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TISE 2025 -- It's a Wrap

A glimpse back on some of the many show highlights from this year’s exhibition

By Jennifer Richinelli
International Surface Event (tise)

The International Surface Event (tise) once again provided a stage to view new products, connect with industry members, and watch live-demonstrations.

Photo by Jennifer Richinelli

February 27, 2025

Once again, members of the stone, tile, and flooring industries convened at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, for The International Surfaces Event (tise), the largest annual resource for the surface, stone, and tile industries sourcing, networking,g and education. The exhibition was held from January 29 to 31, 2025, and featured more than 700 global brands across 25 countries.

The 2025 edition featured a mix of returning and new programs designed to enhance collaborations and support professionals across the broad range of audiences the platform services. The Natural Stone Specialty Program made its debut, highlighting topics including economic climate, silica impacts and advancing sustainability as natural stone applications gain popularity across exterior and interior spaces, providing tailored education and resources for stone professionals, along with a unique tour of the behind-the-scenes production of the quarry and processing plant through a partnership with Las Vegas Rock.

“As tise continues to serve as the ultimate industry event of inspiration and sourcing for the global surface, stone and tile professionals, we recognize the evolving market condition and the critical need for a comprehensive look on the future of the industry,” said Dana Hicks, group event director for tise. “Providing the resources and information that supports the entire supply chain from construction, design to installation, ensures our attendees and exhibitors are equipped to face the demand of the incoming global market.”  

Beyond the show floor, tise hosted over 80 sessions covering critical industry trends, challenges, and opportunities for long-term growth in a shifting market, as well as live demonstrations on the show floor. 

Here are some show highlights from tise 2025.

KEYWORDS: flooring industry stone industry StonExpo tile industry TISE 2025 trade show

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Launching her career with BNP Media in 1996, Jennifer Richinelli is the Editor-in-Chief of Stone World, a leading publication serving the global stone and tile industry. With a strong background in journalism and trade publishing, she oversees the magazine’s editorial direction, delivering in-depth coverage of industry trends, innovative technologies, architectural applications and breaking industry news.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has built a reputation for connecting industry professionals with valuable insights, highlighting the work of fabricators, designers, architects and other industry leaders. Known for her thoughtful editorial voice and commitment to quality content, Jennifer continues to play a vital role in shaping conversations within the stone industry while fostering a platform that celebrates craftsmanship, innovation and design excellence.

In 2010, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) awarded Jennifer with the International Journalism Award for her extensive coverage of the Spanish tile industry. Additionally, she was the recipient of the 2026 Coverings Champions People’s Choice Award.

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