INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
Benchmarx to increase efficiency with new design software
provide to its customers. Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, which is part of the Travis Perkins Group,
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Meet the Gold Sponsors of TTA Awards 2026
are: Banks&Lloyd, BIHUI, Genesis Global Systems, Jackoboard®, Mapei, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group, andUltraTile. TTA is very grateful to all those who are showing their support for the
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Awards, supporting its vision of ‘Tiling the Future’. These brands benefit from consistentmarketing exposure between now and the Awards night on 5th June at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. This exciting evening combining entertainment, networking opportunities
and recognition of achievement will be hosted by professional actor and comedian Bobby Davro. The gala is followed by an Afterparty with a subsidised bar and DJ, sponsored by Progress Profiles. To secure your tickets for TTA Awards 2026, please visit:
www.tiles.org.uk/tta-awards/ Sponsors have once again described how they are ‘overjoyed’, ‘thrilled’, ‘humbled’, ‘delighted’ and ‘proud’ to sponsor this fantastic event, aligning their brands with the values of excellence and innovation driving the tiling sector forward and positioning themselves in service to the industry’s talent. Gold sponsorship includes a VIP table of 10 seats, the chance to present
an award, your logo displayed during the ceremony, PR in the run-up to the Awards, onlinemarketing across web and social media, acknowledgement of sponsorship in all promotional material, and Awards banner adverts on TTA’s website in the lead-up to the event. Don’t miss out on the last few Gold sponsorship places remaining! To
take advantage of this high-profile sponsorship opportunity, please contact
awards@tile.org.uk. Remember that the earlier you sign up, the more you will benefit from the extensive promotional activities that TTA is carrying out for the 2026 event. Also on 5th June at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, professionals across
the tiling industry will gather from 11am to 4pm for ExpoTile®, sponsored by NoMorePly Boarding Systems, showcasing the latest innovations in tiles and tile accessories. ExpoTile is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to connect with premium
tiling sector brands, gaining inspiration from new trends, solutions and tips. With many exhibitors running exclusive show-only promotions, visitors also benefit from a range of discounts, prizes and giveaways. Register your attendance for free at:
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he Tile Association is delighted to introduce nine Gold sponsors so far signed up for TTA Awards 2026. These
has invested in new design software to vastly improve the pace at which its team members can produce kitchen designs, with the new drawings also far superior in quality. The new software, ArtiCAD, will significantly boost Benchmarx’s operation, with it now being possible to plan and render a kitchen design in under 10 minutes, with the CGI designs giving customers state-of-the-art, realistic visuals. The software will make it quicker to go from design to the final price,
which will benefit both colleagues and customers. The rollout of the ArtiCAD software has been three years in the
planning and almost 300 team members across the country will have undertaken extensive training to use the tool by the time it reaches all branches by June.
leadingUKkitchen supplier is updating its design software to increase the speed and level of service it can
ArtiCAD is also delivering in-person pop-up hubs to support Benchmarx colleagues nationwide to ensure a faultless transition from the previous software. Rosie Wise, Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery Managing Director, said:
“We are thrilled to now be using ArtiCAD for our kitchen designs. “The rollout is currently under way and it is having a huge impact on our
ability to service our customers more effectively in the branches already using it. “The new software is user-friendly, and with our kitchen designers now
able to plan and render kitchens somuch quicker, both our homeowner and trade customers will see the benefits. “With greater quality CGI designs, ArtiCAD is going to produce more
visually engaging kitchen drawings, giving customers a more realistic view of the final product. “With this exciting change to the way we operate, we have received a
lot of support from ArtiCAD’s training team - as well as our own - to ensure all our designers andmanagers are comfortable with the software.” Benchmarx has more than 130 branches nationwide, supplying kitchens and joinery for trade professionals and their customers.
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
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