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Schedule At-A-Glance

Friday, April 24, 2009

9:00 – 10:00 am

Using the Revised ANSI A137.1 Ceramic Tile Standard to Understand Tile Performance and Precision of Manufacture When Specifying or Installing Ceramic Tile
Room S102BC

Retail Sales – Taking Care of the Customer
Room S105BC

What’s New with Moisture And Concrete
Room S103BC

LEED Simplified for Contractors
Room S105D

9:00 – 11:00 am

Fabricators Forum
Room S105A

Feature Article

Let’s Get Down to Business: Helpful Tips for Navigating Coverings 2009
Attending Coverings is always a worthy and bankable investment, even in tough times like these. This year’s show, which takes place April 21-24, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, promises to deliver a full measure of benefits for all professionals whose business involves tile and stone.

Pre-Show Articles

TCNA Offering Complimentary '2009 TCA Handbook' at Coverings
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is offering a complimentary copy of the 2009 TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation to attendees of Coverings 2009 in Chicago.

NTCA Workshop Program Featured at Coverings 2009
This year, the installation demonstrations presented by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) at Coverings will be presented in a NTCA Workshop Program format.

Tile of Spain at Coverings 2009: Showcasing Innovation and Expertise
For the 22nd year, Tile of Spain branded manufacturers will come together to showcase their latest collections at Coverings 2009. Visitors to the 16,000-square-foot Pavilion of Spain will experience cutting-edge technology, exquisite design and diverse trends, as 24 ceramic and stone manufacturers unleash the latest style and innovation from Spain.

New Product Focus

NAC Products (Booth #4735)

GV Service Inc. (Booth #1642)

Pearl Abrasive Co. (Booth #4737)

Turkish Ceramics (Booth #2038)

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