This year, companies representing more than 40 countries displayed the latest technologies, designs and accessories for the ceramic and stone industry. Nearly 120 Italian firms made the journey to Valencia, as did 45 companies from Portugal. Thirteen U.S.-based exhibitors completed the trans-Atlantic trip as well.
Spanish companies exported nearly $1.4 billion of tile during the first 10 months of 2000, according to ICEX, the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade. The United States continues to be Spain's No. 1 customer, with purchases for that period totaling more than $175 million.