Cersaie, the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, continues to grow in scope and size at the Bologna Fairgrounds in Italy. Last year’s 20th anniversary show broke all previous attendance records, registering an increase of 16.8 percent in foreign visitors. The 2003 event, scheduled to take place Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, will present the newest products of 1,061 exhibitors from 30 countries. This year, nearly 100,000 buyers are expected to attend the show, which highlights the latest in ceramic tile fashion and design.

More than 86,500 attendees flocked to Valencia, Spain, for Cevisama 2004, the 23rd International Trade Fair for Ceramics, where new ceramic products from top manufacturers were on display. The show, which took place March 2-6, saw an increase in attendance of 3 percent over the previous year, despite the current political unrest. Those who made the journey to Valencia were rewarded with a preview of some of the most innovative new products the ceramic tile industry has to offer.

More than 84,000 attendees filled the recently renovated Feria Valencia exposition center March 4-8 for Cevisama 2003, the 22nd International Trade Fair for Ceramics, where new ceramic products from almost 1,200 exhibitors were on display.

Vision 2003, the annual program of seminars held concurrently with Coverings 2003, will feature more than 100 free workshops and courses. Scheduled for March 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Vision 2003 is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees.

More than 30,000 attendees are expected to converge on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., March 24-27 for Coverings 2003, the International Tile, Stone and Flooring Exposition.

Cersaie, the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, celebrated its 20th anniversary Oct. 1-6, 2002. More than 100,000 attendees gathered at the massive show in Bologna, Italy to see the latest in Ceramic designs from 1,060 exhibitors representing more than 30 countries.

Without question, 2002 has been a difficult year for most sectors of the U.S. economy, yet the ceramic tile market remains consistent with the previous year’s sales, according to figures compiled by the Tile Council of America (TCA). To gain insight into the state of the U.S. ceramic market, National Floor Trends interviewed Bob Daniels, president of TCA.

Cersaie, the world's largest international exhibition of ceramics for the building industry, marks its 20th anniversary in 2002. This year's show is slated for Oct. 1-5 in Bologna, Italy. To commemorate the 20-year milestone, event organizers have developed plans to enhance the show program with an inspirational new architectural program dubbed "Involucri."

Outstanding commercial and residential ceramic tile designs were honored as part of the recent 16th Annual Spectrum International Ceramic Tile Competition. Awards were presented during the All Industry Awards Breakfast at Coverings 2002 in Orlando, Fla.

This year, Coverings returned to its traditional home in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center, following last year's change of location to New Orleans. Based upon attendance figures, the change of venue was appropriate, as overall attendance increased almost 17 percent over last year's total.