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As summer comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at a busy few months for TTMAC. From our convention in Halifax to golf tournaments on both the East and West Coasts, it’s been great to see members coming together, making connections and getting involved.
We’ve also welcomed several new members to TTMAC and new faces to our Board of Directors. We’re excited to have their experience, ideas and perspective at the table as we continue to shape the association.
With plenty of ideas coming out of our Board Meetings and conversations with members, there’s a lot to look forward to in the remaining months of the year. We’re excited to keep building, keep listening and keep moving TTMAC forward.
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Don't Miss our Social Night!
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Thursday, Nov. 12th at GameTime Social, Vaughan
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Join us for a fun evening bringing the TTMAC community together. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other members, meet some new faces and enjoy a night away from the usual day-to-day.
Expect a relaxed evening filled with games, surprises, plenty of time to mingle, and a Silent Auction.
This is one night you
won’t want to miss!
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Member News: Board of Director Updates
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We had a fantastic turnout for our TTMAC Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia this June, bringing members together for a great few days of connection, conversation and industry engagement.
As part of our Board of Directors meeting and AGM in Halifax, we also saw some changes to our Board. We would like to sincerely thank John Alley of Custom Building Products and Barb Hilderman of Ames Tile & Stone for their many years of service, dedication and contributions to the success and growth of TTMAC. Both have decided to step away from the Board to pursue other opportunities, and we are grateful for all they have given to the association.
With these changes, we are pleased to welcome several new members to the Board:
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Senior Business Development Manager, Sika
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We’re excited to welcome Pierre back to the TTMAC Board of Directors. Having previously served on the Board, Pierre brings extensive industry experience and valuable technical expertise. He will lead TTMAC’s Technical Outreach Program through tech@ttmac.com, supporting industry professionals with questions around standards, installation and best practices, and will also lead ACTTM Franco, a new committee focused on strengthening TTMAC’s connection with the Francophone industry and expanding access to our resources across Canada.
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Vice President - National Sales, Ames Tile
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We welcome Jason to the TTMAC Board of Directors. Jason brings extensive experience in the flooring industry, business development and sales leadership, and we’re excited to have his experience and perspective on the Board. Jason will be joining our Technical Research & Specifications Committee, helping us keep our specifications, manuals and guides current and relevant to the industry.
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Owner, SC Carpentry & Tile
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We’re happy to welcome Scott Chow of SC Carpentry & Tile to the TTMAC Board of Directors. As an Independent Contractor, Scott brings a valuable hands-on perspective and a voice from the installation side of our industry, and we’re excited to have that perspective represented on the Board. Scott will be joining our Training & Education Committee, where his experience and insight will contribute to our ongoing education and training initiatives
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CCTI - Canadian Certified Tile Installer
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October 22nd - Surrey B.C.
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Joins us at the Schluter Training Facility in Surrey for our next CCTI Certification.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, strengthen your professional credentials, and take your tile installation expertise to the next level.
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We’re excited about the momentum we’re building at TTMAC and the results we’re seeing as our membership continues to grow across all categories, especially our new Independent Contractor, Supplier Dealer &
Individual Professional categories. We’re pleased to welcome all our new members and encourage everyone to visit their websites, learn more about their businesses and be sure to say hello at upcoming TTMAC events!
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Hardsurface Award Winners
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We were proud to receive submissions from across the country showcasing exceptional projects completed by our members. This year’s Hardsurface Awards celebrated the craftsmanship, creativity and expertise found throughout our industry, with the awards ceremony held during our Halifax Convention. Thank you to everyone who submitted a project, and congratulations to all of our winners!
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National Partnership Program
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Member Highlight: ARDEX
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ARDEX: More Than Products
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ARDEX has been at the forefront of research and development of tile and stone systems. While ARDEX is well known for our products, training, technical support and our service-driven approach to business are also a big part of who we are.
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ARDEX is currently actively participating in many TTMAC programs, as well as many other international associations. Shaping and guiding the industry is a major focus for ARDEX, participating in specification development, training and education, and inspections. We proudly share our knowledge with our industry.
Our technical field experience brings real-world solutions to the contractor.
The ARDEX Sales and Technical teams can provide valuable jobsite technical support. This support and our job-specific recommendations help contractors plan challenging installations before work begins. Recommendations can address substrate preparation, installation instructions and complete warranted systems. ARDEX Technical Support is here for the whole project, from start-up through to completion.
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Along with on-site guidance, ARDEX provides free hands-on training at our Toronto ARDEX Academy and at many other off-site venues nationally. Training topics range from moisture mitigation and substrate preparation, gauged porcelain panel installation, cutting and handling, tile and stone installation systems, and exterior tile installations. These hands-on classes are taught to the industry's most current best practices and standards. Classes run twice a month.
ARDEX Technical Services and our capable Sales team are here and ready to assist with your questions, concerns and training needs.
Technical Services: Bill Wright - bill.wright@ardexamericas.com
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Stay Connected: Sustainability
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THE HOT TOPIC: Ceramic Tile's Energy Story
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Ceramic tile’s pursuit of sustainable energy
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By the time a fully loaded Jumbo 747 taxis, takes off and reaches its cruising altitude, it would have consumed almost 19,000 litres of aviation fuel. This marks the most energy intensive phase of its flight. Similarly, the firing of ceramic tiles is its most energy intensive phase as the temperatures reach almost 1,200°C in the kiln.
To reach such high temperatures, the industry has been using fossil fuels to fire these kilns. Frequent energy shocks and the push to go greener has been forcing these industries to adopt renewable energy sources.
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Join our Inspection Committee
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