E by Emser Tile Wins Best of IBS Award In Kitchen & Bath Category

Emser Tile, leading designer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, is proud to announce that E by Emser Tile™ has been honored with a prestigious Best of IBS Award for Martel™, in the Kitchen & Bath Products category at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS). E by Emser Tile™ is a luxury line of tile collections, thoughtfully curated to reflect a blend of innovation and tradition.
Every year, the Best of IBS Awards recognizes outstanding products in various categories that set benchmarks in design, technology and functionality. This year, Martel™ from E by Emser Tile™ enjoyed top honors for its unique, serene design. Martel™ is an extruded porcelain scalloped-shaped tile collection, that features a special glaze finish. It’s available in four earthy colors and two shapes that can be arranged and installed in a variety of patterns.
“Martel reflects where our team sees tile headed – highly customizable, tactile and inspiring,” said Carly Ghodsian, Product Design and Curation Manager for E by Emser Tile. “Winning a Best of IBS Award is an honor and affirms our commitment to deliver inspired products that give designers and builders endless ways to shape unforgettable spaces.”
The Best of IBS Awards ceremony took place during the International Builders' Show, one of the largest and most influential trade shows in the building industry, attracting professionals worldwide. The Builders’ Show, as part of Design & Construction Week® (DCW), featured the co-location of IBS and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS).
For details on any E by Emser Tile, or Emser Tile, product, please contact Amy Keller akeller@whitegood.com.
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