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Company Profiles
For more than 60 years, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has been serving the U.S. ceramic tile market, and more recently, the Canadian and Mexican markets. Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), the Tile Council has a leadership role in promoting the use of ceramic tile and in developing North American and international industry standards. The Tile Council works with more than 30 construction trade associations and industry experts to develop industry-consensus tile installation guidelines published in the "TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation," the reference guide for installers and the design community.
Dal-Tile manufactures, distributes and markets high-quality ceramic and natural stone tile products. The company began operations in 1947, establishing its first glazed wall tile manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Now the largest U.S. ceramic tile manufacturer, and one of the largest in the world, Dal-Tile offers the most comprehensive product line in the ceramic tile industry, including glazed and unglazed floor tile, glazed wall tile, glazed and unglazed ceramic mosaic tile, porcelain tile, quarry tile, stone products and installation products. In addition, the company produces one of the industry’s largest offerings of colors, textures and finishes as well as an extensive array of coordinating trim and angle pieces.
For 50 years, LATICRETE has led the industry through the development of innovative installation systems for ceramic tile and stone. From the first latex thin-set mortar adhesive to the first thin, bondable waterproofing membrane to the first cold water cleanable epoxy grout - LATICRETE product innovations have helped fuel rapid growth in the consumption of tile and stone in North America for decades. Now, LATICRETE introduces another first - a revolutionary time, weight and labor saving method for the installation of stone and large module tiles in vertical applications: LATAPOXY 310, the "chemical anchor".
Since the early 1970's, Schluter-Systems has consistently met the needs of a rapidly evolving industry by developing practical solutions for tile installation challenges, and, in so doing, is recognized for its expertise and leadership within the tile industry. Schluter's areas of expertise have expanded over the years to include: transition and edge-protection profiles; prefabricated corner and movement joints; waterproofing, uncoupling, and drainage membranes; modular screeds; shower systems; and assemblies for balconies and terraces.
StoneTech™ Professional is passionate about natural stone. We were founded on the belief that stone is a precious material and should be treated with the utmost care. We offer simple yet effective stone care solutions – products, services and education - for both homeowners and professionals to ensure your stone stays beautiful for a lifetime. Our premium products are specially designed for all types of natural stone, using only the highest quality ingredients and most advanced technology available. We are also committed to staying on the cutting edge of stone care and sharing our knowledge with you. Backed by the innovative science expertise of DuPont, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) develops and sells innovative software tools for the architecture/engineering/construction markets of North America. The company was founded in 1983 and creates and maintains advanced cost estimating and specification writing products in use by thousands of design professionals and contractors nationwide. BSD SpecLink® is BSD's innovative specifications software tool, with dozens of features designed to simplify specification editing, facilitate the spec production process, and automate the maintenance of office master specifications.
Coverings Coverings is the leading global trade event for ceramic tile, natural stone, flooring and related products. Year after year, visitors from every facet of these industries find Coverings to be the most important event for finding out what is new, forging new business relationships and growing their business. Coverings attracts more than 32,000 people from over 100 countries. Visitors to Coverings see more than 1,200 exhibitors across 505,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Coverings also features the industry's largest FREE educational conference and many sessions are AIA and ASID accredited.
If you specify a significant amount of hardsurfaces, you owe it to your clients to know more about the materials you're recommending to ensure they're the right fit for the project. Coverings offers the detailed information on correctly using tile and natural stone in your projects. You'll find a wealth of information at Coverings to help you create the tile and stone installations that build impressive portfolios, gain industry acclaim and help you win customer referrals for life. Visit www.coverings.com and register today! |
