Ceramics of Italy brings cutting-edge products, innovation and hospitality to Coverings 2025

Ceramics of Italy is thrilled to return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for Coverings - North America's largest international tile and stone exhibition - taking place from April 29 - May 2, 2025. Celebrating its 35th edition, Coverings continues to be the ultimate destination for design professionals, architects, and industry leaders seeking the latest advancements in surface materials. Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics), 80 esteemed Italian ceramic brands will exhibit inside the Italian Pavilion at this year’s fair, showcasing cutting-edge tile collections that embody Italian craftsmanship, sustainability, and technological advancement. At the heart of it all, the Ceramics of Italy booth, “Giardino all’italiana” (Booth #1225) will provide a central meeting point and vibrant hospitality space while displaying a diverse range of exceptional products and advanced tile applications. 
 
Designed by leading architecture and interiors firm HDR, “Giardino all’italiana” features modular and sustainable design elements to showcase the versatility of Italian ceramics – featuring contributions from Appiani, Ceramica Vogue, Cotto d’Este, La Fabbrica, Lea Ceramiche, Mirage, Naxos, and Fila Surface Care Solutions – which are applied across the booth’s floors, custom-built furnishings, and intricate three-dimensional structures. The thoughtfully designed space provides an energetic hub for industry colleagues to gather, network, and enjoy an authentic hospitality experience complete with gourmet Italian coffee and pastries from Spuntino, a renowned catering company based in Miami, Florida. In addition, the booth will house an information desk to learn more about exhibiting companies and industry initiatives, including Ceramics of Italy’s new “I Choose Responsibility” campaign – a movement to drive awareness about the responsible practices of Italian tile companies – and “Destination: Cersaie” - an annual program that offers North American industry professionals the chance to participate in a dynamic delegation to CERSAIE,  the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, taking place from September 22 – 26, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. 
 
At this year’s show, the Italian Pavilion will be a visual feast to explore the latest design trends and cutting-edge innovations in ceramic and porcelain tiles. A strong presence of water-inspired hues and “harvest” tones like “Mocha Mousse,” Pantone’s 2025 Colors of the Year, will be on display; alongside tactile designs embodying imperfectionism and craftsmanship, striking geometric patterns, and ribbed, fluted surfaces, plus exciting new takes on terrazzo. Furnishing elements – ranging from washbasins, toilets, tables and cabinets – will continue to make waves across the Italian Pavillon, while integrated induction cooktops that cater to modern kitchens and baths countertops and through-body veining techniques will continue to take center stage. New products for indoor-outdoor living will also be prominent, with brands showcasing collections that create seamless space transitions, while featuring new weather-resistant porcelain pavers, pool coping pieces, and pedestal systems that elevate exterior design. Lastly, with environmental design top of mind for Italian manufacturers, collections featuring EPD, LEED, and Greenguard certifications will also be at the forefront, as well as a growing number of B Corp-certified companies.
 
Alongside a panel of top industry experts, Danielle McWilliams, Executive Vice President of Novità Communications and marketing representative for Ceramics of Italy, will participate in the annual "Global Tile Trends'' session, where they will discuss the latest trends and technological advancements in ceramic and porcelain design. This talk will take place on Tuesday, April 29, at 11am in Room S230E. 
 
The Ceramics of Italy International Press Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at 3:00 pm in Room S230C. Emilio Mussini, Chairman of the Promotional and Trade Fair Committee and Armando Cafiero, Director General of Confindustria Ceramica, will remark on the state of the industry. They will be joined by Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Italian Trade Commissioner from ITA-Italian Trade Agency in Miami. Mauro Rullo, Sustainability and Climate Policy Manager for Confindustria Ceramica, will discuss the role of sustainability in the Italian ceramics industry and reveal the new Ceramics of Italy responsibility campaign. Following this, Danielle McWilliams, trend representative for Ceramics of Italy, will present the latest trends in Italian ceramic design and innovation. Chris Abbate, Founder and CEO of Novità Communications, will also reveal the winners of the esteemed 2025 Tile Competition. Recognizing outstanding projects from North American architecture and design firms, the winners will present their exceptional projects, highlighting the finest in Italian ceramic and porcelain design across residential, nonresidential, and new applications. 
 
Additionally, top-ranking members of Confindustria Ceramica will reveal the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. This renowned annual award honors a company that demonstrates an indispensable knowledge of their trade and consistently sources a wide selection of Italian ceramic products. This year’s recipient will be honored during a special “Serata Italiana” on Wednesday, April 30th.