The Tile Association is delighted to introduce the 13 Gold sponsors signed up for the 2025 TTA Awards. They are: Amber Underfloor Heating, Banks & Lloyd (Shipping), Beava, BIHUI, Genesis Global Systems, InstallerSHOW, Jackoboard®, Mapei, No More Ply®, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd and UltraTile.
TTA is very grateful to all of those who are showing their support for the Awards and for the values of excellence and achievement which they represent and promote. These brands will also benefit from consistent marketing exposure between now and the Awards night on 16th May at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
If you would like to join the Gold sponsors of TTA Awards and take advantage of this high-profile sponsorship opportunity, please contact awards@tile.org.uk. Remember that the earlier you sign up, the more you will benefit from the extensive promotional activities that TTA is carrying out for the 2025 Awards.
Amber Underfloor Heating supplies wet and electric underfloor heating to the trade and retailers. With over 30 years’ experience in the underfloor heating market, the company’s products are designed to provide easy-to-use, cost-effective, comfortable and space-saving heating solutions.
Natalie Chisholm, Marketing Manager of Amber Underfloor Heating, says: “We’re incredibly proud to be Gold sponsors of TTA Awards once again this year. As a key event celebrating excellence in the UK tiling industry, the Awards provide a fantastic platform to recognise the hard work and innovation of our industry partners. Supporting these Awards aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality and leadership in underfloor heating, and it’s a great opportunity for us to connect with industry professionals and showcase our dedication to advancing the sector.”
Banks & Lloyd is a freight forwarder based in the UK and Spain with an extensive network of global partners. The company has been providing world-class freight services for over 45 years, with transport solutions provided to keep supply chains moving.
Daria Banks, Managing Director of Banks & Lloyd, says: “We are overjoyed to sponsor TTA Awards once more and celebrate in another opportunity to show our admiration for the industry that we are humbled to be supporting. We continue to find our participation a great opportunity to let members and the wider industry know that once again we’re here to assist with any freight requirements.”
Beava has been a leading tiling tool, accessories and trim provider for over 25 years. The company’s products are designed for ultimate tiling precision. As part of STS Ltd it belongs to a family-run business, and prides itself in treating customers as an extension of this family.
“Beava Tiling Tools and Accessories is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the TTA Awards 2024 for the second year running,” says Charlie Burrows, Director of Beava. “For over 20 years, Beava has been dedicated to supplying premium-quality blades, drill bits, trims and waterproofing systems to the tiling industry. Being part of an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in tiling is a tremendous honour for us. We’re thrilled to support TTA Awards and recognise outstanding achievements and craftsmanship within the tiling community.”
BIHUI develops tools for professional installers, striving to focus on the design, manufacture and distribution of tiling and construction tools and machinery. The company’s wide product range supports the safe handling, transportation, cutting and installing of ceramic and porcelain tiles.
David Saunders, BIHUI’s Commercial Director, says: “As with The Tiling Show, TTA Awards provide a platform to recognise success and network within this exceptional industry that protects and maintains best practice and we, BIHUI, proudly support it.”
Genesis Global Systems provides tile accessories “for the perfect finish”. Founded in 1989, Genesis quickly became a leading brand in the UK and around the world, winning the King’s Award for Enterprise (formerly Queen’s Award for Enterprise) in the process.
“As a stalwart sponsor of TTA Awards, we are thrilled to be a patron for this prestigious event which continues to achieve remarkable success showcasing the very best of the UK tiling industry,” says Michael Gadney, Sales Director of Genesis.
InstallerSHOW is the largest heating, plumbing and renewables expo, taking place on 24th to 26th June at the NEC, Birmingham. This “not-to-miss” event expects to bring 800 exhibitors together under one roof as well as 30,000 installers, specifiers, and decision-makers from the heat, water, air and energy sectors.
“InstallerSHOW is excited to support the TTA awards in a bigger way in 2025,” says Nathan Garnett, Business Development Director of Lyrical Communications, who are the organisers of InstallerSHOW. “Promoting excellence and innovation are at the heart of what InstallerSHOW is about, so we look forward to celebrating with amazingly talented professionals and applauding their success at TTA Awards in May!”
Jackoboard® offers a comprehensive range of backer boards and construction materials which are thermally insulating, moisture-resistant and durable. Jackoboard® is part of the BEWI Group, known for its wide range of products and solutions for insulation in housing construction and civil engineering.
Michael Hailwood, Director of BEWI, says: “As a proud member of TTA, it gives us great pleasure to be a sponsor of the Awards once again. TTA Awards celebrate those same values of excellence and achievement which we think are vital in business. We also believe it is important to ‘enjoy the moment’. Most in the industry will be familiar with the unique and (hopefully) entertaining approach we have taken over the last few years to promote the Jackoboard® brand. Come along to see what we have planned for 2025…”
Mapei is a leading company in the field of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for building. The family-run global brand, founded in 1937, has over 80 years of experience offering long-lasting, high-quality products.
“Mapei UK has once again confirmed Gold sponsorship of TTA Awards 2025 – a celebration of success within the tiling industry. As a world-leading manufacturer of adhesives and chemical products for the surface sector, we’re very proud to support this prestigious event and to champion the tremendous achievements made by firms and individuals,” Sarah Ridgway, Mapei’s Head of Marketing, says. “We’re also looking forward to meeting the industry at The Tiling Show, ahead of the event.”
NoMorePly® is a premium fibre cement board tile backing system designed to provide the ultimate foundation for tiling floors and walls. Perfect for use in bathrooms, kitchens and wet rooms, this high-quality product ensures durability and long-lasting results. This product range is a brand under STS Ltd.
“NoMorePly® is delighted to support TTA Awards once again this year as a Gold sponsor. This prestigious Awards evening provides an invaluable opportunity to celebrate exceptional talent and dedication across the tiling industry, from skilled installers to innovative manufacturers. With over 25 years of experience in the sector, we are proud to recognise and applaud those who consistently go above and beyond to uphold the highest standards in the trade,” says Vince Marsh as Head of Marketing for STS Ltd.
Palace Chemicals is one of the UK’s largest tiling, building & DIY product manufacturers with over 47 years experience. Based in Liverpool, the company’s wide range of adhesives and tiling products makes it, as the company says, “the professionals’ choice”.
Steve Ball, Commercial Director of Palace, says: “As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of tiling, building and DIY products, we are delighted to be proud sponsors once again of the annual TTA Awards. The values recognised by TTA Awards are the same ones that have driven our business forward for 47 years – namely excellence and achievement, as well as daring to be bold and a little bit different. It’s the competitors that stand out from the crowd that win the prize in the Awards, just as it is in business. We wish all those entering this year the very best of luck and hope that everyone enjoys the Awards night when it comes.”
PCS is the UK’s premier manufacturer of high-performance construction products designed to enhance the functionality and durability of buildings and homes. The flagship offerings, VipaBoard, VipaTray and AquaLay, along with a range of complementary products and accessories, are developed to provide superior performance and reliability for the tiling industry.
Nicollé Mullarkey, Customer Services Manager of PCS, says: “We are proud to celebrate the achievements within the tile industry and are delighted to be Gold sponsors of TTA Awards once again. The Tile Association advocates excellence and ongoing improvement in industry standards which aligns with the PCS ethos.”
Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd is an independently-owned, British rainscreen cladding company with over half a century’s experience in the ceramics industry. The company provides technical porcelain products for flexible design and installation.
“As Gold sponsors of TTA Awards once again, we are proud to be part of an innovative and dynamic ceramics industry, and continue to support this ideal opportunity to showcase the creativity, technical excellence and talent in our sector,” says Brian G Newell MBE, Group Chairman of Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd. “At Shackerley, we are delighted to be driving innovation with our SureClad façade systems.”
UltraTile offers a comprehensive range of ready mixed pastes and cementitious powder wall and floor adhesives, grouts, silicones, ancillary products and levelling compounds. The brand is part of Instarmac Group plc, a specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement and bitumen based products.
“UltraTile is proud to be a Gold sponsor of TTA Awards 2025, a true celebration of the best products, projects and people in the tiling industry,” says Rebecca Talbot, Head of Marketing for Instarmac – UltraTile. “TTA’s mission to promote excellence in tiling aligns perfectly with our values at UltraTile. Through our ongoing commitment to product innovation, technical support and training, we strive to support the industry’s highest standards. Best of luck to all this year’s finalists!”
TTA Awards Afterparty
TTA Awards Afterparty is sponsored by Progress Profiles, a leading Italian manufacturer of profiles that combines contemporary design and high performance. The family firm is a global enterprise with over 39 years of worldwide success.
Genesis Global Systems Ltd is promoting Progress Profiles as the latest addition to the Gerflor Group, which creates, manufactures, and markets innovative, decorative and sustainable flooring solutions and wall finishes.
“Progress Profiles is honoured to sponsor this event. Anticipating developing trends and satisfying the most evolved needs for the tiling industry is a key objective and we wish to congratulate all those involved,” says Will Dolling, National Sales Manager of Genesis Global Systems and Progress Profiles UK.
Following last year’s success, the Afterparty for TTA Awards will feature once again in 2025 at Brightsmith on the Water – now with an increased capacity! The event’s lively and engaging atmosphere proved highly popular as the perfect opportunity to carry on the award evening’s celebrations.
