The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) invites attendees of The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025, held January 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, to experience an exciting lineup of certifications, networking opportunities, and celebrations. Guided by the theme Create Tomorrow Together, this year’s programming showcases WFCA’s commitment to shaping the flooring industry’s future […]

Three prominent members of the flooring industry were honored for their exceptional achievements at CCA Global Partners’ annual conneXtion convention in Orlando, Florida. Vylett Cross of Ed’s Flooring America in Hooksett, New Hampshire, received the NEX40 Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership as a next-generation executive under 40. Cross, who joined her family business full-time in […]

Tile design has entered a new era where texture, depth, and form meet bold creativity. Fluted tiles with their signature ribbed surfaces and dimensional designs, transform interiors into stunning spaces that captivate the senses. Emser Tile’s new collections merge timeless elegance with modern innovation, offering versatile solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Fluted Tiles: […]

From humble beginnings as a Canadian tile distributor to becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, Anatolia Tile + Stone’s story is one of remarkable growth and innovation. Founded in 1995 in Toronto by the Elmaagacli family, who brought nearly four decades of industry experience from Turkey, the company has transformed the surface materials landscape. “We’ve grown […]

Grabo’s new Grabo High Flow electric lifter is designed to handle extremely porous and textured materials like dry-cast pavers and patio bricks. Perfect for landscaping, construction, and manufacturing, the High Flow offers unmatched performance where traditional tools fall short. With a vacuum flow rate of 1.5 cubic meters per minute, this innovative tool grips and […]

Infinity Drain, a manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains, introduces its newest tile insert linear drain, Disco-rectangle. Featuring soft, rounded corners and inspired by mid-century modern design, this style seamlessly blends form and function. Disco-rectangle emphasizes a fluid, organic aesthetic with smooth, curved contours. This design moves away from sharp angles while maintaining the structural […]

University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) will present the course, “How to be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep,” which will take place 1:00-5:00 pm EST on April 28, 2025, during Coverings 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The course teaches how to be a successful professional architectural sales representative and […]

Cevisama 2025, Spain’s trade fair for ceramics, bathroom equipment, and natural stone, is finalizing the last details of the Interior Design, Architecture and Contract Forum program, the series of lectures, talks and round tables staged every year as part of Cevisama Lab. Cevisama has recruited a line-up of top-level specifiers to take an educational approach to […]

QFloors, a leading flooring software provider, is taking its annual users conference to new waters – literally. The company announced plans to host their 25th-anniversary training event aboard Holland America’s Konigsdam cruise ship, sailing through Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage. The seven-day voyage, scheduled for August 16-23, 2025, will depart from Vancouver, British Columbia, taking participants […]

Grab your The International Surface Event (TISE) schedules and make room for these two can’t miss Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) events! On the first day of the show, January 28th, from 2:15–3:00 pm PST, join us for Necklaces and Net Zero in the TISE Women’s Lounge. On day two, January 29th, from 10:00–10:30 […]