From newly created positions to executive promotions, things are heating up in time for summer. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring manufacturing and consulting.
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the latest companies to achieve Five-Star Contractor status, a prestigious accreditation that recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the tile industry.
NeverStrip Micron Sealers are designed for durable, long-lasting commercial floors of all kinds, have 10-minute dry times, no odor, and are easy to maintain.
NTCA Creative Director Michelle Chapman designed and created the winning piece for "Little Hands, Little Tiles," an educational trade initiative by the NTCA. This initiative is designed to introduce children to the joy and creativity of working with tile through engaging and educational puzzles.
Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the initiative offers North American developers, architects, builders/contractors, and design professionals the chance to secure a spot on a free, CEU-accredited trip to Italy to experience Cersaie.
Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, highlights how shoddy tile work around a bathroom drain in a restaurant could have been avoided if the tile installers had referenced ANSI Standards, industry best practices—and a little common sense.
Cevisama, the premier event for the ceramics and bathroom sector, is already in the midst of commercializing its next edition. Taking place February 24-28, 2025 in Valencia, Spain, exhibitors are encouraged to renew and reserve the first spaces for next year's event.
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