The National Tile
Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the
world, has announced the first recognized contractors inducted into the NTCA
Five Star Program, who demonstrate a commitment to training, service, quality,
superior job performance and safety. A panel of esteemed tile industry members judged
the contractors. The inductees are:
- Dan Welch,
Welch Tile & Marble, Kent City, MI
- Matt
Snell, Dalene Flooring, South Windsor, CT
- J. Mark
Phillips, J.P. Phillips, Canonsburg, PA
- Frank
Fazi, F. D. Berardino Tile Inc., Eastpointe, MI
Each participant
will receive a certificate, a Five Star Logo to place on their letterhead, and
the choice of a variety of premium marketing pieces from the NTCA. The company
name will also be listed on the NTCA member locater just for the Five Star
Program, along with a direct link to the company’s website from NTCA's website,
www.tile-assn.com.
Participants will have the ability to market their companies to general
contractors, builders, architects and homeowners, setting themselves apart from
the competition.
The Five Star program is open to all NTCA members. Initial criteria for
consideration into the program include active membership with NTCA (three-year
minimum), participation in the Profit Planning Survey, five years minimum in
the tile contracting business, proof of ability to be bonded (if applicable),
demonstration of active safety program, written copy of safety program,
continuing education and training program, as well as proof of active
participation in educational seminars and events such as Coverings, Total
Solutions, and NTCA workshops.
“The NTCA Five Star
Program was created by our Board of Directors as a way to recognize companies
in our Association with a proven track record of excellence in our trade,” said
Bart Bettiga, executive director of the NTCA. “As the program grows in stature
and reputation, the NTCA will market and promote their Five Star Members
throughout the industry, creating a tangible marketing and sales benefit for
those qualified companies that take the time to submit their firm for
consideration. Our initial launch of the program has generated significant
interest amongst our members, and we are committed to spreading the word about
the quality of work and ethical business practices of our Five Star Members.”
