April 18-21, 2023 | Orlando, Florida USA

Online New Product Gallery

By submitting a product for the gallery, your company consents to the terms below. 

Terms:

Products must qualify as new as defined below:

A product qualifies as new if it is manufactured or exclusively distributed by a company and was introduced to the marketplace since April 8, 2022, the last day of Coverings 2022.

OFFICIAL RULES

Set forth below are a list of rules (the “Rules”) applicable to the Online New Product Gallery being sponsored by International Tile Exposition, a joint venture t/a Coverings (“Coverings”). By submitting any materials to Coverings for use with respect to the Online New Product Gallery (the “Materials”), you acknowledge and agree to each of the following terms:

You must be a Coverings 2023 exhibitor to enter new products in the Online New Product Gallery. If you submit more than one product into the online gallery, all rules below apply to all product entries.

“New” means the product must have been first sold at any level of distribution since April 8, 2022. All new product entries are subject to approval. Coverings reserves the right to remove/disqualify any product that it believes does not qualify as new.

The number of product submissions per exhibitor is limited to (7) seven.

There is no entry fee to submit a product for the Online New Product Gallery.

All submissions must be received by Monday, February 27, 2023.

The Online New Product Gallery will be available online on the website and mobile app.

Coverings may in its sole discretion elect not to include a product in its 2023 Online New Product Gallery.

You grant a perpetual royalty free license to Coverings for the use of the Materials as part of the Online New Product Gallery.

Coverings may make any stylistic edits to submission entries that it deems to be appropriate, in its commercially reasonable judgement.

Any legal dispute relating to these Rules or the Online New Product Gallery will be resolved by Arbitration in Arlington, Virginia before a single arbitrator under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

In no event shall the aggregate liability of Coverings to you with respect to the Online New Product Showcase exceed US $500.00.

In no event shall any joint venture member of Coverings have any direct liability to you with respect to the Online New Product Gallery with your recourse being limited solely to the assets of Coverings.

Wednesday, April 19

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Location: S230C, South Concourse
Understanding the affluent is key to penetrating the wealth market. Based on a proven methodology, this session will review the various levels of wealth and dissect the behaviors of each demographic. Then Ramey will provide solid tools so you can drive revenue from this key market opportunity. ... Read More
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr.  Christopher Ramey
President
The Home Trust International / Affluent Insights
  • Workforce & Profits

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  • Location: S230C, South Concourse
Do you know the key metrics and controls to focus on while managing your business vs. running and reacting to it? Financial strength is everything in running a business and you need to understand the crucial indicators that will allow your company to be proactive in identifying trouble ahead to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr.  Matthew Saltzman MBA
CEO
Louisville Tile
  • Workforce & Profits

Thursday, April 20

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Location: S230C, South Concourse
It takes a variety of skills, talents and perspectives to support industries like tile and construction. Women have long been active in a variety of roles in business – from supporting roles to management, and leadership positions. In recent years, women have taken on more visible roles as hands-on installers,... Read More
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Ms.  Alena Capra CMKBD
Industry Ambassador, Coverings
Alena Capra Designs
Panelist
Alexis Pellerin MIB
Manager, Organizational Development and Women's Forum Chair
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Panelist
Elizabeth Lambert
Co-Owner
Lambert Tile & Stone, Inc.
Panelist
Kristin Andreasen
Project Manager, Charles Perry Partners, Inc.
President, NAWIC Orlando Chapter
Moderator
Ms.  Lesley Goddin
Editorial Director and Senior Writer
TileLetter, TileLetter ARTISAN and TileLetter.com
Panelist
Maria Meyer
Tile Artisan Apprentice
Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works
  • Workforce & Profits

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Location: S230C, South Concourse
Being in the tile and stone industry is not only physically taxing but mentally as well. Whether you are working for yourself or working for a company, the everyday challenges you may face to complete your job can feel endless. Supply chain issues, Covid-19 restrictions, customer personalities, employee shortages, etc.,... Read More
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Lindsay Blair
Presenter
Ms.  Shannon Huffstickler
Social Media Community Liaison
Schluter Systems North America
  • Workforce & Profits

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  • Location: S230C, South Concourse
Working in a family business can be a challenge. Why are some businesses successful, while others struggle? What are the best practices? Join a panel of stone professionals from three different family businesses as they share their experiences. Plan on joining this robust Q&A session....
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Alexander Zambrano
Owner
Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration
Panelist
Buddy Ontra
Owner
Ontra Stone Concepts
Panelist
Mr.  Duane Naquin
Owner
Stone Interiors
Moderator
Mr.  Tony Malisani NSI
Owner
Malisani Inc.
  • Workforce & Profits

For inquiries, please contact show management.