Tile November/December 2010 : Page 6

Letter From The Publisher TILE ® Magazine Phil Johnson, Publisher JohnsonP@bnpmedia.com Arpi Nalbandian, Editor NalbandianA@bnpmedia.com John Moore, Senior Editor MooreJ@bnpmedia.com Rick Arvidson, Sr. Art Director Jennifer Allen, Production Manager AllenJ@bnpmedia.com Editorial Contributors: Michael Byrne, Dave Gobis Better and Getting Better at Total Solutions hat was the general consensus about business for those we spoke with at the recent Total Solutions in Naples, FL. More over, very pleased to absolutely ecstatic was the reaction to the new Total Solutions format bringing the professional tile community together by combining the NTCA, CTDA and TCNA for the first time with co-located conferences. The synergism of content and networking opportunities between all levels of the industry created a positive energy that uplifted spirits to levels we haven’t seen for years. Like a New Year’s Celebration According to 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce figures as reported by TCNA (see report on page 10) , tile consumption posted double-digit growth in the first half of this year after four years of decline. Buoyed by the improving business climate and optimism for continuing growth, although modest by most predictions, there was an unmistakably positive vibe at Total Solutions. We may not yet be all the way through the tunnel, but it was as though everyone at the gathering was rejoicing in the recovery’s bright white light, at least in the spirit of fellowship triggered by this industry-first event. Culminating with a beach party reception and dinner, the evening’s festive crowd erupted into a party reminiscent of a New Year’s celebration. The dance floor was still packed with revelers long after the official ending time and those remaining were persuaded to leave only by the draw of an impromptu sing-a-long session at the piano, lead by Florida Tile’s pianist and singer extraordinaire: Massimo Barbari. If the success of this first Total Solutions is Publishing and Sales Office: 22801 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Phone: (818) 224-8035, Fax: (818) 224-8042 Tile Accounts Manager Phil Johnson • (818) 224-8035 ext. 2207 Southeast Regional Manager Scott Daniell • (770) 788-6377 Western Regional Manager Dan Lipman • (818) 224-8035 ext. 2206 Northeast Regional Manager Keith Parry • (973) 248-6097 Classified Ad Sales Sharon Ward • (847) 405-4017 WardS@bnpmedia.com Italy Paolo Albertazzi • 39-059-686123 e-mail: paolo.albertazzi@libero.it UK/Europe/Mideast Patrick Connolly • 44-170-247-7341 e-mail: patco44uk@aol.com Fax: 44-170-247-7559 Brazil Lazzaro Menasce • 55-11-3822-4422 e-mail: Lazzaro@menasce.com.br Fax: 55-11-3663-5436 Turkey Hilmi Zafer Erdem • 90-0212-257-76-66 e-mail: titajans@titajans.com Fax: 90-0212-287-00-99 T any indication, the 2011 event in Phoenix will grow by the hundreds! Moving On If you are among the many that have made the necessary changes in your business (and in life) and decided to put the negativity and bad news in the rear-view mirror, then we invite you to visit BNP Media’s “Moving On” website (www.bnpmedia.com/movingon) where you can read about others within our industry who have faced the challenges of the changing business landscape, and what they have done to succeed by capitalizing on the opportunities at hand. Similar to Clayhaus Ceramics and BonTon Designs who have shared their experiences, we invite you to share your success stories here as well, and to “Move On” with us as we turn the page to a bright new day and focus on the positive. Your Gold Book Guide to the Tile Industry Here in your hands is the annual TILE Gold Book – the tile industry’s Tile Products Resource and Buying Guide. Whether you are sourcing from the print Gold Book Buyers Guide or online at www.tilemagonline.com/goldbook , you’ll find a comprehensive listing of products, manufacturers, distributors, shows and associations, plus so much more to help you find what you need. Supporting you with information you need to succeed is what we do best. Stay tuned to TILE and together we’ll survive and thrive. Best to you and your business in the New Year! TILE — Phil Johnson, Publisher For advertising information, call (800) 835-4398. Corporate Office: BNP Media II, L.L.C. 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700 Troy, MI 48084 Phone : (248) 362-3700, Fax: (248) 362-0317 Corporate Directors Timothy A. Fausch – Publishing John R. Schrei – Publishing Lisa L. Paulus – Finance Rita M. Fourmia – Corporate Strategy Director Marlene J. Witthoft – Human Resources Director Scott Kesler – Information Technology Vincent M. Miconi – Production Nikki Smith – Directories Michael T. Powell – Creative Holly Banks – Marketing Beth Surowiec – Clear Seas Research Emily Patten – Conferences & Events Audience Development Cassandra Haggard – Audience Development Coordinator Stephanie Hunt – Multimedia Coordinator Kelly Carlson – Audience Audit Coordinator Contact Customer Service at: (847) 763-9534 • Fax: (847) 763-9538 • tilemag@halldata.com BNP Media Helps People Succeed in Business with Superior Information 6 www. TILE magonline.com November/December 2010

Publisher's Letter

Better and Getting Better at Total Solutions That was the general consensus about business for those we spoke with at the recent Total Solutions in Naples, FL. More over, very pleased to absolutely ecstatic was the reaction to the new Total Solutions format bringing the professional tile community together by combining the NTCA, CTDA and TCNA for the first time with co-located conferences. The synergism of content and networking opportunities between all levels of the industry created a positive energy that uplifted spirits to levels we haven’t seen for years. Like a New Year’s Celebration According to 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce figures as reported by TCNA (see report on page 10), tile consumption posted double-digit growth in the first half of this year after four years of decline.Buoyed by the improving business climate and optimism for continuing growth, although modest by most predictions, there was an unmistakably positive vibe at Total Solutions. We may not yet be all the way through the tunnel, but it was as though everyone at the gathering was rejoicing in the recovery’s bright white light, at least in the spirit of fellowship triggered by this industry-first event. Culminating with a beach party reception and dinner, the evening’s festive crowd erupted into a party reminiscent of a New Year’s celebration. The dance floor was still packed with revelers long after the official ending time and those remaining were persuaded to leave only by the draw of an impromptu sing-a-long session at the piano, lead by Florida Tile’s pianist and singer extraordinaire: Massimo Barbari. If the success of this first Total Solutions is Any indication, the 2011 event in Phoenix will grow by the hundreds! Moving On If you are among the many that have made the necessary changes in your business (and in life) and decided to put the negativity and bad news in the rear-view mirror, then we invite you to visit BNP Media’s “Moving On” website (www.bnpmedia.com/movingon) where you can read about others within our industry who have faced the challenges of the changing business landscape, and what they have done to succeed by capitalizing on the opportunities at hand. Similar to Clayhaus Ceramics and BonTon Designs who have shared their experiences, we invite you to share your success stories here as well, and to “Move On” with us as we turn the page to a bright new day and focus on the positive. Your Gold Book Guide to the Tile Industry Here in your hands is the annual TILE Gold Book – the tile industry’s Tile Products Resource and Buying Guide.Whether you are sourcing from the print Gold Book Buyers Guide or online at www.tilemagonline.com/goldbook, you’ll find a comprehensive listing of products, manufacturers, distributors, shows and associations, plus so much more to help you find what you need. Supporting you with information you need to succeed is what we do best. Stay tuned to TILE and together we’ll survive and thrive. Best to you and your business in the New Year!

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