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SHOWIN’ OUR STUFF A New Landmark in Ceramics W hen it comes to the history of tile production, Italy has played a dominant role since ancient times. However, Landmark Ceramics is a completely American company. Well, sort of — Italian tile giant, Gruppo Con- corde, founded Landmark Ceramics in 2013 with the goal of creating an entirely new, independent, manufacturing and distribution facility to produce the highest quality porcelain tiles in North America. The facility is designed using Landmark ceramic tiles in different applications throughout the offices, display showrooms, and surrounding grounds. Landmark Ceram- ics offers a variety of residential, commercial, and pub- lic applications for interior and exterior walls and floors. They are offered in a myriad of different shapes, sizes and diverse finishes including ¾" exterior hardscape products. Porcelain Tile Collections Design as a Philosophy The presence of design is obvious not only in the avant- garde plant, offices, and showroom, but also in the basis of the business. Landmark was designed to be a leader in the North American ceramic tile market through advanced technology, managerial experience, and ability to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern consumer. Land- mark’s central location, access to rail and major inter- state arteries means that rapid distribution to all points of North America can easily be achieved. State-of-the-Art Products from a State-of-the-Art Facility The design continues on the 96 acre site in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. The enormous environmentally-friendly pro- duction complex has an annual output capacity of 50 mil- lion sq. ft. of product. 38 Premier Flooring Retailer | Q3 2017 With nature as the source of inspiration, matter as the point of reference, and style as the distinctive trait, Land- mark offers a complete and versatile range of solutions in porcelain stoneware, designed to complement dwelling spaces in accordance with contemporary living. • Precious effects — Marble, granite, quartz • Stone effects — Limestone, flagstone, slate and more • Wood effects — Weathered and rustic walnut • Contemporary effects — Concrete • Outdoor hardscape — ¾" porcelain tile Landmark has a technological edge that forges experi- ence with the promise of the future. A visit to the innova- tive company showroom sums up the Landmark experi- ence in a visual and tactile way. ❚