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BUILDING DWELLING THINKING AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Cersaie 2010 Revisits the Architecture Gallery
Now in its 28th year, Cersaie has made a name for itself as the premier International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. With an exhibition space of 176,000 square meters and 1,036 exhibitors from 34 different countries, the five-day trade fair, held from September 28 - October 2, 2010 at the Bologna Fairgrounds, is a showcase for cutting-edge products, modern designs and foremost trends. (30 June 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY RETURNS TO DWELL ON DESIGN 2010
After making its debut to the thousands of design-savvy consumers and tradespeople at Dwell on Design last year, Ceramic Tiles of Italy will return to the west coast show as a show sponsor with an even larger institutional exhibit (Booth #218) in the Design Materials section. (24 June 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY DESIGN COMPETITION 2010 WINNERS
The call for entries for this year’s 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design asked North American designers and architects to show off what they can do with Italian tiles. The A&D community responded effortlessly to the challenge, with a range of outstanding submissions that clearly point to a positive new year in design. (28 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY HONORS ARIZONA TILE WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTOR AWARD
After reviewing hundreds of leading tile distributors across the continent, Ceramic Tiles of Italy is pleased to announce Arizona Tile as the 2010 recipient of the Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. Each year, this award is presented to a prominent U.S. or Canadian distributor at Coverings for their dedication to the promotion and use of Italian ceramic tiles in the marketplace. (28 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY COVERS NYC. Design-Driven Tiles On Display at ICFF and Dealers Around the City
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair annually attracts more than 25,000 design aficionados from all over the world. The show is considered the premier platform for modern design and cutting edge products for the home and contract markets. That is why, for the third straight year, Ceramic Tiles of Italy will participate in this global event. (08 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY RETURNS TO FLORIDA FOR AIA 2010. Showcases Range of Innovation and Design-Forward New Tile Collections
After a week-long stop in Orlando for Coverings, Ceramic Tiles of Italy will travel south to the beaches of Miami for the AIA National Convention and Expo. (08 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Stands for Sustainability and Hospitality. A Treat for the Senses at Coverings 2010
Ceramic Tiles of Italy and its member manufacturers are ready to treat Coverings attendees to a true Italian experience. Visitors can always count on high design and hospitality. Sustainable offers, which were found in almost every Italian booth at last year’s show, will play an even larger role in the 2010 edition. (07 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY, DESIGNER ALENA CAPRA AND NTCA INSTALLERS PARTNER TO CREATE UNIVERSAL BATH FOR COVERINGS INSTALLATION SHOWCASE
Ceramic Tiles of Italy is proud to participate in the Coverings Installation Design Showcase, a brand new initiative organized by the show and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The program partners leading designers with installers and manufacturers to turn their vision into a reality, all of which is done live on show-site. (07 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
SPRING TREND PREVIEW. Surface and Size Meets Sanitary and Sustainable
Ceramic Tiles of Italy will begin its US spring tradeshow circuit with a bang. Coverings (April 27-30, 2010 in Orlando, FL) is the first stop on the multi-show tour. Close to sixty different tile manufacturers will make up the Italian Pavilion. It’s a feast (literally) for those enamored with Italian culture and is always a place for design innovation and inspiration. (06 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY LAUNCHES NEW WEB GALLERY. A Comprehensive Online Resource for Italian Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware
Featuring more than a thousand high-resolution images of ceramic tiles and sanitaryware, the new Ceramic Tiles of Italy Product Gallery (http://products.italiatiles.com) is the world’s largest multimedia showcase for these masterpieces of industrial design. (06 April 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
Ceramic Tiles of Italy and the National Tile Contractors Association Present “Beyond the Surface: The Skinny on Italian Tile”.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy and The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) have a long-standing partnership and a shared mission to educate architects, designers, contractors, developers and tile specifiers about new products and cutting-edge installation techniques. Now, the two industry leaders are working together to present a series of seminars across the country. (26 January 2010) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERSAIE TREND REPORT. Sustainable Products and Technological Innovations From Ceramic Tiles of Italy
Cersaie is an annual platform for innovation and forward-thinking design. Now twenty-seven years strong, this exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings never seems to disappoint. In fact this year’s sold-out event, which featured 1000+ exhibitors, exemplified the same caliber prowess as the show’s keynote speaker Renzo Piano. (24 November 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
From Doorstep to Desktop: The Italian Trade Commission Announces TileNews’ Switch to Digital
Every season, thousands of architects, designers, contractors and distributors anxiously await the next edition of TileNews to keep them informed of industry happenings in the busy world of Italian tile. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, and make the newsletter more accessible to its readers, the Italian Trade Commission decided to switch TileNews to a digital platform. (28 October 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
Mario Botta Designs Poster for Cersaie 2009
“Architecture is gravity, form and matter that accommodates people and life. Ceramic originates from Mother Earth. With this image I wanted to recall where we come from, what we are made of, where we live. And also where we are going: the future is already here.” With these words Mario Botta describes the poster for Cersaie 2009, the tenth created by a great contemporary master of architecture and design. (28 August 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
TILE INDUSTRY SETS IT SIGHTS ON INNOVATION
Prioritizing technological innovation to overcome the economic crisis and remain the world’s market leader: this is the strategy laid down by the Italian ceramics and tile industry. Spurred by the current global financial crisis and a desire to continue offering high-quality products to customers, tile companies are now prioritizing the development of high-tech and eco-compatible materials. (30 July 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY AT DWELL ON DESIGN ‘09
After a busy spring season, with exhibits at Coverings (Chicago), AIA (San Francisco) and ICFF (New York), Ceramic Tiles of Italy will be making one more stop at the Dwell on Design Conference on June 26-28 at the LA Convention Center. (19 June 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY DESIGN COMPETITION 2009
The call for entries for this year’s 2009 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition read, “Great design deserves to be recognized.” And the North American architectural and design community responded loud and clear. (16 May 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY 2009 SPRING PREVIEW
While some trends come and go, there are those quality products and flawless designs that truly stand the test of time. This standard of excellence is what drives the Italian tile industry and gives it a strong competitive advantage. (16 May 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY AROUND TOWN - Special Promotion on Italian Tile Offered at Participating Manhattan Dealers
Ceramic Tiles of Italy is pulling out all the stops for New York Design Week (May 16-19). In addition to their pavilion at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and satellite Design Competition Exhibition in the Meatpacking District, the Ceramic Tiles of Italy trademark will be seen at tile showrooms across the city. (16 May 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
A PAVILION OF NEW PRODUCTS. INTRODUCTIONS FROM 13 LEADING ITALIAN TILE PRODUCERS AT ICFF.
Color, design and innovation abound in the brand new Ceramic Tiles of Italy Pavilion (booth 1420-1531), designed by Michele De Lucchi for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). Carefully crafted, it will house 13 of Italy’s most influential tile manufacturers. (16 May 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY CELEBRATES NEW YORK DESIGN WEEK
This May, in concurrence with the Meatpacking District’s overall architecture theme for the 2009 New York Design Week, Ceramic Tiles of Italy will present a retrospective of select winning projects from the Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition’s rich history. This special satellite exhibit will be open from May 14-17 at The 414 Gallery (414 West 14th St,) the Meatpacking District’s central hub (14 May 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY IS UPTOWN, DOWNTOWN AND AROUND TOWN. New York Design Week, May 16-19, 2009
Responsibly produced and design-driven, come see the latest Italian tile on display at ICFF. (15 April 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY AT ICFF - Italian Design in the Heart of NYC
Year after year, more than 25,000 design aficionados from all over the world descend upon New York City for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. The show, which runs from May 16-19, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, is considered the premier platform for modern design and cutting edge products for the home and contract markets. (14 April 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY AT AIA 2009
In its continuous effort to promote Italian tiles in the US, the Italian Trade Commission, together with Confindustria Ceramica, the industry association, participates at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition (13 April 2009) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
THOM MAYNE DESIGNS POSTER FOR CERSAIE 2008
Thom Mayne is the ninth internationally renowned architect/designer to have created the poster for the international show. (07 May 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY AT NEOCON 08 - MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMERCIAL/HOSPITALITY MARKETS With Innovative New Products and Information Seminars
NeoCon 2008, which will take place from June 9-11 at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, will mark the final stop on the spring tradeshow circuit for Ceramic Tiles of Italy. (06 May 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY MAKES ITS ICFF DEBUT
The Italians are making not one, but two visits to the Northeast this May. Overlapping a day with the AIA Convention, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, also known as ICFF, is the premier US tradeshow for all disciplines of modern design. (05 May 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY PRESENTS BRAND NEW EXHIBIT & EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR AT AIA 2008
The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica are embarking on an adventurous and exciting spring 2008. Less than one month after Coverings, a new informational booth (#12099) will be launched at the AIA Convention in Boston, MA. (05 May 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY RECOGNIZES CONESTOGA TILE AS A LEADING DISTRIBUTOR OF ITALIAN CERAMIC TILE
After an extensive selection process, Conestoga Ceramic Tile Distributors has been named the 2008 recipient of the Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. Presented annually at Coverings, this award recognizes a US or Canadian distributor for their dedication to the promotion and use of Italian ceramic tiles in the marketplace. (02 May 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2008 DESIGN COMPETITION
When American designers work with Italian materials great things happen. Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Commission are delighted to announce the winners of the 2008 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition. (30 April 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY 2008 SPRING PREVIEW
The Italian pavilion at Coverings is the premier place to see the top new tile introductions under one roof. From metallic colors to glamorous patterns to innovative formats that are either extremely large or quite small, the space will be a showcase for trendsetting new products from Italy. (29 April 2008) TO READ MORE (download the PDF)
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