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Dal-Tile Corporation is pleased to announce that Matt Kahny has been appointed president of the company.  Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries. Kahny comes into his new role with years of experience in a variety of leadership positions within both Dal-Tile and Mohawk’s U.S. hard surfaces business. Kahny brings a deep understanding of all facets of the organization, including sales, marketing, product development and operations.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) is offering a one day classroom training course at Coverings 2020 on "How to create a "Bullet Proof" Spec and be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep."   This live classroom course is based on the UofCTS Online course "The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects."

Walker Zanger, the leading stone and tile design resource in North America, announced today three new hires to its regional sales teams: North Hills, Calif. showroom manager, Greg Rang, Atlanta branch manager, Anita Crosby and Houston branch manager, Nova Carter.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected 22 recipients for the AIA Young Architects Award and five recipients for the Associates Award.

Florim USA, Inc., a leader in United States porcelain tile manufacturing, recently announced that Jana Manzella has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Bostik, Inc., a world leader in adhesives and installation systems for building construction, unveiled three new, cutting edge installation products at The International Surface Event (TISE) January 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Cosentino, the global leader in the distribution and production of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, is delighted to unveil its latest influencer program, the Cosentino Design Alliance. The inaugural class is comprised of seven leading interior designers across North America, with expertise spanning the residential, hospitality and commercial spaces. 

Soon the Mandalay Bay Convention in Las Vegas, NV, will be lined once again with seemingly endless displays of stone, tile and flooring materials, as well as machinery, tooling and other products related to these industries at the 2020 edition of The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo.

Overall, the majority of those polled in Stone World’s recent Purchasing Plan Survey, which is conducted by Clear Seas Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company), seem optimistic about their businesses in 2020.

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Carole Wedge, FAIA, with the 2020 Edward C. Kemper Award.