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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced its online auction will take place from June 9 until June 15, 2025. It's a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission.  That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. 

The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile (Coalition) recently filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade its appeal of the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determination that ceramic tile from India is not being, or is not likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value, as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.

Schluter-Systems announced a major sustainability milestone: the release of the first product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for an uncoupling membrane in North America. This industry-first EPD, developed for Schluter’s DITRA membrane, sets a new standard for transparency in the tile installation sector and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable innovation.

Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in technology solutions for processing stone, wood, glass, metal and advanced materials, and listed on the Euronext STAR segment of the Milan Stock Exchange, announced the successful completion of the business integration into Biesse America Inc. of the U.S.-based entities GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc, Techni Waterjet LLC, effective May 12, 2025. 

UMI Stone hosted the Artisan Group in Atlanta, GA, for three days full of education, networking and product introductions.

Mapei, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building industry, proudly extends its best wishes to Marco Andretti and the Andretti Global team at the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. This year’s race marks a major milestone for Andretti, as he takes the green flag for his 20th career start at the iconic event -- an achievement few drivers reach and a moment that makes this year’s race more meaningful. 

Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Tile Contractor’s Association of America (TCAA) are excited to bring more than 650 contractors, installers, distributors, architects and dealers in the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from the brightest in the industry at Tile Solution Plus 2025, scheduled from Monday, October 27th to Wednesday, October 29th at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ.

A new chapter in industry collaboration begins with the launch of the Synergy Convention & Expo -- an event designed to bring together flooring professionals from across multiple organizations and disciplines for a unified purpose-driven experience.

NTCA celebrated the future of the industry by awarding three $5,000 scholarships to exceptional students during the NTCA and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) awards reception at Coverings 2025.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recognized Jeremy Barker of Bathmatic, a dedicated NTCA member from North Carolina with a Special Recognition Award during the NTCA and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) awards reception at Coverings 2025.