Outdoor tiles have never been more popular. With their ability to transform external spaces into something special and provide an ‘extra room’ outside the home, it’s no surprise that the industry is anticipating another year of demand for outdoor porcelain. To coincide with summer renovations and consumer demand for garden scaping, Verona has launched a […]
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A full Mapei system forms part of the new Braywick Leisure Centre – a £33 million state-of-the-art facility designed by Plymouth-based BRL Architects. The new iconic Centre in Maidenhead replaces the Magnet Leisure Centre; it combines recreational, leisure and cultural facilities on a larger footprint, whilst using 70% less energy. The project was delivered by Wates […]
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A record number of companies in our industry are recognising the value of sponsoring TTA Awards this year. TTA can now announce that Amber Underfloor Heating has signed up as the 14th Gold Sponsor of TTA Awards 2022. Amber Underfloor Heating is a new TTA member and has over 30 years’ experience in the underfloor […]
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In its latest quarterly forecast, the Construction Products Association (CPA) sees a dramatic slowing in growth, with uncertainty ahead as global issues start to affect the UK market. In previous years, the predicted 2.8% growth in construction output anticipated by the CPA team would be cause for celebration. However, while a robust figure, this is […]
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Fifty years ago, Tileflair started trading with a small team of four people in one store. Passionate about being the best at what they did, they aimed to create a first-class experience for their customers. It was the same vision and desire to deliver top-class service that led the company to implement K8. The market-leading […]
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The Tiling Show will take place on 24 June in the Hilton Birmingham Metropole – the same venue as the TTA Awards, which will be held in the evening. The Show is currently open for bookings, and TTA members who are interested in taking space are encouraged to email show@tile.org.uk. There are two stand options: 2 […]
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Now in its 56th year, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business award in the country, with hundreds of businesses applying each year in the hope of receiving this coveted accolade. Staffordshire-based manufacturer, Instarmac Group plc, has been honoured to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2022 – an award […]
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TTA is working increasingly closely with trade associations in the tile producing countries of Spain and Italy. TTA is now issuing a statement on behalf of Italian trade association Confindustria Ceramica which describes how it is alleviating the impact of energy prices and raw material shortages on the ceramics industry. ‘In response to the soaring […]
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With Dominic Holland as this year’s host, TTA Awards night is guaranteed to be a great occasion! Tickets are now available for the event on 24 June at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. You are advised not to delay, as it is expected to sell out. To be part of it, please book your tickets by […]
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We were deeply saddened to hear from Phil Gordon that his father, Jim Gordon, passed away on 30th January 2022, aged 84. Jim was involved in the wet leisure industry for over 35 years. He was appointed as a SPATA representative on to the TTA Technical Working Group, which produced the TTA publication Design & Construction Process for […]
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