Thursday, February 4, 2010

CTDA This Week

CTDA Winter Committee Meetings Approaching
The next CTDA Committee Meetings will be held via conference call on Monday, February 8th - Thursday, February 11th. To view the schedule click here. To view and download agendas click here. To join a CTDA Committee click here.

Digital TileDealer Now Available!
CTDA is excited to launch its first digital issue of TileDealer! To access the issue click here. This new digital format means you will find it easier than ever to leverage the news and features in every issue of TileDealer.

Can You Answer This Question?
"In the past year we have seen a huge increase in containers being pulled to be examined at the U.S. port... Are you seeing an increase as well? What are you doing to reduce the occurrence of container examinations? Are your suppliers doing anything to help the situation?" Post your questions and answers on the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association's Facebook group page. You must be a member to participate. Still haven't signed up? Click here for step by step instructions.

CTDA February Webinar - Medium Bed Mortars: The Future of Adhesive for Large Format Tile
The next CTDA Webinar will be on "Medium Bed Mortars: The Future of Adhesive for Large Format Tile" by returning webinar presenter, Cris Bierschank, a Technical Resource Consultant at MAPEI. The webinar will be held on Friday, February 19th at 10am Central.

To register and learn more about the webinar click here.

2010 Total Solutions Plus
CTDA has teamed up with NTCA and TCNA to deliver a joint Conference in 2010. In addition to the things you have come to expect from CTDA meetings, Total Solutions Plus will integrate each association’s meetings, will provide several educational sessions and networking opportunities, and will feature Table Top Exhibits! The Conference will be held November 3-6, 2010 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL. Registration coming this spring!

CTDA: 2010 Dues
CTDA 2010 dues were sent out via email and mail in December to all principal contacts. You may review and pay your 2010 dues invoice online at www.ctdahome.org/onlinedues. If you would like to have your 2010 dues invoice emailed to you to pay by check or to pay in two installments contact CTDA staff at info@ctdahome.org. If you have not already, please complete your 2010 dues payment and update your company information ASAP.

We are looking forward to making 2010 a successful year! Thank you in advance for your continued support of and participation in CTDA.

RIVER ROCK Artemis newest product development
Not your regular stone product… Artemis, Vitromex impervious porcelain brand, is proud to introduce a new impervious glazed porcelain line “River Rock”. It is an outstanding interpretation of a rich stone that has been gently worn by the wind and water. The series four colors Thunderstorm (Gray), Sedona Walnut, Aztec Gold, Asian Red were developed to complement the needs of today’s American home. River Rock is classified as a V4 extreme shade color variation product. It is available in popular 20”x20”, 13”x13” sizes. Customers will be able to properly finish their installation with 3”x13” floor bullnose and decorate with a 2x2 mesh mounted mosaic for each color. The edges of the tile are straight to replicate the ones of cut stone.

Please contact massimo.ballucchi@gis.com.mx for more information.