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March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

knoxtile Spring Connection – April 3rd 2025

Knoxtile Spring Connection: Save the Date for Our Biggest Event of the Season!

Spring is a time for fresh ideas, new inspiration, and meaningful connections—so what better way to celebrate than with the Knoxtile Spring Connection? Mark your calendars for April 3rd, 2025, and join us at the Knoxtile Design Studio for a full day of industry networking, product exploration, and incredible food!

What is the Knoxtile Spring Connection?

This open-house-style event is designed to bring together factory reps, designers, architects, contractors, and the Knoxtile team in a relaxed, come-and-go setting. Stop by anytime between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to meet with representatives from Mosa, Level 43, and Inax, explore exciting new tile designs, and connect with fellow industry professionals.

What to Expect

Meet the Reps – Get firsthand insights from factory reps and discover the latest tile innovations.
Connect with Industry Experts – Network with fellow designers, architects, and contractors.
Explore New Products – See the latest materials and creative tile applications.
Enjoy Great Food – Each meal is inspired by the region of our featured manufacturers:
- Brunch (9 AM – 11:30 AM): Dutch-inspired cuisine, featuring Mosa.
- Lunch (12 PM – 2 PM): Classic American flavors, highlighting Level 43.
- Dinner (5 PM – 7 PM): Japanese-inspired dishes, celebrating Inax.
Win Prizes! – Participate in our interactive activities and raffle for a chance to take home some amazing giveaways.

Meet the Manufacturers & Reps

MOSA (Netherlands)

Mosa is an innovative tile manufacturer from the Netherlands, known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality design. Their extensive tile collections provide architects and designers with limitless possibilities for creative, eco-friendly solutions.
Meet Melissa Marney – Western Region Sales Director
Melissa develops and represents the Mosa brand across the Western United States with the help of great distribution partners. She thrives on finding sustainable design solutions for all project types.
Fun fact: Exploring the world, one city at a time.

Level 43 (USA)

Level 43 is a leader in sustainable American glass mosaic tiles, transforming recycled materials into beautiful, high-quality products. Their innovative approach combines artistry with environmental responsibility.
Meet Marcus Lee – President/CEO
Marcus manages production and distribution for Level 43, ensuring customers receive top-tier, sustainable glass mosaics. He enjoys building lasting friendships, learning from customers, and helping them create unique and beautiful spaces.
Fun fact: Every year, Marcus jumps into the icy waters of Lake Michigan in the middle of winter to raise money for charitable causes—missing only one year in the last 20!

INAX (Japan)

Inax is a renowned Japanese tile manufacturer that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Known for precision engineering and aesthetic elegance, Inax tiles help create stunning architectural spaces.
Meet Holly Valdez
Holly works closely with distributors and their teams across 26 states, supporting sales, brand awareness, product knowledge, and brand development. She is passionate about representing INAX and sharing its impeccable craftsmanship and design philosophy.
Fun fact: Holly has climbed to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, the third-largest ancient pyramid in the world!

Follow Along for More Announcements

We’ll be rolling out updates in the coming weeks with details on the factory reps attending, featured menu items, and special activities planned for the day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss out!

Raffle Giveaway

Don’t miss your chance to win some fantastic prizes! Attendees will have the opportunity to enter our raffle throughout the event. Stay tuned for more details on the prizes up for grabs!

Join us as we connect the entire design process—from concept to creation. We can’t wait to see you there!

Event Details Recap:

Date: April 3rd, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Knoxtile Design Studio, 3034 Commerce, Dallas, TX 75226
Come and go as you please!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for a day full of inspiration and connection!

March 16, 2023March 29, 2023

KNOXTILE FAMILY MOURNS THE PASSING OF CO-OWNER, PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DONNA

Please join us in honoring the beloved Donna McClendon

Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Wake honoring the incredible life of Donna Marie Rohmer McClendon – Deep Ellum at Brake & Clutch

Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Deep Ellum at Brake & Clutch

3601 Main Street Suite 120

Dallas, TX 75226

Monday, April 3, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

Mass & Interment at Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Muenster, TX

Knoxtile will be closed this day

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

713 N Main St.

Meunster, TX 76252

DMN Obituary

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following:

San Pedro Roman Catholic Church, San Pedro, Belize

Divine Mercy Church

Triple R Response, Ambergris Caye, Beliz

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Donna Rohmer McClendon, who owned knoxtile along with her husband, Olon McClendon, and served as its president and artistic director for more than two decades.

Donna passed away unexpectedly on March 4 while vacationing with family in Belize. At this time, we ask for prayers for Donna’s family as they grieve and navigate through the complexities of this situation.

While we will share more about Donna and about final arrangements in the days to come, we would like to express how grateful we are for her leadership, her artistic vision, and the genuine care and concern she gave to each project and to everyone she met.

Donna greatly valued her relationships with her team, her clients, suppliers, and many other partners, counting them all as family. We are honored to carry on that legacy in her memory.

The knoxtile Family is here for you during this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out to the below contacts for any of your needs:

New Projects: candace@knoxtile.com

Current Orders: customerservice@knoxtile.com

Quotes: quotes@knoxtile.com

Samples: samples@knoxtile.com

Accounting: accounting@knoxtile.com

For all other enquires please email and they can get you to the correct person: customerservice@knoxtile.com

February 9, 2021

YouTube Channel – Mosa Shapes Time Lapse

Hi Everyone, we are proud to announce we are working to make content for our You Tube page with videos for Installation Guide Lines, Pattern Generators, New Products, & More.

As we work on those we would like to share our Time Lapse of our Mosa Shapes Installation at the Design Studio. If you are interested in Shapes contact sales@knoxtile.com for more info.

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

New: Inax

The knoxtile family is proud to formally introduce everyone to our latest addition to the family, Inax. For the past 96 years, Inax has been designing and manufacturing ceramic tiles in Japan. Their designs are inspired with a balance of spirit from their cultural, which embraces nature, and with eye on progress in manufacturing and design style.

Inax tile’s beginnings started with the manufacturing of Terracotta tiles for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. The architect Frank Lloyd Wright, wanted something unique and distinct to the Japanese Culture. He found that in the city of Tokoname, Japan which is famous for its pottery. There he partnered with father and son team, Hatsunojo Ina and his son Chozaburo Ina. They designed and experimented with how to produce 2.5 Million plus tiles, all while keeping keeping a high level of constancy in hues and physical appearance. With the success of this production and innovation Inax was born. 96 years later that same spirit of culture and progress is part of the DNA of Inax. If you would like to dive deeper in to the History of Inax Click Here

Starting in September, we will be stocking 5 Series. Sentousai, Madoka, Homura, Yuki Border, & Format Mix. We will be adding another two other series later this 4th quarter, Biyusai & Yohen Border. These two series will be front faced mounted, so they can be used in pool applications. EXPLORE THE SERIES

Take a look at the Inax BROCHURE and let us know what samples will work for your project. Even if it is not a series we are stocking we can provide you with samples. In addition to your sample request we will include a Free Inax Tile Coaster. (While supplies last)

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May 27, 2020

New Series: Mosa Canvas

An artist’s canvas, the blank slate ready for color and creativity. It is the artist’s supportive base encouraging imagination while letting the design be the star. Mosa’s latest porcelain tile series Canvas focuses on the role of the artist’s canvas offering a neutral palette that supports the design as backdrop

Mosa Canvas
Mosa Canvas
Mosa Canvas
Mosa Canvas

9 Color Pallet

Canvas offers 9 Color options, inspired by nature, from sandy beaches to snow covered landscapes, volcanic ash to deep blue oceans. Each well thought out color with subtle hits of warm undertones. Keeping to the idea of an artist’s Canvas, the movement in the tile is directionless allowing the color to flow over large spaces without guiding the eye one way or another creating a smooth flowing design concept. This allows furnishings, artwork and other design elements to shine.

New Texture for Canvas

Have you ever run your hand over an artist’s Canvas and noticed the texture? They are not smooth; it has a texture allowing the paint to adhere to the surface. The artist applies the color and textures while the Canvas elevates the overall masterpiece.

Canvas introduces a new texture CR. Just like an artist’s Canvas, there are subtle natural variations on its surface. Mosa worked to create just the right balance between texture and color, giving each tile character while keeping the overall effect neutral. Canvas’s tactile properties result in low maintenance anti-slip surfaces.