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Tile of Spain’s Cevisama trend report
We gave our thoughts on the most important trends and developments from Cevisama last month,...
Cevisama to celebrate 40th anniversary in 2024
Following its 39th edition, covered in our last issue, Cevisama has its confirmed dates for...
Palace Chemicals announces appointment of key account manager
Palace Chemicals, a supplier of building, construction and DIY products, is announcing the appointment of...
Intceram partners with Expect Distribution
Expect Distribution, a contract logistics and warehousing company, has partnered with tile company IntCeram.The company...
KCS unveils “exciting and sustainable” initiatives at annual conference
At its recent Konnect Customer Conference event, taking place 2-3 March in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kerridge Commercial...
Builders’ charity expands counselling service
A national builders’ charity has expanded the support it offers to tradespeople after figures indicated...
Smart Marketing Works invests in growth
Marketing agency Smart Marketing Works has announced several recent investments in its team.The agency, which...
Instarmac expands board of directors
Instarmac Group has announced the appointment of two board members and a managing director designate...
Easy Bathrooms appoints experienced industry figure to drive trade sales
Easy Bathrooms has appointed Iain Robertson, co-founder of leading tile adhesive brand, Rocatex, to drive...
Colin Higham retires from BEWI UK
'BEWI UK, the owner of the JACKOBOARD® brand of construction boards and tiling backerboards, has...
Every day is a learning day
Weber recently welcomed a class of MSc students to Flitwick to learn about supply chain...
Going green: Half of tradespeople concerned about the environment and sustainability
Half of tradespeople are concerned about the environment and sustainability, recent research has suggested.The findings,...
FILA celebrates 80th anniversary in Italy
Recently, FILA has announced, 80 years have passed since brothers Guido and Pietro Pettenon founded...
Tilemaster Adhesives achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Tilemaster Adhesives, the UK subsidiary of the Kerakoll Group, has gained ISO 90001 certification. This...
Ceramique Internationale achieves growth despite challenging times
Leeds-based tile importer and distributor Ceramique Internationale has recorded 20% growth in turnover across all...
Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara Launches at Clerkenwell Design Week
Celebrating 40-years in the tile specification business, Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara, will launch at...
BAL Adhesives – “market-leading innovation for six decades”
BAL, a manufacturer and supplier of full solutions, is celebrating "six decades of excellence.In the...
Cevisama given almost top marks
According to exhibitor survey data, Cevisama has come close to being given a top rating....
Stone Federation GB launches Women In Natural Stone mentoring programme
On International Women's Day, Stone Federation welcomed 60 women from natural stone companies, architects, main...
Marazzi opens showrooms in Athens and Madrid
Italian ceramic tile manufacturer Marazzi has recently opened the doors of two showrooms in Athens...
Construction continues on new Atlas Concorde factory
Atlas Concorde has announced its construction of a new plant to produce large-format porcelain slabs...
UltraTile hosts biggest training day ever!
On 12 January 2023, UltraTile welcomed 23 members of the Tilers Community and hosted its...
Instarmac commits to becoming a carbon neutral manufacturer
Staffordshire-based Instarmac Group has achieved its first year of Planet Mark Business certification. This has...
BoB announces charity building projects for 2023
National construction charity Band of Builders has announced the slate of projects it plans to...
BAL Micromax3 ECO – “high performance sustainable grouting”
BAL, a manufacturer of full tiling solutions, is claiming its recently launched Micromax3 ECO high...
Decline in house building is a major concern for the industry, says FMB
A decline in house building has seen fastest fall since May 2020 for construction output,...
ONS reports construction output flat in December 2022
Monthly construction output has been estimated to be flat (0.0% growth) in volume terms in...
Minoli provides design trends report for 2023
Working with designers in the Italian ceramics sector, Minoli has explored five emerging trends and...
Leeds College of Building showcases higher-level training at NAW 2023
Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country...
Mapei sponsored cycling club named Club of the Year
Mapei has offered its warm congratulations to Halesowen Cycling Club, which has been named Cycling...
Parkside launches Excel Bond adhesive range
Formulated for workability and reliability, Excel Bond is a recently launched range of high-performance tile...
Norcros Adhesives to shut down
Norcros Adhesives has announced it is ceasing operations. All 70 jobs at the tile adhesive...
Porcelanosa launches plant for large-format porcelain
Porcelanosa has started the year with the opening of a 36,000sqm automated plant. Located at...
Registration now open for SkillBuild 2023
Registration has now opened for SkillBuild 2023, which is described as “the largest construction competition...
Solus welcomes Chris McGlennon to architectural specification team
Solus has appointed Chris McGlennon to its architectural specification team. Over many years, the company...
Clerkenwell Design Week announces partnership for 2023
Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), the London-based design festival, returns this year between 23-25 May with...
BAL Micromax3 ECO: “performance, control, sustainability”
Retaining all the qualities of BAL Micromax2, the recently launched Micromax3 ECO grout delivers enhanced...
Amber Underfloor Heating announced as gold sponsor of TTA Awards 2023
Amber Underfloor Heating has been announced as a gold sponsor of industry event The Tile...
Construction output saw no growth in November 2022
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released figures showing that monthly construction output is...
Leading UK tile distributor invests in cloud-based route planning tech
Descartes Systems Group is providing cloud-based route planning and optimisation to Topps Tiles, aimed at...
Taylor Wimpey visits UK schools to promote careers in construction
Throughout recent months, employees of national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey have visited Key Stage 2 and...
Over 500 brands set to exhibit at Cevisama 2023
Organisers have announced more than 500 brands will be showcasing their latest ceramic tiles, floor...
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show to emphasise energy efficiency
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (23-26 March 2023, NEC, Birmingham) is showcasing what the...
Visit SPATEX 2023 for the building blocks of water leisure
Does your work involve tiling spas, showers, wellness suites, swimming pools, steam rooms or saunas?...
2022 Natural Stone Awards Results Announced
On Friday 2 December, the Stone Federation hosted the 21st Natural Stone Awards Ceremony at...
Construction charity braced for festive period surge
National construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) says it needed to “gear up” for an...
Winners of ASCER’s 21st Tile of Spain Awards announced
The Tile of Spain awards are aimed to raise awareness of the creative use of...
Mapei to present full system solutions at Spatex 2023
Mapei will be returning to Spatex 2023 in January with a showcase of its specification...
FILA products awarded Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification
FILA Solutions has received the Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification from Eurofins, an international organisation...
Instarmac named as one of the best manufacturers in the UK
In November, Instarmac tuned in to Best Companies Live and was “overwhelmed” to discover it...
The Kerakoll Campus: training in Kerakoll and Tilemaster products and systems
Training in the latest techniques is essential to keep up to date in any profession,...
Weber announces new logistics partner
Saint-Gobain Weber has announced that, as part of a competitive tender, it has selected Menzies...
SPATEX sets Swim to the Beat in motion
Just over one month away, SPATEX 2023 is set to be the launchpad for the...
Tile Mountain opens two showrooms in Stockton-on-Tees
Tile Mountain has further expanded its retail portfolio with the opening of Tile Mountain and...
Amber predicts rising demand for electric heating amid concerns over gas
Amber Underfloor Heating has forecasted a particularly busy autumn for electric underfloor heating solutions, as...
Bradfords & Tarmac trial pioneering sustainable pallet scheme
Pallet LOOP has begun an end-to-end trial of its “circular economy pallet reuse scheme” for...
Photovoltaic system up and running in Mordano
Italian tile producer Florim has announced its photovoltaic system is now operational on the roof...
Italcer acquires large slabs producer Fondovalle
Italcer Group, an Italian manufacturer in the ceramic tiles and bathroom furniture sector, has completed...
Diversify your metro offering with Hope
Described as a contemporary twist on the classic metro tile, the Hope collection from Verona...
Surface Design Show main stage programme 2023 has been released!
The Surface Design Show has officially announced the programme for its main stage in 2023.The...
CERSAIE disparity by design
At this year’s Cersaie - the exhibition’s first true return to form since the outbreak...
Visit SPATEX 2023 for the building blocks to water leisure
Whether tiling a shower, a domestic spa, swimming pool or a large commercial water leisure...
SACMI presents “next-gen advanced ceramic plant”
At this year’s Tecna exhibition in Rimini, Italy, Sacmi focused on digitalisation and sustainability, showcasing...
VitrA celebrates London Design Festival with colour and light installation
VitraLondon recently hosted an “immersive colour experience” using the artwork of Milan-based art and design...
Tile Giant opens 83rd location in London
Tile Giant has extended its retail footprint, opening its 83rd store in Sutton, London. Building...
Presenting FILA’s CONCRETE HYDRO
A Consolidating Water-Repellent Sealer for Concrete
The second most consumed substance on the planet after water,...
Launch of updated snagging guidance for stone
The Stone Federation says it is delighted to announce the launch of a document entitled:...
HSE updates guidance for workplace silicosis
HSE guidance has been refreshed to help brick, tile and stone manufacturing firms reduce the...
Band of Builders launches text service for mental health campaign
A dedicated text service has been launched by national charity Band of Builders as part...
Ionic Stone enters partnership with Breton
Ionic Stone has entered into a partnership with stone machinery and plant manufacturer, Breton.Ionic Stone...
W.B. Simpson & Sons reflects on success at TTA Awards
W.B. Simpson & Sons scored two successes at this year’s TTA Awards night.“The TTA Awards...
Country House tiles are a “high class hit” for Ceramique Internationale
Ceramique Internationale’s country house themed Ragley tile range has proven it is a cut above...
UK Natural Stone Show & Hard Surfaces moves to 6-8 June 2023
The Natural Stone Show and Hard Surfaces exhibitions being held at ExCeL in London next...
Introducing Kelmore
Kelmore is a new UK-based company aiming to manufacture high quality products for the tiling...
RAK porcelain slab shortlisted in FX Awards
Metamorfosi, a porcelain surface from RAK Ceramics, has been shortlisted in the prestigious FX Awards...
Luxurious home spa gets Mapei treatment
A range of Mapei systems has been used to complete a luxurious home pool and...
Parkside improves tile specification experience
Finding the right tile for your project is now easy with Parkside’s new website, the...
Call for entries: Tile of Spain Awards 2022
Entries have opened for the Tile of Spain Awards 2022. Architects, designers and final-year students...
Natural Stone Awards Ceremony booking opens
The Stone Federation has opened booking for its 2022 awards event. The biennial celebration aims...
Instarmac joins forces with Green Leaves Logistics
Instarmac International is taking further steps to becoming Net Zero by joining forces with Green...
Solus sponsors Birmingham charity walkathon
Solus has sponsored this year’s Birmingham Walkathon, which took place on the 11th of September....
Tecna 2022 to highlight Industry 4.0
Tecna 2022, an international exhibition of technologies and supplies for the ceramic surfaces industry, has...
Domus Birmingham now open
Domus is “delighted” to announce its showroom in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter is now open....
Atlas Concorde invests in large porcelain slabs
Atlas Concorde has announced an investment for the expansion of its Finale Emilia facility with...
STS partners with Rapid Relief Team to provide support in Ukraine
Throughout July, STS partnered with Rapid Relief Team, donating £1.00 to the Ukraine relief efforts...
Cersaie reveals line-up for 10th edition of Tiling Town
Tiling Town, a meeting place for Italian and international tile installers at the Cersaie exhibition,...
VitrA celebrates 30 years in the UK
International bathroom brand VitrA is celebrating 30 years of supplying bathrooms in the UK.“The British...
Craven Dunnill & Co celebrates its 150th anniversary
Last month, Craven Dunnill & Co was “thrilled” to celebrate its milestone 150th anniversary internally...
Farewell, Ken Forbes
Nicholls & Clarke has announced the passing of Ken Forbes, who served as chairman of...
100% of Cersaie exhibition space booked
Cersaie, one of the largest ceramic tile and bathroom furnishing exhibitions, is returning to the...
How To Restore Damaged Or Worn Stone Flooring
Stone flooring adds an earthy, organic aesthetic to any home, but wear and tear can...
Intact Acquire Blue Rock Systems
Merchant Software Firm in UK Expansion with Acquisition of Southampton Software Business
Intact, the Hemel Hempstead-based...
Tile of Spain exhibits at the Fuori Salone in Milan
14 Tile of Spain brands are currently presenting at the Fuori Salone design fair in Milan...
How Old Is Too Old To Retrain As A Tiler?
Are you thinking about a change in career and want to give tiling a go?...
EXCITEMENT IN THE TILING INDUSTRY AS NEW EDITOR JOINS TILE & STONE JOURNAL (TSJ)
Kick-Start Publishing has great pleasure in announcing Alex McCarthy will re-join the publishing house as...
The popularity of stone-effect wall and floor tiles
Kamila Swiatecka, Tile Giant’s marketing and brand manager, comments on the beauty of stone-effect wall...
MA / a new creative shelter for Fiandre Architectural Surfaces headquarters
The start-up project MA by the Austrian conceptMA comes to Castellarano and the Fiandre Architectural...
TCNA’s Martha Salazar is a 2022 Rock Star
(Clemson, SC)— The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce Martha Salazar,...
FULL-YEAR ONS FIGURES SHOW R&D SPENDINGIN CONSTRUCTION ROSE 18% IN 2021 TO NEW RECORD
Manchester, 4 April 2022 – R&D spending in the construction sector surged 18% last year...
Mandarin Stone – New Showroom Opening 4th April 2022
Mandarin Stone are delighted to announce the opening of its 14th UK showroom in the...
Tile Industry Launches an Industry-Organized Fundraiser to provide Humanitarian Relief for Ukrainian Children
(Clemson, SC)— In response to information from our tile industry colleagues in the Ukraine, the...
The 22nd China Xiamen International Stone Fair is postponed
To comply with government’s COVID-19 control measures and to ensure the health and safety of...
CAESAR MONTHLY PROJECT: CAMPLUS RESIDENCE, TURIN – ITALY
The theme of living plays a central role in the development of new architectural and...
Iris Ceramica Group partners with the MIT Technology Review onThe Green Future Index 2022
Italy. Iris Ceramica Group announced that it has partnered with MIT Technology Review to publish...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Florim Flagship Store in Abu Dhabi
On Thursday 24 March, Florim organized the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Flagship Store in Abu...
Planning approvals boost offers positive outlook
Planning approvals rise 11% in three months to February, boosting development pipelineContract awards for major...
Futurebuild announces Big Innovation Pitch winner
On day two of Futurebuild 2022, the home of innovation, Sunamp was declared the winner...
Gayafores & Pablo Erroz present Contrast Cobalto
Fashion and ceramics once again walk hand in hand on one of the most prestigious...
2022 Tiling Trends
Kamila Swiatecka, Marketing and Brand Manager at Tile Giant explores the latest tiling trends that...
Electric car owners are being warned of the possible impact of a new tax per mile system likely to be implemented before 2030.
Electric car owners are being warned of the possible impact of a new tax per...
Why More Women are Taking up Tools
The number of women working in the trades in the UK have increased by 120%...
Stylishly conscious living with i-Smart – New from Noken
Putting health and hygiene at the forefront without sacrificing on style and convenience, Noken from...
Futurebuild 2022 opens with call for action
On March 1, 2022, Futurebuild opened its doors, giving disruptors across the built environment the...
RECER with great emphasis in 2022
2022 begins with many developments, despite the difficulties the sector is experiencing due to the...
Diesel Restrictions Could Ruin the Construction Sector Without Extra Support
Companies could be facing additional fuel expenses of between £100,000 and £400,000 per year
Operating costs...
Liverpool & Salford become first UK cities to see flats lead post-Covid property market
Liverpool’s in-demand flats beat the wider market by more than 2 percentage pointsSalford is only...
Kitchens Top List of Renovation Projects Homeowners Want for 2022 According to Research
The Kitchen is the most popular room up for renovation with 145,800 searches The Main Bedroom...
EFI Cretaprint Shield for digital ceramic applications
EFI Cretaprint Shield are part of the EFI Cretaprint Hybrid Ceramic Ecosystem. They are satellite...
Panariagroup chooses technology from System Ceramics for its Fiorano Modenese site
The Italian ceramics group has renewed its more than decade-long partnership with System Ceramics focused...
Builders Merchants to see growth of 2-3% annually
Builders’ merchants represent a key part of the UK construction industry and account for up...
New Opening: Antolini MilanoDuomo Stoneroom
Marbles, crystals, quartzites and precious stones become the players in a refined game of lights...
Design for future: Introducing the third edition of the Caesar Design Film Award
The call for the new Caesar Design Film Award contest is now open.
The worlds of...
Tile Giant launches new trade rewards scheme that won’t be beaten on price
Leading tile retailer, Tile Giant, is launching its new trade rewards scheme across its 83...