Ford Truck, Tile Tools Top Prizes in Coverings Dra
Alexandria, VA, January 30, 2006--There is a Ford truck in the future of one lucky Coverings 2006 attendee, and a few others will walk away winners with some $10,000 worth of tile-working tools.
At the annual tile and stone show, which takes place April 4-7, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, the truck will be sponsored by a Brazilian contingent, and the tile tools by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). primier giveaways.
“These giveaways underscore our pledge to offer a rewarding and memorable show experience and to communicate our appreciation for those who attend,” said Tamara Christian, president, National Trade Productions and Coverings show director. “There’s a lot of hard work put in daily as attendees peruse the aisles and exhibits, conduct their meetings, and participate in the seminar and demonstration sessions, so it’s great to be able to add a little excitement to the mix.”
The Ford F-150 XLT truck that’s at stake is being sponsored by various organizations representing the Brazil Pavilion including the Brazilian Association of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers (ANFACER), the Brazilian Association for Dimension Stone Industry (ABIROCHAS) and the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX).
“The truck giveaway demonstrates the Brazilian ornamental stone industry’s commitment to the Coverings show,” said Sergio Azeredo, president, ABIROCHAS. “We are honored to participate and show our appreciation to the organization.”
Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO, ANFACER, echoed similar sentiments. “Our agency is proud to be a sponsor this year of the truck giveaway. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to Coverings and its support over the years.”
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), a Coverings sponsor, is coordinating the tool giveaways, which will include products such as wet saws and diamond blades from QEP Company, tile cutters from Sigma Tools and a Master Rac adjustable grouting and cleaning machine from Racatac Products, among others.
“We are very excited to sponsor a giveaway this year,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director, NTCA. “Attendees have the possibility of taking a piece of the show with them in the form of some of the finest products in the industry.”
All Coverings attendees are eligible to participate and can enter for the chance to win the truck or tool prizes. One entry form for the truck and one entry form for the tool giveaways will be available to attendees at registration. Winners will be selected randomly for both giveaways and have their names posted both in the giveaway area at the show and on the Coverings Web site.
