Italian Ceramic Industry Honors GENROSE Stone + Tile

LAS VEGAS – Confindustria Ceramica – the Association of Italian Ceramics –presented Manchester, Conn.-based  GENROSE Stone + Tile its 2026 North American Distributor award.

Every year during Coverings, the association honors a premier North American company demonstrating an unwavering commitment to Italian ceramic products while exhibiting industry expertise and a passion for Italian design.

GENROSE  Stone + Tile was selected for its decades of excellence, and its role as a vital bridge between Italian manufacturers and the North American architectural and design community.

“This award is incredibly meaningful to us, as both of our parents were born in Italy,” says Roseann Alwang, president of GENROSE Stone + Tile.

Formerly known as Ferazzoli Imports, the family-owned company has shown a legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its founding in 1988. The choice of GENROSE recognizes the company’s exceptional service standards, its forward-thinking growth mindset and its success in maintaining deep-rooted relationships with Italian manufacturers.

Today the company is a recognized authority on tile and stone trends. It employs 277 people at its headquarters and at 13 showrooms throughout New England and New York. Committed to anticipating client needs and nurturing trusted relationships with architects, designers and contractors, its overall turnover last year reached $65 million.

The award was presented to Alwang April, 1 during a special ceremony as part of the 2026 Coverings show.