the professionals involved. The Traceability Sheet serves as a kind of identikit of a ceramic tile instal- lation, a document that sets out the key characteristics of a floor instal- lation and validates the work of Assoposa member tile layers. Eight new professional certifica- tion courses have been scheduled for the qualifications of tile layer and master tile layer and will be held in the period from October 2018 to March 2019 in the Italian cities of Bergamo, Cuneo, Padua, Reggio Emilia, Avellino, Pisa, Brindisi and Frosinone. EITA (European Innovative Tile Academy), an advanced training school for instructors, was presented with the aim of promoting training cours- es for slab layers orga- nized in accordance with a shared European stan- dard at various national levels. “What five years ago seemed like a dream – the creation of a highly respected association of professional ceramic tile layers and dealers with hundreds of members and a continuous, high-qual- ity program of activities – has now become real- ity,” commented Paolo Colombo, Chairman of Assoposa. Cersaie 2018 and the activities of Tiling Town also saw a surge in applications for Assoposa member- ship (30% more than at Cersaie 2017). Following an intense promo- tional campaign, visitors showed a keen interest in the initiatives orga- nized by Assoposa, including the presentation of a highly popular illustrated tile installation manual entitled “Assoposa per noi” which was distributed free of charge at the show. TECH TALK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– There were three separate initiatives devoted to slab installation. Tiling Town offered daily showcases of installation work with large-size panels and slabs. 88 TileLetter | December 2018