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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

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Quinn W hile some segments of the residential replacement market actually benefitted from consumers and homeowners quarantining in their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the same cannot be said for the commercial sector. Soft surface commercial sales were approximately $2.9 compared to 2019. in 2019 to 4.9%

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Ceramic: Suppliers boost value with innovation in color, size and installation for 2020

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March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. We love LVT—we sell LVT—but there is a huge market outside of LVT,” said Manny Llerena, director of sales and marketing, MSI. “We

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Stanton hires Deb Tippett to accelerate hard surface growth

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In this role, Tippett will assume sales responsibility and reporting for Stanton’s hard surface business. “We’re thrilled to have Deb join the Stanton team and confident that her experience, leadership and passion for the business, coupled with Stanton’s seasoned, hardworking sales team, will accomplish the goals set forth.” .

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Our Favorite Fall Tile Designs

Architectural Ceramics

Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Our stock fabric-look porcelain Soul / Vision , in Tartan Cold Matte. Kylee Chatham, recently selected as one of NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 awarded professionals for 2020, wanted tiles that evoke feelings of nature with earthy textures and warm color palettes.

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Florim USA appoints new senior vice president of sales, marketing

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Florim USA has tapped Jana Manzella as senior vice president of sales and marketing. She brings more than 12 years of experience in porcelain tile sales and business development to this role and previously held the internal position of key accounts and marketing manager. “It Jana Manzella. Clarksville, Tenn.—Florim

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Stanton hires Jamann Stepp to accelerate hard surface growth

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We’re thrilled to have Jamann join Stanton and confident that his expertise, leadership and passion for the business, coupled with Stanton’s seasoned, hard-working sales team will accomplish this goal.” In this position Stepp will assume overall responsibility and reporting for Stanton’s entire hard surface business.

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

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Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. While modest, this marks an about-face for the sector, which fell just over 11% in 2020. of hard surface commercial sales and is the fastest growing category. Hard surfaces shine.