TCNA membership is open to all domestic North American tile manufacturers.
Associate membership is available for the following parties:
- Art/studio tile manufacturers
- Domestic installation materials manufacturers
- Domestic raw material and equipment suppliers to domestic tile manufacturers
The TCNA designed the Affiliated Product membership for domestic manufacturers selling these products to the ceramic tile industry:
- Specialized products and tools
- Cleaning and maintenance products
- Metal or resin tile
Currently, TCNA membership represents over 98% of ceramic tile production in North America (Canada, Mexico and the U.S.). Funding for TCNA activities comes from membership dues, literature sales, product testing, trade shows and other activities.
Membership Levels
Regular Membership
This level is open to ceramic tile (including glass, porcelain, quarry and mosaic) manufacturers who are an American, Canadian or Mexican manufacturing facility with sales of $3 million U.S. or more. Dues start at .048% of sales from these facilities and have a minimum of $1,440 U.S. annually.
Associate Membership
This level is open to suppliers of raw materials or equipment to the ceramic tile industry. These suppliers must produce in the U.S., Canada and/or Mexico. Dues range from $1,200 to $9,000 U.S., based on corporate sales.
Associate Installation Materials Membership
This level is open to U.S., Canadian and Mexican manufacturers of mortars, grouts, membranes, tools and more in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Dues range from $1,200 to $9,000 U.S., based on corporate sales.
Associate Art/Studio Membership
This level is open to companies that manufacture ceramic tile in the U.S. or Canada. Dues are $300 to $900 U.S., based on sales of less than $3 million.
Affiliated Product Manufacturer Membership
This level is open to companies that manufacture the following in North America:
- Specialized products, tools or equipment marketed to and used by ceramic tile installers
- Products and materials for the treatment and/or maintenance of ceramic tile surfaces
- Metal or resin tiles
Dues are $1,200 to $2,400 U.S., based on sales in North America.