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Virginia Tile promoted Chad Treuthart to general manager. Formerly the vice president of residential sales, Treuthart has played a pivotal role in Virginia Tile’s growth over the past three years. In his new capacity, Treuthart will oversee territory management, product and marketing. This structure is designed to enhance cross-departmental collaboration, aligning the company’s product and marketing strategies more effectively.   

Makita has partnered with Can-Am and other top component manufacturers in the off-road industry to produce this complete custom side-by-side.

The Brazilian pavilion featured 37 companies from the sector and generated US$ 359.27 million in immediate business and contracts for the next 12 months. 

Joshua Levinson of Artistic Tile and stone consultant Susan Moser have been elected as the two newest members of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors -- effective January 2025. 

Coverings, the largest, world-class showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and award opportunities. 

Jeff Occhipinti of Columbia River Tile & Stone in Portland, OR, has been named the 2024 Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Occhipinti will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors has been named the 2024 Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Mercado will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as its Southeastern regional sales manager. Erickson will be responsible for enhancing existing client relationships in the southeast U.S. and building connections with new clients. Coval manufactures stain- and abrasion- resistant coatings that are distributed to over 160 outlets in the U.S. 

Armina Stone, one of the largest natural stone importers and fabricators in the country, has become the Miami HEAT’s newest partner.  Armina Stone signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Miami HEAT through June 2027.

Laticrete expands the Strata Heat™ Programmable LCD Thermostat and the new 54-foot roll size of Strata_Mat™ lines to better meet customer needs.