CTIOA’s mission statement is to promote appropriate and expanded use of ceramic tile and natural stone through education.

It is CTIOA’s intention to Achieve recognition as a source of objective, valuable and contemporary tile information by accomplishing the follow specific goals:

• Develop and conduct educational, informational and promotional programs.
• Develop and disseminate technical and promotional publications (media).
• Develop revenue necessary to support programs and mission.
• Promote cooperation with other industry organizations.

The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is an international association of distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products.

Its mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities for distributors of ceramic tile and their suppliers to further the consumption of ceramic tile.

ASID is a community of people—designers, industry representatives, educators and students—committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives.

Its more than 38,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 74,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 10,000 Members in eight specialty Forums, nine (9) Regions, and more than thirty (30) Chapters around the world. IIDA is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. IIDA advocates for interior design excellence; provides superior industry information; nurtures a global interior design community; maintains educational standards; and responds to trends in business and design.

The WFCA is a resource for floor covering professionals offering a variety of useful business tools, installation training, marketing materials and access to current industry research. As a member, you will receive association benefits designed to streamline your business, raise your level of professionalism, and increase your profitability. Membership in the WFCA demonstrates a commitment to the highest standard of business practice and the continuing development of professionalism in the industry.

Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.

NTCA members (manufacturers, distributors, contractors, architects, designers and builders) take pride in being a part of an association that has spearheaded education for the professional installation of ceramic tile and allied products.

TCNA is a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials, and other tile-related products.

The Tile Council is recognized for its leadership role in promoting the use of ceramic tile and in developing North American and international industry standards. Additionally, towards the goal of expanding the ceramic tile market in North America, TCNA regularly conducts independent research and product testing, works with regulatory and trade agencies, offers professional training, and publishes installation guidelines, tile standards, economic reports, and promotional literature.

ASCER (Association of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers of Spain) was founded in 1977 to provide support, defend and promote the general and common interests of the ceramic industry. Its activities are defined by the convenience or need to act jointly in those fields in which companies, on their own, cannot successfully perform certain acts, or may do so at high costs.

Coverings is one of the leading trade event for ceramic tile, natural stone, flooring and related products in the US. Year after year, Coverings attracts more than 32,000 people from over 100 countries. Visitors to Coverings see more than 1,000 exhibitors across 505,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Coverings also features the industry's largest FREE educational conference.

Coverings takes place in April and Porcelanosa will be there.

Surfaces is floor covering's main event, bringing together the largest gathering of buyers and sellers in the floor covering industry.

Surfaces 2006 attracted over 40,000 attendees, more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world, representing all facets of the floor covering industry and over 500,000 net square feet of exhibits.

The show takes place in Las Vegas in February and Porcelanosa will be there.

HD 2006 is your resource for new products, and more importantly, your connection with the wider hospitality design community. Over the past 13 years, we’ve stayed committed to providing you with four idea-generating days of progressive products, behind-the-scenes visits to the latest projects, and learning from the industry’s top influencers – all to guarantee HD is never the same event twice.

TileDealer Magazine is the bi-monthly publication of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association aimed at ceramic tile distributor and dealer professionals. The purpose of TileDealer is to provide knowledge of materials, trends, and techniques, therefore, increasing the effectiveness of ceramic tile and stone salespeople. TileDealer’s editorial content includes one-on-one interviews with industry leaders, never-before-offered management and training articles, product innovations, industry insights, an industry calendar, a classified section and much more.

Builder Magazine online is a resourceful website, which offers breaking news and information in the industry as well articles published in the printed version of the magazine and information on building products.

Hospitality Design Magazine is the premier trade magazine serving the field of hospitality design. It connects owners, operators, purchasing agents, designers, and architects involved in the design of hospitality-oriented projects. HD continues its 26-year mission to publish the accomplishments of various design teams that collaborate to bring the most innovative examples of new construction and renovation to the industry.

Tile Magazine is one of the leading trade magazines in the industry.  It is published by BNP media, the company that publishes http://www.ntlfloortrends.com and Floor Covering Installer among other titles.