March 1, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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Imaginations ran wild as industry professionals attended their annual market at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac |TileExpo this February with intention. The reward for attending was the unimaginable opportunity to source the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, to learn more on a multitude of industry subjects, and to connect and see old friends. That is exactly what happened at TISE 2022 in Las Vegas this February at the Mandalay Bay as the event experienced a resurgence of industry attendance, exhibits, product displays, and education. 

Attendees from 55 countries and from every corner of North America experienced three distinct events in one with a new overall show floor layout, new dedicated event entrances, targeted-by-event education, demonstrations and show features, and an overall incredible product discovery experience as a result. With a highly qualified, powerhouse attendee audience packed with 68% executive management roles, 74% companies with sales volume over $1 million annually, and 82% active buyers, the attendees came to buy, source, network, and discover what is new, needed, and up-and-coming for their businesses.

SURFACES

“Thanks to Informa, the industry is officially back and open for business!” TISE/SURFACES 2022 was a great show with an amazing buzz of energy and a great deal of business being written. There was so much positive about this show!  I loved the flow, the reestablishment of face-to-face interaction, presentations on the main stage and elsewhere. And the CFI Installer of the Year Competition was Amazing!” I can’t wait for 2023!” ~ Scott Humphrey, CEO, World Floor Covering Association

SURFACES offered products from every aspect of residential and commercial sectors of the flooring industry including hardwood, resilient, carpet, rugs, and so much more. This year’s market was a discovery for all seeing the return of the Shaw brands combining on the show floor to create a unique and informative experience for attendees (winning SURFACES Best of Booth), wool carpets were celebrated such as the new line Décor by Fabrica, products with the look of herringbone without the installation price noted by celebrity designer Mina Starsiak from HGTV’s Good Bones as she presented Karndean Designflooring’s new product and trends, the addition of AHF Products brand-new Barnwood Living engineered line produced with Mark Bowe from the Magnolia Network, thousands of product launches from new and returning manufacturers, and so much more. To view the newest products released at TISE 2022, view the TISE 2022 Product & Trends Lookbook. 

The Best of SURFACES Awards were presented at TISE 2022, sponsored by Floor Covering News. To view the winning products and exhibitors, visit the TISE Best of Awards page.

TISE Education Seminars presented an entire dedicated SURFACES education track providing detailed flooring-focused programming across three days of the event. Additional SURFACES programming was highlighted on the TISE Live Main Stage such as a feature panel on the installation crisis and a technology session directed towards retailers minimizing errors and saving costs using visualizer programming. 

STONEXPO/MARMOMAC

“TISE 2022 exceeded our expectations.  Attendees at the show were truly interested in what was new with stone equipment and supporting supply innovators.  It was great to see the re-engagement of the fabrication companies with the industries that support and provide new technologies to make their businesses more profitable.  With the inclusion of man- made materials, we are looking forward to an even better show in 2023” ~ Jon Lancto, SESA CEO

The benefit of attending live markets is to experience the products first-hand and to meet directly with the key people who produce them. StonExpo/ Marmomac’s new and increased partnerships expanded the stone exhibits, demonstrations, and educational opportunities at the 2022 event. The Natural Stone Institute rallied the stone industry to expand the stone pavilions both internationally and with natural stone resources. In addition, SESA announced StonExpo as their dedicated annual event for displaying stone equipment and machinery.

“StonExpo/Marmomac at The International Surface Event provided an arena for stone industry professionals to learn about new product introductions, network with their peers and attend educational sessions and Marmomac played a leading role in the event, coordinating once again the Marmomac Pavilion and promoting excellence in the stone industry in the Americas. Thanks to all our Exhibitors!” ~ Marmomac

New at StonExpo/Marmomc for 2022 was the Stone Theatre which offered stone industry education by stone industry professionals right on the show floor. Plus, TISE Education Seminars presented an entire dedicated StonExpo education track providing detailed stone-focused programming across three days of the event. And the fan-favorite CAGE demonstrations were packed with presentations by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance.

“So great to see industry friends in an expanded Natural Stone Pavilion!  The seminars in the Stone Theatre; awards ceremonies; larger presence of machinery/ equipment; and great networking events provided an excellent experience for everyone! 2022 exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait until 2023.” ~ Jim Hieb, CEO, Natural Stone Institute

The Best of StonExpo Awards were presented at TISE 2022, sponsored by Stone World Magazine. To view the winning products and exhibitors, visit the TISE Best of Awards page. 

TILEEXPO

“TISE 2022 was a strong show for the National Tile Contractors Association. We signed up a record number of members at this event and this was due to a strong desire by tile and flooring contractors to get together again in person and share ideas and strategies. We are already planning on what we can do bigger and better in 2023.” ~ Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)

TileExpo dazzled attendees with architectural, innovative, high-tech offerings from ceramic to decorative, stone to wood-looks, and more. Daltile’s new Sapphire Status porcelain large format tile caught the eye of judges and won multiple awards. American Olean’s Playscapes line, inspired by mid-century modernism, also showcased a lively array of wall tile shapes. View more tile releases in the TISE 2022 Product & Trends Lookbook.

TISE Education Seminars presented an entire dedicated TileExpo education track providing a deep dive into tile programming. The NTCA provided sessions covering skinny, geometric, and large format tile in partnership with celebrity designer Jennifer Farrell and Emser Tile that then crossed over for hands-on demonstration learning on the TISE Live Demo Stage on the show floor.

The Best of TileExpo Awards were presented at TISE 2022, sponsored by Tile Magazine. To view the winning products and exhibitors, visit the TISE Best of Awards page.

TISE Tv PRODUCT STORIES

TISE Tv by The International Surface Event was on-site capturing product stories to share with the industry. This content is available for the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 hybrid attendees now and will be released this spring via TISE Tv online to the whole industry. Product introductions include stories from Ventiques, FloorForce - a Broadlume Company, Karndean Designflooring, AHF Products, Välinge, Mannington, Daltile, Dixie Group, SCHÖNOX HPS North America, Inc., i4F, and Republic Floor. Follow TISE Tv at www.TISETv.com.

THE 2023 VIEW OF NEXT YEAR’S EVENT

There is so much to look forward to as the TISE team begins to plan out the next upcoming market for January 2023. Watch for updates and news coming to you in the months ahead. Make sure to sign up for the event newsletters and follow the event on social media to stay abreast of all the industry and event news.

For more information on The International Surface Event, visit the website.  Save the Date #TISE2023

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
EXHIBITS 31 January -2 February 2023
EDUCATION 30 January -2 February 2023
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

January 15, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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“It’s a win-win for fabricators and .machine manufacturers."-- Jon Lantco, CEO of SESA 

Most of the 45 member equipment manufacturers of the new trade alliance, SESA (Stone Equipment Suppliers Alliance), will exhibit at StonExpo, part of TISE (The International Surfaces Show) in Las Vegas, NV February 1-February 3, 2022, as announced by SESA and TISE management.

“We are thrilled with this new alliance in the stone industry,” said Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager of Informa Markets, the owner of TISE. “This ensures robust participation by the major machine manufacturers at StonExpo and is a definite plus for our show attendees. Everything will be here.” 

SESA was formed in January of 2021 by the top manufacturers of stone fabrication equipment, supplies and software for stone fabrication in the U.S. and Europe. The mission of SESA is to coordinate the exhibition by its members, together in one show, for the benefit of all, as well as for the stone fabricator attendees, according to Jon Lantco, CEO of SESA. “They've (SESA members) coordinated in that regard and now are all concentrating on bringing large equipment to just one show,” observed Lancto. “Virtually all the companies that fabricators want to see are members of SESA and will be at StonExpo.

”Of all the industries in the surfaces business, stone fabrication machinery is among the largest, heaviest, and most complex to deal with logistically. To move a piece of equipment that may weigh several tons, assemble it and disassemble it after the show to ship back across the country in a matter of a few days is an expensive proposition. SESA has saved its members considerable time and expense by organizing the manufacturers into a group of sought-after exhibitors that can be found in one place for the buyer's convenience.

While attending StonExpo, fabricators from all over the country will see a range of high-tech solutions that deal with fabricating or installing stone of any kind, for both interiors and exteriors, and residential and commercial. These high-performance tools will include saws with water jets, programmable robotic controlled machines, computer-operated CNC routers and polishers, new diamond pad technology, template systems, and much more. And as always, there will be lots of up-close product demonstrations. “It's the whole gamut from order processing through completing a successful installation … making sure there's a happy customer again,” said Lancto.

Among the exhibitors at StonExpo 2022 will be these SESA members:·      

• Park Industries – a family-owned American company, founded in 1953. It has sold more than 15,700 machines in North America and specializes in high-precision fabricating solutions.
• BB Industries – Selling only the highest quality stone and tile tools and decorative concrete products.
• Comandulli—One of the world’s leading producers of polishing machines in the stone industry.
• BACA Systems—Innovative countertop fabrication solutions and leader in Robotic SawJet technology.
• Intermac—A range of integrated and complete solutions for machining natural and synthetic stone for the construction, furniture, and stone industries.

Lancto strongly recommends StonExpo as well worth the time to attend. “Through the coordination with the Natural Stone Institutes initiatives this will be the show that fabricators will have the most to see and learn about their industry.”Stone professionals and fabricators who want to experience these sough-after exhibitors all in one place can register with this special registration offer to Las Vegas.

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—(January 4, 2022)
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The International Surface Event (TISE) 2022: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo will take place February 1 - 3, 2022 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Our community is eager to reconnect, with new attendees and exhibitors registering every day, and we are committed to providing that important platform for them.

While your success is a top priority, your safety is too. TISE wants to reassure you the event will take place, and that TISE is putting safety at the heart of the event experience so the industry is able to reconnect and get back to business, while keeping our community safe.

TISE 2022 will follow all local health guidelines, including Nevada’s mandate for masks to be worn in all public places, regardless of vaccination status. The rule applies indoors only, and includes all casinos, meeting spaces & convention centers, and restaurants/bars in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.

Masking is an important tool to help provide a safer environment during this current surge of Omicron, and TISE appreciates all TISE 2022 participants complying with this state mandate for the benefit of all who enjoy coming to TISE this and every year.

Additionally, TISE will have hand sanitizing stations throughout the venue, as well as an enhanced sanitation schedule, and widened aisles to promote physical distancing. The International Surface Event is in close partnership and communication with the City of Las Vegas and local health officials for their expertise and guidance, and will continue to keep you updated on any changes to its health and safety program moving forward.

TISE is thrilled to welcome you to Las Vegas in February, and look forward to starting 2022 off with a fun, safe and successful show!

WHAT YOU’LL SEE  
An amazing floor plan is ready for the industry at TISE 2022 including the exciting return of Shaw and first-time exhibiting by CALI at SURFACES, the next level plans for the Mohawk Momentum Road Show, the new home exclusively of SESA tools & machinery exhibits at StonExpo, Tile Nation and Tile Money hosting the TISE Tv Studio & Sound Stage at TileExpo - more products, more education, more networking & lots of fun! 

Beyond all the incredible products, TISE has prepared an incredible line-up of education opportunities on and off the floor. Read more about the education programming prepared for the industry. For the full schedule, check back online for education and event updates.

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND     
TISE has you covered there too. While not the same as being in Las Vegas and experiencing the products and the networking first-hand (nothing replaces the tactile nature of product sourcing surface materials), TISE has prepared a hybrid experience for those who cannot attend to include them in the experience: the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022. Attendees in Las Vegas also have access to this private Facebook hybrid event allowing the full industry community to connect during February 1-3.  More information at www.TISElive.com.

REGISTER         
The industry can confidently register for in-person attendance at TISE 2022 through the TISE registration portal at www.intlsurfaceevent.com/register. Register before on-site pricing begins on January 28, 2022 for the best pricing. Hybrid event attendees will also find their registration option in this portal.

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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. 

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

ABOUT MANDALAY BAY 
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is set on 120 lush acres featuring Mandalay Bay Beach, a tropical pool paradise with real sand. The Michelob ULTRA Arena, award-winning restaurants, exhilarating entertainment, unique shopping, Shark Reef Aquarium and the 2-million-square-foot convention center combine to make Mandalay Bay a captivating Las Vegas resort destination. The resort offers three distinct hotel experiences: Mandalay Bay with 3,211 luxurious rooms and suites reflecting a modern tropical ambiance; Four Seasons Hotel, a AAA Five Diamond hotel offering 424 rooms and suites; and the luxury all-suite Delano Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mandalaybay.com, call toll free at (877) 632-7800, or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:
Michelle Swayze
Senior Marketing Manager
The International Surface Event
[email protected] 

For media inquiries on AllSecure, contact:
Lauren Lamb
Vice President of Marketing and Conference
Informa Markets, Infrastructure & Construction
[email protected]

Casey Clemenza
Global Director of Corporate Communications, Informa Markets
[email protected]

For media inquiries on Mandalay Bay, contact:
Stacy Hamilton
Executive Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts
[email protected]

January 7, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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HGTV Star Mina Starsiak Hawk to Appearat Karndean SURFACES Booth

Founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer, home renovation expert, realtor and star of the HGTV series "Good Bones," Mina Starsiak Hawk is scheduled to appear in person at Karndean Designflooring booth 2132 during The International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas. Starsiak Hawk will briefly highlight 2022 residential trends with show attendees, followed by a meet and greet.“As a trusted renovation expert and having designed with our luxury vinyl flooring on past projects, Mina is the perfect person to help us unveil our latest designs and to give a glimpse into what residential trends we can expect to see throughout 2022,”Karndean Designflooring CEO Bill Anderson said.Starsiak Hawk will take the stage at 11am on February 1.

Celebrity Designer and TV Host Jennifer Farrell Presenting at SURFACES 2022

Celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell is a familiar face to audiences who have enjoyed her shows and designs for nearly two decades. Jennifer became nationally known hosting the long-running A&E home improvement series “Find & Design.” She currently hosts “Find Me a Vacation Home,” “Most Amazing Homes,” and “Behind the Gates” for AWEtv. Founder of the award-winning interior design firm Jennifer Farrell Designs, she was named “Design Visionary 2020” by The International Surface Event.

Jennifer Farrell will be available at the SURFACES Showhome: Calibu Vineyard feature throughout the days of the event. In person and virtual attendees can also watch Jennifer present with the Calibu Vineyard show partner, Visualizer +, on the use of technology in design, Tuesday, February 1, 1:45pm - 2:15pm. And in person attendees who purchase a TISE Education Day Pass for Tuesday and Wednesday can listen to Jennifer dazzle the audience with her design insights on the use of geometric and skinny tiles in Understanding Skinny Tile (NTCA), Tuesday, February 1, at 8am and also Understanding Geometric Tile (NTCA), Wednesday, February 2, at 8am.

T.V. Host Mark Bowe of Barnwood Builders on the Magnolia Network at SURFACES.

The Barnwood Living™ Collection by Mark Bowe, a new line of American-made hardwood flooring resulting from a collaboration between Bruce® Flooring and T.V. Host Mark Bowe of Barnwood Builders, that celebrates American craftsmanship.On the Magnolia Network, Mark Bowe and his crew of West Virginia master craftsmen salvage antique barns and cabins, reusing the wood to create modern homes. They will stop at nothing to give 200-year-old structures new life, providing entertainment and inspiration along the way.

AHF Products will have Mark Bowe, of Barnwood Builders at their SURFACES booth #2221. AHF Products will be adding a brand-new engineered line to complement the current solid wood offering. Every floor in the collection is crafted with care in AHF Products Beverly, West Virginia plant. The new engineered line also will feature a vintage, barnwood visual that embodies an accessible yet faithful approach to an authentic hardwood design that combines Bowe’s barnwood aesthetics with the quality and craftsmanship of Bruce. This collection brings this authentic reclaimed wood look to the mass market allowing consumers to capitalize on this look with the quality and consistency they have come to expect from the Bruce brand. These floors are not only for craftsmen like Mark, but also for homeowners who appreciate products that are authentic and familiar, that are handcrafted, and create a warm ambience and a unique feeling of ‘home’. That’s the story of real American hardwood. to let you know that we will have Mark Bowe, of Barnwood Builders, a tour Surfaces booth #2221

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

January 10, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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READY. SET. VEGAS: UNILIN TECHNOLOGIES JOINS MOHAWK MOMENTUM ROADSHOW AT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT

Mohawk is taking its Momentum Roadshow to the next level at The International Surface Event (TISE) with even more innovative products and powerful brands. From February 1 to February 3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Vegas, Mohawk’s roadshow stop will feature its sister company, Unilin Technologies. 
“Unilin Technologies is thrilled to be present at Surfaces 2022 after a COVID-hiatus,” said Bart Van der Stockt, president of intellectual property of the Unilin Group. “Our company is known for its groundbreaking innovations that have proven to be game-changers in the flooring industry. Our teams have been working hard on several exciting new innovations that center around wellbeing, sustainability and installation comfort, and we are very proud to reveal all of them to the flooring industry during Surfaces at a special Unilin Technologies booth within the Mohawk showroom space.”

At SURFACES, attendees will be able to explore Unilin Technologies’ latest initiatives, such as its highly innovative PVC-free core technologies, the revolutionary Unicoat® water-resistant coating technology, special locking technologies for special floor types and formats, unique grout imitation technologies, and high-quality digital print and structuring innovations. Industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit Mohawk in-person in Las Vegas or a free virtual pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 by registering here.

Along with SURFACES, Mohawk Momentum Roadshow is also scheduled to make the following stops:Philadelphia, Penn.: Jan. 5-6, Marriott Philadelphia DowntownChicago, Ill.: Jan. 12-13, Sheraton GrandHuntington Beach, Calif.: Jan. 24-25, Waterfront Beach ResortAtlanta, Ga.: Feb. 22-23, Mohawk Flooring Center in CalhounRegister for Mohawk Momentum Roadshow 2022 at MohawkMomentumRoadshow.com. Attendees for TISE 2022 will also need to register for the event and may use the free registration link provided above.

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About Mohawk
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Eliane, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

About Unilin
TechnologiesUnilin Technologies is the intellectual property unit within the Unilin Group that grants licenses with regard to own and 3rd party patent rights. By optimizing the production process, creating sustainable alternatives and simplifying the installation processes, Unilin Technologies provides solutions for existing challenges in the flooring industry. Today, we manage more than 3,000 patents in over 450 patent families.

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

December 20, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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“CALI is a small, little company trying to make a big difference in the flooring industry,” says CALI president, Doug Jackson. 

That could be the understatement of the year.The San Diego-based supplier will bring its highly-curated indoor and outdoor surfaces portfolio to The International Surface Event (TISE) February 1-3, 2022. Industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit CALI in-person in Las Vegas or a free virtual pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 by registering here. The event marks the first SURFACES appearance at The International Surface Event (TISE) in CALI history, but the company has been intensifying on the industry’s radar for well over a decade.

Founded by two surfer buddies in 2004, CALI broke ground as a manufacturer of high-performing building products made of bamboo – namely fencing, flooring, plywood, and decking. It wasn’t long before the company grew to become the nation’s top importer of the woody grass, and they branched into other materials.

Today, CALI offers a diverse range of hard surface designs including hardwood, luxury vinyl, eucalyptus, engineered, cork, and of course, bamboo. You'll find CALI branded flooring displays and products stocked in independent specialty retailers, as well as big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Wherever CALI is sold, shoppers will find the same products, styles, and quality. The company’s omni-channel approach allows the consumer to purchase wherever she's most comfortable, while protecting the brand and retailer margins through controlled distribution. Jackson says avoiding the tendency practiced by other flooring companies to adopt private labeling is “a line in the sand for us.”

"If you can’t sell CALI under the CALI name, it doesn’t make any sense. They (dealers and consumers) love that California lifestyle. When a consumer goes into a flooring store without CALI, they often see a lot of sameness. We just do it a little differently, and we want to have fun.”Jackson says fun is what you should expect when cruising by the CALI booth at TISE.

That, and a whole host of home renovation collections:

• Longboards, the crowd-favorite within the popular CALI vinyl line, offers longer, wider planks in styles that are easy to maintain and design with.
• Legends, the brand-new vinyl collection features lightweight planks that are a full half-inch thick for a highly authentic wood imitation. 
• Meritage delivers a premium engineered hardwood with extra-thick veneers of European white oak.
• CALI will also debut a new line of indoor and outdoor rugs to complement its flooring and composite decking collections.

With such a diverse selection showcased in unique, eye-catching dealer displays, CALI aims to create a destination lifestyle vibe that appeals to coast dwellers and snowbirds alike. Products are designed to be versatile enough to deliver easy home upgrades, regardless of where renovations fall on the map.

No small amount of thought went into the CALI team’s preparation for Vegas.

"It was just time, and it feels good," says Jackson. "We'll be on the floor, and we're committed to being a part of this show, but we're not looking for a lot of new customers; we're looking for the right customers."

CALI Quick Facts:

• CALI has been a company on the move, setting the pace of innovation and growth while winning recognition as a business, employer, and corporate citizen.
• Founded in 2004 by college friends, Jeff Goldberg and Tanner Haigwood 
• Launched with a single product -- rolled bamboo fencing
• Committed to eco-friendly business and manufacturing practices
• 13 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list
• San Diego Business Journal Top 100 Fastest Growing Company for 10 years
• Union Tribune Best Places to Work 5 consecutive years
• Acquired in 2020 by the publicly traded, global flooring company, Victoria PLC

Visit the CALI booth -- #3223 at SURFACES | TISE. Reach out to your CALI rep to make an appointment or contact Jason Scott at [email protected] / (858)799-0585. Again, industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit CALI in-person in Las Vegas or a free virtual pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 by registering here. Learn more and see all the CALI product collections at https://www.calibamboo.com.

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

December 27, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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“The band’s back together” after a long 15-year absence at the nation’s largest stage for flooring. Shaw returns to the SURFACES, bringing its residential and main street brands Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Philadelphia Commercial, and Shaw Floors. Attendees will find them conveniently located together in adjacent booths 2647, 2947 and 3247 on the show floor. industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit Shaw Floors in-person in Las Vegas or a free virtual pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 by registering here 

More bullish than ever

“We’re returning to the show as a united residential division: four brands, one ‘Powerhouse of Services and Solutions’ to help our customers grow their businesses. We’re excited about the opportunity to connect with customers in person, particularly after the challenges the past couple of years have brought,” commented Nino LoCicero, V.P. of Marketing and Digital Commerce, Shaw Residential. “We’re more bullish than ever about delighting the customer with leading innovations and superior service. What better way to bookend our 2022 market season with a return to SURFACES than to showcase the latest and greatest from Shaw!” 

Part of its overall show strategy

Shaw will continue to have its regular market season with regional Showcase events at select locations throughout the country during January, including a live stream event from Dallas in early January for our Shaw Flooring Network (SFN). Customers may also schedule curated product sessions with their Shaw territory manager for a personalized market experience.  “We understand the importance of face time but also want to make sure our customers have a safe market experience that's tailored to their comfort level and needs,” observed LoCicero. 

More programs and initiatives

Shaw plans to showcase more programs and initiatives across its entire portfolio of brands at SURFACES. These will be true market solutions based on consumer research and Shaw’s 50+-years of market expertise. However, Shaw will maintain brand differentiation by leveraging social media and other digital channels to share powerful storytelling tailored to each brand’s target demographic. Its goal, according to LoCicero, is to drive brand affinity with consumers through more digital engagement designed to send people in-store where RSAs can close the sale. 

What to expect

A full two-day schedule of demonstrations featuring a variety of technologies and innovations will be on-tap. Attendees will get push notifications while at the show to come to the Shaw booth and see why customers prefer its products and services. Shaw will also have a strong sales presence at SURFACES. Its field teams will be ready to engage with attendees and customers on all the latest and greatest from Shaw, having just experienced a week-long training course on all 2022 new introductions.‘

Reimagine’ is the theme

No mistaking the importance of SURFACES to the Shaw team, observed LoCicero: “Shaw is a customer-centric company, and we cherish the face time with customers and the opportunity to showcase our latest and greatest products and services, while also learning how we can serve our customers better. Our theme for the 2022 market season and sales training is ‘Reimagine.’ We're asking people to reimagine not only the market experience but all the ways that business—and real-life—will look different post-pandemic.”

What you’ll see         

When asked about what visitors to the Shaw Floors booths should expect, LoCicero described SIMPLE solutions for durability and clean-ability without having to sacrifice style and design—in new and reimagined ways. “We have a new sundries program designed for simplicity and customer satisfaction, as well as a new pet-friendly platform, Pet Perfect, designed for specialty retail and promising ultimate durability and effortless clean-ability. We’re also displaying some innovative new design concepts and sustainable product solutions.” 

“We have too much excitement planned for SURFACES to summarize it in a single sentence,” exclaimed LoCicero. “But I’ll just say: Come see us at adjacent booths 2647, 2947, and 3247 to learn why you’ll get leading innovations, more sales, and better service with Shaw in 2022!” Again, industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit Shaw Floors in-person in Las Vegas or a free virtual pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 by registering here.

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

December 6, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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Want to know how it’s done? This is how TISE shows you. TISE Education has it all. 

Since its beginning, TISE (The International Surface Event: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo) has recognized the vital role industry-specific education plays in the business well-being of all its attendees. Success favors not only the bold, but also the well-informed. As social media expert and TISE speaker Shannon Vogel commented, 

"It's an opportunity for people to get out of their office and into the headspace where they can absorb information to grow their business and keep moving to the next level."

“The show's reputation has been built not only on the quality of its exhibitors but the strength of its educational offerings,”

according to Paul Treanor, Senior Manager, Content and Community for TISE. Paul, along with input from the TISE Advisory Council (leaders from industry trade publications, industry trade associations, retailers, and manufacturers), has carefully planned and curated the educational offerings for almost 20 years. 
The TISE Education Process"I am hands-on and try to discern what the audience needs are," remarked Treanor. “I stay abreast on topics and participate in online communities.” 

You can get a sense very quickly of what everyone is talking about and the main challenges. Topics are identified, sessions are built around those topics, and speakers are identified and hired to address them. When asked what the main areas TISE Education will focus on are, he answers, 

“Employee retention, the installation crisis, and trends in the business. These are the over-arching interests of our retailer and contractor attendees.”  

Structuring a meaningful education package for a major show is an important goal--especially on the heels of a pandemic. The speakers appreciate that, too. 

“The world is upside down, and you can’t depend on your manufacturer reps to be the total resource for your understanding of the marketplace,” observed Chris Ramey, a scheduled speaker at TISE 2022. “That’s the real value of TISE Education.” What’s on tap for TISE 2022Education and training will be provided via four distinct platforms: TISE Seminars, TISE Live Main Stage, TISE Live Demo Stage, and TISE TV. In addition, associations and organizations will host their special training events. For example, CFI (Certified Flooring Installers) will conduct the finalist competition in the National Installer of the Year Competition. 
 
Also new for next year will be the industry’s first Women’s Leadership Conference—by women and for women, exclusively at TISE. 

“We’ll cover issues important to professional and entrepreneurial women in the flooring industry,” said Lis Calandrino, a speaker at TISE 2022. “I’ve always been impressed at how TISE is always open to new ideas. It keeps me coming back. They are always finding ways to engage with all of us and finding ways to make us better at what we do.”

TISE Seminars

These breakout seminars are the core of TISE Education, with 24 top professionals providing 34 up-close and engaging learning experiences for each of the TISE show brands: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo. TISE Seminar curriculum covers a range of sought-after subjects. They are as varied as business basics, common SEO and social media mistakes, running an installation shop at peak performance, what’s a woman-owned business, defining your open retail positions, and finding the suitable candidates, and even how to survive an OSHA inspection, to name a few. 

Visit the TISE 2022 site and check out “Map Your Show” for more information about the speakers and the sessions. Download the TISE app to stay current on the seminar and speaker updates.

TISE Seminars Quick Facts:

• All seminars are one hour in length• Seminar sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2022) Check the TISE 2022 website and app for updates 
• Purchase of a Day Pass of $60 (for members) and $80 (for non- members) allows access to any seminars for that day. Advance pricing expires December 10
• Your show brand designation does not limit session access. For example, a SURFACES attendee may join a TileExpo session, etc. Pass freely between seminars.
• All seminars will now be located together in the North Convention Center for the ease and convenience of attendees.
• No recordings will be available of the sessions, and there will be no product demonstrations at the sessions.

 

TISE Live Main Stage

TISE will set aside a spacious area on the show floor to provide free, high-level presentations concerning the big issues affecting the floor covering industry. Access to the show floor automatically includes free access to the Live Main Stage. Industry leaders from various fields will address a variety of major topics from a 30,000 ft. view.  In 30-minute insightful "fireside chats," lively panel discussions, or casual interview style with Q&A, topics will include the installation crisis, developing communities—both online and local, and retailers and installers working together.

TISE will also share the latest consumer and industry survey research from Mystery Shopper Services on the Live Main Stage—a must-see for flooring retailers. 

TISE Live Main Stage Quick Facts:

• Expect 18 to 21 Live Main Stage events scheduled over the three days that the show floor is open, with a 15-minute intermission between each event.
• Check the TISE 2022 website and app for scheduling updates.
• Seating for 60 to 75, so plan accordingly.
• TISE Live Main Stage presenters will pre-record their presentations to stream into the hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®, for those unable to attend in-person.

 

TISE Live Demo Stage

How a product works or is installed is best demonstrated to be understood. That’s why the Live Demo Stage has become a very popular hands-on feature of the TISE show floor. Just as with the Main Stage, the Live Demo Stage is free and open to all. All flooring types, adhesives, grouts, and coatings will be demonstrated.

TISE Live Demo Stage Quick Facts:

• There are plans for 12 product demonstrations for all three days.
• Product demonstrations are 30 minutes in length.
• Seating for 30 to 40• Viewing will be assisted with live close-up camera work during the Live Demos.
• Check the TISE 2022 website and app for scheduling updates.
• TISE Live Demo Stage presenters will be recorded by TISE Tv and their presentations streamed into the hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®, for those unable to attend in-person.

 

TISE Tv Broadcasting Network

TISE Tv is world-class industry knowledge and training network that can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. TISE Tv brings the information and skills to you at your convenience from a variety of leading flooring brands. Since its debut last year, this incredible platform has quickly become a go-to education resource for the industry, on-demand. The TISE Tv crew will be producing live podcasts and product episodes on the show floor, highlighting, and producing all the content for the TISE hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®. 

TISE TV Broadcasting Network Quick Facts:

• TISE TV is on-demand and ready when you are.
• The TISE TV crew will be covering the TISE 2022 show.
• Product introduction highlights are 2 – 3 minutes in length
• TISE Tv episodes are up to 10-20 minutes in length
• Experience TISE Tv during the event in the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition.
• Watch TISE TV year-round through the TISE Facebook page and the episode archive on the TISE TV website at www.tisetv.com  

TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition Quick Facts:

• Hybrid experience occurring Feb 1-3, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®
• Experience the event virtually the same days the industry is in Las Vegas
• Private Facebook event connects the hybrid attendees to the Las Vegas event
• Live updates, product introductions, and education directly from the show floor via the TISE Tv crew
• TISE Live Main Stage and Demo Stage sessions air in the hybrid event
• All in-person and virtual attendees have access to the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition at www.tiselive.com  

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REGISTER FOR TISE 2022

The first option is to attend in-person, registering at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. Attendees will register through the standard registration system and have the option of purchasing an exhibit pass, add-on education passes, additional events, certifications, and training all happening in Las Vegas. As a bonus, all in-person attendees include free access to the virtual/hybrid event.
The second registration option is to register for the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®. Attendees will register through the virtual registration system and the pass includes full access to the TISE Live Virtual Event content including opening ceremonies, product interviews from the show floor, show updates from Las Vegas, virtual booths and product highlights, education and live demonstrations, interactive workshops, and more! 
In-person attendees who have staff remaining back at the office should consider registering their colleagues and team members for the virtual experience to enhance their learning and product knowledge and to include them in the annual TISE industry experience. 

Save the Date 2022
Save the date for The International Surface Event 2022 scheduled to be held February 1-3, 2022, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get notified when registration opens this September. For information about The International Surface Event, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.

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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. 

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

September 27, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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The industry can now begin making plans for Las Vegas 2022 as The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo opens registration for its next event, 1-3 February 2022, education 31 January - 3 February. Whether traveling to Las Vegas for in-person networking and product sourcing or connecting to the event virtually at the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2022 sponsored by Mannington with Microban®, the industry will discover more exhibitors, the return of highly anticipated exhibitors, new education formats and programming, new show features, and much more. The full experience is being planned now for flooring, stone, and tile professionals to experience at TISE 2022.

“The TISE team is very excited to host the industry this upcoming February! As we develop the upcoming event, our partners, our exhibitors, our speakers, and the industry press have all come to us with unique content, creative feature ideas, and space requests for new product introductions to exhibit – all of this will create an exciting new event experience,” says Dana Hicks, Show Director, The International Surface Event. “And we know the future of events includes a hybrid experience so we are embracing that commitment to the industry and the continuation of our TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition which will allow even more of the industry around the world to be a part of TISE and all the event has to offer!”

The industry has two options while registering for TISE 2022 with separate registration sites for either in-person registration or virtual hybrid registration at www.intlsurfaceevent.com/register. Las Vegas In-person attendees as well as virtual participants who register before December 10 will secure the lowest registration prices and have access to exclusive content leading into the event, including but not limited to, the TISE Talks: Behind the Industry Podcast Series and special discounts and show specials from exhibitors. The Las Vegas in-person event is occurring 1-3 February 2022, education 31 January through 3 February. The TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition going live concurrently to the in-person event.

The first option is to attend in-person, registering at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. Attendees will register through the standard registration system and have the option of purchasing an exhibit pass, add-on education passes, additional events, certifications, and training all happening in Las Vegas. As a bonus, all in-person attendees include free access to the virtual/hybrid event.

The second registration option is to register for the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®. Attendees will register through the virtual registration system and the pass includes full access to the TISE Live Virtual Event content including opening ceremonies, product interviews from the show floor, show updates from Las Vegas, virtual booths and product highlights, education and live demonstrations, interactive workshops, and more!In-person attendees who have staff remaining back at the office should consider registering their colleagues and team members for the virtual experience to enhance their learning and product knowledge and to include them in the annual TISE industry experience.

Industry professionals who align with the individual show brands under The International Surface Event umbrella will discover additional benefits at the upcoming event as several new event updates are being implemented. With a focus on the individual event brands, finding and sourcing products and seeking the targeted education is now easier than ever. SURFACES is now across Halls D, E, and F. TileExpo is presented in Halls C and D and StonExpo/Marmomac will be presented in Halls A and B. Review the new TISE 2022 floor plan to view these shifts and get familiar with the new show layout. In addition, the previous CONVERGE education program is now reconfigured to be the TISE Education Program with specified interest tracks following show-specific branding themes of surfaces, stone, and tile. Each track will go deeper into the interests of those segments of the industry including technical, marketing, business, trends and more!

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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

December 23, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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DECEMBER 2022 | New in 2023 at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo will be an entire pavilion dedicated to the best hand-made rugs the world has to offer. COVER Magazine will host COVER Connect Las Vegas, a boutique trade show on the SURFACES show floor, with nine of the industry’s top brands: Design Materials Inc., French Accents, Kirkit, Knots Rugs, Pampas Leather, Samad, Stark Studio Rugs, Tamarian, and Tibet Rug Company. Attendees will find them conveniently located together in adjacent booths in Hall F on the SURFACES show floor. Industry buyers and sourcing professionals can register for a free exhibits pass to visit COVER Connect brands in-person in Las Vegas or a free pass to the hybrid TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition 2023 to source them virtually by registering here.
 
“Rugs are really booming in terms of development and design … they are not just the standard rectangle with a border anymore, they may have rounded edges, they come in unusual shapes. Often, multiple textures, materials and weaving techniques are used in one rug, and they can be bespoke as well. The custom factor is a really important element; rugs are the perfect platform for individuals and interior designers to express their personal style,” observed Rachel Meek, project manager for COVER Connect and assistant editor at COVER magazine, published quarterly by UK-based Hali Publications, Ltd.

 
What will the visitor to COVER Connect Las Vegas see? Here’s a quick look.

• Design Materials Inc. (Kansas City, KS) is all about custom style and is an importer, distributor and workshop focused on flatwoven wool and sisal rugs.
• French Accents (New York, NY) is leader in the hand-knotted rug industry for over two decades. Its mission is to create meaningful rugs that transcend time and trends.
• Kirkit (Istanbul, Turkey) produces some of the most innovative handmade designs to come out of Turkey today. It sets an example there, with an incredible policy toward the working conditions and social care of its weavers.
• Knots Rugs (London, England) with award-winning designs and artist collaborations ranging stylistically from abstract expressionism, art deco, antique Persian, and minimalist flair. 
• Pampas Leather (Plantation, FL) offers a wide range of rare and beautiful cowhides from the Argentinian Pampas directly to the buyer.
• Samad (East Rutherford, NJ) Their creative process pays homage to the ancient art of rug making, producing decorative carpets defined by exceptional quality and enduring style.
• Stark Studio Rugs (New York, NY) Stark is a premier design industry partner for luxuryresidential and hospitality projects. A go-to brand for design industry professionals.
• Tamarian¬ (Baltimore, MD) Tamarian continues to be the largest importer of Tibetan rugs to the US through maintaining a commitment to integrity and beauty in the high-end market.
• Tibet Rug Company (Salt Lake City, UT) combines the ancient art of Tibetan hand-knotted carpets with original, contemporary design to create an evolving collection of rugs.
• “I think area rugs as a whole are ever more important in interiors. Over the past few years, people have been redefining their spaces and how they use them, particularly at home,” said Meek. “The potential variations are limitless.”
   

COVER Connect Las Vegas will be at SURFACES in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, January 31–February 2, 2023.
Complimentary tickets to The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo are available exclusively to COVER Connect Las Vegas attendees via www.thecoverconnect.com.
 

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships, and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit  www.intlsurfaceevent.com. To view the sponsors of TISE, visit the industry association page on the event website.
 
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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing ManagerThe International Surface [email protected] 

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

December 23, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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DEC 2022, DALLAS, TX | Five Leading Industry Shows to Convene in Las Vegas for Largest Gathering of Housing Professionals
The International Surface Event Joins NAHB International Builders’ Show, NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, National Hardware Show and Las Vegas Market in Las Vegas January 2023

Another top industry event will join Design & Construction Week® (DCW) in Las Vegas next month, adding even more opportunities for design, construction and home improvement professionals. The International Surface Event (TISE) will co-date with DCW, which features the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). TISE, comprised of three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo events, is the largest North American floor covering, stone and tile industry event.

This news follows the recent announcements that both the National Hardware Show (NHS) and The Las Vegas Winter Market will also co-date with DCW in 2023, allowing attendees to explore even more products and opportunities to grow their businesses and maintain their competitive edge in the marketplace. One DCW or NHS badge will give attendees access to the show floors of all five events that week. Collectively, the five trade events will take place January 29 through February 2, 2023, at three Las Vegas venues. Attendees can visit IBS, KBIS and NHS, all being held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, TISE at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and the Las Vegas Winter Market at the World Market Center Las Vegas. Free shuttles will connect IBS, KBIS and NHS with TISE and the Las Vegas Winter Market.

“We are very excited to have TISE co-date with Design & Construction Week and expand the great offerings of that week even further,” said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. “Having access to five incredible shows covering all aspects of the housing industry is an unbeatable value for our attendees. Las Vegas is the place to be for our industry that week.”

“We are so excited to continue the momentum of D&C Week,” shared Bill Darcy, CEO of NKBA. “Adding TISE to the list of shows in Vegas this January is a fantastic way of uniting the K&B community, and connecting them with more brands, products, and new
technologies.”

“With TISE joining the mix, we have so many great opportunities for the NHS Community to discover more products and make great connections with new potential partners,” said Beth Casson, Event Vice President of the National Hardware Show. “We are really excited to bring all of these communities together for a fantastic week in Vegas!”

“The International Surface Event is pleased to offer a partnership with DCW, NHS and Las Vegas Market for 2023,” said Dana Hicks, Show Director, The International Surface Event. “This partnership will offer the widest breadth of product offerings and inspiration for the markets that all these events serve. We understand that time is valuable to every business professional, and offering This opportunity to expand the buying and sourcing possibilities concurrently between the events in Las Vegas will benefit all event’s attendees. We look forward to hosting DCW and Las Vegas Market attendees and we invite the industry to discover what we have in store for them at www.intlsurfaceevent.com.”

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About the NAHB International Builders’ Show®

The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the world’s largest annual residential construction show and is the must-attend event for professionals in the building industry. IBS is produced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80% of the new housing units projected for this year. For more information, visit BuildersShow.com or nahb.org.

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), the largest kitchen and bath show in North America. With nearly 50,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath design and remodeling industry, the NKBA has educated and led the industry since the association’s founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to inspire, lead and empower the kitchen and bath industry through professional certifications and learning, community, and events. For more information, visit www.nkba.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).

KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

 

About Emerald

KBIS is produced by Emerald. Our talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year
through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit emeraldx.com.

 

About the National Hardware Show® 

The National Hardware Show® celebrates a rich history spanning 76 years of serving the home improvement marketplace. From its early beginnings in New York during the post-World War 2 housing boom and eventual move to Chicago in the 1970s, to today’s current location in Las Vegas, NHS is the most comprehensive event, education and networking platform serving the hardware and home improvement industry. As the industry spearhead, it keeps a focused eye on the cultural, environmental, and technological developments shaping the future of modern living. NHS unites and guides the industry at its live events and on its interactive channels by delivering unparalleled opportunities for fostering connections, deepening insights, and building innovative and profitable strategies for growth. For more information on the National Hardware Show, visit www.nationalhardwareshow.com.

 

About the International Surface Event

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo, the largest North American surface event, has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships, and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. To
view the sponsors of TISE, visit the industry association page on the event website.

About the TISE TV Network

Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com.

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets, producer of The International Surface Event, creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

November 18, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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NOV 2022, DALLAS, TX | As part of The International Surface Event’s (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo Beyond the Surface Programs, designed to reach deeper into the many parts of the floor covering, stone, and tile industries, TISE announces the Startup Station for TISE 2023. This new area in the exhibit hall will feature six startup companies who are newly launching into the market. Attendees at TISE 2023 should mark this key feature as a destination during their TISE sourcing experience. If you have not yet, REGISTER for TISE 2023.

CALLING INNOVATORS
TISE has a call for innovators who have been in the market for less than two years to APPLY NOW for consideration. Accepted companies will receive a complimentary turnkey booth space inside the dedicated Startup Station Pavilion in a high-profile location in the exhibit hall. In addition, they will also receive a marketing package to ensure maximum exposure for their company as the TISE event assists as a launch pad for industry exposure their new product(s) or service(s). More information located online.

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
EXHIBITS 31 January - 2 February 2023
EDUCATION 30 January - 2 February 2023
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com.

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

August 11, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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SURFACES from The International Surface Event (TISE) announces celebrity showhome tours, September 24 and 25 in Malibu Hills, California. After 18 months of construction, it is time to step inside the one-of-a-kind SURFACES Calibu Vineyard Celebrity Showhome and experience incredible architecture, products, and design first-hand. This 7,300 square foot Malibu Hills Estate, developed by celebrity designer and TV host Jennifer Farrell, will feed your appetite for contemporary interiors and offer an up-close and personal look into design at its finest. 

To add to the showhome tour and enhance the magical vineyard lifestyle at Calibu, SURFACES has created the Wine & Design Experience for home tours attendees which combines the ultimate in luxury design, product discovery, and inspiring destinations with tasting flights of Malibu Coast wines including the exclusive NEW release of the Calibu Vineyard wines. Luxury shuttles will tour you through the beautiful Malibu Hills on this multi-stop experience. Read more >

Home tour tickets are on sale now. Home tour participants have two options to participate in the home tours. Attendees should register now as ticket are limited for this unique experience:

Calibu Vineyard Wine & Design One Day Pass is the full, exclusive wine and design experience. The pass provides a full day of touring the full Calibu estate, meeting with product manufacturers, and hearing design insights from Jennifer Farrell for your selected event date, either Saturday, September 24 from 10am to 4pm or Sunday, September 25 from 10am to 4pm. Pass also includes an exclusive wine tasting flight at Calibu Vineyard and at Heavens Hill Estate. Pass includes parking, round-trip shuttle to/from King Gillette Ranch, Heaven’s Hill Estate and Calibu Vineyard, plus access to the virtual tour after the event dates for continued sourcing and shopping.

The Calibu Vineyard Showhome Tour Only One Day Pass provides a full day of touring the full Calibu estate, meeting with product manufacturers, and hearing design insights from Jennifer Farrell for your selected event date, either Saturday, September 24 from 10am to 4pm or Sunday, September 25 from 10am to 4pm. Pass includes parking, round-trip shuttle to/from King Gillette Ranch to Calibu and access to the virtual tour after the event dates for continued sourcing and shopping. 

 
A tastefully curated array of products and materials from the SURFACES Showhome: Calibu Vineyard partners have been artfully infused into this estate, to create a bespoke design vision unlike any other. Tour attendees will have the opportunity to shop and source the showhome during the tour by scanning product placards placed throughout the estate, ask product questions with the brands, and discuss design insights directly with the Calibu Vineyard celebrity designer, Jennifer Farrell.

As Project Partner in Appliances and Fixtures, Ferguson presents the best in appliances by Monogram, exquisite fixtures by House of Rohl, with beautiful contributions by Signature Hardware and GE. Lamps Plus luxury lighting is showcased both indoors and outdoors, including their exclusive brands. Herringbone floor tile, large format porcelain slabs, and gorgeous mosaics are presented by Emser Tile. Best Cheer Stone offers stunning counters and stone slabs throughout. And Eichholtz provides couture luxury furnishings as the perfect complement to the Living Room. Mohawk's beautiful hardwood floors anchor the entire upstairs of Calibu, while the amazing rugs from Karastan dazzle rooms throughout the home.  Custom Comfort Mattress creates a one-of-a-kind bed for the Primary Suite, and California Closets makes the Primary Closet a dream space. CMF provides bespoke wallpaper murals that install seamlessly with their easy-to-use magnetic technology, and feature custom artwork from painter Charlotte Terrell and photographer Tess Hunt. 11 Ravens elevates gaming to an art form with the custom Vitro Table Tennis table.  Rustica creates barn doors that go beyond the barn, transforming closet spaces to luxury statements. Anderson/Tuftex presents heirloom-quality carpet featured in the home. The outdoor kitchen is decked out with the ultimate in Lynx appliances by Middleby, and ForeverLawn surrounds the exterior of the home with the finest in synthetic lawn materials, including a putting green and pet run for a luxurious landscape that is as durable as it is beautiful.  

 
ABOUT SURFACES SHOWHOME: CALIBU VINEYARD BY JENNIFER FARRELL
The SURFACES Showhome: Calibu Vineyard is a 7,300 square foot estate in California being developed in partnership between Jennifer Farrell Designs and The International Surface Event. This unique remodel project has been unveiled virtually beginning in 2021 calling attention to some of the finest in design, surface materials, and trends, all culminating in the opportunity to tour the home in-person in California and shop and source through a fully photo-realistic virtual tour experience in September 2022. More info online at www.calibuvineyard.com

ABOUT JENNIFER FARRELL
Celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell is a familiar face to audiences who have enjoyed her shows and designs for nearly two decades. Jennifer became nationally known hosting the long running A&E home improvement series “Find & Design”. She currently hosts “Find Me a Vacation Home”, “Most Amazing Homes” and “Behind the Gates” for AWEtv (A Wealth of Entertainment). Founder of the award-winning interior design firm Jennifer Farrell Designs, she was named Design Visionary 2020 by The International Surface Event. Her showcase house Diablo Ranch was featured on the Dwell on Design Home Tour, and she was the celebrity designer for the 2018 Dwell on Design Method Home. Her work has been highlighted in Dwell, Mountain Living, Redbook, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, House & Garden, Ventura Blvd., Floor Covering Weekly, Sunset, Luxe Interiors, and more. Her most popular venture has been The Jennifer Farrell Collection, featuring hundreds of furniture and décor pieces at nearly 1,400 stores nationwide. Preview some of Jennifer’s projects online at www.jenniferfarrelldesigns.com 

 

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com.

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

August 23, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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AUG 2022, DALLAS, TX | Stop one of the Regional Semi-Finals of the National Installer of the Year Competition from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo took place at the CFI Convention in Orlando Florida, July 31 – August 1. TISE is excited to announce and congratulate the Southeast Regional Finalists: David Beagle, winner of the Hardwood Category, and Roy Lewis, winner of the Carpet Category, and applaud all the regional participants. Semi-Finals winners now receive an award plaque with Semi-Finalist bragging rights, $500 scholarship from Mohawk, and a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the National Competition at TISE 2023, January 31 to February 2 for a chance at the title, National Installer of the Year. 

Stop two and three are still to come for the Regional Semi-Finals Competition. Installers interested in competing in St. Louis, MO or San Leandro, CA should enter now to be considered.

NEXT TWO COMPETITION LOCATIONS

• REGIONALS CENTRAL US | NWFA Training Facility | St. Louis, Missouri | September 29 - 30
• REGIONALS WEST COAST | IUPAT Training Facility | San Leandro, California | October 27 - 28

The International Surface Event thanks our supporting competition sponsors who not only provide the materials for the competitors to compete with, but who help to under-write the competition to ensure we can reach as far into the US to allow installers to compete. Mohawk Flooring is the exclusive hardwood flooring sponsor, the Mohawk brand, Performance Accessories, also provided product to highlight new installation methods in hybrid hardwood installation. Taylor Adhesives is the exclusive adhesives competition sponsor, and QEP / Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc. is the exclusive tool sponsor for the overall competition.

The International Surface Event would also like to share information about the competition partners and host locations who have generously donated space and staff to assist in the overall logistics of the program. These crucial groups assist in facilitating and promoting the competition:  the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), ProInstaller Magazine, and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).

The category finalists from each of the REGIONALS competitions will compete LIVE on the show floor for the National Installer of the Year title at the next edition of The International Surface Event in Las Vegas:

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
EXHIBITS 31 January - 2 February 2023
EDUCATION 30 January - 2 February 2023
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA

Any installer in the US may enter regardless of the years in the industry or location. Competitors will choose which competition city they would like to compete at and submit their project history and images online for review. A panel of judges will be considering all the entries from around the country and selecting the top 8 installers for each city who will compete LIVE in each of the REGIONALS installation competitions.

Submission Deadlines Apply:

• St. Louis deadline: September 15, 2022
• San Leandro deadline: October 12, 2022

To view previous winners of the National Installer of the Year competition, visit the event website.

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com.

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

July 5, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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“The ever-popular National Installer of the Year competition from The International Surface Event (TISE) is going on the road as TISE announces the REGIONALS competition. The installation truck is hitting the road to the following locations during 2022, going deep into the regional areas of the country to find the best of the best of installers in two categories: CARPET and WOOD. Interested installers should submit their applications now for consideration by the judges. Submission deadlines are approaching!
  
THE COMPETITION LOCATIONS

• REGIONALS SOUTHEAST | CFI Convention | Orlando, Florida | July 31 - August 1, 2022
• REGIONALS CENTRAL US | NWFA Training Facility | St. Louis, Missouri | September 29 - 30, 2022
• REGIONALS WEST COAST | IUPAT Training Facility | San Leandro, California | October 27 - 28, 2022
• REGIONAL FINALISTS COMPETE AT THE NATIONALS | TISE 2023 Las Vegas | January 31-February 2

The category finalists from each of the REGIONALS competitions will compete LIVE on the show floor for the National Installer of the Year title at the next edition of The International Surface Event in Las Vegas:

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
EXHIBITS 31 January -2 February 2023
EDUCATION 30 January -2 February 2023
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA

Any installer in the US may enter regardless of the years in the industry or location. Competitors will choose which competition city they would like to compete at and submit their project history and images online for review. A panel of judges will be considering all the entries from around the country and selecting the top 10 installers for each city who will compete LIVE in each of the REGIONALS installation competition.

Submission Deadlines Apply:

• Orlando deadline: July 8, 2022
• St. Louis deadline: August 31, 2022
• San Leandro deadline: September 30, 2022
  
  

Thank you to our hosting competition partners: the International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI), the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT).

To view previous winners of the National Installer of the Year competition, visit the event website.
 

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com.

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

June 24, 2022 - Dallas, TX
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The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac |TileExpo, announced a nationwide search for two new members to join their seasoned and passionate work family with the world's leading event producer, Informa Markets, the organizer of the event. TISE welcomes knowledgeable industry professionals with account management experience and an eagerness to serve the
industry to apply for these exciting event opportunities. 

The International Surface Event is the largest and most established flooring, stone, and tile event in North America. Reporting to the Show Manager at The International Surface Event, the account executives will work with the event team and industry manufacturers and suppliers to offer expanded service capabilities to the floor covering, stone, and tile industries. The job announcement outlines
the expectations for the position and the qualifications for those interested in submitting their application for consideration.

The next edition of The International Surface is scheduled as follows for 2023. Interested candidates should submit their applications quickly as these positions are valuable towards expanding the product offerings, education, and event experiences for the industry for the next event.

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo
EXHIBITS 31 January - 2 February 2023
EDUCATION 30 January - 2 February 2023
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA

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Article and news release credit to TISE Tv from The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The TISE TV Network, an extension of the TISE event, streams all unique TV video programming on Facebook and online at www.TISEtv.com, offering the industry year-round product introductions, live demonstrations, industry news and updates, and virtual and hybrid floor covering, stone and tile shopping and product sourcing event experiences at www.TISElive.com. 

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For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact:Michelle SwayzeSenior Marketing Manager
The International Surface [email protected] Event photos available on Flickr
 
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. The event sponsors are the World Floor Covering Association, the National Tile Contractors Association, the Natural Stone Institute, the Certified Tile Education Foundation, and the Natural Stone Council. View all sponsor and partner information. The International Surface Event is an Informa Markets event brand.

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com..

For media inquiries on The International Surface Event, contact: Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager, The International Surface Event, [email protected] 

December 6, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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Want to know how it’s done? This is how TISE shows you. TISE Education has it all. 

Since its beginning, TISE (The International Surface Event: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo) has recognized the vital role industry-specific education plays in the business well-being of all its attendees. Success favors not only the bold, but also the well-informed. As social media expert and TISE speaker Shannon Vogel commented, 

"It's an opportunity for people to get out of their office and into the headspace where they can absorb information to grow their business and keep moving to the next level."

“The show's reputation has been built not only on the quality of its exhibitors but the strength of its educational offerings,”

according to Paul Treanor, Senior Manager, Content and Community for TISE. Paul, along with input from the TISE Advisory Council (leaders from industry trade publications, industry trade associations, retailers, and manufacturers), has carefully planned and curated the educational offerings for almost 20 years. 
The TISE Education Process"I am hands-on and try to discern what the audience needs are," remarked Treanor. “I stay abreast on topics and participate in online communities.” 

You can get a sense very quickly of what everyone is talking about and the main challenges. Topics are identified, sessions are built around those topics, and speakers are identified and hired to address them. When asked what the main areas TISE Education will focus on are, he answers, 

“Employee retention, the installation crisis, and trends in the business. These are the over-arching interests of our retailer and contractor attendees.”  

Structuring a meaningful education package for a major show is an important goal--especially on the heels of a pandemic. The speakers appreciate that, too. 

“The world is upside down, and you can’t depend on your manufacturer reps to be the total resource for your understanding of the marketplace,” observed Chris Ramey, a scheduled speaker at TISE 2022. “That’s the real value of TISE Education.” What’s on tap for TISE 2022Education and training will be provided via four distinct platforms: TISE Seminars, TISE Live Main Stage, TISE Live Demo Stage, and TISE TV. In addition, associations and organizations will host their special training events. For example, CFI (Certified Flooring Installers) will conduct the finalist competition in the National Installer of the Year Competition. 
 
Also new for next year will be the industry’s first Women’s Leadership Conference—by women and for women, exclusively at TISE. 

“We’ll cover issues important to professional and entrepreneurial women in the flooring industry,” said Lis Calandrino, a speaker at TISE 2022. “I’ve always been impressed at how TISE is always open to new ideas. It keeps me coming back. They are always finding ways to engage with all of us and finding ways to make us better at what we do.”

TISE Seminars

These breakout seminars are the core of TISE Education, with 24 top professionals providing 34 up-close and engaging learning experiences for each of the TISE show brands: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo. TISE Seminar curriculum covers a range of sought-after subjects. They are as varied as business basics, common SEO and social media mistakes, running an installation shop at peak performance, what’s a woman-owned business, defining your open retail positions, and finding the suitable candidates, and even how to survive an OSHA inspection, to name a few. 

Visit the TISE 2022 site and check out “Map Your Show” for more information about the speakers and the sessions. Download the TISE app to stay current on the seminar and speaker updates.

TISE Seminars Quick Facts:

• All seminars are one hour in length• Seminar sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2022) Check the TISE 2022 website and app for updates 
• Purchase of a Day Pass of $60 (for members) and $80 (for non- members) allows access to any seminars for that day. Advance pricing expires December 10
• Your show brand designation does not limit session access. For example, a SURFACES attendee may join a TileExpo session, etc. Pass freely between seminars.
• All seminars will now be located together in the North Convention Center for the ease and convenience of attendees.
• No recordings will be available of the sessions, and there will be no product demonstrations at the sessions.

 

TISE Live Main Stage

TISE will set aside a spacious area on the show floor to provide free, high-level presentations concerning the big issues affecting the floor covering industry. Access to the show floor automatically includes free access to the Live Main Stage. Industry leaders from various fields will address a variety of major topics from a 30,000 ft. view.  In 30-minute insightful "fireside chats," lively panel discussions, or casual interview style with Q&A, topics will include the installation crisis, developing communities—both online and local, and retailers and installers working together.

TISE will also share the latest consumer and industry survey research from Mystery Shopper Services on the Live Main Stage—a must-see for flooring retailers. 

TISE Live Main Stage Quick Facts:

• Expect 18 to 21 Live Main Stage events scheduled over the three days that the show floor is open, with a 15-minute intermission between each event.
• Check the TISE 2022 website and app for scheduling updates.
• Seating for 60 to 75, so plan accordingly.
• TISE Live Main Stage presenters will pre-record their presentations to stream into the hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®, for those unable to attend in-person.

 

TISE Live Demo Stage

How a product works or is installed is best demonstrated to be understood. That’s why the Live Demo Stage has become a very popular hands-on feature of the TISE show floor. Just as with the Main Stage, the Live Demo Stage is free and open to all. All flooring types, adhesives, grouts, and coatings will be demonstrated.

TISE Live Demo Stage Quick Facts:

• There are plans for 12 product demonstrations for all three days.
• Product demonstrations are 30 minutes in length.
• Seating for 30 to 40• Viewing will be assisted with live close-up camera work during the Live Demos.
• Check the TISE 2022 website and app for scheduling updates.
• TISE Live Demo Stage presenters will be recorded by TISE Tv and their presentations streamed into the hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®, for those unable to attend in-person.

 

TISE Tv Broadcasting Network

TISE Tv is world-class industry knowledge and training network that can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. TISE Tv brings the information and skills to you at your convenience from a variety of leading flooring brands. Since its debut last year, this incredible platform has quickly become a go-to education resource for the industry, on-demand. The TISE Tv crew will be producing live podcasts and product episodes on the show floor, highlighting, and producing all the content for the TISE hybrid event, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®. 

TISE TV Broadcasting Network Quick Facts:

• TISE TV is on-demand and ready when you are.
• The TISE TV crew will be covering the TISE 2022 show.
• Product introduction highlights are 2 – 3 minutes in length
• TISE Tv episodes are up to 10-20 minutes in length
• Experience TISE Tv during the event in the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition.
• Watch TISE TV year-round through the TISE Facebook page and the episode archive on the TISE TV website at www.tisetv.com  

TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition Quick Facts:

• Hybrid experience occurring Feb 1-3, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®
• Experience the event virtually the same days the industry is in Las Vegas
• Private Facebook event connects the hybrid attendees to the Las Vegas event
• Live updates, product introductions, and education directly from the show floor via the TISE Tv crew
• TISE Live Main Stage and Demo Stage sessions air in the hybrid event
• All in-person and virtual attendees have access to the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition at www.tiselive.com  

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REGISTER FOR TISE 2022

The first option is to attend in-person, registering at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. Attendees will register through the standard registration system and have the option of purchasing an exhibit pass, add-on education passes, additional events, certifications, and training all happening in Las Vegas. As a bonus, all in-person attendees include free access to the virtual/hybrid event.
The second registration option is to register for the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington with Microban®. Attendees will register through the virtual registration system and the pass includes full access to the TISE Live Virtual Event content including opening ceremonies, product interviews from the show floor, show updates from Las Vegas, virtual booths and product highlights, education and live demonstrations, interactive workshops, and more! 
In-person attendees who have staff remaining back at the office should consider registering their colleagues and team members for the virtual experience to enhance their learning and product knowledge and to include them in the annual TISE industry experience. 

Save the Date 2022
Save the date for The International Surface Event 2022 scheduled to be held February 1-3, 2022, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get notified when registration opens this September. For information about The International Surface Event, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.

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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has served nearly 30 years as an industry marketplace for floorcovering, stone, and tile businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. For more information, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com. 

ABOUT INFORMA MARKETS
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