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Ed Metcalf inducted into CTDA's Hall of Fame

January 5, 2012
Laticrete, a global manufacturer and leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, announced that its President, North America Division, Ed Metcalf, was inducted into the Ceramic Tile Distributor Association's Hall of Fame. The award was given to and accepted by Metcalf at the Total Solutions Plus convention, which was held from November 7 to 11, 2011 in Chandler, AZ. The event was attended by over 450 leading tile industry professionals. It was presented jointly by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA).
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Ed Metcalf, President, North America Division of Laticrete, was recently inducted into the Ceramic Tile Distributor Association's Hall of Fame during a presentation held at the Total Solutions Plus convention, which was held from November 7 to 11, 2011 in Chandler, AZ.

"The CTDA Hall of Fame award is given to those individuals who have demonstrated significant contributions to the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and the industry through invention and/or dedication of service," said CTDA Executive Director Rick Church. "Ed has been a true partner to distributors throughout North America for many years".  

Metcalf stated, "It is an honor to have been recognized by the membership of the CTDA, and to share this honor with the others who have been named to its Hall of Fame. I have long recognized the importance of the independent ceramic tile distributor to the overall health and growth of our industry, and am fortunate to be in a position where I can meet and work together with so many high-quality family-owned businesses all across North America."

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