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Brava Roof Tile, a leading manufacturer of premium composite roofing products, today announced the expansion of its commercial team with the appointment of four experienced industry professionals to regional leadership positions: Cory Garrison as West Region Vice President, Kevin Earnest, as East Region Vice President, Rod Guanche as Southeast Region Vice President, and Brad Stalder as Central Region Vice President.

WFCA is taking action to unite the flooring community nationwide. 

Florim USA announced today that it has officially earned B Corp Certification, becoming the only industrial-scale porcelain tile manufacturer in the United States to achieve this distinction.

Last week (from October 20 to 28), the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) concluded a strategic program in the United States. 

In September, tile apprentices from across the U.S. and Canada competed in the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest. 

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announced Martin Brookes of Fireclay Tile as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious NTCA Ring of Honor Award, recognizing his decades of leadership and dedication to elevating the tile industry.

Boutique Design New York (BDNY), a leading trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community, returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9 and 10, 2025, uniting global innovators in hospitality, design and development.

Coverings 2026 will feature Gary Sinise, acclaimed actor, philanthropist and the founder, president and chairperson of the Gary Sinise Foundation, in a keynote-style conversation with industry leaders, happening April 1st from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Sinise, known as an advocate for service, leadership and community, will lead the session for architecture, design, construction and other professionals shaping the built environment during Coverings, scheduled for March 30th to April 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Two prominent Coverings exhibitors are sponsoring the session: Mapei Corporation at the headline level and Proflex® Products, Inc. at the supporting level.

OnPeak offers competitive rates for Coverings 2026.

Coverings, the largest and preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has officially opened registration for its return to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 30 to April 2, 2026.