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NAFCD, NBMDA to host joint conference

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have partnered to host inaugural NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace, Nov. 16-18, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.

Tagina, Simone Micheli collaboration set for Cersaie unveiling

Tagina Ceramiche d’Arte, in collaboration with architect Simone Micheli, will unveil a new collection of ceramic tile during Cersaie (Sept. 28-Oct. 2, Bologna, Italy).

Coverings organizers seek conference topics

The deadline for potential speakers to submit conference topics for Coverings 2011 is Friday, Aug. 13.

Florida Tile launches redesigned website

Following a complete redesign and content makeover, Florida Tile has launched its newly redesigned website, www.floridatile.com, reflecting the company’s new corporate image and direction in design.

Daltile signs on for fourth ‘Kitchen Impossible’ season

The show’s designers have used a variety of Daltile products, including Castle Metals, Kimona Silk, Egyptian Glass, P’Zazz, Timber Glen, Cristallo Glass, Tumbled Stone, Rittenhouse Square, Continental Slate and Castle de Verre.

StoneImpressions publishes new tile book

StoneImpressions has just released its new tile book that focuses exclusively on patterns and motifs.

Orchid Ceramics adds Williams to sales, marketing team

Williams, who will act as Regional Sales Manager in the Western U.S. and Texas territory, will be responsible for the market development and sales of the complete Orchid product line.

Author Ralston to headline Surfaces/StonExpo General Session

Organizers of Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2011 are planning a joint General Session focused on persevering and reaching goals in this fluctuating economy.

Protecto Wrap promotes Harter to marketing vp

Scott Harter has been promoted to vice president of sales & marketing for Protecto Wrap, and will direct the company’s Flooring Division.

BonTon Tile to host open house

BonTon Handmade Tile will be holding its annual studio sale/open house July 23-24 at its Golden Valley, MN studio.

Increased recycled content amid Crossville’s Empire enhancements

Crossville has enhanced its Empire Porcelain Stone® line by incorporating 20% SCS-certified recycled content into the series.

Tribute website for Calandrino launched

The website for Sonna Caladrino's Aug. 17 tribute in Dalton, Ga, is now online at www.sonnacalandrino.com.

Brown Pelican tile from Pratt & Larson to benefit Gulf

In response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Portland, OR-based Pratt & Larson Ceramics has launched a fund raiser to aid volunteers working on clean up and recovery efforts with its Brown Pelican Tile.

Sicis to open new Tokyo showroom

The doors to Sicis’ new Tokyo showroom will open July 16 in the “futuristic district” of Minato, the company says. “Mosaics that come to life in every guise, even transformed into furnishing accessories, combining art with the ancient technique of mosaic,” Sicis added.

Blastrac searches for oldest, operable 1-10D

In preparation for World of Concrete 2011, Blastrac has launched a search for the oldest operating 1-10D shot blaster still used for surface prep today.

MIA workshop to address key economic recovery topics

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is set to hold its annual leadership workshop Oct. 18-19 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX.

Florida Tile's redesigned website to reflect new image, direction

Following a complete redesign and content makeover, Florida Tile says it will re-launch its website, www.floridatile.com, reflecting the company’s new corporate image and direction in design, on July 15.

Mohawk, Sanfi enter joint venture

Mohawk Industries, Inc. says it has expanded its international presence with an investment of a minority interest in Sanfi Ceramics.

Colleague seeks donations for Calandrino tribute

Ann Seay, a colleague of the recently departed Sonna Calandrino, is helping to put together an industry tribute to celebrate Calandrino's life. The tribute is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17, in Dalton, Ga.

Finicibec names Quinquennial Tile Award winners

Winners of the first edition of The Quinquennial Tile Award, the international award for living spaces creators devised by the Fincibec Group, have been announced.

Congress passes bill to extend deadline for certain home buyers

Congress has passed a bill that will extend the deadline for the home buyer tax credit to Sept. 30.

Fiandre opens Chicago showroom, unveils green technology

At an event held June 30 for members of the media and its dealers, Fiandre Architectural Surfaces opened its Chicago showroom and introduced its latest technology: Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic.

Kristin Good Williams joins Orchid Ceramics sales team

Orchid Ceramics has added Kristin Good Williams to its sales and marketing team.

GreenGuard unveils interactive IAQ tool

GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) says it has developed an interactive animated house tour that allows users to take a virtual “walk through” of a family residence while learning about common sources of indoor air pollution.

San Francisco to host new mosaic art collection

The exhibit features the work of six mosaic artists: Ellen Blakeley, Kate Kerrigan, Sonia King, Julie Richey, Lillian Sizemore and Laurel True.

Daltile recognizes 'Visionary Design' award winners

Daltile has recognized eight commercial design projects and designers nationwide as the top “real life” applications using Daltile products.

EPA issues update on RRP Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a decision to delay enforcement of the RRP, Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.

GreenBuild's 2010 program now online

The full program for Greenbuild 2010 is now available to view online at www.GreenBuildexpo.org

Free 'Global Green Expo' set for Aug. 5

BNP Media, along with its magazines including The ACHR NEWS, ED+C, Sustainable Facility, Walls & Ceilings, and World Trade 100 (WT100), are offering a free online Global Green Expo on August 5.

Beijing home to new GreenGuard Asia-Pacific HQ

In a major move toward global expansion, the GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) debuts its overseas operations in Beijing, China.

California mosaic, mixed media artist honored by alma mater

Jerome “Jerry” Ackerman of Culver City, CA, received a 2010 Alfred University Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement during its 124th Annual Alumni Association Awards Picnic.

Mohawk, Century Tile host decorating seminar

Customers of Chicago area’s Century Tile and Flooring got a special decorating treat during a recent weekend, when the store hosted a seminar featuring House Beautiful associate publisher Sean Sullivan.

IMI helps to define, add to existing exterior porcelain tile code

The change removes any ambiguity about tile's proper place as an exterior finish.

New study reveals upcoming stone industry trends

The survey focused on respondents in Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America and there are sections on each of the geographic areas.

Trent Patton joins Mission Stone & Tile

Trent Patton has been appointed to the newly created role of general sales manager for Mission Stone & Tile.

Italian tile returns to Dwell on Design with sustainable developments

Ceramic Tiles of Italy’s multi-brand pavilion at Dwell on Design will showcase responsibly produced and design-driven collections.

MAPEI's Dr. Squinzi receives NTCA’s Cornerstone Award

The NTCA has honored Dr. Giorgio Squinzi of MAPEI with the Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award for Lifetime Achievement.

NeoCon 2010 set for June 14-16

NeoCon World’s Trade Fair returns to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, for its 42nd year. The three-day show is set to draw more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world, including more than 700 manufacturers in commercial, residential, health care, hospitality, institutional and government design.

Florida Tile continues aid to Haiti with tile

Florida Tile says it has thus far donated "more than 90,000 square feet of porcelain floor tile, nearly 20 percent of the entire humanitarian request for these materials."

Tile of Spain to showcase technology at AIA 2010

Tile of Spain is inviting attendees of the upcoming AIA 2010 National Convention in Miami to visit the six Spanish ceramic companies set to exhibit their newest products.

Trend USA sponsors Cleantech's teaching center

Using LED lights exclusively, the home features Trend Q, Greenguard Certified for Children & Schools, and FEEL glass mosaic, both post-consumer recycled products.

Italian tile to be showcased at AIA 2010

More than 50 various pieces will be laid out on six well-lit tables for guests to touch and move them around to compare the pieces with others on display.

Q.E.P. donates more than $300k in products

Q.E.P. Co., Inc., supplier of QEP, Roberts, Harris Wood Floors and Capitol-branded products, recently donated more than $300,000 of new product to local charities through Habitat for Humanity and the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR).

Md., North Va. FCA gears up for golf event

The Maryland and Northern Virginia Floor Covering Association (MDNVAFCA) will hold its 2010 Annual Golf Outing and Associate of the Year Dinner on June 16.

Coverings 2010 reports upswing in attendance, mood

According to show management, the numbers of registered attendees was 5.10% above the 2009 figure, with the attendance total numbering 23,080.

Arley Wholesale set to host annual Tile & Stone Expo

Arley Wholesale, Inc., a family-owned, third generation wholesale supplier of tile and stone surfaces, will host the 8th Annual Arley Wholesale Tile & Stone Exposition on June 15, 2010.

Italian ceramic machinery industry reports uptick in 1Q

Acimac Studies Centre says it observed an overall increase in companies’ revenues in the first three months of the year.

Florida Tile revamps Miami-area showroom

Florida Tile recently revamped its showroom in Doral, Fla., a suburb of Miami. On hand for the grand reopening ribbon cutting of the 3,000 sq. ft. showroom was Italy’s regional consul-general, along with the city’s deputy major and a city councilman.

Dal-Tile’s Harold Turk throws first pitch

Dal-Tile President Harold Turk threw the first pitch during a recent Texas Rangers game.

GreenGuard unveils social media contest for NeoCon

The GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) has launched its first-ever social media contest during the June 14-16 NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago.