INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
TTA delegation hosted by ASCER on a successful visit to Spanish Tile Manufacturers
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TA members have once again visited Spain on a highly successful trip hosted by ASCER (The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) and the Castellón Chamber of Commerce.
The four-day trip in July was based in Castellón, and was fully funded through the generosity of the Spanish hosts. Members of the 19-strong group represented a cross-section of the industry, but with a focus this time on issues of innovation, sustainability and tile trends. Participants found the trip to be highly beneficial, as they had the opportunity to visit the ASCER member companies in the sector, where they were able to learn about innovations, both product and processes, as well as their commitment to sustainability.
TTA group was invited to 13 Showrooms belonging to some of the major players in the tile manufacturing sector in the Castellón area:
– Decocer production plant & showroom – Cristacer showroom – Natucer showroom – Realonda lunch & showroom – Peronda showroom – TAU showroom – Dune showroom – Apavisa production plant & showroom – Halcón lunch & showroom – Vives showroom – Bestile showroom – Incsa showroom – Keraben Grupo showroom
As well as being a great learning opportunity for TTA group, the visit further strengthened the relationship that TTA now has with ASCER. These relations are already highly productive, following the marketing collaboration started in 2020 between the two associations, and cemented with two previous visits to Spain.
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
38 BKU AUGUST 2023
Luce by RAK Ceramics named Best Kitchen Surface at the Livingetc Style Awards
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he striking translucent porcelain surface Luce by RAK Ceramics has been named Best Kitchen Surface at the prestigious Livingetc Style Awards 2023.
Standing out to the judges among the numerous outstanding entries received, just as it does when chosen for the kitchen, Luce emerged as the deserving recipient.
A stunning centrepiece for any interior design project, Luce by RAK Ceramics is a porcelain surface that simply amazes, and even more so when enhanced with backlighting technology. The extra-large format ‘mega slab’ makes installation straightforward over larger areas, such as open-plan kitchen/living spaces. This is a material that is also highly practical, easy to care for and scratch and stain resistant, making it suitable for use on kitchen island units, for example.
The translucent body of Luce is made with a very high purity of raw materials containing special and high- quality clays and minerals. When illuminated, a soft glow is created, transforming the design from a plain tile to a soft natural marble, perfect for carrying the room through from the practicalities of daytime family life to a more sociable ambience after dark. The range includes seven different graphics and colours in marble and onyx effect, that
replicate the natural ability of the stones to filter the light. The Livingetc Style Awards hold great significance as they celebrate brands that resonate with the publication’s design-conscious audience who turn to the title for inspiration and to make well-informed, stylish choices.
01730 237850
www.rakceramics.com/uk
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