Coverings '05: Sales are Solid, now Tile & Stone Makers are Ready to Flex their Muscle
All told, the 500,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Orange County Convention Center is expected to reflect a business that continues to grow and evolve.
"We are witnessing a major change in the flooring industry, as interest in, and sales of, hard surfaces such as tile and stone are challenging sales of other flooring materials," said Tamara Christian, president, National Trade Production and Coverings' show director. "Ceramic tile has doubled its share of the flooring market over the past decade and has had double-digit sales gains for four of the past five years. Hard surface flooring is a major player in the industry."