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, … Read more
The 2014 Concrete Decor Show invites concrete industry professionals, such as those who work in the concrete countertop segment of the industry, to share their knowledge, experience and business expertise through teaching. Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal for an educational seminar, hands-on workshop or panel discussion for next … Read more
Coverings 2014, the international tile and stone exposition, has issued a “Call for Speakers and Presentations” in search of conference speakers and professional development seminar leaders. Approaching its 25th year, Coverings will be held April 29 to May 2, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Known for its comprehensive speaking … Read more
The corporate owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Nielsen Holdings N.V., announced in early May that its division focusing on expositions and events is being sold to Onex Corporation for $950 million. Nielsen Expositions is currently the largest business-to-business (b2b) tradeshow operator in the United States, a … Read more
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) developed a mobile app for KBIS 2013. Compatible with iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices, this app provides everything potential attendees might need to know about exhibitors, events and more at KBIS 2013. It allows users to research exhibitors and products, book appointments, navigate … Read more
The Coverings show, an industry trade show focusing on stone and tile that is being held in Atlanta April 29 – May 2, 2013, is now offering free admission. Coverings is designed to offer something for everyone in the tile + stone industry. From live installation demonstrations and tours of … Read more
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced an agreement to co-locate the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas beginning in February 2014. In 2015, they will also tie-in with the StonExpo/Surfaces show. … Read more
Michael Eisner will be the keynote speaker for the 2013 NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) in January. The show runs from Jan. 22 to 24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Eisner, former chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company for 21 years, will speak on Jan. 22. Eisner will be … Read more
The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA), the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) and the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) jointly entered into an agreement for the purchase of AHFA’s ownership interest in the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) by WMIA and WMMA. The transaction is expected to close late this … Read more