Why Be a Member of TTMAC By Joe Papais

Why Be a Member of TTMAC
By Joe Papais

Why be a member of TTMAC? To me the answer is obvious!

TTMAC provides national infrastructures that allow like-minded companies or individuals a unique opportunity to join and actively present and promote the quality products, technology, workmanship, specifications and ethical standards forming the strength of our industry, now and for the future. Indeed, fees and time spent in Association activities are a small price to pay for the many benefits and services that flow to a TTMAC member.

As a member of TTMAC a special status is recognized. TTMAC members are industry leaders and stand above the non-member competition. To realize fully the benefits of membership, participation is important. It is important to work together for a better industry and be prepared for the future.

Why join the TTMAC?

Because membership means:

• Integrity, strength of numbers and bonding with other members.
• Direct access to new technology and product information.
• Offering top value guaranteed workmanship and products to customers.
• Be part of the gold standard of our industry!
• Recognition and listing in the Membership Directory and Buyers Guide and web site.
• Referral Service and increased business.
• Conventions, seminars and workshops.
• Networking with like minded individuals and corporations that are the best in the industry.
• Access to a global market place.
• Information through magazine, newsletters, bulletins and personal contact.
• Opportunity to assist and obtain specification guides and research material.

Why specify and use a TTMAC member?

TTMAC stands for quality!

Its membership is comprised of contractors, suppliers and professionals who are closely scrutinized for experience, integrity and financial stability. The construction industry can be confident that those members belonging to TTMAC are competent and experienced providers of products and services for the terrazzo, tile, marble and stone industry.

Joe Papais is President of Star Tile, in Vancouver, BC. Joe worked for many years as an apprentice and a tile setter and has been involved in all aspects of the tile and marble industry. Star Tile became a member of TTMAC in 1976. He has been on the Board of Directors for many years. In 1989/90 he served as TTMAC President. Joe is also Chairman of the Membership & Members Services Committee, serves on the Certification Committee, Local Chapters/Affiliation Committee and on the Inspection Committee. In May 1995, Joe along with other dedicated individuals established the first Tile, Terrazzo & Marble Training School of B.C.