The opportunity to be among the first to see the latest products and accessories for the tile and stone industry is hard to pass up. With more than 1,000 exhibitors filling the convention center, it is impossible to feature every new design, accessory and technological advance debuting at the show. Even so, NFT provides a quick look at some of the products making their debut in our special "Coverings 2001 Products" section on page 44.
Attendees will notice a marked difference at this year's event. Breaking from its traditional format, Coverings will take place during three days instead of four. According to Coverings' representatives, the decision by the Board of Governors currently applies only to the 2001 event. Scheduling decisions for future exhibitions will not be made until results and comments from this year's event are compiled.