CTDA has been hearing positive reports from the show floor at Surfaces. Steve Cameron, Director of Sales, Northern Area, for MAPEI, reports that “we had some quality customers stop in and discuss with us there early optimism about 2013. So far, two large distributors both said that their year over year January sales were about 30%, better than last January…I would say if that pattern holds true, then 2013 looks to be a much improved year for overall tile and sundry supply sales and good reason for the optimistic feel here at the show…”

Tom Carr, President, Pan American Ceramics, Inc., sent this picture, adding: “An unnamed booth attracts a lot of attention from the fashion crowd. Exhibitors and attendees express optimism about 2013.”