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The industry's largest manufacturer conference is focused on bringing together customers and partners for thoughtful conversation on the industry and projections for the year ahead.

The industry's largest manufacturer conference is focused on bringing together customers and partners for thoughtful conversation on the industry, and projections for the year ahead.

Being able to see, touch and test tile samples in a space has always been important for architects and designers, but it is often cumbersome for architectural representatives to tote around large samples, and difficult for designers to store them in small studio spaces.

This year's conference, entitled "Leading by Example", gathered over 90 of the company's directors, representing numerous business segments from more than 25 countries.

In mid-November, the Cosentino Group, a global leader in the production and distribution of natural stone, quartz, recycled and architectural surfaces, acquired its Canadian distribution partner, Maple Terrazzo Inc., for $11 million.

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), is proud to announce an open call for the 13th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design competition.