Why Attend?

Join tens of thousands of kitchen and bath professionals at KBIS 2011 and be among the first to see the latest products and trends that are changing the industry. Along with the thousands of innovative products you’ll see on the show floor, KBIS will offer plenty of cutting-edge educational sessions and ample networking events to keep you informed and connected to the industry.

Who Should Attend?

CEU Exhibitor Program

While you're at KBIS, you can benefit from newly developed educational presentations given by exhibitor companies. Earn NKBA CEUs through 30-minute presentations at exhibitors’ booths right on the show floor. This is a convenient, complimentary way to learn new concepts from the companies offering the latest kitchen and bath products and services. Take advantage of this simple method of staying informed and updated, while earning the CEUs to support any NKBA certification. No pre-registration is necessary; just check the schedule of CEU Exhibitor Programs on KBIS.com or in the KBIS Directory. Contact NKBA Customer Service at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522) with questions.

The arrival of March officially rings the bell for the start of quarrying season for 2011. With it's newest Olympia Beige quarry in Isparta, Turkiye, Gramar has invested in two new Caterpillar machines for its positively outlooked second phase that would double the quarry's monthly capacity.

THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN.  COVERINGS 2011.

Sands Expo and Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada | March 14-17, 2011

THIS MARCH YOU WILL:

• IMPROVE the performance of every member of your team with over 70 FREE training and education sessions.
• ENGAGE with industry peers to share workable solutions and best practices.
• DISCOVER the hottest tile and stone trends and source the latest products from over 1,000 global exhibitors.
• EXPLORE the expanding green marketplace and tile and stone's role in sustainable building and construction.

AND IT'S ALL FREE!  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY.

New Gramar/Gompac sales rep for northern western united states account representative Laurie Backer

Polycor is pleased to announce a new addition to its slab line: Vetrazzo’s recycled glass surfaces. This acquisition is a perfect fit with Polycor’s identity: a North-American based green company specializing in locally-produced, environmentally-friendly products, a successful LEED project supplier and a group of innovative thinkers. Vetrazzo’s product line will be a natural extension of Polycor’s innovative offering such as the new 1cm ultra-thin slab. The beauty of glass surfaces coupled with Polycor’s ingenuity and capabilities ensures great success for this product line as part of Polycor’s slab division.

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is third-party organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification ProgramSM, the largest industry-independent certification program for low-emitting products. The program establishes standards for test methods, allowable emissions levels, product sample collection and handling, testing type and frequency and program application processes and acceptance. GEI’s mission is to improve human health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air quality. The GREENGUARD Certification mark helps architects, builders, designers and specifiers identify products and materials that undergo rigorous testing and meet stringent standards for chemical emissions.

A Story in Every Surface

There’s something else you get when you choose Vetrazzo®—there’s a story in every surface™. A story about the life of the glass. A story about its transformation. And a story about you.

The Glass

All of the glass used in Vetrazzo is recycled, and it makes up about 83% of the final material by weight. The largest proportion of glass comes from curbside recycling programs. Other glass comes from post industrial usage, windows, dinnerware, stemware, automotive windshields, stained glass, laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition, and other unusual sources such as decommissioned traffic lights.

You and Vetrazzo – when the stories merge

Because of the unique nature of the glass used in the production process, every Vetrazzo surface has its own history. We track that history, and when you purchase Vetrazzo, we provide a Certificate of Transformation that tells you exactly where the glass in your Vetrazzo came from.

At that point, your story merges with ours, and a new story begins. You’re solving an environmental problem. And we think that says a lot about you.

Vetrazzo—a story in every surface.