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.
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.
Brazil reinforces its global natural stone leadership at Coverings 2025 with 57 exhibitors, primarily from Espírito 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.
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.
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.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation will host certification discussions, installation demonstrations, and social events at Booth #3900 during the April 29-May 2 tile industry event in Orlando, Florida.
Design icon Jennifer Farrell brings her innovative I.C.E. House concept to North America's largest tile and stone event, offering attendees an exclusive preview of her visionary ancient-meets-modern home of the future.
Coverings 2025 returns to Orlando this April with expanded programming, including the new I.C.E. House Showhome Experience and first-ever Spanish-language tours. Join 26,000 industry professionals exploring nine miles of exhibits featuring the latest tile and stone innovations from 40 countries.