TTA is continuing to provide valuable support for its members through the many challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and by Brexit. We are committed to assisting our members, not just by providing information regarding the latest regulations and where to get support – but also by lobbying the bodies that have influence over our […]

Richmond Ceramics were appointed to install 1,200sq m of floor tiles in a new restaurant at the Glasshouse at Beckworth Emporium. David Brown, owner of Beckworth Emporium, says: “The restaurant floor was a key component in our new redevelopment. Our designers, KVB Design, and I realised the importance of quality workmanship to get the impressive finish […]

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) has released figures which show that the Spanish tile industry is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. It accounts for 2.7% of all Spanish industrial production and directly or indirectly employee 100,000 people. Although production volumes were down 4.3% in 2020, the number […]

According to Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian tile industry has enjoyed a strong recovery up to the end of Q1 2021. Sales were in excess of pre-pandemic levels. The recovery began in the second half of last year, significantly mitigating the slump in sales experienced during the lockdown period. During 2020 domestic tile production had been […]

The ARDEX Group is a global leading solution and service provider of innovative building systems, with 55 subsidiaries and 3,450 employees in over 100 countries on all continents. As part of the ARDEX Group of companies within the UK, both ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Ltd (BAL) businesses are quite rightly very proud of their […]

Brexit and escalating post-lockdown demand, along with a combination of other factors, are now causing significant materials supply and price issues, affecting all in our sector. The main impact is on manufacturers, who are having to pass on price increases, and these in turn will inflate retail and trade prices. Although hopefully temporary, this situation […]

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC)’s Net Zero workstream, CO2nstruct Zero is seeking views on how the industry should demonstrate progress on its collective Net Zero journey. The findings will feed into the creation of a performance framework – a suite of metrics, targets, milestones and commitments – that the industry can use to measure impact and understand when and where […]

Devant Designs, a family-run tile supplier based in Hereford, is expecting to benefit from considerable time savings across its business with the implementation of K8 Trader. The 35-year-old company identified that the manual processes it previously relied upon were no longer sustainable, so went in search of ERP software with sector-specific functionality to automate its […]

Norcros Adhesives has introduced animated ‘How to’ videos to support three of its recent product launches. The videos form part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support for its customers, increasing product knowledge and encouraging correct usage.   Each video comprises a detailed step-by-step guide to the usage of the product, featuring all the product […]

The entry deadline is this week! If you want to enter the TTA Awards this year you need to submit your entry to TTA by Friday. With 16 categories to choose from, there is bound to be one that’s right for you. Remember the kudos and prestige which comes from winning or being shortlisted for […]