July 22nd, 2005

Crossville, TN - Crossville's Illuminessence glass tiles for floors and walls received first place in the Ceramic and Tile category of Flooring Magazine's Innovation Award. Five independent judges from retail stores across the nation evaluated more than 50 new products/technologies in seven categores for their innovation, style and function during the first day of the 2004 Surfaces Show.

Winning first place over Mannington, American Florim, American Olean and Florida Tile, Crossville's Illuminessence glass tiles, designed by Boyce & Bean, are the first and only cast glass tiles in the U.S. 'Crossville® is honored that its Illuminessence glass tiles prevailed over the competition,' states Jim Dougherty, vice president of marketing and business development for Crossville. 'Illuminessence reflects the technical innovation and dedication Crossville has made to deliver the most outstanding products to the residential and commercial markets.'

The program's three series - Prism Glass, Prism Glass Listellos and Radiance Glass - are made of cast, translucent glass that is textured front and back to capture, refract, bend and twist light as never before. For the first time, floors, walls and countertops come alive, reflecting an ever-changing essence of light from within. All three series are manufactured using a quantity of recycled glass and are available in nine water-inspired colors.

Founded in 1986, Crossville, Inc. is the largest domestic manufacturer of large-size porcelain stone tile for both residential and contract applications. Crossville® will 'Elevate Your Space' and keep elevating it by continual product, style and service innovation - now and in the future. Specifiers and owners can trust Crossville to perform. For more information, contact Crossville, Inc. at 800-221-9093 or visit www.crossvilleinc.com.

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