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F ROM ITS HUMBLE beginnings more than 60 years ago selling tile out of a garage, Wayne Tile has grown to become a leading tile impor ter a nd distributor. With f ive desig n showrooms and design centers, more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space and over 100 product lines from around the world, Wayne Tile is a trusted industry name. Having fostered longstanding relationships with first-rate tile factories abroad, Wayne Tile is uniquely poised to offer its clients a curated selection of the highest-quality products. Our material is stocked locally and can, in some instances, be picked up immediately. We encourage our customers to visit our showrooms where design consultants are eager to help inspire or bring your unique vision to life. The company was founded in 1953 by Bob Westra, joined soon after by his brothers Harry and Don. The legacy lives on. There are a number of second and third generation Westra family members presently guiding the vision of the founders. The company is managed by second and third generation family members, along with many long-term employees. Liam Westra has recently assumed the role of New England Branch Manager. In this capacity, he will continue to expand operations while coordinating with the main office in New Jersey to ensure the company's goals and visions are upheld. In 2014, Wayne Tile joined forces with Maline Tile Co. of Massachusetts, a lready in possession of a wholesa le division and retail store in Norwood. In 2023, the Norwood location will be remodeled to provide a showroom with a customer experience unmatched in the region. WHY WAYNE TILE Italian Tile: The Standard We Stand Behind Conventional tile is manufactured in countries worldwide. In contrast, singular quality tile derives largely from Italy—the tile epicenter. Such tile defines the standard by which all others are measured. The determining characteristics are style, sturdiness and sustainability. Every year our Wayne Tile team visits some of the largest tile trade shows in the tile and stone industry. The show called Coverings is geared toward the U.S. market with styles and sizing indicative of PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ELLEN KARP, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, NEWTON, MA 4 4 | BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect GREATER BOSTON, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS