INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
Tissino welcomes new talent to its sales and marketing teams
Regional Sales Manager for the SouthWest and Emily Strefford-Johnson as Marketing Executive. Luke brings valuable
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Save the Dates! TTA Unveils Exciting Events Calendar Including The Tiling Show and TTA Awards 2026
support of the sector. Highly anticipated,The Tiling Show and TTAAwards will return to Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday 5th June
2026.TTAalso confirms that it will hold its festive Christmas Lunch celebrations atThe ParcelYard, King’s Cross railway station, London on Friday 28th November 2025. The Tiling Show is the UK’s only trade show devoted solely to tiles and
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related products and attracts many visitors. Displaying the latest innovations in tiles and tiling accessories, it is always of great interest to kitchen and bathroom retailers, distributors and wholesalers, architects and interior designers, as well as tile installers, manufacturers and more. TTA Awards is the tiling sector’s
most prestigious awards evening, where the biggest accolades are presented for achievement across the wall and floor tiling industry. Keep your eyes peeled for more information to be revealed. Thank you to the sponsors of TTA Awards 2026 signed up so far: BIHUI, Genesis Global Systems Ltd, Jackoboard®, Mapei, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd and UltraTile. Opportunities for sponsorship are available; the sooner you sign up, the
more promotion you will benefit from in the build-up to the event. If you would like to know more, please visit:
www.tiles.org.uk/sponsorship. With the festive season drawing closer, what better way to celebrate
than by joining friends and colleagues from across the tiling industry for TTA Christmas Lunch. This year’s event will be centrally located inside the famous King’s Cross railway station in The Parcel Yard – a charming, Grade I listed venue showcasing original features with decor inspired by The Orient Express. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new industry contacts, the atmosphere promises to be full of good cheer. Spaces are expected to fill quickly, so make sure to secure your ticket! To book tickets or find more information, please visit:
www.tiles.org.uk/tta-christmas-lunch
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
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he Tile Association is excited to confirm several key dates for the tiling industry’s calendar, in celebration and
industry experience from his previous roles at Eastbrook and Faucets Ltd, where he worked closely with retailers and merchants to grow brand presence and deliver tailored product solutions. At Tissino, Luke will be responsible for supporting and developing relationships with customers across the South West. His focus will be on driving sales growth in the region, supporting retailers with product training, and ensuring they have the tools and information needed to benefit from Tissino’s product portfolio.
Emily joins the business
from outside the bathroom sector, bringing with her a background in graphic design and a keen eye for brand development. Her design training and creative expertise will play a key role in shaping Tissino’s marketing output, from visual assets to campaign
planning.Working across both trade and consumer channels, Emily will support the delivery of engaging content and brand-led initiatives designed to connect with retailers and inspire end customers. With continued investment in its people, Tissino is reinforcing its
commitment to delivering exceptional service and support for retailers nationwide, as well as ensuring its brand continues to stand out in a competitivemarketplace. Edward Lewis, Managing Director at Tissino, says: “As our business
grows, so does our commitment to recruiting the right people who can help us deliver on our ambitions. Luke’s experience in the industry will be a great asset to our sales team, while Emily’s creative background will bring fresh ideas to our marketing. Both appointments reflect our ongoing investment in strengthening the Tissino brand and supporting our customers.”
athroom manufacturer, Tissino, has strengthened its team with two new appointments – Luke Phillips as
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