Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Business Consolidation in the Tile and Stone Industry

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: S230E

Moderator(s)

Kemp Harr, BS - Journalism

Publisher
Floor Focus Magazine
Bart A. Bettiga, Coverings Board of Governors

Executive Director
National Tile Contractors Association
JACKSON, Mississippi, United States

Panelist(s)

Sunil Palakodati

Chief Executive Officer
Artivo Surfaces
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Dub Newell, MBA, CPA

CEO
Louisville Tile Distributors
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Kory J. Bowling

President and CEO
Paramount Global Surfaces
Braselton, Georgia, United States

The tile and stone industry is experiencing a wave of consolidation, reshaping the landscape for everyone from distributors to contractors to fabricators. This panel discussion will dive into the driving forces behind these changes, from acquisitions by private equity groups to strategic mergers among industry players. Panelists will examine how consolidation is affecting companies of all sizes, highlighting the opportunities and challenges it creates for the workforce, supply chain, and customer relationships. Join industry leaders as they explore the long-term implications of these shifts, providing insights into what consolidation means for competition, innovation, and the future of the tile industry. Whether you’re navigating consolidation or seeking to understand its impact, this session offers a comprehensive perspective on one of the most transformative trends shaping the industry today.