Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Schönox HPS North America has hired Robert Gucker III as a technical sales representative serving the Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn areas. In addition to sales and technical support, Gucker provides on-the-job and in-house training for installers, distributors and companies using Schönox products in his territories.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

These roles are the most sought-after attributes for consumers, and retailers would be remiss if they didn’t promote them while making the flooring sale —not only to boost the bottom line, but also to preserve the flooring installation from the bottom up. “It

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 1, 2016

Extra responsibility soon followed with an expanded role to include leading customer service and following the completion of key new segment launches for floor covering adhesives and resin flooring, a place on the ARDEX UK Management Team. June 4, 2016 marks Elaine Monterde’s 15 year anniversary with ARDEX Americas. Henry Company.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of installation solutions, announced it has completed the sale of certain assets of its Harris Flooring Group division to Marquis Industries. will continue to focus on what we do best—our core business of flooring tools, adhesives and underlayment. reported net sales of $433.7

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Steeped in tradition, Sika-DriTac has manufactured premium-grade adhesives, underlayment, rubber sports flooring and installation solutions for the wood and resilient floor covering markets for more than 60 years. We prepare our inventory at least 50% more than our immediate sales. in 2020.”. Inventory. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2023

and Cincinnati, Ohio— Schönox HPS North America partnered with Ohio Valley Flooring to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Florence, Ala.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2022

With over 55 years in general and executive management, marketing, sales and operations, Egan contributed to the leadership and success of many companies throughout his career. In his most recent position with Taylor Adhesives , the company said he was a guiding presence for the company and his clients.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

The only tools required, according to the company, are a trowel to spread the adhesive and a utility knife to cut it. “If If you can install LVT, you can install NextFlor,” said Steve Eickelman, vice president of Ryan Carpet Sales & Service, Youngstown, Ohio. at the company’s plant in Akron, Ohio, the “rubber capitol” of America.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 1, 2015

Jorge Garza celebrates his 10 th anniversary with ARDEX Americas on May 1. In 2008 ARDEX expanded the scope of the Mexican business, and Jorge was promoted into a Sales Manager position. In 2008 ARDEX expanded the scope of the Mexican business, and Jorge was promoted into a Sales Manager position.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients. Brett Spencer.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It’s made in America. What we’re trying to do is simplify a very complex area of the business for our sales teams, our retailers and their personnel.”. It could be adhesive, seam tape, tack strip. With all the global supply chain challenges, it is advantageous to have domestic capabilities, Rosato said.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. Today, as president and CEO of Nonn’s, he runs the largest independent flooring operation in Wisconsin, approaching close to $100M in sales. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Gail Forster, sales/design, Precision Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

Other essential tools to bring to the jobsite include: spacers, level, tape measure, hand saw, power saw, carpenter’s square, rubber mallet, tapping block, nail set and nailing machines (if securing solid floors directly to the substrate), recommended adhesive and trowel, wood filler/putty, sander and a shop vacuum. SELLING TIPS.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—Polycom Industries, the 20+ year old adhesives, coatings and product assembly specialist, has been rebranded with a new logo, website and marketing initiatives. “We We wanted to reinforce our positioning in the marketplace as a highly technical, yet incredibly agile solutions provider,” said Larry Reed, sales director at Polycom. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Like most sundry products, adhesives can be considered the backbone of any flooring installation. As such, the performance of those adhesives is key. Adhesives provide a range of performance attributes dependent on need, and these value-added features remain the drivers of innovation in the category. nox HPS North America.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 2, 2016

On May 8, 2016 , Greg Hunsicker celebrates 10 years with ARDEX Americas. In this role, Greg develops and implements the overall product and innovation strategy for the Flooring and Finishing Segments to include: Sub-Floor Preparation, Toppings, Moisture Control, Primers, Sealants, Coatings and Flooring Adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

Sales have been soaring. In fact, sales activity on site here has been very strong. For TISE, 2022 will be as strong as our 2020 show—and 2020 was a very good show in terms of sales and attendance.”. Every bell-wether company in the industry has committed with the same square footage or greater.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

s sales, architectural specification and technical teams across its broad geographic and market presence. Schönox puts subfloor solutions into the hands of our customers, allowing them to enhance the performance and success of each project,” explained Josh Cucinotta, regional sales manager, Michael Halebian & Co.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

Sales have been soaring. In fact, sales activity on site here has been very strong. For TISE, 2022 will be as strong as our 2020 show—and 2020 was a very good show in terms of sales and attendance.”. Every bell-wether company in the industry has committed with the same square footage or greater.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

That’s why it’s so critical that the right adhesive is specified for the project at hand. Every flooring system is only as good as its weakest link,” said David Clarkson, vice president of sales, Eastern U.S., Utilizing a premium-grade flooring adhesive increases the likelihood for a successful installation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2016

As a subject matter expert particularly with regard to the HENRY adhesives, he generously shares his knowledge of products and industry experience with all who seek out his sage advice. October 28, 2016 marks the 20 th Anniversary in John Bailey’s career with ARDEX Americas. Paul has embodied that mentality.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

Starting April 15, 2024, XL Brands, a Bostik brand and leading provider of professional flooring adhesive solutions, will be available for purchase through BPI. For more than 40 years, XL Brands has earned a solid reputation of trust among flooring professionals across North America. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Starting

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

The pandemic took an incalculable toll on small businesses in America, but it does seem that we have pivoted,” said Kimberly Hill, director of marketing and creative design for Novalis. Carpet tile is the second fastest growing segment, with sales up about 15% year-over- year. Mannington.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% In terms of volume, the category accounted for 5.455 billion square feet (not including rubber) at the first point of sale, a 19.5% of sales vs. 2019’s 45.1%. Existing home sales grew to 5.64

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Bostik’s XL Brands products, a leading brand of flooring adhesive solutions, is now available forpurchase through Intermountain Wood Flooring. For more than 40 years, XL Brands products have earned a solid reputation among flooring professionals across North America. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik’s

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kyle Gorny: Well, insofar as LVT, we’re buying a lot of made-in-America products so it’s a lot easier for us to get. Sales have been up in line with that. I would say that unit sales are approaching flat, but dollars are definitely up. Fast forward one year, where do we stand now? What about those who are still importing?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

To that end, NAFCT wants to be the go-to association for training, whether it is installation, inspection, maintenance or sales. Some of the founding members include Ardex Americas, Divergent Adhesives, H.B. Novalis Innovative Flooring, Roppe Holding Company, Schönox HPS North America, Uzin Utz North America and Wagner Meters.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2021

By its count, about two-thirds of wood sales are residential replacement, with roughly one-third new construction. We’re definitely seeing sales come from the renovation and remodel sector,” said Adam Ward, senior product director, wood and laminate. Residential remodel projects are driving the bulk of hardwood flooring sales today.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

hardwood flooring market generated approximately $2.207 billion in sales, a 4% decrease from 2019 and a shade below the five-year low of $2.23 While hardwood still represents the third-largest hard surface category behind resilient and ceramic with respect to sales, the gap continues to widen. sales, Mercier Wood Flooring. “We

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