The International Surface Event (tise) Announces Recipients of the "What's Hot

Core Insights - The International Surface Event (tise) has announced the winners of the "What's Hot – Best of tise 2026 Awards," recognizing outstanding products and innovations in the flooring, stone, and tile industries [1][3]. Industry Overview - tise serves as a premier gathering for industry professionals, showcasing over 650 brands across more than 155 product categories, including flooring, stone, tile, machinery, and installation products [2]. - The event emphasizes innovation and discovery, making it a key destination during the peak buying cycle of the year [2]. Awards Highlights - The "What's Hot - Best of tise" awards honor products that enhance industry efficiency, creativity, safety, and innovation [3]. - Winners in the Surfaces category include: - Style & Design: Karastan - Technology: Rara AI - Innovation: Mohawk - Sustainability: Nox - Disruption: Mohawk - Carpet: Couristan - Wood: AHF - Laminate: Stanton - Resilient: Mannington - Best Large Booth: AHF - Best Small Booth: Cali [6]. - Winners in the Tile + Stone category include: - Style & Design: Cambria - Technology: Aardwolf - Innovation: GranQuartz - Sustainability: Full Circle Water - Disruption: Thryve - Best Small Booth: Wilson Industrial Electric - Best Large Booth: Full Circle Water - Tile: Arizona Tile - Stone: Vermont Quarries [7]. Future Events - The awards will return to tise next year from February 2-4, 2026, with details for submissions for "What's Hot - Best of tise" 2027 available on the official website [7]. About tise - tise is a significant event that unites various stakeholders in the flooring, stone, and tile industries, including retailers, distributors, contractors, and designers, providing a platform for product showcases, seminars, and networking opportunities [8].