The Tile Association is delighted to introduce nine Gold sponsors so far signed up for TTA Awards 2026. TTA is very grateful to all those who are showing their support for the Awards, supporting its vision of ‘Tiling the Future’. These brands benefit from consistent marketing exposure between now and the Awards night on 5th June at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
If you would like to join the Gold sponsors of TTA Awards and take advantage of this high-profile sponsorship opportunity, please contact awards@tile.org.uk. Remember that the earlier you sign up, the more you will benefit from the extensive promotional activities that TTA is carrying out for the 2026 event.
Banks & Lloyd is a freight forwarder based in the UK and Spain with an extensive network of global partners. The company has been providing world-class freight services for over 45 years, with transport solutions provided to keep supply chains moving.
Daria Banks, Managing Director of Banks & Lloyd, says: ‘We are overjoyed to sponsor TTA Awards once more and demonstrate our admiration for the industry that we are humbled to be supporting. We continue to find our participation a great opportunity to let the industry know that we’re here to assist with any freight requirements.’
BIHUI develops tools for professional installers, striving to focus on the design, manufacture and distribution of tiling and construction tools and machinery. The company’s wide product range supports the safe handling, transportation, cutting and installing of ceramic and porcelain tiles.
David Saunders, BIHUI’s Commercial Director, says: ‘TTA Awards provides a platform to recognise success and network within this exceptional industry that protects and maintains best practice and we, BIHUI, proudly support it.’
Genesis Global Systems provides tile accessories ‘for the perfect finish’. Founded in 1989, Genesis quickly became a leading brand in the UK and around the world, winning the King’s Award for Enterprise (formerly Queen’s Award for Enterprise) in the process.
‘As a stalwart sponsor of TTA Awards, we are thrilled to be a patron for this prestigious event which continues to achieve remarkable success showcasing the very best of the UK tiling industry,’ says Michael Gadney, Sales Director of Genesis.
Jackoboard® offers a comprehensive range of backer boards and construction materials which are thermally insulating, moisture-resistant and durable. Jackoboard® is part of the BEWI Group, known for its wide range of products and solutions for insulation in housing construction and civil engineering.
Michael Hailwood, Director of BEWI, says: ‘As a proud member of TTA, we’re delighted to once again sponsor the Awards. TTA Awards celebrate the excellence, innovation and achievement that drive our industry forward. Following the launch of our newest sustainable backerboard, Jackoboard® Lignin, last year, our focus remains on developing more sustainable solutions for construction.’
Mapei is a leading company in the field of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for building. The family-run global brand, founded in 1937, has over 80 years of experience offering long-lasting, high-quality products.
‘Mapei UK has once again confirmed its Gold sponsorship of TTA Awards 2026 – a celebration of excellence across the tiling industry. As a world-leading manufacturer of adhesives and chemical products for the surface sector, we’re proud to support this annual event and to champion the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals alike,’ says Sarah Ridgway, Mapei’s Head of Marketing.
Palace Chemicals is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tiling, building and DIY products, with over 48 years of industry expertise. Based in Liverpool, the company offers a comprehensive range of high-performance adhesives and tiling solutions – proudly recognised as ‘the professionals’ choice’.
Steve Ball, Commercial Director of Palace Chemicals, says: ‘TTA Awards celebrate the very qualities that have underpinned our success for more than four decades – excellence, innovation and achievement, alongside the confidence to think differently and push boundaries. We wish everyone entering the very best of luck and look forward to what promises to be another fantastic Awards evening.’
PCS is the UK’s premier manufacturer of high-performance construction products designed to enhance the functionality and durability of buildings and homes. The flagship offerings, VipaBoard, VipaTray and AquaLay, along with a range of complementary products and accessories, are developed to provide superior performance and reliability for the tiling industry.
‘We’re proud to return as Gold sponsors of TTA Awards and celebrate the people and projects driving the tile industry forward. The Tile Association’s commitment to raising standards reflects the same commitment we have at PCS,’ says Neil Mullarkey, Managing Director of PCS.
Shackerley (Holdings) Group is an independently-owned, British rainscreen cladding company with over half a century’s experience in the ceramics industry. The company provides technical porcelain products for flexible design and installation.
‘As Gold sponsors of TTA Awards 2026 once again, we are proud to continue supporting this ideal opportunity to showcase the creativity, technical excellence and talent in our sector,’ says Brian G Newell MBE. ‘At Shackerley, we are delighted to drive innovation with our high-performance facade systems, and support recognition for innovation across the industry.’
UltraTile offers a comprehensive range of ready-mixed pastes and cementitious powder wall and floor tile adhesives, grouts, silicones, ancillary products and levelling compounds. The brand is part of Instarmac Group, a specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement-based and bitumen-based products.
‘At UltraTile, we are proud to sponsor TTA Awards 2026 and celebrate the innovation, skill and commitment that define the tiling industry. The Awards recognise those who continually push standards forward, something that strongly resonates with our own focus on developing high-performance products and supporting professionals through training and technical expertise. Congratulations to all the finalists who are helping to shape the future of tiling,’ says Rebecca Talbot, Head of Marketing for Instarmac Holdings.
Roy Croft will be remembered not only as a respected figure within the tiling industry, but as a devoted family man and a true gentleman whose kindness and integrity left a lasting impression on everyone he met. In 2019, he was deeply honoured to receive TTA’s Lifetime Achievement Award – a fitting tribute to a lifetime of dedication, craftsmanship, and service to the tiling community he cared so much about.
Roy left school in 1967, just shy of his 15th birthday, and began what would become a lifelong passion. He started by helping his dad – mixing grouts, loading and unloading lorries, and lending a hand wherever it was needed. Those early days laid the foundation for a career built on hard work, pride and perseverance. After completing his tiling apprenticeship at Vauxhall College, Roy went on to work as a fixer for more than 25 years, earning the respect and friendship of colleagues and clients alike.
With determination and vision, Roy later established his own business, which grew into Stortford Tiling & Marble as it stands today. Nothing meant more to him than seeing his family by his side. In 2009, his two sons and daughter became directors of the company, continuing the legacy he had worked so hard to build. His pride only grew when his granddaughter, having studied to become a quantity surveyor, joined the business – carrying the family tradition into its fifth generation and into a bright future.
Beyond his professional achievements, Roy will be fondly remembered for his warmth, humility, and generosity. He dedicated much of his time to supporting St Clare Hospice in Harlow, organising an annual industry Golf Day, that brought people together for a wonderful cause and to date has raised over £52,000. He also generously gave his time as a volunteer for TTA’s General Purposes & Marketing Committee, always ready to support and strengthen the industry he loved.
Roy’s legacy lives on not only in the business he built, but in the family he cherished, the community he supported, and the many lives he quietly and generously touched. A real gentleman in every sense of the word, he will be deeply missed.
