The most important international exhibition in the natural stone sector, a landmark for all producers and trade operators, will be held in Verona October 5th - 8th, 2006.

6/10/2005:MARMOMACC: INTERNATIONAL VISITORS UP BY 5% - Growth for all main parameters at the event - that recorded an increase in stays of 3% compared with last year, for a total of more than 62 thousand visitors overall.

The Tile Association represents all aspects of the wall and floor tile industry in the UK, from manufacture to installation. It is dedicated to the advancement of all sectors of the tile industry and delivers real advantages to its members and their customers. It is committed to raising standards of product, installation, sales, training and promotion across the industry.

Membership has doubled in the last three years. A training scheme for tiling contractors has been put in place and a qualification for showroom staff has been launched. The Tile Association has an active marketing campaign promoting product and tiles in general appear regularly in a wide range of publications. The Tile Association is also highly involved in all technical aspects of the industry.

In 1881 Hermann Otto founded a putty factory, which developed over the course of several decades into a productive, modern business providing chemicals for the building industry.

We have been able to consolidate our market position by means of a consistent product policy. Constant further development of the products we manufacture has made it possible for us to be able to offer today a broad range of high quality sealants and adhesives. Our partners in the trade, specialist dealers and industry at home and abroad benefit from our state-of-the-art knowledge and prompt delivery service.