Twenty-five years ago Coverings, the first U.S. tile and stone exposition and conference, was founded not only to showcase new products, tools and machinery, but also to provide certification programs, networking opportunities and training and education on an array of topics from design trends to installation techniques for distributors, retailers, contractors, installers and specifiers. This year, Coverings will celebrate its 25th Anniversary from April 29 to May 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show will host an official Anniversary “After-Hours” Party on Wednesday, April 30 to honor this important milestone. Additionally, show attendees will receive a 25th Anniversary commemorative collectible at the show.
The first iteration of Coverings took place in 1990 in Anaheim, California, when Tile Expo and The World Exposition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings merged, creating The International Tile Exposition, which later became the International Tile and Stone Exhibition and eventually Coverings. The show united five industry associations under one umbrella: The Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA), Tile of Spain/Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and The Tile Council of North America (TCNA).
Since that first show, Coverings has grown to include more than 900 exhibitors, more than 70 conference sessions and a myriad of networking events annually — all for free.
More information a Coverings can be found here.
