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“Building Better Together”: Tilemaster becomes Kerakoll

Tilemaster Adhesives has been in the flooring and tiling industry since it was founded in...

Leeds College of Building receives “generous” construction crafts donation

Teaching staff at Leeds College of Building are “elated” after receiving eleven articulated trailers of...

“Buggingham Pallets” welcomes new insect arrivals

Staff at BAL in Stoke-on-Trent have banded together to construct an insect hotel just outside...

2023 Q4 saw construction output decrease

Quarterly construction output saw a decrease of 1.3% in Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2023...

UK needs to build to boost economic recovery, says FMB

With the UK in recession, according to the latest ONS Economic Performance Data for Q4...

Armatile announces €4m investment in Dublin showroom

Armatile, which describes itself as a “leading specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke...

Cersaie 2024 to focus on “all areas of architectural design”

Preparations are underway for Cersaie 2024, an event that organisers say will have “enormous global...

Bostik UK welcomes Yuliya Nam-Wright as head of sustainability

Bostik UK has appointed Yuliya Nam-Wright as the company’s new head of sustainability. Bringing over...

“Operational excellence facilitates product excellence” at Palace Chemicals

Having recently marked its 45th anniversary, Palace Chemicals says it’s carved out a unique niche...

New partnership with Next Gen Smart Homes offers homeowners complete peace of mind

Family-run, independent online tiles and flooring specialist Hyperion Tiles is diversifying our portfolio with smart...

“Operational excellence” at the heart of Palace Chemicals’ range authority

As an independent family-owned company, Palace Chemicals has grown to be the one of the...

ABK launches €30m investment plan

Italian porcelain producer ABK Group has announced the launch of an investment plan for a...

VitrA joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network

VitrA Tiles has been inducted into the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN), recognised as a Factory...

Stone industry companies form partnership for FOOTPRINT+

Albion Stone, Hutton Stone Co, Lundhs, Polycor, Paye Stonework & Restoration and The Stonemasonry Company...

Laminam UK Welcomes Leanne O’Connor as senior area manager

Laminam UK, an Italian manufacturer of sustainable, natural porcelain surfaces has announced the appointment of...

Material Source Studio Scotland to stock Parkside tiles

Parkside Architectural Tiles has announced Material Source Studio Scotland will start to stock its tiles,...

Dekton achieves Eurofins IAC Gold certification

Cosentino brand Dekton has obtained the Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) Gold certificate from Eurofins, a...

Positive RMI growth propping up falling construction activity, says FMB

Commenting on the latest figures from the ONS on construction, the Federation of Master Builders...

Construction sees slight decrease in Q3 2023

Construction output saw a decrease of 0.6% in the three months to November 2023, per...

Training in swimming pool waterproofing systems

In response to the growing demand for swimming pool tiling in the UK, Kerakoll has...

Tile Giant acquires nine Tile Choice stores

Tile Giant has acquired nine of the Tile Choice stores, as well as the tilechoice.co.uk...

Portobello Grupo: from the Americas to the world

The internationalisation of Portobello Group is a concrete reality, the company says. The group has...

Texts to construction industry mental health helpline double

A construction charity has reportedly seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline...

Cevisama 2024 achieves 90% occupancy

Cevisama, described by organisers as the foremost trade fair for the ceramic tile, natural stone...

“The destination for KBB Innovation”: Register for kbb Birmingham today

The UK’s largest dedicated kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms exhibition kbb Birmingham, returns from 3-6 March...

Italcer completes acquisition of Terratinta group

Terratinta Group, a company specialising in design surfaces based in Fiorano Modenese in the heart...

Verona updates service offering for the New Year

To offer further support to customers, Verona says it has reviewed its service offerings From the...

UltraTile expands its team

Following the announcement of Jason Reid’s promotion to sales director, Instarmac says it’s delighted to...

Mapei recognised among the world’s best employers

Mapei is among the world's best employers, according to the rankings compiled by Forbes in...

22nd Tile of Spain Awards winners announced

Hosted by ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association, the judging panel of the 22nd...

Building College CEO Announced Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and principal of Leeds...

FMB welcomes 16th Housing Minister since 2010

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the reappointment of Lee Rowley MP as...

SkillBuild National Final 2023

The winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2023 have been announced, after 78 construction trainees...

Natural Stone Awards entry opens

Stone Federation GB is “delighted” to announce that entry for the 2024 Natural Stone Awards...

KCS drives for diversity and inclusion in construction

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a provider of business management software for the distribution industry, has...

Realtà Mapei magazine is going digital

The long-standing Realtà Mapei Magazine is going digital. The move is described as “a natural...

Parkside partners with World Land Trust

London-based tile distributor Parkside has partnered with the World Land Trust to protect nearly 500,000...

Palace: “Market trust underlies 45 years of growth”

After 45 years of trading, Palace Chemicals says its achievements have been impressive, and now...

Q&A with Materials & Finishes Show event director, David Todd

With the relaunch of W Exhibition as Materials & Finishes Show coming up next May...

Atlas Concorde launches Park Studio exhibition space

Atlas Concorde has inaugurated Atlas Concorde Park Studio, an exhibition space designed, according to the...

Vetter and BBS join Ethical Stone Register

Two more companies have joined Stone Federation UK’s Ethical Stone Register. The Ethical Stone Register...

Grupo Pamesa acquires a large-format parts factory in Alcora

Pamesa Grupo Empresarial, a leading European ceramic producer, has acquired Best Surface, previously owned by...

SACMI supplies complete system for Cerdomus

Cerdomus, an Italian tile manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in the sector, has...

ARDEX returns to SPATEX 2024

ARDEX UK is once again exhibiting at SPATEX – the UK’s largest pool, spa and...

Palace Chemicals – “an industry leader, 45 years in the making”

This year Palace Chemicals celebrates 45 years in business. This independent company based in Speke,...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviewed at Parkside Studio

Parkside, a UK tile distributor, recently hosted an interview between Robert Peston and Prime Minister...

RAK Ceramics publishes ESG Report for 2022

RAK Ceramics has published its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report for the year 2022,...

Panariagroup releases 2022 sustainability report

Panariagroup has released its seventh sustainability report, which has been certified by a “leading auditing...

Mindful Living announced as theme for Surface Design Show 2024

Surface Design Show has announced the theme of its 2024 edition: “Mindful Living,” which the...

Natural stone and surface technology showcased at Marmomac and TECNA

Throughout the end of September, both TECNA and Marmomac took place in Rimini and Verona,...

Neolith appoints senior sales manager

Neolith, a producer of sintered stone, is aiming to accelerate its presence in the UK...

Iris Ceramica and Edison Next collaborate on green hydrogen ceramics factory

Iris Ceramica Group and Edison Next have announced the signing of an agreement for the...

Strong housing plan needed, says FMB

The latest S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI data once again shows that not...

Construction output drops slightly in July

Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in July 2023,...

Palace Chemicals builds up to big anniversary

Palace Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of tiling, building, construction and DIY products, which was...

HSE campaigns to prevent ill health from handling heavy materials

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning construction workers the long-term impact on their...

Clerkenwell Design Trail

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will bring the A&D community together to...

Instarmac announced as a finalist at the British Business Excellence Awards

Instarmac Group says it’s delighted to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in...

Italcer begins acquisition of Terratinta

Italcer, an Italian manufacturing group of floor and wall tiles, has begun the acquisition process...

Cost, greenwashing and jargon top consumers’ green concerns

Echoing Billy Valler’s enlightening column from last month, in which he pointed out how sustainability...

Domus unveils extended Clerkenwell showroom

Domus has opened an additional showroom in Clerkenwell, adjoining its existing location at 1 Sutton...

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell,...

Clerkenwell Design Trail returns in October

This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will return, allowing the design community to...

Green tiles a top search in bathroom trends

Recent consumer research from MyJobQuote has highlighted green tiles and marble features as important bathroom...

Ceramique Internationale goes “big and bold” with Nagoya collection

The opulence and individuality of natural marble is said to be the inspiration for Ceramique...

Leeds College celebrates most ever SkillBuild national finalists

A record number of Leeds College of Building students have been selected for the national...

SkillBuild announces national finalists for 2023

SkillBuild, the UK’s national multi-trade skills competition for construction trainees and apprentices, has announced the...

LB Technology supplies automated plant for Turkish tile manufacturer

LB Technology has supplied Anatolia, a multinational tile manufacturer based in Turkey, with a fully...

BoB completes extension for tradesman who suffered aneurysm

Band of Builders, a building charity, has completed an extension to the home of a...

Larsen Tiling Team GB now has over 150 years of experience

When it comes to the tiling industry Larsen certainly has the background, the company says....

Industry needs commitment from Government to build more homes, says FMB

The fall in construction activity, exacerbated by the drop in housing activity, signals the need...

Construction output decreased slightly again in May

Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.2% in volume terms in May 2023,...

TECNA announces2024 dates

TECNA, an Italian trade show for surface processing technology, has announced the dates for its...

Gres Aragón collaborates with Harvard on a new ceramic system for cooling indoor spaces

Spanish tile manufacturer Gres Aragón has worked with researchers at Harvard university on a system...

75% back digital identities for tradespeople working in homes

A recent survey from digital identity security vendors, ID Crypt Global, suggests 75% of people...

Cersaie announces “Route 40” feature for 2023

Cersaie’s organisers has announced a special feature for its 2023 edition to celebrate the event’s...

“Journey around the Worrall”

Colleagues at Stoke-on-Trent building products manufacturer BAL (part of the ARDEX Group), are taking on...

Clerkenwell Design Week visitor registrations up 50% for 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), which is billed as the UK’s largest design festival, returned to...

Instarmac re-certified to ISO standards

Instarmac has confirmed its successful ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 re-certifications following thorough surveillance audits...

Johnson Tiles team takes on the mantle of “net zero masters”

Johnson Tiles core sustainability and purchasing team is now certified “carbon literate”. Jason Bridges, the...

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...

Budget boost to tackle construction skills shortages, says FMB

Measures to address the chronic skills shortages in the construction industry by relaxing immigration rules...

UK construction output decreased 1.7% in January

Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 1.7% in volume terms in January 2023,...

Taylor Wimpey marks World Book Day with a donation to local schools in Hamilton

Earlier this year, major housebuilder Taylor Wimpey West Scotland marked World Book Day (2 March...

Leeds College of Building Principal takes case for extra skills investmentto Westminster

Education figures from across West Yorkshire have been speaking with MPs at Westminster as part...

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....

Levantina Techlam chooses Sacmi for firing and drying technology

Spanish natural stone manufacturer Levantina Techlam has chosen Sacmi to supply an FMA Maestro kiln...

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...

Mohawk Industries announces 2022 Q4 results

Mohawk Industries, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ceramic tiles, has announced fourth quarter...

Axalta appoints Jason Hopkins to drive growth in UK and Ireland

Axalta, a supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has announced the appointment of Jason Hopkins...

Larsen appoints area sales manager to GB tiling team

Larsen Building Products has appointed Martyn Langston as area sales manager for its tiling division.Continued...

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...

Domus adds sustainability filters to web search

Domus has added a set of filters to the search bar on its website allowing...

Solus appoints new specification design manager

Solus has appointed Megan Mulkerrins as specification design manager, a role that combines design consultation...

Design experts reveal interior trends for 2023

Interior design specialist Hovia has provided a list of trends predicted to increase in popularity...

Clerkenwell Design Week announces partnership for 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), the London-based design festival, returns this year between 23-25 May with...

Leeds College of Building appoints assistant principal

Chris Tunningley has been appointed as Leeds College of Building assistant principal for Adult Learning...

Ceramique Internationale unveils additional support for specification market

Tile importer and distributor Ceramique Internationale has announced measures to provide bespoke support for designers,...

Join Parkside for the Festival of Sustainability

Parkside is bringing another instalment of its Festival of Sustainability event series this March.A chance...

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...

Charity offers thanks to Mapei UK

Employees of Mapei UK have been thanked by Black Country Food Bank after donating 37.6kg...

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...

New signings signal continued growth for Palace Chemicals

Palace Chemicals has long set an industry benchmark for quality, service and sustainability, the company...

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...

European construction looks set to stagnate

Euroconstruct’s latest economic forecasts predict construction output growth will drop to 0% in 2024 across...

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?...

HSE provides UK employers guidance for cold working conditions

Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as cold weather continues...

2022 Natural Stone Awards Results Announced

On Friday 2 December, the Stone Federation hosted the 21st Natural Stone Awards Ceremony at...

Pantone announces colour of the year for 2023

Pantone has once again announced its colour of the year, an annual designation which will...

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...

EIB lends €120 million to Cosentino Group to support its sustainability and circular economy strategy

The EIB will provide a €120m (£106m) loan to Cosentino Group, a designer and manufacturer...

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...

Domus donates £500 to Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends

Following a Christmas competition on its website, tile distributor Domus has donated £500 to Bedford...

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 of Spain at Cersaie

Following up on last month’s extensive recap of the Cersaie exhibition in Bologna, Tile of...

Verona appoints two to marketing team

UK distributor of tiles, outdoor porcelain, mosaics and flooring, Verona, has recently welcomed two additions...

Norcros Adhesives appoints new MD

Norcros Adhesives, manufacturer of tiling adhesives, grouts and surface preparation products, has announced the appointment...

RAK Ceramics creates metaverse experience

RAK Ceramics has announced the launch of its “very first metaverse experience”. The digital area,...

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...

Mohawk Industries announces acquisition of Elizabeth Revestimentos

Mohawk Industries has entered into an agreement to buy Elizabeth Revestimentos, based in Brazil. When...

Italcer acquires large slabs producer Fondovalle

Italcer Group, an Italian manufacturer in the ceramic tiles and bathroom furniture sector, has completed...

David Chipperfield and Anne Lacaton headline Cevisama 2023 Architecture Forum

Cevisama has announced additional speakers for its upcoming edition, which takes place from 27 February...

CT1 partners with Band of Builders so the charity can keep delivering life-enhancing projects

CT1 – which was recently officially confirmed as the number one sealant and adhesive manufacturer...

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...

Parkside becomes carbon balanced

Tile specification company, Parkside, has reportedly become a carbon balanced business.The company has worked with...

Over 300 exhibitors already signed on for Cevisama 2023

More than 300 companies have confirmed they will be exhibiting at Cevisama 2023. With five...

The UK’s largest built environment event makes welcome return with record visitors

UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, returned to the NEC this year, with visitor numbers reportedly...

Attendance at Cersaie 2022 exceeds 90,000

The 39th Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings held in the...

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...

Norcros announces promotion of regional sales manager

Tile adhesive, grout and preparation products manufacturer Norcros Adhesives has announced the promotion of Bethan...

MICG reflects on first year of £18.27m SIPF project

The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) has completed the first year of a research project...

Leeds College of Building focuses on student support for Colleges Week

The fifth annual Colleges Week, a national celebration of further education providers, took place from...

Band of Builders volunteers to help wheelchair-bound man

Volunteers from the construction charity Band of Builders are set to lay a driveway so...

SACMI presents “next-gen advanced ceramic plant”

At this year’s Tecna exhibition in Rimini, Italy, Sacmi focused on digitalisation and sustainability, showcasing...

Country must prevail over party with new PM, says FMB

Welcoming incoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to deliver “stability and confidence”, the Federation of...

KCS partners with Bookmark to support St. Mary’s Ukrainian school in the UK

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), an ERP and business management software provider for distributors, wholesalers and...

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...

Industry orgs react to chancellor’s recent “mini budget”

The chancellor’s mini budget, with its strong emphasis on economic growth, is a gamble, but...

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...

Kaleseramik is ready for Cersaie 2022

Kaleseramik, a leading ceramic tile manufacturer in Turkey, once again aims to demonstrate its strength...

Event preview: Cersaie returns

Later this month, from the 26-30 September, one of the most significant events in the...

Tile of Spain’s Trend Report: 2022

In response to the global pandemic, the tile industry has shown creativity and resilience. Product...