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:·
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
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For media inquiries on AllSecure, contact:
Lauren Lamb
Vice President of Marketing and Conference
Informa Markets, Infrastructure & Construction
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Casey Clemenza
Global Director of Corporate Communications, Informa Markets
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For media inquiries on Mandalay Bay, contact:
Stacy Hamilton
Executive Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition Quick Facts:
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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]
March 1, 2023 - Dallas, TX
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MARCH 2023 | A revitalized Mandalay Bay facility, an impressive TISE exhibit
hall, education and event line-up, and a strong floor covering, stone, and tile
industry were evident as The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES |
StonExpo | TileExpo came to life in Las Vegas January 31-February 2. TISE 2023
experienced a 67% increase in attendance over the already successful 2022 event
with double-digit increases again over events going as far back as before 2019.
These results, in conjunction with a power-house exhibit hall with almost 600 exhibiting companies, produced an electric product sourcing and buying experience and left the industry saying, “What an incredible show!”.
TISE is inviting the entire industry community together to create a highlight reel of this year’s event in a new “Add Yours” Instagram Story featured in the TISE Instagram highlights. Join the event on Instagram to view the story, then click the “Add Yours” button to share your videos, images, or snapshots from TISE 2023 – or – Continue the Story with the Facebook Video Reel by sharing and adding your thoughts, pictures, video, and comments. If you are not on Facebook or Instagram, you can watch the highlight story on YouTube.
“Just when you think the team at Informa can’t create a better show, they go and top themselves again. From the training sessions to the installation competition, to the comprehensive list of suppliers, and the new set up to simplify the flow of attendees and allow maximum time for Interaction, SURFACES 2023 was the best show in my 10 years as head of the WFCA! Well done!” - Scott Humphrey, President & CEO, World Floor Covering Association, sponsor of SURFACES.
“We had a fantastic experience, and it was great to see such a strong international
presence in the Natural Stone Pavilion! Nearly 60 material suppliers to complement the strong showing of equipment & tooling companies and we anticipate even more in 2024. Two additional highlights included the NSI’s
introduction of the David Fell Spirit of Service Award to recognize participants in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program, and industry support for our Foundation’s Mission Possible cash and car raffle.” -Jim Hieb, CEO, Natural Stone Institute
“The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and National Tile Contractors Association were both very pleased with the traffic and quality of attendees at TISE 2023. It is clear installers and contractors have realized the value of in-person networking and interaction with suppliers that happen at a show like TISE. The responses to the education and training we offered at the show were extremely positive, and we were able to create a lot of energy to support industry certification and training.” - Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association
ACCESS PRODUCT INTERVIEWS, SESSIONS, DEMOS, AND MORE FROM TISE 2023
The industry is encouraged to register for the TISE Live Virtual Event (TLV), the hybrid virtual event experience, for a touch of TISE 2023, including live recorded sessions from the SURFACES, StonExpo, and TileExpo main stages, live demos, in-booth product interviews, show updates and so much more. Register now using promo code EXBR23 for a free pass before registration closes March 10. TLV 2023 stays open for year-round access to registered industry professionals.
SAVE THE DATE 2024
TISE is returning to Las Vegas in 2024 with new dates, January 24-26, and a new day of the week line-up happening Wednesday through Friday. To be notified when registration opens, get TISE Tv product and event updates, receive monthly SURFACE Source product-focused emails, and more throughout the year, signup online.
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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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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.
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
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition Quick Facts:
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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]
July 27, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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LAS VEGAS – July 27, 2021 – The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo, chose the “Best Of” Awards Program winners for TISE 2021 at the latest event, June 16-18 in Las Vegas. TISE, along with the awards program sponsors, host the “Best Of” Award programs to celebrate industry innovation and ingenuity, and the manufacturers’ contributions to the floor covering, stone, and tile industry.
Celebrate with the award winners by watching the 2021 Award Highlight Video.
“We are proud that The International Surface Event is the annual home for manufacturers and suppliers to meet face-to-face with their customers, their friends and their industry peers. Every year, it is very apparent the incredible amount of work that exhibitors put towards creating products and services for industry professionals to be successful with their businesses. Their diligent efforts improve the offerings our industries can provide the world and we are honored to award these efforts each year! Congratulations to all the 2021 award winners!” ~ Dana Hicks, Show Director, The International Surface Event, Informa Markets
The “Best Of” Awards is an annual awards program for exhibiting companies whose product, program, service, and/or business practice are considered to be “Best Of” in their class. For 2021, awards were segmented into four (4) categories: Innovation, Style & Design, Sustainability, and Technology. Award winners of “Best Of” SURFACES, sponsored by Floor Covering News | “Best Of” StonExpo/ Marmomac, sponsored by Stone World Magazine | “Best Of” TileExpo, sponsored by TILE Magazine | Best of Product Awards for SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo, sponsored by Floor Trends Magazine, Floor Covering Installer Magazine, Stone World Magazine, TILE Magazine, and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine, are determined by a panel of judges appointed by the official publication sponsors. Winners were announced and awarded at The International Surface Event on June 17, 2021.
The winners announced:
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. 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 22, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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LAS VEGAS – June 24, 2021 – The post event results match the feel of The International Surface Event (TISE) this June as SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo re-emerge to create an event full of connection, innovation, and intention for the floor covering, stone, and tile industries. The more intimate June event gathered a dense professional crowd whose purpose was clearly to connect with their fellow industry professionals, source products from over 190 exhibiting brands, and get back to networking throughout the exhibit hall. In addition to the in-person event, TISE implemented a hybrid virtual experience, the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition, sponsored by Mannington, offering virtual attendees the same education and demonstration content, connection to the Vegas attendees, exhibitor product sourcing, as well as live updates and interviews from the show floor by the TISE Tv Crew.
“SURFACES was great! We experienced such a positive feeling from everyone involved. Kudos to Informa for officially opening up our industry! I can’t wait to see what is in store for 2022!”~ Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association
“The National Tile Contractors Association and Ceramic Tile Education booth was very busy and we were so appreciative for the opportunity TISE provided for us to get back together again in person. The value of in-person networking and engagement was on full display!” ~ Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association.
“It was great to connect in-person and StonExpo was a high energy event! We are super excited to come back next year! Look for more natural stone suppliers than ever in the Natural Stone Pavilion.” ~ Jim Hieb, Executive Vice President & CEO, Natural Stone Institute
The June experience had several unique differentiators from the previously held TISE events. One key difference was the TISE Live Main Stage and the TISE Live Demo Stage, sponsored by MAPEI and Floor Covering Installer Magazine. TISE converted the popular CONVERGE education and Design & Installation Hub (DISH) programming into 30-minute hot-topic sessions and demonstrations right on the show floor. Attendees received this education as an inclusion with their June exhibits pass; future attendees should note this programming will continued to be added value to their event passes. Topics covered everything from increasing the quality of your workforce to charging the worth of your installers, marketing strategies using podcasts and celebrity design stories to technical sessions on producing quality work and meeting standards. Industry professionals interested in watching the TISE Live Main Stage and TISE Live Demo Stage presentations may still request access to the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition (sponsored by Mannington) and watch all of the programming OnDemand.
Another great revision for the June event was an opportunity for TISE to kick-off the National Installer of the Year Semi-Finals Competition produced in conjunction with CFI and sponsored by Mohawk and ProInstaller Magazine. Sixteen finalists in the resilient and carpet categories were selected prior to the event and competed live on the show floor. 8 finalists were chosen at the end of day 2 and will compete against each other at TISE 2022 to vie for the National Installer of the Year title. Congratulations to all the contestants. View the competition updates and the awards presentation and winner interviews by requesting access to the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition. Plan to join the finalists next February 1-3 in Las Vegas as they compete for the National Installer of the Year title.
The over 190 exhibiting companies covered all aspects of the floor covering, stone, and tile industries, 18 being first-time exhibitors offering new products and services to the industry. Notable exhibitors for SURFACES were Mohawk Industries who made the last stop of their Momentum Roadshow at TISE 2021, new product launches by Karndean and Johnson Hardwoods, plus a host of other new SPC and flooring options throughout the exhibit hall. Gripping attendees with exciting exhibitor features at StonExpo/Marmomac were new quarry products by Best Cheer Stone, equipment and tool presentations by BACA and BB Industries, as well as a great line-up of stone, quarry, and service providers in the Natural Stone pavilion and the Marmomac International Stone Pavilion. TileExpo saw incredible products from Arizona Tile and Emser Tile, plus American Olean / Daltile / Marazzi who presented virtually for 2021. Launched during the virtual event was the TISE 2021 Product Lookbook - to view it, request access to the TISE Live Virtual Event | Vegas Edition.
Plus, watch soon in the TISE Live Virtual Event as TISE will reveal the winners of the Best of Awards 2021 for SURFACES, sponsored by Floor Covering News, and Best of Awards 2021 for StonExpo/Marmomac, TileExpo and Best of Products 2021, sponsored by Floor Trends, Stone World, Tile Magazine, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Floor Covering Installer Magazines.
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]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—(April 7, 2021)
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Online registration is now open for The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo 2021, occurring at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, June 16-18. TISE, an Informa Markets event, will be among the first large shows to return to Las Vegas, having received approval by the Department of Business and Industry to move forward with the event. Las Vegas and Informa Markets are partnering to bring meetings and conventions back to Las Vegas, signaling the start of a safe economic recovery for the many industries and communities their platforms serve, and MGM Resorts International/Mandalay Bay is playing a significant part in the industry’s return.
New inside TISE registration for 2021, the TISE exhibits pass offers complete access to the full education program occurring on the TISE Live Main Stage on the exhibit hall floor. Also available is the 2021 + 2022 Frequent Buyers Pass which automatically registers attendees for both events and provides the benefit of additional event perks. Attendees may register worry-free online now.
Nevada’s new directive requires trade show venues to certify through the state’s Department of Business and Industry that they will follow their health and safety requirements and protocols, and adhere to the prevention principles that have remained consistent: maintain safe physical distancing, wear face coverings and practice good hygiene.
Informa Markets, organizer of TISE, creates platforms for a wide range of industries to connect, innovate and do business. As industries and economies like the surfacing community look for opportunities to recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, their platforms provide the ideal setting to rebuild communities and revive local economies. Foundational to Informa Markets’ return to the show floor is its commitment to safety.
“As we return to the in-person experiences our customers crave, safety and success have to be dual engines and core drivers, so that our communities can re-connect in meaningful and secure ways. We have a medically-vetted and industry-wide set of health and safety measures known as the AllSecure Guidelines to guide us as we return those experiences to Las Vegas, ensuring the same rigorous approach to health and safety at all our events,” said Kevin Thornton, VP, Operations at Informa Markets. “Mandalay Bay is a cutting-edge facility that prioritize safe and successful experiences as passionately as we do. Through our collective efforts, live events will run safely, signaling a real economic restart for the many communities we serve, as well as the Las Vegas economy.”
Committed to creating a healthy and safer experience for guests and attendees, MGM Resorts developed the Convene with Confidence program built around its Seven-Point Safety Plan, outlining detailed protocols throughout every aspect of the convention and meeting process. Efforts range from smart planning of the event itself to contactless check-in and increased cleaning schedules of common areas, with special attention paid to high-contact areas such as doorknobs and food contact surfaces.
Ernest Stovall, Vice President of Sales for Mandalay Bay, said, “Welcoming TISE back to Mandalay Bay is a significant milestone for our resort and for all of us as an industry, as we see larger shows begin to return to in-person programming. We are confident that with our health and safety protocols in place, attendees will have a positive and productive Las Vegas experience and still enjoy the energy and excitement of the city they’ve come to know and love.”
TISE will be the first major large-scale event to return to Mandalay Bay and among the first major events to trade in the U.S. post-pandemic. As they identify meaningful opportunities to connect and engage communities in 2021, Informa Markets is taking a customer-driven approach to its return to live events, in this case surveying past attendees to ensure the decision to hold TISE was the right one for the community. Of those who responded to the survey, which was managed by a third-party research firm, 89% were likely to attend in June and 98% viewed the decision as favorable to the industry, solidifying the decision to return to the live event this year.
To learn more about the Informa AllSecure Standard, visit www.informa.com/allsecure. To learn more about Informa Markets events, visit www.informamarkets.com. For more information on Mandalay Bay, visit www.mandalaybay.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.
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
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For media inquiries on AllSecure, contact:
Lauren Lamb
Vice President of Marketing and Conference
Informa Markets, Infrastructure & Construction
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Casey Clemenza
Global Director of Corporate Communications, Informa Markets
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For media inquiries on Mandalay Bay, contact:
Stacy Hamilton
Executive Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts
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DALLAS, Texas—(March 17, 2021)
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Excitement has been building in anticipation of an in-person event in Las Vegas for The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo. The show is taking place June 16-18, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, with registration opening in the next two weeks. Attendees wanting to be notified immediately when registration opens should complete the notify me form.
The International Surface Event, organized by Informa Markets, is taking a customer-focused approach to its return to the in-person event, surveying past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold The International Surface Event is a community-driven one. Of those who responded 89% were likely to attend in June and 98% viewed the decision as favorable to the industry.
“TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone, and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment. We are confident in our ability to execute a safe event under Informa AllSecure,” expressed Dana Hicks, Show Director, The International Surface Event.
Governor Steve Sisolak’s address on March 12th conveyed Las Vegas’ updated reopening plan. Informa Markets has worked with the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on a thorough health and safety plan, largely based on the framework of Informa AllSecure, a set of rigorous health and safety measures to prioritize guest safety at trade events, including mandatory face masks and temperature checks for all participants. Through this plan, The International Surface Event has set specific operational protocols and communication strategies surrounding the event.
“Not only are tradeshows vital for the markets they serve, but the economic impact of holding The International Surface Event is tremendous for Las Vegas,” explained Kevin Thornton, VP of Operations at Informa Markets. “Conventions bring an estimated $11 billion annually to Las Vegas, and those like The International Surface Event create thousands of jobs supporting local hotels, restaurants, retailers, and entertainment, among others.”
To contact show management or for general inquiries, please email the team. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting at the June event should contact the sales team.
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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]
January 6, 2021 - Oberlin, OH
The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce that Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) has been selected to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary.
Jensen commented: “I am honored to have been selected to the Natural Stone Institute executive committee. It has been a joy to contribute and deliver an outstanding member experience. I hope to continue to provide leadership with my peers as we provide more resources to advance the natural stone industry.”
Michael Picco (PICCO Engineering), 2021 Natural Stone Institute board president, looks forward to the experience, enthusiasm, and innovation Jensen will bring to this leadership position: “Since joining the board she has leveraged her business connections to get more companies involved in the Institute’s initiatives. Her resume of involvement is impressive, and she is the perfect candidate to keep the association focused on the member experience and continuing as the leader in technical resources and education.”
TheNatural Stone Institute executive committee is currently comprised of President Picco, Vice President Buddy Ontra (Ontra Stone), Treasurer Duane Naquin (Stone Interiors), and Secretary Jensen. Jensen is on schedule to become the association’s board president in 2024.
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About the Natural Stone Institute
The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The current membership exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 nations. The association offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications—the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine—raise awareness within the natural stone industry and in the design community for best practices and uses of natural stone. Learn more at www.naturalstoneinstitute.org.
January 7, 2021 - Dallas, TX
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The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has exciting news updates for the industry coming at their new virtual event, TISE Live Virtual Event. Plan to join your industry peers Tuesday through Thursday, January 26-28 online at TISE Live. Opportunities for retailers, distributors, architects, designers, builders, contractors, installers, fabricators, remodelers are all available inside TISE Live. TISE Live’s presenting sponsor is Mannington.
GRAB A TISE LIVE VIRTUAL ONLINE PASS - OR - GO VIP WITH A TISE 2021 ANNUAL PERKS PASS AVAILABLE NOW INSIDE REGISTRATION | Registration sponsored by Phenix Flooring
Inside the TISE Live Virtual Event registration, attendees will see two options: a TISE Live Virtual Online Pass or a TISE Annual Perks Pass. And, TISE is donating $5 of every paid registration to your choice of industry charity featured in registration.A TISE Live Virtual Online Pass offers full access to the TISE Live Virtual Event happening this January including access to the company profiles and virtual exhibit hall, product pitch videos, virtual tours, education programs, exhibitor meetings, and more for only $25. Industry pros reading this news release can register now saving 40%* by using code: SAVE4O and register for only $15. The TISE Annual Perks Pass offers full access to everything virtual from TISE Live for 2021, plus an exhibits pass to the TISE 2021 Las Vegas event coming up June of 2021 at the Mandalay Bay, along with a host of VIP benefits from TISE. A $200 plus value offer for only $55. The industry is making plans now to gather VIRTUALLY to network, source, and purchase products and services online at the TISE Live Virtual Event. Register Now >>
SOURCE PRODUCTS + MEET WITH VENDORS
Connect with and source products from over 200 flooring, stone, and tile industry manufacturers online in the TISE Live Virtual Event. View the list of participating companies online. At TISE Live, attendees can tour and chat within virtual booths and company profiles, request video meetings or request information via business card drops, and be matched by product interest with matching suppliers. In addition, TISE Live has been designed to be all about product sourcing. Attendees can review the vendor product spotlights in TISE Live and connect directly inside TISE Live with those manufacturers for meetings inside the system.
TISE Tv has also produced product feature videos for the TISE Live Virtual Event specifically for attendees to hear directly from the manufacturers on the highlights, innovations, and benefits of their products. Watch as manufacturers introduce their products much like they would right inside their booths at the event. Discover new product introductions and innovation releases while receiving detailed product information directly from suppliers inside these 10-15-minute product video episodes.
CONVERGE EDUCATION SESSIONS
Gather the latest data, the newest trends, and hear directly from industry experts with CONVERGE Education Sessions in the TISE Live Virtual Event. View the full program online or watch the Speaker Invites on Facebook. Topics will range the spectrum of flooring, stone, and tile-related subjects for the Creative, Suits, and Hammer & Nail categories. No matter what your career in the industry, TISE Live has an education opportunity to inspire, educate, or train. Here are just a few of the opportunities discoverable inside the TISE Live event: Refresh? Remodel? Reduce? Sprucing Up the Showroom, presented by Floor Covering Weekly | Off the Rack Apps for Out of this World Visuals | The Dirty Little Secret of SPC | From Quarry to Installation, presented by Stone World Magazine | Intricate Cuts | Mixed Medium and Wild Patterns, just to name a few.
FEATURED PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TRENDS, VIRTUAL TOURS & FUN ACTIVITIES
Not only can you source products from across the full flooring, stone, and tile spectrum of companies and learn from industry icons in the education program, attendees have the opportunity to dive into trends, virtual tours, and some fun activities!
Watch online for more releases of exciting activities and experiences coming to TISE Live.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR LAS VEGAS 2021
Save the date for The International Surface Event 2021 in Las Vegas scheduled to be held June 16-18, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch for event updates at www.intlsurfaceevent.com. Know you want to head to Vegas? Then do not miss the TISE 2021 Annual Perks Pass inside the TISE Live Virtual Event registration offering over $200 worth of VIP benefits for only $55. This offer is an exclusive inside TISE Live registration.
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About TISE Live Virtual Event (TISE Live)
TISE Live Virtual Event is the new virtual event produced by The International Surface Event (TISE). TISE Live is a product-focused virtual experience offering flooring, stone, and tile product features and manufacturers, unique content, education, and networking opportunities. The first edition of the TISE Live Virtual Event is occurring January 26-28, 2021 online. www.TISElive.com
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Nov 16, 2020 - Dallas, TX
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Now more than ever The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is dedicated to being the premiere floor covering, stone, and tile product distribution network for the industry. In an effort to provide new opportunities for our communities to connect and grow, TISE has implemented a “lift and shift” planning program which has a host of opportunities available to ensure all manufacturers, as well as industry buyers, have the maximum opportunity for product distribution, sourcing, networking, and learning. TISE is excited to announce it has expanded its product distribution network with some of these opportunities incorporating the Las Vegas landmark event (TISE Las Vegas), a new virtual experience (TISE Live Virtual Event), and an online broadcasting network (TISE TV).
TISE LAS VEGAS | JUNE 16-18, 2021
The landmark TISE event, TISE Las Vegas, which normally occurs in January each year, will occur in June for 2021 offering buyers the opportunity to be face-to-face with their business associates and their industry friends. See the newest products, have in-person conversations, and enjoy a special buying experience. Plus, for the first time ever in TISE’s history, the event will be occurring in summer so visitors can take advantage of all of the fun seasonal and outdoor opportunities Las Vegas has to offer while at the event. Exciting new features are being developed for the Las Vegas event, so watch for updates at www.intlsurfaceevent.com
TISE LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT | January 26-28, 2021
Occurring this upcoming January over the original TISE event dates is the new TISE Live Virtual Event.This unique industry event will GO LIVE online with the future of floor covering, stone, and tile surfaces for 2021 offering attendees the opportunity to connect and preview products while enjoying creative, immersive online experiences. Join us for three packed days of product-focused live meetings, education, product pitch videos, and unique, fun content and activities, January 26-28, 2021.
Presenting sponsor | Mannington Mills Registration sponsor | Phenix Flooring.
TISE TV | Airing episodes all year long
TISE has partnered with the Live Broadcast Network (LBN) to bring the industry a whole new floor covering, stone, and tile shopping and product sourcing experience: the TISE TV Broadcasting Network, streaming all original product programming on Facebook. Episodes will also be available through Google Tv, Youtube, and LInkedIn. Plus, after ariring, episodes are available on demand and sharable with customers. The first episodes from Mannington Mills and Kardean Designflooring are in production now and will be launching as weekly webisodes starting in December. Watch for the TV Guide coming online to preview air dates and follow us on Facebook to ensure you get the live feed updates when the episodes air. TISE TV is an opportunity to watch product introductions and connect with the presenting manufacturers live from anywhere in the world.
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021
There is so much to look forward to as the TISE team rolls out these product sourcing opportunities and new programs for the upcoming year. Manufacturers interested in participating in any of the above programs should contact the TISE team. Industry professionals should watch for updates and news on all of these programs, and maybe even a few more, in the coming months! Make sure to sign up for the event newsletters and follow the event on social media to stay abreast of industry and event news.
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Michelle Swayze, Senior Marketing Manager | The Design Group | Informa Exhibitions, The International Surface Event
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As we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis, The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is committed to you, our industry partners! Please find enclosed a special message from the TISE Show Director... hear message >
The International Surface Event (TISE) 2020 was buzzing from the moment the exhibit hall opened. The event brought together three shows: SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo. Whether you were a regular exhibitor or a first-timer to the show, TISE delivered dazzling products, chances to make new connections, competitions, and a full slate of educational sessions.
Exhibitors’ spaces at the Mandalay Bay were packed with opportunities to demonstrate and show off their products. Small lounge areas offered intimate opportunities to learn from associations and brands. The WFCA booth offered Lounge and Learn sessions for attendees to hear about new initiatives, such as efforts to help improve the installation crisis.
The Mohawk VIP party lit up the show floor with an exciting multi-stage social experience for attendees that offered incredible music, interspersed with opportunities for networking in the company's handsome space.
The new Tech Hub had a great launch at TISE 2020, and at next year’s show, the Tech Hub will be prominently placed on the main aisle of the show floor.
The quartet of interior vignettes created at the Style Hub at The DISH—a new three-stage show feature—offered showgoers a first look at the newest colors, textures, and surface trends for 2020 and beyond with materials featured by Shaw Floors, Anderson Tuftex, CoreTec, and Iris US. The vignettes were created by TV personality and interior designer Jennifer Farrell. Craig Conover from Bravo TV's Southern Charm provided pillows from his lifestyle brand, Sewing Down South, for the vignettes. Both celebs made numerous appearances at the Hub conversing with attendees.
To the delight of the crowd, The Natural Stone Institute’s Women in Stone group participated in the Amazing Race—an interactive journey through the Natural Stone Pavilion. Participants grouped into teams and encountered challenges, learned natural stone trivia, and networked. Vendors and exhibitors were ready with clues about resources and new products, and what makes them special in this evolving industry. Along their journey, the women also had to navigate a few roadblocks. It was a fun new way for participants to engage in education and networking.
The National Installer of the Year Competition had its second stellar year and and proved to be an irresistible draw to attendees, who kept returning to the competition site to watch the competitors’ progress over the days of the event. The winners' ceremony on the show’s final day drew a great supportive crowd.
Recapping TISE 2020, show director Dana Hicks said: “The show floor was busy, busy, busy, all three days of the event. Everyone we spoke to, from the exhibitors and associations to the attendees, were all amazed at the amount of people, the quality of the connections, the products they were discovering, the education offerings—just an incredible event that brought the whole industry together once again!”
Overall attendance was up 3% over TISE 2019, and it was clear on the show floor and to all those in attendance that the industry was there in full force and eager to find the resources for the new year.
The sales office on the show floor was packed daily with exhibitors, and 80% of next year's space has been sold, with some returnees booking larger spaces. In addition, companies not currently exhibiting for TISE 2020 came to the sales office and inquired about booking for the following year ... a testament to the strength in attendance and the positive experience they gleaned from the show floor.
Please plan to join us at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for TISE 2021. Education sessions will take place from Jan. 25 to 28, and the exhibits will be open Jan. 26 to 28. We look forward to seeing you there.
Craig Conover, cast member of Bravo’s reality show Southern Charm, appeared at TISE 2020 spreading his self-deprecating charm and showcasing his pillow designs at the show’s Style Hub.
Pillows with flamingo designs from the 6-foot-3 Southerner’s Sewing Down South lifestyle brand were featured in one of the four style pods, which were created by interior designer Jennifer Farrell to present interior trends.
Since the online launch of his brand in 2019, Conover has been throwing pillow parties at retail stores in the Mid-Atlantic to present his designs to the public. The designer says he was introduced to sewing in a home economics class he took at school in his home state of Delaware, and loved it. His brand includes not only pillows but totes, tee shirts and hats, and in 2020 he is considering expanding into kitchen soft goods.
Conover’s sewing prowess and pillow launch have been part of the continuing storyline on Southern Charm, where he has been both teased and encouraged by his castmates, and at one point he corralled them into helping him sew and stuff pillows for his line.
The National Installer of the Year Installation Competition (The Nationals) returned LIVE on the floor at TISE 2020. A panel of judges reviewed project submissions from around the country and selected the top three finalists in the categories Carpet, Stone/Tile, and Resilient to compete.
Competitors took a written exam, then were given a work order that they had to execute live in two 8-hour working days on the floor. The judging panel bestowed the awards on the show's final day.
Carrying away the top prize in their categories were John Fowler for Stone/Tile; Mike Adkins for Carpet; and Daniel Gonzales for Resilient flooring.
On his Facebook page post-win, Fowler, owner of John Fowler Designs of Fleming Island, FI, called the event lots of fun, commenting, "It's one thing to be watched by your client, but we had a minimum of 1,500 people come by to watch us." A bit nerve-wracking, maybe, but the attention obviously didn't faze Fowler or his fellow competitors. Adkins, owner of Adkins Flooring in Cordova, MD, who like both of his fellow winners, has 20 years' experience in installation, called the competition tough, and in a Facebook posting congratulated his competitors, writing that they did a great job. "I'm happy to be part of this industry," he said. Resilient flooring category winner Gonzales, a partner at Preferred Flooring MI in Grand Rapids, MI, also gave a shout-out to his fellow competitors and judges: "As you all know, the competition would not exist if not for those willing to put it all on the line and be judged and do the judging.
"The live event attracted a lot attention from showgoers, who returned time and again to the competition site to watch competitors showcase their skills and put their talents to the test.
The National Installers of the Year received a prize package, and now own well-deserved bragging rights in the industry and with their customers.
A panel of judges criss-crossed the show floor to pick three products as “Best Of” from among the Top 10 nominees that had been voted on by the industry and attendees. Mohawk, Tyrolit and Iris U.S. won for SURFACES, StonExpo Marmomac, and TileExpo, respectively. The awards' official publication sponsors are Floor Trends, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, Stone World, Floor Covering Installer, and TILE Magazine.
The Best Of Event Awards is an annual awards program for exhibiting companies whose product, program, service, business practice and/or booth design are considered to be “Best Of” in their class.
For Surfaces, Provenza took the award for Technology; Mannington for Style & Design; Wickham for Small Booth Design; Daltile for Large Booth Design; and Raskin for Innovation.
For StonExpo Marmomac, both Mohawk and Coldspring took home awards for Sustainability; CZN Tech won for Technology; VM Kaldorf captured the award for Style & Design; while Park Industries won for Large Booth Design; and No Lift Install took the prize for Innovation.
Best of Event award winners for TileExpo were DryTile, winning for Sustainability; SawMaster, capturing the prize for Technology; Mediterranea, taking the award for Style & Design; and Bostik, winning for Innovation.
The Best Of Event Awards winners for each show (SURFACES, StonExpo Marmomac, and TileExpo) are determined by a panel of judges appointed by the official publication sponsors: Floor Covering News, Stone World, and TILE Magazine. The winners in the event categories Best Booth, Innovation, Style & Design, Sustainability, and Technology were announced and awarded right on the show floor.
Attendees gathering for StonExpo/Marmomac at The International Surface Event this January will find that the Natural Stone Pavilion, which debuted on the floor at TISE 2020, has tripled in size, offering attendees far greater access to stone suppliers, all in one space.
Anchoring the Pavilion are booths for the Natural Stone Institute and the Natural Stone Council. “We are growing the presence of natural stone suppliers at the the show, and delighted to see this growth at StonExpo,” says NSI CEO Jim Hieb. “Last year we brought in 18 stone companies, and this year we have increased the size of the booth threefold. Fifty-plus folks are exhibiting. People coming know that they can source with their natural stone only suppliers,” he says.
While StonExpo/Marmomac has long been known as the place to come for stone, tooling, and equipment, there wasn’t a dedicated spot for only natural stone suppliers to exhibit together, Hieb says. That lack sparked the the idea to convert the current TISE stone pavilion on the floor to a natural stone focus where producers and quarriers could exhibit as well, he says. “This initiative is a great support program to the NSI’s Use Natural Stone Campaign.
"From all practical perspectives, the next largest stone show will be at TISE. We have set up a platform for [suppliers] to be successful,” Hieb says.
Nov 19, 2019 - Dallas, TX
The Future of Surfaces and Design Presented in the Style Hub at The DISH DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2019: The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is debuting a dramatic new design show feature at the upcoming January event, The Style Hub at The DISH, and sought out a design visionary to develop this wildly imaginative space. TISE 2020 is proud to announce celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell as the face of this exciting new event feature. Jennifer is a familiar face to audiences who have enjoyed her television shows and designs for over a decade. The industry has the chance to now experience surface materials through the wonder and dreamy stylings of Jennifer’s designs.
Attendees at TISE 2020 will be able to dive into four visionary design worlds, or style pods, at The Style Hub at The DISH. The four fully produced spaces are being artfully developed by Jennifer; each style pod exemplifying one of her jaw-dropping design themes. Working in conjunction with the designers at Anderson Tuftex, the exclusive surface material sponsor, the brand manager of Lamps Plus, the exclusive lighting sponsor, as well as a full line-up of other incredible furniture and accessories brands, the Style Hub at The DISH will inspire the industry to reimagine the future of surfaces and design. Be on the watch for updates from Floor Trends Magazine, the Style Hub official publication sponsor, and TISE as we provide sneak previews into the design worlds before the event. Teasers of themes, product inspiration, colors, textures, and more are releasing in December!
“Not only does Jennifer have an amazing eye for design and an impressive biography of work both on air and in her design firm portfolio, she also harnesses her craft to forecast design themes in a way that captivates the mind. She impressed the Informa team and the advisory council that serves the TISE event,” says Dana Hicks, Show Director, “and her initial presentations to the group were inspiring. We are looking forward to seeing her heightened and dramatic displays that will dive attendees into her design world visions. It was an easy decision for the TISE team to make Jennifer the face of this new feature.”
*** JOIN US AT #TISE2020
Register now for The International Surface Event 2020 scheduled to be held January 28-30, 2020, education January 27-30, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exposition will feature the latest industry products, materials, equipment and services, including a wide variety of hardwood and laminate flooring, carpet, tools and equipment, natural stone and machinery, all types of tile, and much more. For additional information, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.
*** ABOUT JENNIFER FARRELL
Jennifer became nationally known hosting the long-running A&E home improvement series “Find & Design.” She currently hosts “Find Me a Vacation Home” and “Behind the Gates” for AWEtv, and “Holiday Dream Home” for FYI. She has co-starred on Emmy-nominated “Home Made Simple” for OWN, and also hosted A&E's “Point, Click, Design” and “The Big Fix,” as well as the hit webisode series, “Cleaning & Organizing From Top to Bottom” and “The Two-Minute Home Makeover” on msn.com. Jennifer has been a regular contributor on Hallmark Channel’s Emmy-nominated “Home & Family,” a real estate correspondent for Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend,” and a writer for Realtor.com with her real estate column “Get This Look.” Her most popular venture has been The Jennifer Farrell Collection, featuring hundreds of furniture and décor pieces at nearly 1400 stores nationwide. She is a spokesperson for Realtor.com and a Brand Ambassador for Lamps Plus.
Jennifer’s award-winning interior design firm, Jennifer Farrell Designs, was founded in 2001; her showcase house Diablo Ranch was featured on the 2018 Dwell on Design Home Tour, and she was the celebrity designer for the 2018 Dwell on Design Method Home. Her work has been seen in Dwell, Redbook, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, House & Garden, and Sunset.
Jennifer’s extensive television career includes “Merge” on Lifetime, Style Network's “My Celebrity Home,” Fox Network’s “Renovate My Family,” and Fox Television's “Design Intervention.” She has been featured on such shows as “Before and Afternoon Movies” for USA Network and “Playbook 360” for Spike, as well as “Room Crashers” and “Outer Spaces” for HGTV. Jennifer has made multiple guest appearances on “The View” as well as on dozens of talk shows from coast to coast. As a nationally recognized spokesperson, she’s teamed with high-profile brands such as Coca-Cola, CVS Earth Essentials, Tide, Glad, 3M, Aluminum Council, Big Lots, Belgard, Back To Life, and Oreck, and is a featured speaker at building industry and trade shows across the country.
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Nov 07, 2019 - Calhoun, Ga.
[Calhoun, Ga.] Mohawk announced its newly imagined 30,000-square-foot floor space at The International Surface Event (TISE) will feature innovative products, powerful storytelling and award-winning marketing programs designed to help retailers thrive in today’s increasingly competitive world of specialty retail. Visitors to the booth will experience product stories designed to capture a consumer’s interest and drive her into retail stores in search of the three most recognizable brands in the industry — Mohawk, Pergo and Karastan.
“There is no better place to be than Surfaces; it’s the industry’s premier show where we can connect with our retail partners and the flooring industry as a whole,” explained Paul De Cock, president of Mohawk Flooring North America. “Mohawk’s front and center presence communicates to our retailers that we are here to be the best business partner we can be with product solutions that the consumer needs and, more importantly, feels compelled to buy.”
Mohawk is kicking off TISE 2020 with a VIP Karastan Better Than Nature Intended event on Monday night before the show opening. The company’s leadership team will host Karastan retailers to celebrate the integration of hard surface into the 90-year-old Karastan brand.
“The Karastan brand is broadening its horizon with two unique collections of premium hardwood and luxury vinyl tile — taking Karastan from a category brand to a flooring brand,” said Karen Mendelsohn, senior vice president of marketing. “We challenged our craftsmen to search the globe for the best materials and designs. Not only did they seek out the rare and beautiful, they also found inspiration at every turn — allowing us to develop differentiated products for our retail partners, targeting more discerning homeowners. These floors are truly better than nature intended.”
For the first time ever, Mohawk said it will be participating in Converge, TISE’s educational curriculum, by hosting a peer-to-peer panel that will include some of Mohawk’s Edge Council members. On Tuesday morning, these retailers will discuss popular industry topics and business challenges, as well as the creative solutions they are using to navigate them, the company said.
During the show, Mohawk said its space will be the hub where visitors can view a mix of new hard and soft surfaces.
Retail partners will be able to check out the latest SmartStrand lineup, which will include multiple new ColorMax styles and a new SmartStrand Silk merchandising system. According to the company, this new display features more than 40 of the best styles and is designed to attract the consumer and tell the complete product story — from astonishing softness to long-lasting durability.
As one of the world’s leading plastic bottle recyclers, Mohawk said is placing an emphasis on eco-friendly products. In total, Mohawk announced it has recycled more than 40 billion plastic bottles by repurposing them into fiber for carpet products such as EverStrand – which, on average, uses 63 reclaimed plastic bottles per square yard.
A new RevWood Select and RevWood Plus wing display holds 60-plus styles of wood without compromise, making shopping simpler for consumers. Additionally, Mohawk announced it will help retail partners drive traffic to their stores for these products along with SolidTech and SolidTech Plus with new waterproof flooring digital campaigns. The company said these campaigns will enable retailers to easily translate the benefits of several waterproof options to best meet their customers’ lifestyles.
To support Edge partners carrying Pergo Extreme, Mohawk will be introducing new marketing tools for the Pergo “Go Life” campaign to demonstrate the product’s extreme durability. These enhancements, along with a refreshed consumer-targeted program on Pergo.com, will expand brand awareness and product interest, the company said.
Along with its hard surface launch, Karastan will introduce new broadloom products, including wool and tailored loop collections.
Retail partners will also discover what’s new in Mohawk’s award-winning programs. Rather than making programs one size fits all, Mohawk said it continues to design them to be more dynamic and flexible to fit each retailer’s unique business needs.
At the booth, retailers will experience how Omnify makes it easy for them to use digital to drive more feet through the door for Mohawk flooring. Retailers can also explore Mohawk’s new digital local advertising campaigns for Edge partners that are designed to help drive more traffic. Along with these digital solutions, retailers can learn how Five Star provides a Mohawk branded shopping experience that simplifies the showroom to accelerate a consumer’s decision to buy.
According to the company, Mohawk’s booth experience will culminate at the Retail Showroom, an ideal specialty retail store layout featuring all of the latest in merchandising and product displays, including the highly anticipated new rug display and kiosk. The display will feature 100 of the most popular rug styles and colors, while the digital kiosk will extend the offering and provide even more choices, the company added.
“Every hard surface needs a rug. As hard surface continues to take share from broadloom carpet, rugs are still a growing piece of the market that many specialty retailers aren’t participating in,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales. “This program gives our Edge partners a low-cost, highly efficient and unique method for expanding their business into rugs and enjoying a new revenue stream.”
On Wednesday at 5 p.m., Mohawk will host its annual One Mohawk Party in collaboration with the company’s sister brand, Daltile, to celebrate its customers and the industry. VIPs will join Mohawk leadership and Flooring North America employees for an exciting private event.
The International Surface Event is held Jan. 27 - Jan. 30, 2020. To register, sign up for Mohawk’s VIP registration by clicking here and using code 30109 to secure a free ticket. Plus, retailers who register with Mohawk can skip the line and pick up their badges at Mohawk’s exclusive VIP check-in area. Mohawk Edge partners can expect extra VIP treatment when they check in.
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Oct 31, 2019 - Dallas, TX | Las Vegas, NV
Leading Design Trade Shows Cooperate to Facilitate Cross-Market Opportunities
Benefiting the retail and design community, Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event announced today a partnership for the upcoming markets in January 2020. The collaborative effort provides buyers with free and continuous shuttle service between the two market’s exhibit venues – the World Market Center Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay Convention Center – on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as well as free access to both events. Qualified registrations are free, although attendees will be required to register separately for each show.
Las Vegas Market is a world-class experience that’s simple, efficient, and exciting for exhibitors, designers and buyers. Explore and source from over 4,300 complimentary resources in furniture, home décor & gift products on the Las Vegas Market state-of-the-art campus located in downtown Las Vegas, just a 15-minute ride away from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center where The International Surface Event exhibition is being held. Register for Las Vegas Market
“Las Vegas Market is delighted to partner with The International Surface Event and its three major floor coverings tradeshows to provide marketgoers with new shopping opportunities within related product categories,” said Dorothy Belshaw, executive vice president, chief marketing and digital officer for International Market Centers. “This collaboration will bring more visitors to Las Vegas Market and provide our tenants with new potential sources of business, new channels of retail distribution and new connections with buyers.”
Each January, industry from around the globe flocks to Las Vegas for market at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo, the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event. TISE is a discovery for the senses as thousands of surface material brands are presented in over 800 exhibit spaces offering their newest product launches, expanded product lines, equipment innovations, tools, and technology, the latest in installation techniques, and so much more | all across an expanse of over 1 million square feet of facility incorporating exhibits, show features, product showrooms, demonstrations, and educational opportunities. Register for The International Surface Event
“TISE’s vision is to create a space where buyers and sellers gather to purchase products, gain design inspiration, and develop their businesses. The Las Vegas Market expands this opportunity for retailers and designers through this collaboration,” said Dana Hicks, Show Director, The International Surface Event. “TISE and LVM are two crucial events for retail and design industry professionals. This opportunity to extend their buying and sourcing possibilities concurrently in Las Vegas, while facilitating cross shopping by buyers in related home product categories, adds convenience and saves valuable time. We look forward to hosting Las Vegas Market attendees at TISE 2020.”
Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market runs Jan. 26 – 30, 2020, at World Market Center Las Vegas, and The International Surface Event runs January 27 - 30, 2020, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Additional information on the details of the partnership, shuttles, etc., visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com/en/lasvegasmarket.
*** Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting 4,300+ furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market features thousands of furniture, home décor and gift lines, allowing for cross-category commerce among these industries. For more information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.
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Sep 09, 2019 - Dallas, TX
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo welcomes Dana Hicks as the new Show Director for the event. After 19 years of service to the flooring, stone, and tile industry through events, promotions, sponsorships, and community involvement, TISE says goodbye to Amie (Gilmore) Gonzalez as she transitions the event to Hicks. The change comes as Informa Markets’ need for seasoned, show-leading professionals increases due to growth in large-scale events to the company’s event portfolio.
Hicks has a strong background in the events space with nearly 20+ years dedicated to the trade, previously serving for 10 years in hospitality and events with Marriott International, followed by 17 years in the tradeshow arena ending as the VP of Events for Informa Markets/Virgo where he led a top portfolio event in the food ingredient sector. His recent venture for the past two years was into the world of surface materials, working as a design consultant at Baker Bros in the Phoenix market, focusing on sales and fulfillment of all residential flooring - hardwood, LVP, laminate, tile, carpet and area rugs. Hicks’s background in events, degree in design, and connection and understanding of the flooring industry, made him the perfect choice to continue to steer the TISE event into the leading, industry-supporting event for the flooring, stone, and tile industry.
“I look forward to meeting the industry this year at TISE in January. I plan to work closely with Amie to understand the vision and needs of the space the event serves and am excited to affect positive change that will take the current success of TISE and grow upon it. I welcome input from the industry, so please feel free to reach out and connect with me,” says Dana Hicks, the new Show Director, The International Surface Event.
TISE also wants to take a moment to thank Amie (Gilmore) Gonzalez for her commitment and dedication to the industry. Amie has spent tens of thousands of hours over 19 years planning, working with the team, building networks and friendships, and working/serving industry professionals, all with the purpose of making sure the industry’s goals, needs, and expectations were met by TISE at the highest possible level of excellence. Those that would like to send Amie a message may reach her at [email protected] Amie has now transitioned to a large commercial cleaning and restoration event within the Informa Markets portfolio, allowing her knowledge and skills to be used to nurture and grow her new event beyond its successful current positioning.
“I would like to thank the industry for making me feel like family. It’s been an honor to serve the professionals, the manufacturers, and the associations and partners to this industry. I look forward to working with Hicks on the transition for the next six months, and to seeing everyone at TISE 2020 this year,” says Amie (Gilmore) Gonzalez, CEM, former Show Director for The International Surface Event.
For additional information, interviews, and/or questions about this transition, please reach out to Michelle Swayze, TISE Senior Marketing Manager.
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Aug 15, 2019 - Dallas, TX
Attendees at StonExpo/Marmomac at The International Surface Event (TISE) in January 2020 will notice more natural stone on display than ever before. A new Natural Stone Pavilion will debut prominently in the middle of the show floor. The pavilion is strategically positioned near the Natural Stone Institute and the Natural Stone Council booths and adjacent to the Marmomac International Pavilion, which will also include several natural stone suppliers.
“As the producer for The International Surface Event: SURFACES | StonExpo/ Marmomac | TileExpo, Informa is excited to support this new drive for natural stone at StonExpo” says Amie (Gilmore) Gonzalez, Event Director. “While the show has always presented stones of all arrays internationally from more than 7 countries, this unique drive to support the Natural Stone Institute’s Use Natural Stone Campaign and support the Natural Stone Industry as a whole is a great venture. We are excited to see such strong attention and interest in the new Natural Stone Pavilion for 2020.”
Several new, as well as returning natural stone companies have already reserved space in the Natural Stone Pavilion for 2020 including Coldspring, Elberton Granite Association, Grassi Pietre, Green Mountain Soapstone, Indiana Limestone Institute, Northern Stone Supply, Polycor, Vermont Verde, and VM Kaldorf. Future announcements are coming on additional suppliers committing soon.
Natural Stone Institute CEO Jim Hieb commented: “StonExpo is already known as a great venue for tooling and equipment. We encourage our members to be among the first to exhibit in this new Natural Stone Pavilion. I look forward to watching the visibility of genuine natural stone products increase during the next two years—and beyond.”
Attendees will experience natural stone in varying setups by exhibiting companies ranging from large booth displays to turnkey informational kiosks. Stone producers and suppliers interested in exhibiting should contact the event team quickly as space is filling up fast.
For those suppliers who are unable to secure a booth for the 2020 show, you are encouraged to attend the show to take part in Natural Stone Institute events during the event, learn about the TISE attendees, and meet on-site with show organizers to pre-select booth space for the 2021 show.
Industry manufacturers and business professionals interested in more information about StonExpo and the new Natural Stone Pavilion, should contact the event team at (972) 536-6356 or via email at [email protected]
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Jun 25, 2019 - Dallas, TX | (México City, MX)
Obra Blanca Expo (OB Expo), a new tradeshow of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), has joined with Informa, the world's largest exhibition organization, to bring StonExpo to México. OB Expo with StonExpo Mexico will take place October 15–17, 2019, at Expo Santa Fe, México City.
Started in 1987, StonExpo is an international exhibition of marble, granite, and other natural stones, along with the latest trends in stone design and fabrication machinery. StonExpo has been featured at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas since 2004 and this December will also be held in China at The International Surface Event in Shanghai. OB Expo 2019 will be the first time StonExpo is being presented in México.
OB Expo specializes in interior and exterior finishes and materials used in the final stage of a new construction or remodel project, along with those unique items that allow an architect or designer to crown a project with final touches. OB Expo has been designed to provide a superior experience for the visitor. The exhibition is organized by thematic pavilions where three days of events will provide an international platform for architects, interior designers, contractors, distributors, investors, and real estate developers to come together to strengthen relationships, discover the latest trends and product innovations, and above all, to be inspired.
“This unique environment creates the perfect setting for StonExpo, one of the longest running and influential exhibitions in the world of marble and natural stone,” said Amie Gonzalez, Show Director of The International Surface Event.
Industry manufacturers and business professionals interested in more information about StonExpo and the brand expansion into Mexico, should contact the event team at (972) 536-6431 or via email at [email protected] or visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com/en/mexico
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Apr 15, 2019 - Dallas, TX
The International Surface Event (TISE); SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo, the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event, is in development on a surface and design trade event in Asia for late 2019.
As THE premiere, global-reaching industry marketplace for buyers, specifiers, and influencers to purchase products, TISE aims to serve the global market for floor covering, stone, and tile. While the construction industry worldwide continues to grow, TISE is looking at various countries and opportunities to assist companies in gaining both access and understanding of the latest trends and innovations in this expanding market, while opening business opportunities to new markets.
“We are now in discussion with Informa Markets Asia to develop new opportunities in the region. One of the countries we are considering is China. China has one of largest construction industries in the world. With rapid urbanization, a growing population, and government investment in infrastructure, China’s construction industry is expected to experience even bigger growth,” says Amie (Gilmore) Gonzalez, CEM, Show Director, The International Surface Event, Informa Markets.
Industry manufacturers and business professionals interested in more information about TISE and the brand expansion into China, should contact the event team at (972) 536-6431 or via email at [email protected]
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April 29, 2019 - Dallas, TX
Certified Flooring Installers Association partners with Informa/The International Surface Event (TISE) to host the 1st Annual Build My Future: Flooring Edition event in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The event was held on April 23, 2019 at the Plano Event Center and welcomed all high school students from multiple school districts giving them the opportunity to participate in this one of a kind event.
In January 2018, the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) commissioned an independent research firm to conduct a multi-phase study to quantify the scope and severity of the lack of installation professionals on the flooring industry’s sustainability and growth. A Chicago-based research firm, The Blackstone Group Inc., was contracted to conduct the research, whose quantitative component focused on businesses that purchased workers’ services by engaging floor covering installers as direct employees and/or subcontractors in 2017. The study’s findings suggest, not only that the installation labor shortage is real, but that its financial impacts on the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers up the flooring supply chain impacts that include lost margins on products and labor, production inefficiencies, higher labor costs, and increased claims – are significantly greater than previously understood. According to the results of this research, over the next 10 years, to keep up with moderate growth within the flooring industry, approximately 180,000 installers must be recruited, trained and working in the industry. “CFI has been focused on the initiative of reaching the youth for the past 3 years. Not only to let them know that floor covering installation is a viable opportunity for them, but in most cases, it is also a very profitable one without the college debt”, explains Robert Varden, Vice President of CFI.
The purpose of the Build My Future: Flooring Edition event was to introduce and educate students to the flooring industry and bring awareness to the different roles, which can be career opportunities as a flooring installation professional. A position in the flooring industry would provide a future for them and their families.
Connecting with local high school students and inviting them to come and “test drive” a day on the job, as a flooring professional, is something which doesn’t exist in the flooring industry, nor in the construction industry. CFI was lucky enough to be involved with the original Build My Future program, which takes place in Springfield, MO each year. This event consists of the entire construction industry coming together to showcase a career day for local high school students. After participating in this event CFI was encouraged to have their own Build My Future: Flooring Edition event in their home town of Dallas, TX. CFI has an extremely knowledgeable team of dedicated instructors who showcased the ins and outs of what they do on a day-to-day basis, which made this event a lot more informative and fun. The Build My Future: Flooring Edition is nothing like the average job fair: CFI offered hands-on demos, competitions and prizes donated by our sponsors and supporters.
With an amazing turn out from local school districts, young male and female students participated, and were blown away by the interactive showcase. “This is the best field trip I have ever been on and lunch hasn’t even been served yet”, exclaimed one of the students. The students came in open-minded and left with a totally new perspective of the flooring positions within their areas, some even left with job applications from local retailers who were in attendance. CFI and Informa will be giving one lucky student, who attended the event, a fully paid 5-week introduction to our residential carpet course which can be taken during summer break.
With the support of sponsors and contributors the event was a success. Thank you to Mohawk Industries, Floors To Go Texas, Schluter Systems, Mapei, Dal-Tile, Congoleum, One Source Commercial Floors, Rasa Floors, DDF Commercial, Tools 4 Flooring, Traxx, Fuse Commercial Alliance, iQ Power Tools, Magnetic Building Solutions, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the CFI trainers. Also, a special thank you to the original Build My Future event staff in Springfield, MO for offering their guidance and the drive to adopt our very own Build My Future: Flooring Edition.
Build My Future: Flooring Edition 2020 will be announced before the next school year. Interested in participating or volunteering? Contact CFI today at 816.231.4646.
Don’t forget to register for CFI’s 26th Annual Convention and Expo beginning on April 21st in San Antonio, TX. During the convention you’ll hear from top keynote speakers on current industry issues, get your hands on the latest flooring tools and products, connect with industry professionals, and participate in hands-on workshops. For more details on the convention, please visit www.cficonvention.com.
Get Involved with CFI by visiting www.cfiinstallers.org and www.cficonvention.com.
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Feb 27, 2019 - Dallas, TX
Why do tens of thousands of industry professionals attend their annual market at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac |TileExpo each year? Answer, for the incredible 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 network and see old friends, all under one roof. That is exactly what happened at TISE 2019 in Las Vegas this January at the Mandalay Bay as the event experienced another year of power-house industry attendance, exhibits, product displays, and education. Attendees came from 77 countries and from every corner of North America to buy, source, network, and discover what is new, needed, and up-and-coming for their businesses.
THE BRANDS
800 plus brands, 135 new to the exhibition floor, presented their products in over one million square feet of exhibits, product showrooms, features, and education. Each showroom space offered beautiful displays, unique demonstrations, and thousands of products and services for the industry to discover for their businesses. The exhibit hall experienced the return of Shaw Industries presenting their Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, and US Floors lines, a host of creative displays and events from the Mohawk Brands: Mohawk, Quick Step, Daltile, Marrazzi/American Olean, PERGO, IVC, and Godfrey Hirst, large sets from Mannington and Engineered Floors, as well as other flooring, stone and tile displays. To discover the best of the best from TISE 2019, view the Best of Awards.
THE PRODUCTS
TISE exhibiting brands offer products from every aspect of residential and commercial sectors of the flooring, tile, and stone industry including hard goods, soft goods, equipment, tools, supplies and services, and so much more. This year’s market was a discovery for all the senses across the entire exhibit hall. A few key products directions noted by the trend spotting celebrity designers were the vast product displays for LVT products, as well as innovation in tile and stone products that offer more flexibility for design and installation. Watch this interview from House Tipster Industry with Jennifer Farrell featuring an exclusive bull nose, wood-look tile and other stunning items from Cerrad.
THE DEMONSTRATIONS
The benefit of attending live markets is to experience the products first-hand and to meet directly with the key people who produce them. Exhibiting brands at TISE 2019 ensured the industry could experience their products directly in live demonstrations within their exhibit spaces, as well as, on the Product Demo Stage at The Design + Installation Showcase Hub (The DISH), right on the show floor. MAPEI Corporation and USG offered daily demonstrations each hour covering topics from shower and floor prep to installing floors in a flash. Participating product demonstration brands at The DISH were Custom Building Products, DriTac Flooring Products, Johns Manville, Merkrete/Parex, and DryTile North America. View the on-floor education schedule to discover more of the product introductions and interactions that occurred at TISE 2019.
THE INSPIRATION + DISCOVERY
Many industry veterans attend TISE knowing exactly what they are searching for. Others attend for the first time desiring to see everything the industry has to offer. Both groups leave the event having learned or seen something new and unexpected because the vast TISE market is a place of discovery and inspiration. Iconic brands launch new product lines while new companies move into the marketplace presenting exciting innovation for the industry. A new trend discovered at TISE 2019 pertained to innovation in the ease of installation for floors, walls, backsplashes. One new exhibitor, Cal-Flor Accessory Systems, featured their OMUR On the Wall, a unique and innovative wall mount system which allows mounting of click floors on the wall. In addition, emerging for the second year is an expansion in magnetic installation products as seen by Intelli-Force Magnetix and Magnetic Building Solutions, a magnetic backing and base underlayment that adheres wood, stone, and tile to nearly any commercial and residential surface.
TREND SPOTTING + CELEBRITYDESIGNER APPEARANCES
Throughout the days of TISE 2019, the show floor had pop up events featuring such trend-spotting, celebrity designers as Chip Wade, Jennifer Farrell, Christopher Grubb, and Allison Eden - just to name a few. In addition, TISE hosted design influencers covering the floor for the greatest, hot new finds while Scarlet Opus presented design trends for 2019 and beyond at the Design Stage at The DISH. Each of these unique individuals offered their insights into trends they are seeing in the industry from color to patterns, material sizes, and more, all while highlighting their unique finds and perspectives at TISE 2019. “I absolutely love SURFACES,” says Allison Eden of Allison Eden Studios. “I’m like a nerd in a candy land. My favorite things that I saw were Laticrete’s translucent SpectraLOCK because I do a lot of backlit pieces, it’s a grout and you can add glitter. Also, DuChateau, who does THE most beautiful wood flooring, just gorgeous!” Allison Eden talks colors and trends and so much more with Christopher Grubb, view more.
THE STORIES
Every surface tells a story, and at The International Surface Event, the stories were shared. Leading into the event, the industry provided their perspectives on success, their products, and their unique positioning in the industry in the #mySURFACEstory campaign.
Once on-site, TISE presented SURFACES Live in conjunction with Floor Covering News, right from the show floor. The industry watched LIVE as exhibiting brands shared their product innovations, the ingenuity behind their products, and even live demonstrations on camera. Businesses can view the videos online, on Facebook, and may also share this content directly with their customers via their business’s social media pages. Participating SURFACES Live 2019 brands were American Biltrite, Anderson Tuftex, Congoleum Corp., COREtec/US Floors, Daltile, Dixie Home, DuChateau, Emser Tile, Engineered Floors, Forbo Flooring Systems, Hearthwood, HPS Schonox, Inhaus/Classen, I4F Patents & Technology, Mannington, Measure Square Corp., Mohawk, PERGO, Raskin Gorilla Floors, Southwind Carpet & Hard Surface, and Tarkett.
THE AWARDS
TISE is the place for individuals and businesses to be highlighted as winners, leaders, and innovators. At TISE 2019, winners were awarded for the Best of Event programs, the Best of Product programs, the Stone World Fabricator of the Year, the Installer of the Year for carpet, stone/tile, and wood, the Natural Stone Institute Pinnacle Awards, the annual winners in the Natural Stone Institute Award Ceremony, the Floor Covering Weekly Dealer’s Choice Awards, and so many more. Click the links above to view the winners and more information on each program.
THE EVENTS
From the show floor to across Las Vegas, the industry created buzz at TISE with events from awards presentations to networking happy hours, annual meetings and sales meetings, to a VIP bash on the show floor by the Mohawk brands featuring the surprise appearance by The Band, Perry. Some brands took the opportunity to give back to the community while they were gathered at TISE such as Tarkett who pulled together its own Light the Night team during the Tarkett Residential sales meeting to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $11,765 in less than a month to support the cause of battling the complex disease that is blood cancer.
THE EDUCATION
TISE launched a brand-new education program called CONVERGE at this year’s event. Industry leaders covered the hard-hitting, on-point topics such as The 411 on 4:20: Medical Marijuana and the Work Place and What to Expect in Washington DC After the 2018 Elections, technically crucial topics such as Moisture Mitigation Roundtable and The Ways of Water: Critical Considerations for Shower Construction, and design-centric, forecasting sessions such as Color Vibes: A Journey Through Color and Trends and The Power of 5: The 5 Hottest Trends in Flooring & The 5 Types of People Buying Them. The program was led by experts from inside the industry with conversation by veterans, Jon Namba, Lisbeth Calandrino, and Katie Ford to name a few, as well as experts outside the industry such as Attorney Jeff King and social media specialist Shannon Vogel. Each influencer brought their own unique perspectives and vault of information to provide value to each CONVERGE attendee. Thought in it’s first year, TISE plans to grow, adjust, and improve the program ongoing to ensure it meets the education needs of the industry.
THE 2020 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 2020. 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.
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The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpoEXHIBITS 28-30 January 2020EDUCATION 27-30 January 2020Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas USA
THE TESTIMONIALS
TISE is sponsored by and partners with crucial industry associations who assist in the creation and development of the event. Their connection with the industry in their specific sectors allows for detailed analysis and development to ensure the event meets the needs of the whole industry. Hear what these partners have said about TISE 2019.
“TISE/SURFACES was once again an amazing show. The hosted Buyer program was a big hit – providing the opportunity to speak to an entire group encouraged more questions and much greater interaction. Overall at TISE, it seemed more of the key decision makers were present this year, energy was high, and the feedback we received was very positive. The event reaffirmed why TISE/SURFACES is “The” flooring show for North America.” ~ Scott Humphrey, President/CEO, World Floor Covering Association
“StonExpo is a great venue for stone professionals to see new products and emerging technology. It is our primary event to showcase education, awards, and network with our members. We love the event!” ~ Jim Hieb, CEO, Natural Stone Institute
“TISE 2019 was a great success for the National Tile Contractors Association. Our booth was busy all three days with tile and flooring contractors who were interested in our programs and services. We continue to meet strong flooring and tile contractors at TISE who are striving to improve their businesses. We are looking forward to a great 2020!”, Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, National Tile Contractors Association.
“Although Veronafiere has been a part of StonExpo/Marmomac, through the Marmomac Pavilion, for 14 years now, this was my first time attending TISE,” said Veronafiere Commercial Director Flavio Innocenzi. “I was impressed by the vast offer of hard and soft surfaces on display, as well as related machinery and technologies. Based on what I saw at the show, the outlook for the U.S. market is positive, especially for stone materials.” Zack Zehner, President of Mannington Residential, says “The show has been terrific, extremely busy, with great response to our new products and great momentum going into the year.”
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Feb 22, 2019 - Dallas, TX
Product Launches for the Floor Covering, Stone, & Tile Industry
Four days at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac |TileExpo is just not enough time to see everything, that’s why TISE, in partnership with Floor Covering News Magazine, brought SURFACES Live to the event. Industry interviewer, Nicole Murray, and the TISE film crew criss-crossed the expansive exhibit hall to bring the viewers product introductions, first-hand demonstrations, and everything in between. The industry watched LIVE as exhibiting brands shared their product innovations, the ingenuity behind their products, and even live demonstrations on camera. Follow this story feed to discover all the amazing content from SURFACES Live at #TISE2019. Please note all videos were produced using 360 view technology allowing the viewer to immerse themselves in the full market experience. Use your mouse to move the video imagery in 360-degree views of the show floor while watching the videos. Businesses can view the videos online, on Facebook, view the TISE Blog story with Facebook plugins, and may also share this content directly with their customers via their business’s social media pages.
One of the big stories in resilient for 2019 was ProGen Rigid Core Vinyl by TARKETT, released in several new designs, embossed registered, and with painted bevels. But more so than the design story is the performance. Watch John Heckman, Senior Marketing Manager with Floor Residential and Paul Cleary with Tarkett Hospitality as they bounce a bowling ball in a LIVE demonstration to prove the strength and durability of their new product line. Who knew a bowling ball bounced? A product that sets itself apart from all of the other products in the retail stores is SONO, by INHAUS/CLASSEN. Don Cool, Regional Sales Manager, explains how SONO offers unique value points such as PVC free, water proof, and dimensional stability, not moving from minus 40 degrees to 150 degrees. Watch
In the sea of what can sometimes seem like sameness, RASKIN GORILLA FLOORS was excited to present their patented Brooklyn Reserve Williamsburg Collection. This line featured in large panels with 8 SKUs really shows off the impressive design. CEO, Michael Raskin, discusses a specific 6 x 36, registered embossed, mosaic wood pattern piece and explains that each piece has different types of graining that all follow the grain which enhances the unique look. Watch the video.
Drew Butler, Regional West Coast Sales Manager of AMERICAN BILTRITE walks you through their sample display of newly released products, patterns, and colors for their existing lines. New patterns were released in the Ultra Ceramic Collection. The Marble Jewel comes in three patterns and a variety of sizes and is actually able to be installed in a flush or grouted installation. Watch as other products are also released in the video.
INNOVATIONS 4 FLOORING is an IT company that helps create innovation for flooring manufacturers and distributors with the goal of assisting them in selling more products. Watch as John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, explains their newest technology taking over in the US Market, the One Piece Drop Lock System. This easy installation tech decreases installation time by 30-40% over traditional flooring. Watch the video.
Allie Finkell, Executive Vice President, announces an amazing introduction through the HEARTHWOOD brand, Appalachian Spring, coming in at one of their top design price points, available in a sliced, white oak, and is 100% American made from 100% American raw materials. It is especially made to look like reclaimed floors that come from the old textile mills in the Carolinas. The visuals of this collection are one of the signatures of the American OEM company. Watch the video.
ENGINEERED FLOORS’ new backing system called Pure Back is super soft, has no latex, and is ultra-fresh with an anti-microbial backing. This innovative backing system enhances their new Striking Spectrum Collection 1, 2, and 3. The beautiful color combinations, the styling, the soft backing, and the affordable price point make this new collection a must for those retailers watching for their stores. Watch Mike Sanderson, Vice President of Marketing, show you more from their lines.
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SOUTHWIND CARPET & HARD SURFACES has a whole new look. Not only do they manufacture carpet, but they source hard surface products too. They introduced five new hard surface products at TISE 2019 with looks that are very unique to the market. Listen as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Richard Abramowicz, explains more about why these product lines can make retailers money.
With DIXIE FLOORING, it was not one specific product collection or launch that was most exciting for 2019, but the color story, the style, and the fashion in their Dixie Home, Masland and Fabrica lines. TM Nuckols, President of Dixie Flooring, explains how the Dixie Flooring differentiates their product lines in the marketplace. Watch the video.
MEASURE SQUARE showed a field rep solution where estimators can go on-site, use a laser, measure out a room, then use the technology to capture those spaces, drag and drop their products into the room, and build an estimate. The best part about this solution is the reports where the estimator can produce a signed proposal on-site. Their tech solutions are good for both residential and commercial projects, explains James Wisdom, Vice President of Business Development. Watch the video.
MANNINGTON MILLS celebrated their 104th year of business as they continue to present their product lines at TISE 2019. Zack Zehner, President of Mannington Residential, says “the show has been terrific, extremely busy, with great response to our new products and great momentum going into the year.” Dan Natkin, head of the Mannington Wood Business, takes you through their featured product lines. Watch video.
COREtec Stone is a new product introduced by US FLOORS. This product looks like a ceramic tile; however, it eliminates a lot of the installation complications. COREtec Stone brings the real ceramic tile look, but in an installation that clicks together like the COREtec lines of the last few years. It’s profile and construction floats over your existing floors, is available in over 40 SKUs, and is available in both high gloss and de-lustered looks. Watch Piet Dossche, President of US Floors, talk more on COREtec product introductions.
CONGOLEUM at TISE 2019 was all about Cleo Home, winner of the 2018 Best of SURFACES Sustainability Award. This product is all about the construction: patented, very eco-forward, domestically sourced and produced, and in combinations that mix things in entirely different ways than any other product in the market. The product starts with a solid core that is digitally printed on. “There really are no limits,”says Kurt Denman, Chief Marketing Officer. “With the digital imaging, you get such subtle nuances to the color that it creates a depth and richness that gives you visuals that you cannot find anywhere else.” Watch more.
Heading to the soft side of the MOHAWK booth, SURFACES Live talked with Jason Randolph, Senior Product Director. MOHAWK introduced their new SmartStrand ColorMax Collection, the latest innovation in the multi-color category – the hottest, fastest growing segment in the soft floor covering business today. ColorMax offers beautiful, balanced high definition color through the use of multiple yarns in the manufacturing process. Watch the video and discover more differences in their ColorMax demonstration.
Brand new for 2019 is a whole new system from SCHONOX, HPS NORTH AMERICA, perfect for senior living, multi-family, or basically any situation where you have a wood substrate and need to make a complete system of subfloor and then finish your floor on top. HPS Schonox’s new system offers fire and sound rating and speed, doing the entire subfloor in a day. Listen to Doug Young, Executive Vice President, provide specifics to this colorful display while explaining this revolutionary new system.
What is FLOTEX? Flotex Tile by FORBO FLOORING SYSTEMS is a hybrid between a soft textile product mixed with the functionality and the great cleanability of a resilient. It is available in a 10 x 40 plank which allows a floor covering retailer to install it easily. Great for bonus rooms, living rooms, high traffic areas and more. A great feature of this product is it’s cleanability. Watch Tim Donahue, Residential National Sales Manager, demonstrate the water proof and stain proof nature of this product.
The ANDERSON TUFTEX’s booth was an experience for the flooring senses from an ombre color palette display of their new Wonderment Collection in Stargazer and Dreamscape to mixes of hard and soft good displays using the Unleashed Collection. Unleashed is all about the pets with Stain Master Pet Protect: stain resistant, fade resistant, and has a performance feature built into the fiber that repels pet hair. Watch Katie Ford, Director of Brand Strategy, talk more about the Anderson Tuftex mixture of hard and soft goods.
DUCHATEAU released 18 new products at TISE 2019. One of the new products, Golden Eye, has an extraordinary beautiful warm brown with a charred underlay. This product takes 17 hand steps to create the look and finish. These floors are more beautiful as they age because the wood is being naturally enhanced due to the tannins. Every single DuChateau floor is made to order for the customer. SURFACES went Live with Rick Wagner, Vice President of Sales, and Patrick Bewley, Vice President of Marketing sharing more, watch video.
DALTILE saw an increase last year in the interest in dark interiors: dark furniture, dark paint, dark cabinets. These trends were the inspiration for their three new product lines, one of which was prominently featured in a sexy, cool display at TISE 2019: Geometric Fusion. Laura Grilli, Lead Product Designer, shares more on their product lines and other trends she is seeing in the industry. Watch the video.
EMSER TILE, utilizing Italian manufacturing processes, was able to develop a high-definition, striking, high-dimension product line in a color variation of trending blue, black, and gray in their NOVA™ Italian Porcelain Collection. Although this was their featured collection, Bob Baldocchi, Chief Marketing Officer, explained that Emser Tile was releasing 40 new collections at TISE 2019. Watch more.
Jason Sims, Brand Manager with Mohawk, talked about how excited Mohawk is about their brand expansion. Standing in their PERGO space, Jason explained how this showroom at TISE 2019 was ground zero for the launch of their Pergo Extreme Collection, the extension of the Pergo brand for the independent, specialty retailer channel. The product is designed with deeper visuals, deeper protection, and deeper warranties – all coming together to be a game-changer for retail and for the growing LVT market. Watch for more of the positive attributes of this line.
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Dec 03, 2018 - Dallas, TX
SHAW INDUSTRIES SPEAKS | US FLOORS & ANDERSON TUFTEX ON THE SHOW FLOOR
For more than 50 years, Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has been noted for its excellent standard of service and industry-leading portfolio of products. The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is excited to announce the return of the Shaw Industries’ brands - Anderson Tuftex and US Floors/COREtec in Las Vegas next January. The industry should make plans to attend the exhibits, Wednesday through Friday, January 23-25, as well as the education program, Tuesday through Friday, January 22-25, to experience everything these innovative flooring brands are bringing to the event. Anderson Tuftex and COREtec are leading, trusted providers of carpet, rugs, hardwood, LVT, WPC and SPC, tile and stone. Register as a guest of Shaw Industries now!
“SURFACES is a great opportunity for networking with suppliers, customers and designers.” Katie Ford, Director of Brand Strategy, Anderson Tuftex. “We were honored to participate last year, and we’re excited to return for a second year to reveal our 2019 introductions through an original, design-centric booth.” “From the very first event, USFloors has exhibited at SURFACES in a major way, and we are excited to showcase our latest innovations that will continue to surpass our valued retail partners’ expectations and enhance our industry-leading position,” said Kathy Young, Vice President of Marketing for USFloors and COREtec.
“We are pleased to have Shaw Industries’ brands presenting at the event,” Amie Gilmore, CEM, Show Director, The International Surface Event. “It is always our goal to provide the industry a marketplace for resourcing the high-caliber and desired selection of products they need for their businesses, and the presence of the Anderson Tuftex and Coretec brands, alongside the continued participation of USFloors definitely adds to the attendee experience.” ***
SHAW BRANDS ON THE SHOW FLOOR
Covering 8,000 square feet of The International Surface Event show floor, Shaw will present Anderson Tuftex, space 2037, and USFloors, space 1737. As a best in class innovator, USFloors, is launching several new product collections at TISE.
“We are excited to unveil our latest hard surface innovations,” said Young. “Our composite and engineered flooring new introductions have been meticulously engineered as solutions to our industry’s most pressing needs and the consumer’s desire for waterproof products, the need for easier and quicker installations, the shortage of installers and more.”
Curated collections from Anderson Tuftex provide a conceptual flooring design that enables a unified look throughout a home. Discover stunning hardwood, carpet, and rugs by Anderson Tuftex, which are intentionally crafted to seamlessly enhance the look and feel of a home. Anderson Tuftex will launch five new collections featuring coordinating carpet and hardwood at the upcoming TISE event in addition to displaying a new merchandising unit that includes a relaunch of its Stainmaster® PetProtectⓇ line. ***
SHAW CONVERGES WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS AS PANELIST IN CAUSE MARKETING SESSION
Known to help the communities in which they live and operate, part of Shaw Industries’ corporate vision is to create a better future. Tim Baucom, Shaw Industries’ executive vice president-residential division, will join the Floor Covering Industry Foundation and a distinguished group of industry leaders for a panel discussion on cause marketing, entitled Finding The Pot of Gold: The Greater Good. This session will reveal how doing good can impact the bottom line and how corporate initiatives are a win-win for the customer, the company, and the community. >> read more
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) gets families back on their feet when battling catastrophic injuries, severe disabilities, or other life-altering medical crises. Founded in 1981 by industry leaders, the 501(c)3 charitable non-profit helps industry workers by providing direct grants for housing, utilities, medical care, and other basic needs. FCIF’s caring approach allows those in need to seek help with dignity and confidence. >> Donate during TISE online registration
*** JOIN US AT #TISE2019 // REGISTER NOW
Save the date for The International Surface Event 2019: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo scheduled to be held January 23-25, 2019, education January 22-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exposition will feature the latest industry products, materials, equipment and services, including a wide variety of hardwood and laminate flooring, carpet, tools and equipment, natural stone and machinery, all types of tile, and much more. For additional information, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.>> Register for a complimentary exhibits badge now courtesy of Shaw***
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, or to join our industry-leading team, visit www.shawinc.com.
Sep 19, 2018 - Dallas, TX
The industry has asked and The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has answered, as the return of the National Installer of the Year Installation Competition (The Nationals), Wednesday through Friday, January 23-25 in Las Vegas, is announced at TISE 2019. Installers across all aspects of the floor covering, stone, and tile industry are encouraged to submit their installation projects into The Nationals now!
“At CFI, we are deeply connected to the pulse of the installer community. Since 2003 when the installation competition went away, we have received inquiries every year about the desire for this incredible contest to return. It is an amazing opportunity for installers to highlight their knowledge, their training, and the amazing projects they work on all year behind the scenes,” says Robert Varden, Executive Director, International Certified Flooring Installers Association "CFI". “I am thrilled that TISE has partnered with CFI to make this program return, and we are looking forward to reviewing all the submissions.”
A panel of judges will be reviewing project submissions from around the country and selecting the top 3 finalists in each installation category to compete LIVE in The Nationals competition at TISE. There are three installation categories including carpet, stone/tile, and wood. Submissions close October 15. Finalists will be selected by November 15. >> installers, submit your entry now
“With the focus on the importance of installation in the industry, we knew this was the perfect timing to bring back the competition. We are honored to highlight the hard working community of installers at The International Surface Event,” says Amie Gilmore, CEM, Director of TISE, “and can’t wait for the exciting LIVE challenge on the show floor. It is our goal that this promotion both showcase the incredible work happening in the industry now while also bringing national exposure to the need for more trained professionals in this career segment.” The industry is invited to watch the nine selected finalists LIVE right on the show floor as they show off their talent and skills in a set of product installation challenges, each in their own pre-constructed pod. The winner of the LIVE installation contest in Las Vegas will be crowned The National Installer of the Year, receive a prize package, and own incredible bragging rights in the industry and to their customers. >> get your passes to TISE 2019 now Industry manufacturers interested in sponsoring the National Installer of the Year Installation Competition should complete the TISE marketing activation request form to be contacted by the TISE team. Thank you to our current sponsors, the International Certified Flooring Installers Association "CFI" and ProInstaller Magazine.
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Save the date for The International Surface Event 2019 scheduled to be held January 23-25, 2019, education January 22-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exposition will feature the latest industry products, materials, equipment and services, including a wide variety of hardwood and laminate flooring, carpet, tools and equipment, natural stone and machinery, all types of tile, and much more. For additional information, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.
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Sep 17, 2018 - Dallas, TX
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo has exciting news updates for the industry coming to this year’s event. Plan to join your industry peers Wednesday through Friday, January 23-25, education program Tuesday through Friday, January 22-25 in Las Vegas. Architecture, design, retail, dealer, remodeling, building, installer, fabricator stories all start at the surface; Find your surface story at #TISE2019. >> Register Now
Comprised of three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo events, The International Surface Event (TISE) is the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event and is THE premier, global reaching industry marketplace for buyers, specifiers, and influencers to purchase products, gain design and trend inspiration, and develop their business strategies. TISE has proudly served the industry for over 30 years, reinvented annually each January with carefully sourced exhibiting brands, crafted content and networking events, and developed show features that are next generation innovative and meet the ever-evolving needs of the industry. As the first event of the year, TISE is perfectly positioned to offer product launch introductions, critical first of the year buying opportunities, and annual networking meetings. >> Watch the promo video
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
TISE 2019 is sizing up to be another incredible event. The exhibit floor is wall-to-wall packed with over 800 brands and thousands of products, while the event spans nearly a million square feet of exhibits, education, product showrooms, show features, and more! The industry is making plans now to gather to network, source, and purchase products and services. Registration is now open.
BRAND NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM: CONVERGE
Replacing the previous conference programming, the new CONVERGE education program at The International Surface Event will offer the industry a whole new way to gain training, knowledge, and information. With flexible scheduling allowing for the busy trade show atmosphere, persona interest groups (CREATIVES | SUITS | HAMMER & NAILS) for immersive, targeted discussions, and the freedom to pass freely between session topics to gain exactly the knowledge needed, CONVERGE is about to take the industry by storm. >> read more
RETURN OF THE NATIONAL INSTALLATION COMPETITION
The industry has asked and we have answered, as we announce the return of the National Installer of the Year Installation Competition (The Nationals) to occur LIVE on the floor at TISE 2019. Installers across all aspects of the floor covering, stone, and tile industry are encouraged to submit their installation projects into The Nationals! A panel of judges will be reviewing project submissions from around the country and selecting the top 3 finalists to compete LIVE in an installation competition at TISE. The winner of the LIVE installation contest in Las Vegas will be crowned The National Installer of the Year, receive a prize package, and own incredible bragging rights in the industry and to their customers. There are three installation categories including carpet, stone/tile, and wood. Submissions close October 15. Finalists will be selected by November 15. LIVE contest will occur at TISE 2019. >> submit your entry now NEWS
UPDATES ON VEGAS HOTELS IN THE TISE OFFICIAL HOTEL PROGRAM
Did you know that many of the Official Hotels of TISE have undergone amazing hotel renovations? We thought we would share some of the highlights to assist you in your Official Hotel selections this year. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has opened the REVIV IV Wellness Spa, a global wellness provider of signature IV therapies. Just a short interior walk away from the Mandalay Bay, The Luxor redesign touched 1,700 hotel rooms in its East and West towers. The new hotel rooms are inspired by the unique geometric form for of the Luxor and the color scheme includes hazy amethyst, deep smoky green, charcoal, and fawn - inspired from the desert which surrounds the casino and actual pyramids. Adding a modern twist to the medieval flair for which Excalibur Hotel & Casino is known, the hotel has remodeled 1,995 guest rooms and suites in its newly renamed Royal Tower. Vibrant accents and splashes of color match the energy and atmosphere of Excalibur. The upgraded accommodations feature a completely smoke-free experience, new carpeting and bedding, modern furnishings and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. >> See all official hotels and book your hotel in the official hotel block now.
#mySURFACEstory
We want to get to know you through the #mySURFACEstory campaign. Simply download and print the #mySURFACEstory hashtag sheet, take a photo of you or your team in your SURFACE environment (that's your fabrication shop, retail store, your installation project, designer room, etc.), and post on social media using #mySURFACEstory and #TISE2019. We'll be choosing the best photos to receive prizes from the event. View #mySURFACEstory sheet options >> PS. There are also prizes for the best colored #mySURFACEstory hashtag sheet. Post your colored hashtag sheet separately to be considered.
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Save the date for The International Surface Event 2019 scheduled to be held January 23-25, 2019, education January 22-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exposition will feature the latest industry products, materials, equipment and services, including a wide variety of hardwood and laminate flooring, carpet, tools and equipment, natural stone and machinery, all types of tile, and much more. For additional information, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.
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Jun 01, 2018 - Columbia, MD
The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo, an Informa Global Exhibitions event, and VIBE, an a2z company, are collaborating to bring a multi-day-long event for VIP buyers and sellers from the floor covering, stone, and tile industry in a deluxe hosted environment at TISE 2019.
a2z, Inc., the leading provider of solutions and services to the events industry, announces the launch of The International Surface Event VIBE @ TISE Program (VIBE @ TISE) at The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo in January 2019. The VIBE @ TISE Program is a unique networking event which will enable pre-qualified buyers and suppliers to connect with, meet, and do business with each other in an exclusive, fabulously managed setting.
“We are very excited to partner with The International Surface Event and introduce the VIBE @ TISE Program,” said Bill McGlade, Sr. Director of Emerging Business, a2z. Inc. “This program allows the International Surface Event to offer additional ROI and value to their show audience as well as add a whole new experience to the excitement already present at The International Surface Event. These qualified and highly matched meetings will ensure suppliers are showcasing the newest and innovative products to allow the buyers to make purchasing decisions while at the event.” The VIBE @ TISE, a hosted experiential program, bridges the gap between buyers and suppliers by providing meaningful business engagements through 1-on-1 appointments and experiences to foster trust and deepen business relations.
“SURFACES is definitely one of the highlights of our year. We introduce all of our new products at the show. We truly appreciate the support The International Surface Event team provides our business, and the VIBE @ TISE Program is another example of dedication they have to the exhibitors. With this program, they are bringing in specialty, high-end buyers for us to market and network to.” says Jay Kopelson, VP of Corporate Accounts at Mannington Mills
Powered by a2z, VIBE provides a 360-degree turnkey program which enables leading organizations to connect leading buyers with suppliers, and generate new and viable business relationships in their space.
“The International Surface Event team is excited to present VIBE @ TISE. TISE is known to be a beautiful design show and a buyer’s and seller’s marketplace for the floor covering, stone, and tile industry. This added layer of new, key executive buyers from all corners of the country and the development of an even deeper element of networking and purchasing will surely broaden the overall TISE experience for exhibitors and attendees.” Says Amie Gilmore, CEM, Director, Informa Exhibitions Design Group, The International Surface Event
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Bill McGlade at 443.393.7200 or email at [email protected]
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Dec 19, 2017 - Dallas, Texas
LAS VEGAS, December 19, 2017: Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event announce a new partnership for the upcoming 2018 shows created to benefit the retail and design community.
TISE is comprised of three premier tradeshows — SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac, and TileExpo — and is a leading industry marketplace for floor covering, stone, and tile industry professionals. During the parallel days of the Las Vegas Market, The International Surface Event will offer a four-day preview of the newest products, hands-on demos, inspiring trends, key manufacturers, industry suppliers and numerous education and networking opportunities. The collaborative effort provides buyers with free and continuous shuttle service between the two exhibit venues markets – the World Market Center Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay Convention Center – on Tuesday, January 30, and Wednesday, January 31, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, as well as free access to both events event floors good for the entire span of both events. Qualified registrations are free, although attendees will be required to register separately for each show.
“Las Vegas Market is pleased to collaborate with The International Surface Event and its three major floor coverings trade shows – SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomac and TileExpo – to provide visitors to both events with new shopping opportunities within related merchandise categories,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift Leasing and Chief Marketing Officer, International Market Centers. “Cooperation between our two events will afford retailers and interior designers with access to Las Vegas Market’s 4,000+ furniture, gift and home décor resources, as well as some 800 top floor covering brands exhibiting at TISE. Additionally, this partnership will bring more visitors to Las Vegas Market, providing our tenants with new potential sources of business, new channels of retail distribution and new connections with buyers. As the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States, Las Vegas Market is committed to providing our customers with value-added services that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the market experience.”
The partnership between Las Vegas Market and TISE will facilitate cross shopping by buyers in related home product categories and run concurrently in Las Vegas. The Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market runs January 28 to February 1, 2018, at World Market Center Las Vegas, and The International Surface Event runs January 29 to February 1, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
“The International Surface Event is pleased to offer a partnership with the Las Vegas Winter Market,” said Amie Gilmore, Show Director, The International Surface Event. “This partnership will offer the widest breath of product offerings and inspiration for the interior designers and retailers. 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 optimize the experiences and benefit both event’s attendees. We look forward to hosting Las Vegas Market attendees at TISE 2018.”
Each organization will cross-promote the partnership to its attendees, including interior designers, as well as retailers who sell or specify flooring, stone, countertops, surface materials, and home furnishings.
Las Vegas Market – January 28 to February 1, 2018 (Sunday-Thursday)World Market Center, Las Vegas, lasvegasmarket.com
Las Vegas Market is the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture marketplace in the western U.S., presenting 4,000+ gift, home décor and furniture resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market features thousands of gift, furniture and home décor lines, allowing for cross-category commerce among these industries. The Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market runs Sunday, January 28 to Thursday, February 1, 2018. For more information, visit lasvegasmarket.com
Permanent Showrooms & Casual Temporaries (Sunday-Thursday):
Sunday - Wednesday, January 28 - January 31, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 1, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (C13 closes at 2:00 pm)
Gift and Home Décor Temporaries at The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market (Sunday-Wednesday):
Sunday, January 28, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monday, January 29, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Monday, January 29, Cash & Carry Shopping Spree, Pavilion 2, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday, January 31, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 1, Closed
B2 Home Furnishings Temporaries
Sunday - Wednesday, January 28 - January 31, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 1, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The International Surface Event—January 29 to February 1, 2018 (Monday-Thursday)
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
intlsurfaceevent.com
About International Market Centers, L.P.Las Vegas Market is produced by International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. International Market Centers owns and operates 12.2 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home décor, and gift industries. For more information on IMC, visit imcenters.com. About Informa, Global ExhibitionsThe International Surface Event is owned and managed by Informa Exhibitions. Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is one of the world’s leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events businesses with more than 6,500 employees in over 100 offices across 25 countries. The Dallas Exhibitions team produces a portfolio of 17 trade shows in various sectors of the construction and real estate industry. To learn more, visit informaexhibitions.com
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Sep 01, 2017 - Dallas, Texas
Attendee online registration is now open for The International Surface Event(TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo. As the first event of the year, TISE is THE industry marketplace for flooring, stone, and tile industry professionals to source products, equipment and services needed for their businesses. TISE offers 800 brands, hundreds of new exhibitors, never-before-seen exhibitor product launches, live demos, feature areas, such as the all new Design & Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, plus a unique set of specialty experiences and events. Held annually in Las Vegas, TISE brings together buyers and sellers from all over the world to Find Your Competitive Edge. The International Surface Event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center will be THE biggest (market) place to be Tuesday, January 30 through Thursday, February 1, education starting on Monday, January 29. For hours, tickets, and additional event information, visit intlsurfaceevent.com.
THE EVENT SPACE ABOUNDS WITH OPPORTUNITY
With just a few short months to go, the TISE exhibit hall is busting at the seams with opportunity as the event floor is overflowing with new exhibitors and products, setting the stage for the 2018 exhibit hall to be the biggest and most engaging event space yet. Products and services are represented from just about all corners of the globe from upwards of 800 exhibiting brands spanning more than 445,000 square feet. SURFACES will feature the latest floorcovering products, tools, trends, services, and technologies. Covering hardwood to laminate, LVT, soft goods and rugs, and so much more, attendees can shop the floor to find their product lines for 2018. A few exhibitors to note this year in the SURFACES event are the return of the Mohawk brands, Couristan, Mannington, Armstrong - the list goes on and on. Featuring specialty stone and machinery areas with exhibitions of stone and stone supplies from 7 countries, plus stone tools, equipment, services and demonstrations from leading manufacturers and associations, StonExpo/Marmomac is THE stone event for stone industry professionals. Noted exhibitors for 2018 are MS International, Northwood Industrial Machines, Park Industries, Intermac America, Baca Systems, and a whole suite of other impressive stone companies. Leading tile manufacturers and suppliers will be on display in TileExpo offering attendees products from artisan to ceramic, decorative to glass and beyond. Attendees can meet with representatives from Emser Tile, Dal-Tile, Marazzi, American Olean, Eleganza Tile, Crossville, Bedrosians, perusing beautiful displays of tile products from these and a whole suite of other tile companies and manufacturers. For a complete list of 2018 exhibitors, visit intlsurfaceevent.com, search by exhibitor name or product category.
TREND SEEKERS ALERT
Finding trends at TISE 2018 is easy. See and hear directly about designer-selected, trend-setting products during feature presentations at the design stage in the all new Design & Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, sponsored by Floor Focus / Floor Daily. Plus, take advantage of design, retail, and architecture sessions in the IGNITE Education program. Plus, attendees wanting guided trends information curated from keyed-in industry designers are in luck. Returning for its second year, The Trends Breakfast: Trends in Flooring, will bring the top product picks for 2018 right to you. Hear the designer’s thoughts on the trend setting aspects of the products, technical product information directly from the product manufacturers, ask direct product questions and inquiries - all while enjoying light bites and beverages, from the comfort of your seat. This is a luxury experience with limited space so register now.
EXPERT LEARNING, ON & OFF THE FLOOR
On the floor, attendees can participate and experience stone cutting displays, all types of surface material installations and techniques, all while working directly with experts who can answer specific questions to solve and offer business solutions. Show features such as the The CAGE, Tool Alley, the multi-stage areas in the all new Design & Installation Showcase Hub: The DISH, as well as in-booth exhibitor demonstrations are just a few of these offerings at TISE 2018. Off the floor is a suite of education in the IGNITE Education Program and bonus education opportunities from key association and industry partners. The IGNITE Education Program is constructed in partnership with a high-profile, targeted industry group to produce 55 sessions of the most engaging, hot topic and inspiring information, all instructor led by over 100 experts in their fields. Defined into easy to search career tracks, the IGNITE program is a must-attend for any industry professional. See online a full listing of the IGNITE, Certifications and Bonus Education offerings at TISE 2018. With over 25 million monthly visitors, Houzz offers homeowners inspiration, advice, and connections to pros who can turn their dreams into reality. As a leading platform for home remodeling and design, Houzz will bring their unique industry perspectives and curated information into multiple education opportunities at TISE in their Kitchen & Bath Trends: Four Years of Houzz Consumer Insights and The Sales & Marketing Success Funnel: How to Attract, Close & Retain Business. Attendees can also learn- from-the-learned in Case Study, Center Circle/Core Conversation, and specialty sessions designed to express and inspire: Single Slab Effect and Leveling Natural Stone an Interactive Career Advancement Workshop presented by Women in Stone, and the Quarry Producers Workshop.
EXPERIENCES FOR THE DESIGN, RETAIL AND ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
TISE has developed specialty experiences guaranteed to knock the socks off any designer, architect, or retailer attending the 2018 event. The Retailer Package is a specialty experience hand-crafted just for retailers. This event, with opportunities spanning across the three days of TISE, is an all-access pass to everything retail. The package includes an exhibit hall pass, plus the full IGNITE education program, the Trends Breakfast inclusive of coffee and light bites, and discounted pricing to attend the Designer Off-site Tour. Limited space available in some events, first-come, first-served in packages. Designer Day, sponsored by Houzz and Floor Focus/Floor Daily, is a day tailored to offer designers an engaging event experience. Designers can plan on a full-day of inspiration, Wednesday, January 31, filled with captivating products, tours, and education. The package includes an exhibit pass, a Wednesday day pass to the IGNITE Education Program, and the Designer Off-site Tour. This is a must-attend experience for interior designers looking to get the scoop on upcoming trends and the newest products available for their clients! Planned by TISE’s extraordinary StonExpo/Marmomac’ event partners from Italy, Veronafiere, in partnership with TISE and the MIA+BSI, the Designing With Natural Stone Program is an exclusive opportunity for qualified architects and designers to learn advanced techniques in the use of marble, granite, and other stone materials. The program is a unique combination of engaging in-class learning (offering continuing education credits), a guided architectural tour visiting the Las Vegas Rock (LVR) Quarry, and a guided tour of the TISE 2018 show floor. This comprehensive approach enables designers to better understand stone’s full life-cycle -- including how marble is quarried, cut, processed, finished, selected for specific jobs and installed, all using the latest technologies and products. Attendees interested in taking part in the Designing with Natural Stone Program should register online as soon as possible as space will fill up quickly.
SAVE TIME, BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Those interested in attending The International Surface Event can purchase tickets before the event by registering online, saving time and money. Tickets will also be sold on-site at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center the four days of the event. Exhibits Registration includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall and on floor education. Also included is access to the bonus education options, if listed as free. Advance prices start at $30 for members and $55 for non-members. Industry professionals will want to attend TISE beginning on Monday, January 29 to take full advantage of the IGNITE Education Program. Exhibits + IGNITE Education registration includes all days of the IGNITE Education Program, plus unlimited access to the exhibit hall and on floor education. Also included is access to the Bonus Education options, if listed as free. Advance prices start at $75 for members and $125 for nonmembers. VIP Package options are also available for Exhibit and Exhibits + IGNITE Education Program registrants. The packages include unlimited access to the exhibit hall including an exclusive half hour advance entry to the hall, VIP credentials, all on floor demos and education, shuttle bus pass, access to the VIP lounge, and a swag bag. Also included is access to the bonus education options, if listed as free. Advance prices start at $110 for members and $165 for non-members, pricing varies based on package selection. Additional package options are available for students, Home Tours, Special Events, and additional add-on items. For complete pricing options, visit the registration pageof the TISE event site. INQUIRIESThe International Surface Event, InformaAll media inquiries should be directed to The International Surface Event Marketing team at Informa:Informa | Michelle Swayze, [email protected], 972.536.6449Photography, interview information, pre-press packets and event information are available upon request.
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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 businesses to come together, seek products and services, build relationships and develop their businesses. The TISE vision is to create spaces where buyers and sellers gather to purchase products, gain design inspiration, and develop their businesses. We make this possible by carefully sourcing exhibiting brands, crafting content and events, and developing show features that match the needs of the industry. As the first event of the year, TISE is perfectly positioned to offer product launches, critical first of the year buying opportunities, and annual meetings. As the design team for Informa Global Exhibitions, the world’s largest tradeshow event organizer, the TISE team strives to grow memorable event brands that engage with the industry verticals the event supports. We exist to create experiences were passion and purpose come together.
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.