The digital communication campaign promoting the values of ceramics entitled “But Ceramic... is a safe choice” has won Silver in two categories of “L’Italia che Comunica” (“Italy that communicates”), an award promoted by the Italian communication agency association UNA to recognise the creativity, strategy and results of campaigns developed by Italian agencies. UNA (Aziende della Comunicazione Unite) currently has 190 member companies operating throughout Italy, including creative, digital and public relations agencies, media centres and consultants specialising in events and retail.

Daltile’s lead product designer, Laura Grilli, recently presented several of the hottest interior design and tile trends that she has identified for 2021 to the National Tile Contractors of America (NTCA).  Part of her presentation included discussion of the fun 2021 trend that Grilli calls “Cheerful Getaway”.

Weha Counter Top Support Brackets are made to replace Corbels on counter top overhangs and kitchen islands. Weha Counter Top Support Brackets can be used with granite, marble, engineered stone, quartz, quartzite, concrete, and all substrates.

Several of Daltile’s upcoming new product launches bring to life the popular 2021 design trend that Daltile’s lead designer calls “Cozy Essentials”.  As a component of the overarching pursuit of Well-Being through design, Cozy Essentials creates spaces that are uncluttered, calm, quiet, and soothing — where life feels in order. 

Ege Seramik introduces the SALENTO, a decorative wall tile offering a playful harmony with its unique sculptured surface. Available in a 3” x 12” format, this distinctive tile range is available in two colors: turquoise and green. SALENTO'S geometric design adds depth and interest, while still being easily cleaned and sanitized.

Lapitec's rebranding project, launched in 2019 and developed in collaboration with Univisual, was created to reposition the brand within the luxury market, in the architecture and interior design industries.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular UofCTS Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone course.  Both the USA version and the Canadian version of this course were updated. 

The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2020 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Both recipients will be celebrated during the association’s awards ceremony at TISE in Las Vegas this June.

iQ Power Tools, manufacturer of premium power tools with integrated dust collection technology, teamed up with the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the American Lung Association (ALA) and OSHA to present two FREE, LIVE webinars, at the end of 2020.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today released its 2021 Market Outlook report, revealing the industry is poised for continued growth with overall spending for both kitchen and bath projects to increase in the coming year. The industry anticipates a pronounced rebound in overall industry growth-from -5.9% in 2020 to 16.6% in 2021, compared to 9% in 2018 and 1% in 2019.