Setaflex, one of the most popular tile adhesives on the market, is moving from the Tilemaster to the Kerakoll brand, as part of the company’s recently announced brand realignment. This move will strengthen Kerakoll’s innovative range of tiling adhesives, providing tilers with a wider selection of adhesives to choose from. In spite of the new […]

On 6th March 2024, CPA released their Construction Trade Survey – Q4 2023. The results show that it was a weak end to 2023 and a subdued start to 2024 for firms operating throughout the construction supply chain. Trade surveys for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicated that it was the worst quarterly performance since […]

The Construction Leadership Council’s Green Construction Board launched its Biodiversity Roadmap for the sector, detailing how the construction industry will work together to reduce harm to our natural environment. Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life living in the world, and without it, life on earth as we know it would collapse. Biodiversity […]

2023 was a challenging year for the Group as a combination of macroeconomic uncertainty, progressively weakening end market demand, sharp deflation on commodity products in the second half and overhead inflation made business planning difficult, weighing heavily on the Group’s earnings performance during the year. Reflecting the expectation of continued challenging market conditions, management’s primary […]

On the 19th February, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) published initial findings proposing an anti-dumping measure on ceramic tiles from China be kept, except on certain larger subsets of the product that are not produced in the UK. This measure was among those inherited from the EU system and has been in place for 12 […]

TTA member Fired Earth were proud to be awarded as the Best Distributor in Non-EU Europe at Cevisama during the International and Domestic Distribution Awards ceremony. The achievement recognises how Fired Earth deliver on its company philosophy – to offer beautiful, authentic products made from honest materials. In a grand celebration of professionalism and dedication, […]

Marking a significant milestone in its 49 year history, Armatile, a leading specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke tile designs and finishes, officially opened its brand new, 15,000sq ft showroom in Baldoyle, Dublin on February 15th. Over €4 million has been invested in the acquisition and fit-out of the impressive purpose-built showroom in […]

A brand-new, purpose-built Tesla showroom has opened its doors to the public displaying an impressive porcelain tiled floor fixed with UltraTile ProFlex SP. The Background Tesla are expanding their network of high-end car showrooms with their Sheffield-based centre. The Challenge The 300sqm project demanded a stylish, yet durable, aesthetic that would match the luxury and […]

Following Tile Giant’s acquisition of 9 of the 19 Tile Choice stores that ceased trading as as result of Tile Choice entering administration, Tile Giant has added two further Tile Choice stores to its growing portfolio. Tile Choice Telford and Tile Choice Bromsgrove are now open and trading and more Tile Choice colleagues have been […]

Mapei renovation and tiling systems have been used as part of an extensive redevelopment at Gatwick Airport Station. The project, which was carried out by DMC Contracts for Costain, included construction of a new second concourse and airport entrance, doubling available space for passengers accessing the airport terminal. Before the pandemic, more than 21 million […]