HDA hosts two annual events that bring partner manufacturers and member distributors together for valuable face-to-face interactions. The GMC features 30-minute private scheduled appointments between distributor buyers and manufacturers. Manufacturers set up their living room suites with merchandising displays, sample products, literature, and information to assist distributor buyers in purchasing retail displays, supplier promotions, new products, and targeted assortments.

Coverings is the largest ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition in North America. Coverings 2024 will feature more than1,000 global exhibitors from 40 countries and will set the stage for introducing some of the world’s most innovative tile and stone products.

Tile installer influencers from across the country will come together for an exclusive hands-on training event on Oatey products, with a special focus on QuickDrain shower system, hosted at the Oatey University in Cleveland, OH.