About Architectural
Ceramic Products
OUR HISTORY
Family Business in
the Heart of Ohio
Founded by the former Board President of the Tile Council of North America, Architectural Ceramic Products is a family owned company with over 50+ years of combined experience in the tile industry. We operate like a small town midwest company, but have the knowledge and skills to assist with the most complex projects. .
OUR PROMISE
High Quality &
Unique Selection
We offer a wide selection of tiles in various materials, colors, and sizes. Our products are carefully sourced from trusted manufacturers to ensure durability and quality. We believe no project is one size fits all. When you visit our showroom, it is meant to be "your invitation to inspiration."
MEET THE FOUNDER - Pete Johnson Jr.
"Do What You Say You Will Do"
For more than 40 years, Pete Johnson has worked on behalf of the tile industry. Mr. Johnson began working in his family’s business as a laborer in the Summit Brick Works at the age of 15. Later, he gained experience working in tile factories in Italy and Spain.
After attending Bowling Green University in Ohio, Pete joined the family business full time, initially at Summitville’s Baltimore distribution center and then back in the company’s headquarters in Ohio. In 1982, Mr. Johnson was named Vice President of Summitville Tiles. He worked tirelessly to expand Summitville’s presence in the marketplace through its independent distributor market. He also headed up the advertising and marketing programs for the company and became the company’s primary representative in various industry trade associations.
This led him to create Architectural Ceramic Products, as an independent distributor of Summitville, ADEX, Sicis, Glazzio, DAL tile, Repel, and more.
The following highlights characterize his experience in the industry:
: •Three term President of TCNA
•Past member of the TCNA Marketing Committee, serving for 20 years as Chairman
•Past Chairman of the TCNA committee that established the CTDA
•Past Chairman of the International Tile and Stone Expo
•Past Chairman of the Tile Promotion Board
•Past manufacturing Director of the National Tile Contractor’s Association
•Representative of the Tile Council, testifying numerous times before the U.S. Congress, the International Trade Commission, the Justice Department and U.S. Customs.
