The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) announced that 3 additional people have successfully completed the examination to become a Certified Ceramic Tile Salesperson (CCTS). Blake Centers, Florida Tile Industries, Inc.; David Milanowycz, Florida Tile Industries, Inc.; and James Shope, Florida Tile Industries, Inc.; are now Certified Ceramic Tile Salespersons (CCTS).
Certified Ceramic Tile Salespersons are those individuals with excellent knowledge in the selection, application and analysis of ceramic tiles. They have passed a comprehensive examination... Read More
LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). The GREENGUARD Certification has been awarded to Florida Tile's floor tile, wall tile, and stone products, indicating that they meet strict requirements for maintaining healthy indoor air in homes, businesses, and commercial... Read More
The Board of Directors of Florida Tile Inc. announced today an important organizational change aimed at better supporting its long-term strategy of becoming the leader in manufacturing and distribution of porcelain tile products in the US market through two main channels: independent distributors and directly owned branches.
Effective from today, Florida Tile Inc. will be managed at its first level by an Executive Committee formed by:
Grand Opening of its new state-of-the-art Porcelain Plant that will be held on September 13th & 14th, 2007 at their manufacturing facility in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Its branches, distributors and business partners will join public figures and the press to celebrate the ribbon-cutting event.
The new porcelain production line has started producing porcelain tile products since the beginning of July and will ramp up its activity over the next few months. It will allow Florida... Read More
LAKELAND, FL – Florida Tile, as part of Panaria Group Int., is introducing several exciting new product lines to launch strongly into 2007. In addition Florida Tile will be featuring several lines that have been transitioned from ceramic to porcelain to introduce its newly constructed porcelain plant. See us at Booth #4806.
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Vast. Natural. Serene. All of this perfectly defines Florida Tile’s latest offering. A glazed porcelain floor and... Read More
LAKELAND, FL – Florida Tile Inc and Panariagroup Industrie Ceramiche S.p.A. announced today the following management changes subsequent to the earlier acquisition of Florida Tile by Panariagroup:
Buck Burwell, CEO, since 2004 will depart February 28, 2007. On March 31, John Corcoran will transition out as Chief Financial Officer. On May 31, Bill Powers will transition out as Senior Vice President for Sales/Marketing and Distribution.
Burwell said, “This change is normal, positive and an expected... Read More
