KBIS SPECIAL SECTION The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) is again a partnering event during DCW, as well as The International Surface Event (TISE). TISE is made up of SURFACES, StonExpo/ Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo. "We're very optimistic about the possibilities for 2016," said Brian Pagel, vice president, kitchen & bath, at Emerald Expositions. "We are excited about the future of this platform and our industry." KBIS Celebrates Top Honors As previously reported, KBIS received top honors earlier this year from Trade Show Executive magazine for the fastest-growing show in attendance in both percentage growth and sheer numbers for 2014. KBIS also came in eighth for Growth Leader in Paid Net Square Feet (NSF) for 2014 (based on percentage growth) with a 29.2 percent growth in paid NSF over 2013. The designations recognize KBIS among the trade shows that grew faster than 99 percent of the trade shows held in the U.S. www.kbbonline.com / September 2015 K+BB 43http://www.kbbonline.com