After enduring another very difficult year in 2011, there were numerous encouraging signs the U.S. economy and U.S. ceramic tile industry turned a corner last year and are on the road to recovery.
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Descriptions of Tiled Benches in TCNA’s Booth and the Art Tile Courtyard
At Coverings 2013, 13 lovely benches tiled by TCNA members were on display in TCNA’s booth (#7141) and the Art Tile Courtyard (#6831). Each of these unique works of art were installed over bench forms donated by wedi corporation (booth #7541) and TCNA.
TCNA’s 2013 Tile Person of the Year Awarded to Filippo Marazzi
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce its 2013 TCNA Tile Person of the Year: Mr. Filippo Marazzi, former chairman of the board and president of Marazzi Group.
TCNA – 2013 Mexico Update
From its five founding members, TCNA – Mexico’s membership has grown to 36 companies supporting Tile Council projects in Mexico. This total includes 11 tile manufacturers (representing 99% of the tile manufactured in Mexico), 11 associate installation materials members, and 14 associate raw material supplier members.
Porcelain Tile Certification 2013 Update
The Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) is pleased to announce the growing number of product lines qualifying as porcelain in its certification program.
Freeze-Thaw Resistance Test Method Undergoes Major Revision
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce the recent approval of major revisions to ASTM C1026, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic and Glass Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling.