materials that were on display in Las Vegas.

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