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CCFC’s website provides info. on moisture and alkalinity
It is estimated that concrete moisture and alkalinity-related floor failures cost more than a billion dollars in the United States each year in repair and replacement costs, damages and downtime. These problems are the biggest obstacles facing what would otherwise be a successful flooring installation over concrete slabs.
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Distributor Appointments
Ilva S.A. has teamed up with D & B Distributors. D & B will distribute Ilva’s Oxide, Pietre Traventine, Crema Marfil and Pietra Patagonica tile series throughout 10 locations in Central and Southern Florida.
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 | INSTALLing a new president
The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) will be saying good-by to a retiring James P. Schmid, the company’s first director, and saying hello to its new one, John T. McGrath.
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 | Lifetime Achievement Award: Smyth recognized by TCAA
The Tile Contractors Association of America recently honored Robert L. Smyth with the Giacomo DeLazzero Lifetime Achievement Award at TCAA’s 98th annual convention in San Francisco. Smyth, who founded Western Tile and Marble with his uncle 50 years ago, has played a key role in the association since joining in 1963.
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Miles for tiles: company brings customers to Coverings
Miles Distributing is going the distance for 2007 Coverings this April 17-20 in Chicago, leasing a caravan of coach buses to bring its customers to the doorsteps of McCormick Place Convention Center. According to Miles, its mission is to help its dealers and customers experience first-hand what the 1,200 tile and stone exhibitors around the world have to offer.
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 | NTCA unveils new logo
As part of its goal in raising its visibility, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has commissioned a new logo. The NTCA will feature the logo prominently on all materials, literature, advertising, websites and promotional items beginning in January, the association stated.
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New commercial division launched by Mosaico
In building commercial momentum for its custom made stone and glass mosaics, Mosaico Italiano has recently launched its new Commercial & Hospitality division, operating from its Pompano Beach, Fl.-based corporate offices. The division has opened three new regional offices in St. Petersburg, Fl., Manhattan, NY, and Los Angeles, CA., each staffed with project managers and a Mosaico Italiano design team.
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 | People
Richard Anderson has recently joined Florim USA’s brand Esquire as sales manager for the East Coast.
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 | Sloan joins NTCA as training director
The National Tile Contractors Association has named Gerald Sloan director of training. The 24-year veteran will be responsible for conducting training programs and workshops around the country for tile contractors and installers. Sloan succeeds Justin Woelfel, Jr., who resigned in August to pursue other opportunities.
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 | Steuler’s book aims for ‘Inspiration’
As a tool to inspire the creative use of its ceramic tile series, Steuler Fliesen Industries has launched an artistic product information book called “Inspiration”. Containing more than 150 vibrantly colored pages, Inspiration illustrates Steuler's use of its products in international locations and multiple settings.
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 | Surfaces 2007 educational for tile professionals
Whether an architect, designer, builder, installer, distributor or retailer, Surfaces 2007 plans to offer business strategies and insights to these types of professionals. From marketing mentoring to maximizing installation, Surfaces’ educational conference occupies a full Wed. thru Fri. schedule in Las Vegas Feb. 6-9. The event will entail 42
courses in five key areas to include business management, design, installation, sales and marketing.
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 | Tile of Brazil News: Brazilian Companies Showcase Latest Products at Cersaie 2006
Several Brazilian companies showcased their latest products products at Cersaie 2006; although a small number of companies were exhibiting at the world’s top fair for the ceramic tile business, these five manufacturers: Eliane, Ceusa, Cecrisa, Gyotoku and Portobello showed dazzling and innovative products for every need. Considerable improvement has been shown by these companies in the design and manufacturing of porcelain tile. Brazil has today one of the most advanced standards for the porcelain tile released by CCB – the Brazilian Ceramic Center.
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 | Tile of Italy News: Florim Group Treats Cersaie Visitors to a Momentous Evening
As part of Casa Dolce Casa’s exhibit at Cersaie, the company, a division of the Florim Group, opened its doors to their state-of-the-art concept store. They invited designers, architects and media from around the world to attend this grand opening. Located in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, the space offers designers an opportunity to experience Casa Dolce Casa’s extensive range of collections and mix and match these modular pieces with other coordinating materials.
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 | To protect and preserve with Questech’s Q-Seal
With an aim to guard its new tumbled marble from water and stain damage, Questech has appointed its sealer, Q-Seal, to the task. In protecting the company’s tiles, including kitchen backsplashes and counters, bathroom floors and tub and shower surrounds, Q-Seal’s protective shield “beads up” stain-causing liquids for cleaning. In addition, Q-Seal’s protection is also guaranteed for life, Questech notes.
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