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BACK STRONGER We hear from BAL on how the company has helped to keep the industry connected during these challenging times.


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WHAT’S NEW? Keep up to date with all of the


latest news, products and services from the forefront of the tile and stone industry.


EDITOR’S PICK: CREATIVE CHALLENGE


Bespoke terrazzo specialists Diespeker & Co announce the winner and runners up in their lockdown design competition.


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10 QUESTIONS WITH… LEIGH PRICE


We catch up with Real Tile & Stone MD Leigh Price to find out about his interests outside of the industry and why he’d invite Donald Trump round for dinner.


NATURAL MATERIALS


DAWN OF THE NEW STONE AGE


David Mahyari, CEO of SolidNature, discusses the reasons behind the surge in popularity of natural stone.


THE NATURAL CHOICE Federica Minozzi, CEO of Italian


tile manufactuer Iris Ceramica Group, looks at how natural materials provide a practical, yet stylish way to create iconic looks.


TILES FROM AROUND THE WORLD


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TILE ALCHEMY Our spotlight shines on


the magic behind the creation of a Persian Glazes tile.


SPANISH FIESTA With production at its


factories now fully resumed, the Spanish tile industry is pushing ahead with the manufacture of high-tech surfaces. Tile of Spain highlights some recent trends and innovations.


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A WORLD OF TILE The experts at Tile Giant


explore the history, material and styles which have inspired some of the most popular tiling designs we see today.


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