The Tile Council of North America, Inc. is a trade association representing North American manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials, and other tile-related products. Established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America (TCA), the Tile Council has a leadership role in promoting the use of ceramic tile and in developing North American and international industry standards. Additionally, towards the goal of expanding the ceramic tile market in North America, the Tile Council regularly conducts independent research and product testing, works with regulatory, trade, and other governmental agencies, offers professional training, and publishes installation guidelines, tile standards, economic reports, and promotional literature.