2015 Show Brochure

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January 20-23, 2015 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center

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The most important floor covering, stone and tile industry event of the year.

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Show dates EVENT | Hours SCHEDULE Tuesday, January 20

Registration...........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pm Education .............................................................................................................. 8:45 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21

Registration...........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pm Education ..............................................................................................................8:00 am – 5:15 pm Exhibits Open.................................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, January 22

Registration...........................................................................................................7:00 am – 6:00 pm Education...............................................................................................................8:00 am – 5:15 pm Exhibits Open.................................................................................... 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, January 23

Registration...........................................................................................................7:00 am – 3:00 pm Education.............................................................................................................. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibits Open.................................................................................... 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Surfaces sponsor:

SURFACES Endorsers:

NFA National Floorcovering Alliance

America's Finest Flooring Dealers

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Sponsors: American Monument Assoc. | Canadian Stone Assoc. | Elberton Granite Assoc.

Indiana Limestone Institute | Nat. Building Granite Quarries Assoc. | NW Granite Mfr. Assoc.

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Endorsers:

TILE EXPO SPONSORS:

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TISE 2015

1 week

4.7 million

5 shows Sq.Ft of exhibits January 18-23, 2015

125,000 Attendees

Driving the possibilities of home, forward.

Design & Construction Week™ 2015 co-dates The International Surface Event (TISE), International Builder Show (IBS), Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and Las Vegas Market (LVM) to create the largest, most unique showcase event for design and building products in North America.

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TISE exhibitors Plan to do business with these companies and more: • All Tile, Inc.

• Granite City Tool

• Armstrong World Industries

• Herregan Distributors

• Beaulieu

• Home Legend

• Bedrosians

• Mannington Mills

• Best Buy Flooring Source

• MAPEI Corporation

• Braxton-Bragg Corp.

• Mohawk (Regional Product Show)

• Chemcore Industries, Inc.

• M S International, Inc.

• CMS/Brembana

• Natural Stone Resources, Inc.

• Congoleum

• Northwood Industrial Machine

• Couristan

• Park Industries

• Custom Building Products

• Phenix Flooring

• Daltile

• Prestige Mills

• Dixie Group

• Regent Stone Products, Inc.

• Dreamweaver

• Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc.

• Emser Tile

• Tarkett/Johnsonite

• GranQuartz

750+ exhibitors 350,000

Square Feet of exhibits

For a complete list of exhibiting companies, visit TISEwest.com/exhibitors Register online at TISEwest.com

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show features From hand-crafted tile and decorative concrete, to countertops and one-of-a-kind sinks, Artisan Avenue features unique products that exhibit true craftsmanship, artistry and imagination.

Experience live action demos first-hand to see how the latest tools seam-set, texture and polish natural stone products. A favorite show feature guaranteed to enhance your productivity. Better yet, don’t miss the Fabricator Olympics that take place in The CAGE. Presented by:

Grab a drink, pick a spot on the bleachers and catch everything that’s going on in The CAGE. Demos will be streamed live, right into StoneLIVE Stadium.

Sponsored by: PMS 144

Get answers to your toughest care and maintenance questions, find the latest tools, technologies, and even try new techniques for cleaning and restoring all types of flooring.

Sponsored by:

The Event

Purchase the latest industry books and resources to help your business succeed. This is the place to go for tangible, take-home knowledge that is guaranteed to benefit your business.

Brought to you by the Marble Institute of America

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New this year, the Installation Showcase explores some of the most common flooring installation issues. New techniques and processes will be introduced during LIVE, how-to demos on the show floor.

Top experts demonstrate the latest installation methods for carpet, tile, stone, resilient, hardwood, laminate, mixed-media and more.

Pavilion

The Marmomacc Pavilion features international exhibitors from Turkey, Brazil, Germany and Italy; showcasing materials, processing machinery and products for the protection and care of natural and engineered stone surfaces.

See the latest, must-have industry products as you explore tabletop and floor displays, and vote for the Best Product of TISE 2015.

Sponsored by:

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Snap ‘N Share Studio is a brand new show feature inspired by the international selfie craze. Also located in this area is the TISE Photobooth, making it easy for you to document and share your experience at the show!

The perfect place to catch short education sessions, led by social media experts, on the ever-evolving world of social media.

Experiment with blogs, interact with other attendees and tweet or post – directly from the show floor.

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Visit the Stone Pavilion to spark open dialogue among fabricators, architects and designers with stone-specific exhibitors to better understand the exceptional value and benefits of using natural stone.

Find all the latest and greatest tools in one convenient location. Tool Alley features on-floor demonstrations and an impressive collection of the top tool suppliers in the industry.

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Visit the Trends Hub for inspiration, valuable trend information and a preview of the hottest products, colors and textures for interiors in 2015 and beyond. Also featuring 15-minute trend talks throughout the show presented by Britain’s leading trend forecasting firm, Scarlet Opus.

Sponsored by:

Take a break from the show floor to recharge. Reserved exclusively for our VIP registrants and Event Loyalty members to relax, revive, mix and mingle.

Visit the Wools of New Zealand pavilion where exhibitors feature products made of wool’s natural beauty and rich color. Learn why wool is the ultimate standard of excellence for carpet throughout the world.

Register online at TISEwest.com

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Special events Canada Night Thursday, January 22 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for a special happy hour event celebrating the Canadian floor covering, stone and tile industries. Enjoy complimentary beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres and networking with other industry professionals. Open to all Canadian attendees.

Sponsored by:

Canada Magazine

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, January 21 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Border Grill, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino This 2nd annual exclusive event celebrates the larger-than-ever presence of emerging professionals at The International Surface Event. Are you under 40? If so, you don’t want to miss this networking opportunity with other like-minded professionals and industry experts.

ATTENDEE ORIENTATION Wednesday – Friday, January 21 - 23 | 9:30 am – 10:00 am Social Media Lounge Is this your first-time attending or haven’t been in a while and need a refresher?

Join us for a quick, 30-minute orientation to learn about all the happenings at this year’s show. We’ll give you the low down on special events, highlight the must-see areas of the show floor, assist you with navigating the TISE app and more.

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HOOver dam Excursion Friday, January 23 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | $75 Includes transportation, boxed-lunch and park entry.

Open to attendees and their guests, experience the “wow” factor on a whole other level as you tour the biggest concrete structure known to man – the Hoover Dam. A huge project in any era, but even more astonishing considering it was built during the Great Depression. Tour includes venturing across the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge with the powerful Colorado River flowing 900 feet below.

NEW AMERICAN HOME® TOUR Friday, January 23 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | $25

Includes transportation to and from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

The New American Home® 2015 showcases the latest advances in the home building industry, featuring the most cutting-edge products, materials and technology on the market. Located in the new Sky Terrace gated community, the home was designed by the award-winning firm, Blue Heron.

This 90-minute self-guided tour is guaranteed to put you one step ahead of the competition.

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education schedule-at-a-glance Be sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit TISEwest.com.

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How to Create (and Stick to) an Effective, Efficient Marketing Budget

Marty Gould

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Shaken, Not Stirred – How to Get the Best Bond from Your Mortar

Dale Roberts

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Values-Based Leadership and the Future of Work

Mark Fernandes

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How to Select the Right Carpet Cleaning Process for the Job

Larry Cooper and panel

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Design Generations – What's Trending Now, at Any Age

Mark Woodman

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Growing Together, Not Apart – How Installers and Retailers Can Work Together to Be More Profitable

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Scott Carothers, Tom Jennings

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Stone Pavers – What You Need to Know About Advances and Changes in Installation Techniques

Mike Granatowski

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What Architects & Designers Need to Know about Stone Tile Installation, Care and Maintenance

Danny MacNair, Dale Roberts

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Culture Clash – Understanding Generations at Work

Wally Adamchik

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Glass Tile Installation Methods, Design and Color Trends

Tim Bolby, Mikeal Jensen, Sonu Mathew

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Building Your Brand Locally – Strategies and Tools for Differentiating your Business from the Competition

Marty Gould

TU12

What Design Professionals Need to Know About LEED V4: New Trends in Sustainability for Building Materials

Bill Griese, Dan Marvin

TU13

Proper Applications of Tile and Stone for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Michael Whistler, Gerald Sloan

TU14

Care and Maintenance Top 10 – How to Profit from Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Rod Sigman

TU15

The Cost Case for Moisture Mitigation

Jeff Johnson

TU16

Secrets to Selling to Interior Designers and Architects

Chris Ramey

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Stone Shop Transformation – Manual to Digital

Paul Menninger, Eric Tryon, Stuart Young

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Membrane System Solutions for Crack-Isolation and Sound Control

Mike Granatowski

TU19

Watch This! How to Create Digital Content that Increases Sales and Your Google Rankings

Mark Lauzon

Accountability – Getting People to Do What You Need Them to Do, When You Need Them to Do It

Wally Adamchik

TU21

Thin Tile Installations in Above Ground and Exterior Applications

Noah Chitty, Dan Marvin

TU22

What You Need to Know About Health and Safety in the Stone Industry

Jonathan Mitnick, Jim Nikolopoulos

TU23

Game On! Solving Marketing Challenges

Paul Friederichsen, Brian Gracon

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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How to Create New Customers and Set Yourself Apart from the Competition

Scott D. Perron

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Your Customer is Changing, Are You? – How Distributors Can Excel in the Face of New Threats and Opportunities

Jim Gould

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education schedule-at-a-glance Be sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit TISEwest.com.

Wednesday, January 21

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

8:00 am - 9:30 am

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Jon Namba and Mike Suffia

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Travertine & Marble Tile: Properties, Installation Considerations, and Proper Care and Maintenance

Danny MacNair, Rod Sigman

WE03

How to Avoid Independent Contractor Misclassification: A Practical Solution to a Potentially Costly Problem

Jeffrey King

WE04

Get Found Online! Tips for Making Your Website More Visible

Christine Whittemore

WE05

Fabricating Large Format Materials

Paul Menninger, Gasper (GK) Naquin

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Tackling Retail’s Toughest Issues

Jim Gould (Moderator), Keith Spano, Vinnie Virga, Olga Robertson

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Managing a Tile or Stone Project for Profit

Nyle Wadford, James Woelfel

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How to Recommend the Right Luxury Vinyl Tile for Your Customer

Sam Allman

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The "Other" Shop – the Customer's Home: How Installers Can Make or Break Future and Referral Business

Brandon Maldonado, Buddy Ontra

WE10

Grout Selection for Ceramic and Stone Tile – What’s New

Mike Micalizzi, Steve Taylor

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Generation Squared – How to Sell to Four Different Generations

James E. Dion

WE12

Identifying and Installing Today's Carpets

Robert Varden

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Walk/Talk Tour: The Hot, Must-Sees in Surfaces – Up Close and Personal

Mark Woodman

WE14

Three Secrets of Negotiation That Will Dramatically Increase Your Closed Sales

Jim Augustus Armstrong

WE15

Three Men and a Lady Discuss Stone and Tile Maintenance and Restoration

David Walton (Moderator), Cameron DeMille, Josh Huseby, Ted McFadden, Jacqueline Tabbah

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Installation Problems, Causes and Cures: Hardwood, Bamboo and Laminate

Jon Namba

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The Challenges of Installing Large Format Porcelain Tile and Stone

Mike Granatowski

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Develop a Compelling Customer Experience in Your Showroom

Phil Pond

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The Best Ways for Retailers to Capitalize on Consumers’ Use of their Mobile Devices

James E. Dion

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Utilizing Technology in the Field for Tile and Stone Installation

Jason Banks, Martin Howard

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Selling Today’s Changing Fiber Systems

Lewis Migliore

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Installation Failures and Solutions – Carpet and Resilient Flooring

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education schedule-at-a-glance Be sure to register for Exhibits with Education (EE) so you can attend these sessions! For session descriptions and the most up-to-date education program information visit TISEwest.com.

Thursday, January 22

8:00 am - 9:30 am

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Dealing with and Avoiding Flooring Complaints

Lewis Migliore

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How to Provide Killer Customer Service that Will Improve Your Bottom Line

Lisbeth Calandrino

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Residential Countertop Fabricators Forum

Tony Neylon and panel

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Is Dad Always Right? A Father/Daughter Team Share their Insights on Successfully Managing a Family Business

Jacqueline Tabbah, Rawi Tabbah

Heart and Mind Selling – Making Customers for Life

Sam Allman

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Design and Color Trends for 2015, 2016 & Beyond!

Victoria Redshaw

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Tile: Exploring Installation Failures and Solutions

Gerald Sloan, Michael Whistler

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Understanding the Operational Metrics of Your Stone Fabrication Facility

Tony Malisani, Duane Naquin

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Meeting the Challenges of Tile & Stone Installations: New vs. Renovation Projects

Mike Micalizzi

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Marketing Strategies to Quickly Skyrocket Your Retail Cash Flow

Jim Augustus Armstrong

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Sales Management Reinvented – Fresh Strategies to Drive a High Performance Sales Team

David Romano

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Exterior Wall Cladding – Making the Transition from Interiors to Exteriors

Chuck Muehlbauer, Michael Picco

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Breaking Bad – What’s New in Adhesives

Chad Bulen, Eric Kurtz

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What You Always Wanted to Know About Wood, Bamboo and Cork Floors But Were Afraid to Ask

Jon Namba, Michelle Reichow, Roy A. Reichow

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Administrative Panel for Fabricators

Buddy Ontra (Moderator), Nick Began, Mariangela Muia, Eric Tryon

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The Evolution of Moisture Mitigation for Concrete Sub-Floors

Peter Craig

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Own a Business, Sell Your Job

Sam Allman

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Stone Trends 2015 – New Trends in Stone Sourcing, Marketing and Design

Vincent Marazita

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Do You Really Want This Stone Restoration Job? – When to Say No to the Job

David Bonasera, Greg Mowat

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Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Retaining Exceptional Talent

Rhonda Robinson

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bonus education DESIGNER DAY Thursday, January 22 | 8:00 am – 5:15 pm | $125* Join us for an inspiring day of education developed exclusively for our designer attendees. The day will include two educational sessions, an off-site tour of The New American Home®, lunch and a private guided show floor tour. And as a value-add, most activities are approved for continuing education credits. This event sells out every year, register early!

DESIGNING WITH NATURAL STONE Wednesday, January 21 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Designing With Natural Stone at The International Surface Event gives qualified architects and designers the chance to earn continuing education credits. This full-day program, conceived to educate participants about designing with natural and engineered stone, provides advice from top international design experts. Visit TISEwest.com/dwns.

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THE EXPERIENCE FLOOR COVERING SYMPOSIUM Tuesday, January 20 & Wednesday, January 21 This three-part floor covering retailer and inspector symposium will cover substrates, moisture, installation concerns, major claims categories, new products, troubleshooting, selling skills and even hiring your own inspector. Register for just one part or the full package!

Presented by:

Textile Consultants & LGM and Associates

How to Houzz Thursday, January 22 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join David Mayer as he provides the history of Houzz.com, an overview of the industry professionals using the site and how you can take advantage of Houzz to showcase your best work. As the new way to design your home, with more than 20 million unique visitors every month, if you’re not taking advantage of this innovated free resource, you’re missing out.

Presented by:

IWF EDUCATION SESSIONS PANTONE- 368 C/U CMYK- 7,0,100,0 RGB-122,193,67 HEX- 7AC143

Thursday, January 22 | $75 per session* 8:45 am - 10:15 am Time to Lean, Time to Clean: Implementation Tools and Basics 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The Art of Pricing Profitably: Strategies to Go Well Beyond Break-Even 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Constraint Management: Increasing Production Flow 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Marketing Strategies - Be There When They Are Ready to Buy!

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* Visit TISEwest.com for early bird pricing.

MIA featured Sessions *All MIA sessions are FREE, RSVP required

Sandstone: The Basics of Selection, Fabrication and Maintenance Wednesday, January 21 | 9:45 am - 11:30 am This class is designed for design professionals to gain a full understanding of sandstone as a building material. Learn more about how to select this natural stone for a variety of interior and exterior applications. Gain an understanding of how sandstone is fabricated and its unique application opportunities to enhance your design plans. Obtain information about setting the proper consumer expectation in regards to installation and maintenance.

Navigating an Onsite Safety Consultation to Meet OSHA Requirements Wednesday, January 21 | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm There are a number of ways OSHA can show up at your facility. One way is to invite them and ask for a safety clean bill of health. This session will discuss the benefits of inviting OSHA to tour your facility from companies that have successfully taken the challenge. Learn from their experience about the best way to prepare for this important inspection.

Sustainable Natural Stone - An Introduction to NSC 373 Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn about NSC 373, the Natural Stone Council’s Standard for the Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone. Suitable for all members of the design trade and users of natural stone, attendees will gain an understanding of the sustainable production practices and benefits of natural stone and how to differentiate these practices among different companies and products when choosing natural stone products for their projects.

Women In Stone Panel Discussion Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Topics of discussion will focus primarily on building relationships with customers, colleagues, and co-workers. Management styles, and employees’ interpretations of them, differ between men & women; learn how to be assertive without wearing your combat boots. Discuss common struggles of a family business and how age, gender, and other factors affect the relationship dynamic.

Fabricator Benchmarking - Perspectives in Benchmarking Thursday, January 22 | 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is understanding what metrics are important to measure and how to evaluate your company against competition. This session will define business benchmarking and discuss what metrics should be measured to ensure a company’s success. You will walk away with resources for finding industry benchmarks to better measure your metrics against others in the industry.

Register online at TISEwest.com

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bonus education SFA MEGA WORKSHOP Wednesday, January 21 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Complimentary with Exhibits Only registration

Calling all fabricators! This half-day workshop focuses on maximizing your margins and increasing your profits, straight from experienced business owners. Topics include branding, production efficiency, business planning, the buying experience, diversifying, and profit.

social media WORKSHOPS Tuesday, January 20 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | $50* Wondering whether it’s worth your while to utilize social media for your business? Attend one of these highly interactive workshops and learn the best practices for effectively using social media.

You’ll have the opportunity to share your successes and challenges with fellow attendees, ask questions to our experts and experiment with social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, bring your own device (B.Y.O.D.).

WORLD COLOR PALETTE REPORT Thursday, January 22 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | $50* Color Marketing Group’s World Color Palette Report is the culmination of color forecasting events where CMG members and global design experts meet to analyze color trends. North America, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond... explore the trends, influences and gain insight into where color is moving around the world.

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Show floor tours Catered to attendees with a builder/specifier focus, these 90-minute, power-packed tours will help attendees navigate the floor and find the must-see products, services and technology. Led by top builders and kitchen/bath specialists who have previewed the show floor and mapped out the exhibits with the attendee in mind. Visitors from IBS and KBIS will find this an efficient and valuable way to make the most of their time at TISE.

For Builders

For Kitchen & Bath Specialists

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21 Thursday, January 22 Friday, January 23

Speed trending tours Join Phil Pond, Consumer & Design Trend Translator with Scarlet Opus, the Britain’s leading trend forecasting firm. This working tour will preview an impressive collection of ‘on-trend’ floor covering, stone and tile products through the eyes of interior designers, specifiers, and consumers. You’ll walk away with valuable trend insight that will enhance your approach to product sourcing.

For Retailers & Dealers Wednesday, January 21 Thursday, January 22 Friday, January 23

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Certifications ACT CERTIFICATION Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, January 23 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Stand on the sidelines as professional tile installers take their craft to the next level. The ACT provides testing to prove that the qualified Journeyman Tile Installers of the IUBAC* or the CTEF* Certified Tile Installers have the skills and knowledge to properly complete the advanced installations of: Large Format Tile and Substrate Prep, Membranes, Mud Floors/Walls and Shower Receptors. Stop by and watch them achieve the only tile certifications recognized by the ceramic tile industry. It’s all happening LIVE!

CFI INSTALLATION TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 $295 (WFCA members) | $495 (Non-WFCA members) No matter how beautiful a floor covering is, the true quality of the floor is only realized when installed properly. Flooring installers must bring the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure properly installed flooring that will last.

Why CFI Certification? CFI provides interactive hands-on training in proper flooring installation techniques. The industry’s top trainers will share the latest tools and techniques, assess skills and offer new ideas to achieve customer satisfaction.

CFI will offer two certifications at TISE 2015: • Patterned Carpet Installation • Resilient and Commercial-I Installation

ICRI CONCRETE SLAB MOISTURE TESTING CERTIFICATION Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 Get ICRI certified to improve the performance of concrete slab moisture testing. Gain more consistent, accurate and reliable results that will help flooring manufacturers, architects, engineers and contractors make better decisions as to when a concrete floor is ready for installation.

INSTALL Certification Wednesday, January 21 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The INSTALL Carpet and Resilient Certifications will be performed along with a demonstration of the INSTALL/NWFA Wood Certification. INSTALL instructors will host the certifications and be available to assist with technical questions.

NALFA INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION Friday, January 23 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $300* This course was developed for Laminate Flooring Inspectors, Retail Sales Personnel and Manufacturer Claims Managers/Analysts and will cover NALFA History, Laminate 101, Installation Requirements, Inspection Tools/Standards, Product Defect Review, Inspection Reporting/Process and Certification Testing and Evaluation. *This is a special rate for TISE 2015 registrants only; regular rate is $350.

Register online at TISEwest.com

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Certifications NFIC TUFTED AND WOVEN WOOL CARPET TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | $750 Attend this installer training and certification presented by NFIC (Natural Fiber Installer Certification) to gain a competitive edge. Training and testing will be provided on double glue installation, Wilton seam prep, diagrams and seam placement, stretch-in installations, hand-sewing, proper padding do’s and don’ts and much more.

NWFA SALES COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION Tuesday, January 20 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Workshop: $175 (NWFA Member) | $275 (Non-NWFA Member) Online Exam: $50 (NWFA Member) | $100 (Non-NWFA Member) If you are in the business of selling wood floors, you need every advantage you can get to attract customers and close the deal. NWFACP certification will put you one step ahead of the competition. Topics include wood flooring properties, selling the right product for the job and troubleshooting.

Visit TISEwest.com for complete details and eligibility requirements on all certification programs.

Continuing Education EDUCATION AUDIO RECORDINGS $149 We know how difficult it can be to select which sessions to attend, but now you don’t have to choose. You can “attend” most sessions – virtually! Purchase the audio recordings from over 65 sessions synchronized with PowerPoint slides. You can access the content via DVD-ROM, USB flash drive or on-demand streaming media anytime, anywhere. A great way to bring TISE home and keep learning all year long!

ACCREDITATIONS TISE gives you the information you want, continuing education credits you need and the most comprehensive education program in the industry at an excellent value. Many of our sessions qualify for CEU’s including: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) ... and many more Find out more at TISEwest.com/ContinuingEd for complete details.

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TISE 2015

pricing Exhibits Only WFCA/MIA Member

Early through Dec. 5

Regular Dec. 6 - Jan. 19

On-Site Jan. 20 - 23

$5

$10

$35

Non-Member

$15

$35

$60

VIP WFCA/MIA Member*

$90

$100

N/A

$115

$125

N/A

$75

$100

$150

VIP Non-Member* Design & Construction Week Pass** ™

* VIP Registration includes unlimited access to the Exhibit Hall and on-floor education, VIP badge and lanyard, VIP Lounge access and Photobooth Fast Pass. **Design & Construction Week™ Pass provides access to TISE, IBS, KBIS, IWCE, and Las Vegas Market.

EVENT SCHEDULE Early through Dec. 5

Regular Dec. 6 - Jan. 19

On-Site Jan. 20 - 23

WFCA/MIA Member

$10

$120

$200

Non-Member

$20

$170

$250

VIP WFCA/MIA Member*

$95

$200

N/A

VIP Non-Member*

$120

$225

N/A

$80

$210

$315

Exhibits with Education

Design & Construction Week Pass** ™

*VIP Registration includes the same benefits as Exhibits Only plus access to the full education program. ** Design & Construction Week™ Pass provides access to TISE, IBS, KBIS, IWCE, and Las Vegas Market, plus the full education program at TISE.

HOTEL | TRAVEL | TRANSIT Whether you’re looking for travel discounts or helpful tips for navigating Vegas, TISE Housing has the latest information & makes it easy to save on your preferred method of travel. Book your accommodations today! Visit TISEwest.com/Travel or call 800-221-3531.

OFFICIAL HOTELS

TISE Housing, powered by Travel Planners, offers the lowest rates at the most popular hotels in Las Vegas, exclusively for TISE Attendees: • Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino • Delano • Cosmopolitan • Elara • Excalibur • Four Seasons

• Luxor • MGM Grand • New York New York • Renaissance • Tropicana Las Vegas

Remember, if you don’t see the seal, it’s not the real deal…

shuttle bus schedule

A complimentary shuttle system is available for your convenience between the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and the following official hotels: Cosmopolitan | Excalibur | MGM Grand | New York New York | Tropicana Las Vegas Tuesday, January 20...............................................................................................................7:30 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 21...............................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday, January 22...................................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, January 23..........................................................................7:30 am - 10:30 am / 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm A complimentary shuttle for those attending the events of Design & Construction Week™ will be available January 18 - 23. Visit TISEwest.com for details.

Register online at TISEwest.com

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General Information..............................................................800-547-3477 Registration............................................................................866-860-1975 Housing + Travel....................................................................800-221-3531

QUICK DIAL

Download the free TISE mobile app for all your pre- & post-show needs. Search ‘Surface Event’ in your app store. TISEwest.com/Mobile

Book your hotel and make travel arrangements early, while rates are at their best. TISEwest.com/Travel

Register today to take advantage of Early Bird rates good through December 5. TISEwest.com

Next Steps: Registration/ Promo Code:

The International Surface Event Hanley Wood Exhibitions P.O. Box 612128 Dallas, TX USA 75261-2128

January 18-23, 2015

TISEwest.com

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

EXHIBITS: January 21-23, 2015 | EDUCATION: January 20-23, 2015

register by december 5 and SAVE!