No matter the category, technology has been playing a major role in the types of products manufacturers are able to produce, and the tile industry is no different. In fact, many would argue there’s a technological revolution taking place in the category—some would call it an evolution—as companies are creating products with looks and textures never before seen.
There was a time when the typical floor tile used in the U.S. was under a foot. Today, a 12-inch tile is considered small, as Americans have discovered the unique styling attributes of large format tiles.
Arthur Mintie, Laticrete International director of technical services, will host a webinar on April 16 at 2 p.m. EST by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) on Barrier Free Design and Techniques.
Dal-Tile produce will be regularly featured during the inaugrual season of NBC’s new one-hour reality competition series," American Dream Builders," premiering March 23.
Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola (Ceramica d’Imola) North America will open a new distribution facility in the Indianapolis area, expanding the company’s presence throughout North America.
Jesús González III of Marble World in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico has been awarded the 2013 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA).
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is sponsoring a multitude of both installer and contractor events at Coverings 2014 taking place April 29—May 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Dal-Tile will build a glazed porcelain and colorbody tile manufacturing plant and distribution center in Dickson, Tenn., near Nashville. The 1.4 million square feet plant is scheduled to open in late 2015 and will be the Dallas-based company’s 11th manufacturing facility in North America.
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