TISE-NAFCD Partnership Elevates Distributor Relationships
The International Surface Event (TISE) has partnered with the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), a not-for-profit trade association serving distributors and suppliers of floor covering materials and related products.
NAFCD will be featured in booth 3212 at TISE 2026, where attendees can learn more about the organization’s mission and initiatives.
“It is so important for NAFCD and our members to engage in industry events like TISE,” says NAFCD executive vice-president Michael Wilbur. “We encourage distributors to get involved and showcase the value that distribution provides to the market. Their participation not only benefits their own businesses but also strengthens the entire flooring industry.”
As part of the partnership, TISE, NAFCD and Floor Covering Weekly will host an all-new distributor reception in the live theatre on Jan. 28, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This exclusive event is designed to bring distributors together in a casual setting to exchange insights, explore partnerships and strengthen industry connections.
“Distributors are a cornerstone of the flooring industry, serving as the critical link between manufacturers and retailers,” says TISE show director Amie Gilmore. “This reception will provide distributors with the connections and inspiration needed to continue excelling in this pivotal role.”
TISE fosters valuable connections within the flooring industry through its expansive education program and comprehensive expo hall, featuring more than 650 exhibiting companies. While maintaining a strong focus on distributors, TISE also serves as a central meeting place for professionals across all sectors of the flooring, stone and tile industries. From flooring installers and retailers to designers, architects and manufacturers, professionals can engage with the latest product introductions and participate in meaningful networking.
The annual trade event takes place Jan. 26-29, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas.