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MAPEI's Luigi Di Geso Honored with NTCA's 2026 Joe A. Tarver Award
The award recognizes Di Geso's contributions to the tile and stone industry.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:52pm
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A prestigious industry award recognizes the leadership and innovation that have defined one company's contributions to the tile and stone market.Deerfield Beach TodayLuigi Di Geso, the president of MAPEI Americas, was presented with the National Tile Contractors Association's (NTCA) 2026 Joe A. Tarver Award at the Coverings trade show. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the tile and stone industry.
Why it matters
The Joe A. Tarver Award is one of the highest honors in the tile and stone industry, recognizing leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field through innovation, advocacy, and service. Di Geso's recognition underscores MAPEI's influential role as a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products.
The details
Di Geso was presented with the award in recognition of his decades-long career at MAPEI, where he has held various leadership roles since joining the company in 1995. Under his guidance, MAPEI has become a global leader in the production of adhesives, grouts, underlayments, and other installation materials for the tile and stone industry.
- Luigi Di Geso received the NTCA's 2026 Joe A. Tarver Award on April 2, 2026 at the Coverings trade show.
The players
Luigi Di Geso
The president of MAPEI Americas, a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products.
National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)
A trade association that represents tile contractors and distributors in the United States and Canada.
What they’re saying
“Luigi Di Geso's leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving innovation and progress in the tile and stone industry. This award is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions.”
— Bart Bettiga, Executive Director, NTCA
The takeaway
Di Geso's recognition with the prestigious Joe A. Tarver Award underscores MAPEI's position as a leading innovator and advocate in the tile and stone industry, and highlights the company's commitment to supporting the growth and development of the sector.
