TISE WEST PRODUCTS PROVA provides full-day train- ing for new premier distributor E.J. Welch Company –The full-day t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m was used to educate and equip the E.J. Welch team with all of the technical informa- tion they required to start selling PROVA products with confidence. http://bit.ly/2I9YiXY CTEF changes logo to reflect emphasis on qualified labor, certi- fication and tile-industry recogni- tion. “The new CTEF logo rep- resents an evolution in the mission of the CTEF and in the maturity of the tile installation certification programs that CTEF sponsors,” said Scott Carothers, director of certification and training for CTEF. http://bit.ly/2FI71md TCNA issues statement on House passage of BRICK ACT. The statement, by Tile C o u n c i l of North A m e r i c a executive director Eric Astrachan, stated that legislation would delay implementation of EPA rule that yields no environmental benefits. “The EPA has admitted that its recent rule would yield no air qual- ity environmental benefits, while imposing costs on tile manufactur- ers,” he said. “It’s simply common- sense to delay implementation of the rule while the courts weigh challenges to it and EPA has a chance to reconsider this rulemak- ing.” http://bit.ly/2FvBKPZ Keene Building Products/ Dependable LLC announces two new sales team members. Tyler BaierandBrianKaukejointheKeene Building Products and Dependable, LLC sales team, both bringing years of sales and marketing experience. http://bit.ly/2oUgVYg TISE WEST PRODUCTS ––––––––– These products were all seen on the TISE West show floor. American Olean launched Union, a concrete-look ColorBody porcelain with an aged patina and metallic graphic courtesy of EverLux Sync technology. Colors range from clean, white soft tones to a rich rust and a warm black, with TruEdge technology and StepWise anti-slip that makes it perfect for ramps or kitchens. In 24” x 48”, 106 TileLetter | April 2018