Louisville Tile, one of America’s largest and longest-tenured distributors of ceramic tile and related products, announced the appointment of Mickey Trammel as its new branch sales manager. With over 40 years of valuable experience in the flooring industry (25 of which just tile), Trammel offers a profound understanding of the market and a proven history of success. His extensive knowledge will be key to achieving company goals.
The new location joins the brands' network of 300 company-owned locations nationwide, meeting the demand for high-quality tile, stone and countertop products.
Gallegos Corp., a leader in residential and commercial construction services, has been named a Top Workplace in the Denver Post. The award is based solely on the feedback many of the company’s workers offered through the employee survey it administered a few months ago. There was 76% participation, and Gallegos Corp. would like to thank its employees for their input.
There were only 150 companies that made the Top Workplace list this year. Gallegos Corp. is honored, especially because the judges were its own employees.
The Natural Stone Foundation formally recognized its 2025 Board of Directors, whose leadership has been guiding the Foundation’s initiatives this year with dedication and vision. This recognition serves as a moment to honor the strength of the current Board and their commitment to stewarding donor resources for the benefit of the natural stone industry.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) proudly announced the certification of CTI #2000, a landmark achievement in its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program. This milestone reflects the growing importance of verified professional standards in the ceramic tile industry.
In recognition of Construction Safety Week, which was from May 5 to 9, 2025, commercial stone provider GI Stone employees reviewed safety precautions, including protection from inhaling silica dust, which is generated when cutting, grinding and polishing stone.
NeoCon, the premier exhibition dedicated to commercial design, is pleased to unveil a bold lineup of experiences for the 50,000-plus attendees convening at THE MART in Chicago this June.
The International Surface Event (tise), the largest flooring, stone and tile show in North America, is excited to announce the return of its “StartUp Station” Pavilion, an exclusive opportunity for emerging businesses in the floor covering, stone and tile industries. This year, tise will offer complimentary turnkey exhibit spaces toeight qualifying companies, an increase from six previous spots, through a competitive application process.
For the landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers attending Equip Exposition for the very first time, it’s important to go into the award-winning trade show with a plan.
Daltile is currently honoring contractors and tile installers during the annual Daltile Trade Pro Week, running May 12th through May 16th. This week applauds the hard work of trade professionals and highlights Daltile’s ProContractor Program, a comprehensive system that provides contractors and tile installers nationwide with key services to help them succeed. As a token of appreciation, Daltile is giving away a brand new 2025 Ford F-150 truck to one lucky trade pro! Daltile is the nation’s largest manufacturer and marketer of tile, stone, and countertop products for both residential and commercial use.
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