美国国际石材及瓷砖展览会（Coverings）是美国目前最大的石材和瓷砖类专业国际贸易展，从1990年开始，每年一届，在美国主要城市轮流举行，目前在新奥尔良、奥兰多、亚特兰大和拉斯维加斯等城市轮流举办，旨在扩大COVERINGS对全美市场的辐射力。近三十年来，Coverings一直是北美陶瓷砖和天然石材工业最突出的事件。年复一年，来自瓷砖和石材行业各个方面的游客都发现Coverings是最重要的活动，可以看到成千上万的新产品，来自全球的新供应商和第一次提供的新信息，帮助他们发展业务 。对于建筑面覆盖产品，如果它是新的瓷砖和石头，它必将在Coverings上出现。
Coverings展于2014年移到美国西部的拉斯维加斯，扩大对美国中西部影响力。COVERINGS展会面积达30万多平米，来自全球的800多家贸易公司和厂商展示最新产品，其中美国境外的参展商主要来自意大利、西班牙、中国、巴西、土耳其、葡萄牙、墨西哥、加拿大、以色列、印度、阿根廷、哥伦比亚等国家。大部分的参观商具有绝对购买决策权，目前美国经济处于复苏状态，有大量的建筑装饰工程需要石材和瓷砖，特别是最新的瓷砖及石材的设计，一直是业内关注的热点。85%的展商和90%的买家都获得了投资回报，都认为该展会是非常有用的，他们表示将继续参加COVERINGS 展会。
Coverings展每年吸引超过2万5千名瓷砖和石头贸易或感兴趣的专业人士。主要业务部分包括：分销商，零售商，说明符，承包商/安装商，制造商，建筑师/设计师，建筑/改装，专业服务（培训、IT、货运等）。
为适应企业的参展需求，扩大石材、瓷砖等墙、地建材装饰类产品的对美贸易，提升企业的竞争力，参加美国石材展是最好的选择，接触世界上最具创新性的瓷砖和石材产品，获得免费认证的研讨会、主题演讲和现场演示会，以及与成千上万的参与者共享盛会。
展品范围(Show Products):
各种瓷砖、大理石、花岗石板材，台面板，仿天然石制品如微晶石，马赛克，人造石，竹木地板及其他铺地材料，铝合板，金刚石工具、石材加工磨料、磨具，小型工器具，石材品质检测设备，石材装饰施工胶合剂、石材加工机械，石材矿山开采机械，石料运输及吊装设备等。
展会报告(Show Reports):
Atlanta – Coverings , the leading international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, captivated the tile, stone and design-build industries with an electric show and conference. Nearly 25,000 industry professionals from all applicable business sectors converged at Coverings 2024, which was held April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event drew a remarkable influx of first-time attendees, young professionals and other key audiences from around the world.
Coverings 2024, marking its return to Atlanta for the first time in six years, unfolded over four days and across an expansive show footprint spanning Halls B and C of the convention center. The massive show floor, augmented with interactive breakout and networking areas, provided attendees with ample space for perusing organized aisles of immersive, design-forward exhibits and product displays. Showgoers also sourced insights from knowledge-rich learning sessions, engaging demonstrations, live podcast recordings and much more.
Numerous global pavilions featured tile, stone and equipment displays from the United States, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Portugal and beyond. These international pavilions attracted significant foot traffic from an eclectic gathering of tile and stone professionals throughout the show’s duration, creating a truly global showcase of the industry’s best products and diverse resources. In total, Coverings 2024 featured nearly 1,100 exhibitors from 40 countries.
One of the most significant takeaways from Coverings 2024 is the increase in attendance by young professionals, with 24% of eventgoers belonging to this category. The uptick reflects Coverings’ ongoing dedication to supporting the next generation of tile and stone professionals, fostering emerging talent and driving continued innovation within the industry.
Coverings’ commitment to nurturing next-generation industry talent was prominently showcased on Tuesday, April 23, when over 150 students from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Georgia’s technical colleges, including Dalton Academy, Atlanta Technical College and Georgia Building Trades Academy, were in attendance. These students were treated to presentations and tours specifically curated to enrich their educational journeys and facilitate direct interactions with seasoned industry leaders.
“Coverings has always been a show by the community and for the community and, as such, we are especially proud of the consistent rise in our young professionals audience,” stated Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “Coverings has become the hub for the tile and stone industry, with more ‘next-gen’ professionals seeking Coverings as an annual destination for product sourcing, networking, learning and enhancing their respective skillsets.”
Coverings 2024’s robust attendance metrics are complemented by notable increases in first-time attendees showgoers, accounting for nearly half of attendance, and significant purchasing power among attendees. The upsurge of new faces and serious buyers at Coverings 2024 signifies industry-forward growth and high-yielding returns for the tile and stone industry, further solidifying Coverings’ position as the premier marketplace for tile, stone and equipment products.
“Coverings consistently cultivates fresh insights for innovative collaborations while facilitating impactful business connections and profitable partnerships,” said Heinold. “This enduring appeal draws exhibitors back to the event year after year to engage with influential tile and stone decision-makers, source global products and lay the foundation for business growth.”
Attendees were particularly impressed by the array of program offerings and activations at Coverings 2024, including the brand-new Outdoor Oasis, which was created in collaboration with Tributary Revelation. This much-lauded space provided a central location for learning sessions, awards presentations, mindfulness workshops and networking opportunities. The crowd-favorite “outdoor” environment showcased tile from Landmark Ceramics, SICIS and STN Ceramica, seating areas and a pool, creating a unique setting for socializing during happy hours and giveaways.
The Galvanize Women’s Lounge, another new-to-2024 space, also achieved significant acclaim from attendees, where many gathered to connect, celebrate and be inspired by like-minded women, including key participants from leading industry women’s groups dedicated to elevating one another and their respective crafts.
Earth Day, April 22, was commemorated during Coverings 2024 with workshops, displays, tours and philanthropic programs to showcase ceramic tile’s multitude of eco-friendly traits and vital role in building a greener future.
Among the Coverings 2024 fan-favorites were the revamped Artisan Showcase and return of admired programming and attractions, such as the Rock Stars Program, Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, Coverings Podcast Studio, Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) Cage, Distributor Lounge, Art Tile Village, CTI and ACT testing from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and three Coverings Stages back by popular demand: Installation Innovation Stage, Fabricator Stage and Trends & Solutions Stage.
Eventgoers gathered at these and other must-see show features for the latest information about ceramic tile and natural stone as the materials of choice, coupled with resourceful, business-focused concepts and takeaways. These invaluable learning and experiential opportunities were crafted with a focus on the core principles of the show – Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Outdoor Spaces and Timeless Luxury – ensuring attendees left with a wealth of relevant knowledge and inspiration for boosting sales and enhancing business and personal growth in the upcoming year.
The exposition also offered attendees a seemingly infinite display of this year’s top tile trends. The trends were further highlighted by Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and Coverings’ industry ambassador, through several onsite presentations and tours during Coverings 2024.
Coverings 2024 delivered a comprehensive experience tailored to the diverse needs and interests of industry professionals, marking and solidifying its 35-year position as the leading event in the tile and stone industry.
Those interested in attending Coverings 2025, slated for April 29-May 2, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
