Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics) is proud to announce GENROSE Stone + Tile as the winner of the prestigious 2026 North American Distributor Award. Each year, the association honors a premier North American distributor that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Italian ceramic products while exhibiting industry expertise and a passion for Italian design.
Following a rigorous evaluation process led by a supervisory committee and informed by feedback from Ceramics of Italy member companies, this year, 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. Formerly known as Ferazzoli Imports, the family-owned company has distinguished itself through a legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its inception in 1988, driven by founding principles of quality and long-term commitment.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful to us, as both of our parents were born in Italy,” said Roseann Alwang, President of GENROSE Stone + Tile, who attributes her work ethic and lifelong passion for high-quality products to her father, who worked as a master furniture craftsman.
The decision to grant the 2026 award reflects a consensus recognizing the company’s exceptional service standards, its forward-thinking growth mindset, and its consistent success in maintaining deep-rooted relationships with Italian manufacturers, many of which have spanned over 30 years.
Today, the company continues to thrive as a recognized authority on tile and stone trends, backed by a dedicated team of 277 employees. Headquartered in Middletown, Conn., with 13 showrooms throughout New England and New York, GENROSE remains committed to anticipating client needs and nurturing trusted relationships with architects, designers, and contractors. The company’s overall turnover in 2025 reached $65 million, with ceramic tiles accounting for 45% of that total sales volume.
About Coverings
Coverings is the largest and preeminent ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and exposition in all of North America. It features exhibitors from 40 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world with hundreds of exhibitors. The exposition and conference, with more than 35 years of successful history, serve as a valuable and complimentary learning resource for all segments of the industry, with dozens of educational opportunities throughout the show. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders, real estate developers, as well as journalists, reporters, broadcasters, podcasters, and bloggers who cover the vital tile and stone industry.
About GENROSE Stone + Tile
Since 1988, GENROSE Stone + Tile has worked together with homeowners, architects, and designers to bring ideas to life. Its core purpose is to inspire excitement through innovative products and support—GENROSE Stone + Tile not only provides premium stone and tile, the staff also looks for ways to serve clients’ best interests. They search the world for the most beautiful natural stone and stay in step with fashion trends and technical innovations in interior design. With a very careful eye on style, quality, and durability, GENROSE Stone + Tile sources, imports, and stocks over 300 varieties of stone slabs and literally thousands of tile options. With its handcrafted tiles, the company can make any shape and any color tile in its manufacturing plant in Connecticut to fulfill clients’ vision, and no project is too big or too small.
