INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
International Surface Fabricators Association and Worktop Fabricators Federation Announce Transatlantic Strategic Partnership
merica’s International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the UK’s Worktop Fabricators Federation are excited to announce a partnership aimed at expanding resources, education and advocacy for surface fabricators across the globe.
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TTA – Mark your calendars for 6th June 2025 for the biggest UK tiling industry events
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he Tile Association (TTA) hosts the UK’s leading trade show and awards evening for the tiling industry, providing opportunities to boost your profile and reputation, as well as network amongst industry colleagues.
Book Your Stand at The Tiling Show 2025
The Tiling Show is the UK’s only trade show devoted solely to tiles and related products and is a highlight of the tiling industry’s annual calendar. Sponsored by BIHUI, the Show will return to Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 6th June 2025, open to industry visitors for free from 10am to mid-afternoon.
Express your interest to exhibit at TTA’s website! This year’s exhibitors provided fantastic feedback, saying that it was the perfect opportunity to showcase their products and speak to industry visitors, continuing with growing momentum to build year on year.
Tickets Are Now Available for TTA Awards 2025
TTA Awards is renowned for recognising excellence and innovation across the tiling industry. The 2025 Awards will be hosted at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 6th June, commencing from 6pm.
TTA members have the exclusive opportunity to enter TTA Awards, the highlight of our annual event calendar. TTA Awards are the biggest accolades available in the tiling industry, with all the prestige that winning, or even being shortlisted, will bring to your business. Winning a TTA Award is a symbol of excellence, giving you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. Entry will open later this year.
There are also amazing sponsorship opportunities available with the Awards. The Gold sponsors already signed up for 2025 are: Amber Underfloor Heating, Banks and Lloyd, Beava, BIHUI, Genesis Global Systems, Jackoboard®, Mapei, No More Ply, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd and UltraTile.
Following last year’s success, the Afterparty for TTA Awards will feature once again in 2025 – now with an increased capacity! Sponsored by Progress Profiles, the Afterparty will be hosted at the glamorous Brightsmith on the Water, overlooking Pendigo Lake, including additional space.
To find out more about TTA’s event opportunities, please visit
www.tiles.org.uk/events/
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
WFF founding director Mark Mills (left) and Nigel Fletcher seal the deal with ISFA’s Marissa Bankert.
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The collaboration between ISFA and WFF will bring a wealth of new opportunities to surface fabricators, including access to cutting-edge training programmes, enhanced advocacy efforts and a broader network of resources. By combining the strengths of both organizations, the partnership will create a unified voice to address the challenges fabricators face in today’s rapidly evolving market.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the Worktop Fabricators Federation,” said Marissa Bankert, executive director of ISFA. “Our goals are perfectly aligned, and this partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to support and elevate the surface fabrication industry. By combining our resources and expertise, we can offer unparalleled support to fabricators around the world.” “Partnering with ISFA is a natural progression for both of our organizations,” added Nigel Fletcher, operations officer at WFF. “Together, we are stronger and more capable of addressing the needs of fabricators, whether they are just starting out or are established industry leaders. This collaboration is about ensuring that all fabricators have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.”
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