New show dates for Coverings 2003, the trade exposition for the ceramic tile, stone and floor covering industry, were recently announced this week by show management. The new dates of March 24 to 27 are considerably earlier than recent years, focusing on the philosophy that both exhibitors and attendees prefer to view new products as early in the year as possible.

The Coverings 2003 show venue will again be the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Organizers report that the Orlando site has been named one of the most popular convention venues in the nation for both location and functionality.