Confindustria Ceramica Honors Ciot with Distributor Award

Orlando -- Distributors with a rich history, diverse array of products and deep passion and knowledge of their trade make the influential presence of Italian ceramic tile in North America what it is today. To recognize this important contribution, each year Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) honors an exemplary North American tile distributor with the North American Distributor Award. After surveying the numerous excellent distributors across the continent, Ceramics of Italy announced Ciot as the 2019 award recipient. In its 29th year, this award celebrates the close connection between Italian tile manufacturers and their valued North American partners.

Ciot was selected by a jury including members of the Confindustria Ceramica Board of Directors and representatives from Italian tile manufacturers. The criteria included: consistency, exemplary service as an Italian tile importer and distributor, a high caliber corporate image, inclination towards Ceramics of Italy products in recognition of their innovative design and technical qualities, and fair-trade practices in relation to Italian manufacturers. At Ceramics of Italy’s annual Serata Italiana during Coverings (this year held at Blue Martini Lounge), Giovanni Savorani, Confindustria Ceramica chairman, presented the award to Kristina Panzera, vice president of marketing and buying at Ciot. The award also includes a prize package for travel to Cersaie, taking place in Bologna, Italy from Sept. 23-27, 2019.