Brazil made a historic impact as the Guest Country of Honor at the 25th anniversary edition of the China Xiamen International Stone Fair, projecting nearly $33 million in new business deals over the next 12 months—more than doubling last year's expectations.
PrimeSource Building Products introduces Grip-Rite More, a revolutionary magnesium oxysulfate tile backer board that eliminates VOCs and silica dust while reducing carbon emissions by 60% compared to traditional cement boards. This environmentally conscious alternative promises healthier installation environments without compromising performance.
Atlas Concorde will debut its urban-inspired "Atlas Concorde City" concept at Coverings 2025 in Orlando, featuring interconnected rooms of varying heights resembling a cityscape. The innovative showroom will showcase various collections while uniting Italian and American brands through its central Atlas Plan corridor.
Tile design specialist Architessa celebrates 40 years of transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments, serving clients from everyday homeowners to luxury hotels and heads of state. What began as a family business has evolved into a women-led, globally recognized design authority with showrooms across the East Coast and products sourced from six continents.
The National Tile Contractors Association announces David A. Rothberg as the recipient of the 2025 Joe Tarver Lifetime Service Award and Mark Heinlein as Tile Person of the Year, with presentations scheduled during Coverings 2025 on May 1.
Portobello America brings "Portobello Home" to Coverings 2025, featuring immersive life-scale spaces showcasing seven premium porcelain tile collections. The "Bossa on the Road Feels Like Home" concept transforms booth #2605 into a sensory journey highlighting American-made products that combine global design expertise with comfort and sustainability.
Clarksville-based Florim USA celebrates 25 years of American-made porcelain tile production, pioneering sustainability with the industry's first carbon-neutral collections and revolutionizing surfaces with its award-winning Digital Texture technology.
Hotel Cevisama merges innovative design with European ceramics to create an iconic architectural space that transcends functionality. This sensory-rich installation at Cevisama 2025 in Valencia, Spain, features multifunctional areas, hotel suites, and conference spaces that showcase ceramics' sustainable potential while addressing climate challenges.
Daltile's new Artefino collection offers three-dimensional porcelain tile mosaics in three sub-collections: Jewel with rich tones and 3D-hexagon designs, Vintage with bold retro colors in various shapes, and Element featuring matte-finished capsule tiles suitable for both walls and floors.
Antolini's "village" at Coverings 2025 will showcase Alessandro La Spada's archipelago-inspired pavilion with nine stone islands featuring the Exclusive Collection, Textures+ innovations, Cristallo Vitrum "Wow" tableware, and gemstone-adorned Lady A jewelry—a paradise where natural stone's finest expressions meet cutting-edge Italian craftsmanship.
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