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Register for the "How to be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep" live workshop training day at Coverings 2026, scheduled for March 30th to April 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The live classroom course will be held on Wednesday, April 1st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. Coffee, water and snacks will be included.                

Laurie Weber, CEO of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), presented an industry-supported plan to the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/OSHA) Board outlining how the countertop and surface fabrication industry can support government enforcement while reducing silica exposure where it occurs -- on the shop floor.

Melissa Murphy is the recipient of the 2025 Tom Jennings Champion Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication to customer service, independent retail excellence and long-standing leadership within the flooring industry. 

Sika® is proud to be a main sponsor for the upcoming Installer of the Year Competition that will be held during The International Surface Event (tise) 2026 from January 27th to 29th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The categories for this year-long tournament, which began in Boston, MA, followed by Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; and Dalton, GA; are hardwood and carpet. Two winners were chosen for each region, and those regional winners will compete in Las Vegas for the title of Installer of the Year. 

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), scheduled for February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, has opened applications for Best Booth Awards, the annual coveted program that acknowledges exceptional creativity, artistry and craftsmanship in exhibitor booth design. Each year, KBIS is proud to honor the outstanding efforts that bring the show to life and create a vibrant design-forward atmosphere for attendees. Now, these structural feats will be awarded in expanded categories divided by both square-footage and product type, and exhibitors will have a chance to describe key features, special elements, and standout innovations that set them apart.

 American Olean is officially releasing its annual American Olean Trend Report 2026.  This report embodies the brand’s well-established reputation as a fashion-based provider of tile with a 100+ year legacy of creating and manufacturing quality products. Within the report, American Olean shares five key 2026 interior design trends, their inspiration, and how each plays out in American Olean’s product assortment.  

Training, well-being, inclusion, and the local area: Marazzi Group confirms a solid development model for 2025, with over 13,000 hours of training, Gender Equality certification, and new investments in skills and young people.

Cambria, the leading producer of uniquely pure, American-made quartz surfaces, proudly announces its participation in The International Surface Event (TISE) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, January 27–29. Join Cambria at booth #4523 to experience its premium quartz products and innovations, connect with industry leaders, and explore how Cambria has been elevating the surface industry for 25 years.

Caesarstone, a pioneer of surface innovation and a leader in premium multi-material, multi-surface design, announced the 2026 Caesarstone Circle, an exclusive bi-annual program that recognizes and celebrates a select group of design professionals who are shaping the future of interior design. The members are chosen not only for their creative excellence and industry influence, but also for their ability to inspire others through intentional, expressive and technically thoughtful design.

Coverings 2026 is heading to Las Vegas in March and has an expansive schedule of educational sessions and other show features to offer attendees.