The International Surface Event has announced four regional qualifier locations for its 2025 Installer of the Year Competition, partnering with CFI and Mohawk Flooring. Installers will compete in Carpet and Engineered Wood categories in Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, and Dalton, with regional winners advancing to the national finals at TISE 2026 in Las Vegas.
Brazil reinforces its global natural stone leadership at Coverings 2025 with 57 exhibitors, primarily from EspĂrito Santo state. After exporting $1.26 billion in natural stone in 2024 with the United States as its primary market, Brazil aims to strengthen business partnerships through an architect-designed pavilion featuring hanging gardens and showcasing material elegance.
WIFI hosts "Mastermind Morning" breakfast event on April 16 at NWFA Expo, featuring roundtable discussions on Technology & AI, Growing in Place, the Balancing Act, and industry trends. The networking event aims to empower women in flooring with valuable insights and connections for career advancement.
Bostik will showcase innovative hardwood flooring adhesives at NWFA Expo 2025 with a tailgate-themed booth featuring live demonstrations of Glue Assist solutions.
Experience Anatolia at Coverings 2025 in Orlando (April 29-May 2). Visit Booth #3215 for premium Colorsync Porcelain and Aeterna Sintered Slabs from its sustainable Turkish facility, and Booth #4231 for innovative Guardia Surface Protection technology.
Coverings launched a new prestigious recognition program, the Coverings Champions, honoring four industry leaders for their extraordinary contributions to the event and the tile and stone industry.
Commercial flooring contractors from across the nation gathered in Texas for FCICA's Spring Mid-Year Meeting, exploring cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence while networking with industry peers during the "Grab Flooring Success by the Horns" themed event.
Coverings has named 16 young professionals as recipients of the 2025 Rock Stars Emerging Leaders Program awards, recognizing exceptional talent across the tile and stone industry.
Ceramics of Italy announces its return to Coverings 2025 with over 80 Italian ceramic brands exhibiting at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from April 29-May 2. The Italian Pavilion will feature the "Giardino all'italiana" central booth (#1225) designed by HDR, showcasing innovative Italian tile collections and hosting industry events.
Tile of Spain marks 35 years at Coverings 2025, featuring nearly 80 Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers in Orlando, Florida, from April 29-May 2. The Spanish Pavilion will highlight innovations, host educational presentations, and showcase sustainability advancements at booth #5125.