The 16th edition of the Tile Solutions Plus conference, organized by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA), Tile Council of North America (TCNA), and National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), was held in Phoenix on October 27–29, 2025.

With over 500 participants consisting of ceramic tile distributors and contractors from across the U.S., Turkish Ceramics once again participated as the lunch sponsor, as in previous years. In addition to this, Turkish Ceramics also sponsored the conference lanyards for the first time. On October 28, Chairman Erdem Çenesiz delivered a presentation on the latest developments in the Turkish ceramic industry and its position in the U.S. market. The Turkish Ceramics promotional film was also showcased to the attendees.

The conference was also attended by Z. İlter Yurtbay, Chairman of the Turkish Ceramics Federation, along with representatives from our member companies Akgün Seramik, Ege Seramik, Vitra Karo, and Yurtbay Seramik.

On the first day of the conference, a meeting was held with CTDA Chairman Scott Levy and Executive Director Rick Church to discuss the buyer mission planned for June 2026, as well as to exchange views on the ceramic tile trade between Turkey and the U.S.