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Ceramic: Avoiding common pitfalls many RSAs encounter

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“The biggest challenge for the dealer today is the shortage of skilled technicians to install ceramic tile,” explained Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, Dal-Tile. We also provide support at the local level with over 200 sales service centers located around the U.S. MSI has over 40 warehouse locations nationwide.

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Tile continues downward slide

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ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 2.85 ceramic tile imports were at 2.00 ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. FOB factory sales of domestic shipments (less exports) in 2023 were $1.50 ceramic tile exports in 2023 were 51.0 ceramic tile exports in 2023 were 51.0 Clemson, S.C.—U.S.

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TCNA releases U.S. ceramic tile market report

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Spain has supplanted China as the largest exporter of ceramic tile to the U.S. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update.

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Centura Tile earns Ceramics of Italy distributor award

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Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Association of Ceramics, has named Centura Tile winner of the North American Distributor Award for 2020. Through this dedication, these distributors make the influential presence of Italian ceramic tile in North America what it is today. A high-caliber corporate image.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

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For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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Decocer thinks ‘big’ with small tile

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Decocer’s ceramic library offers a wide range of options in terms of color, finish, shape, format and design. However, according to Verónica Obrero, general sales manager, the company has made a “great investment in capacity” to increase sales in the US. In five years’ time, company executives intend to grow the U.S.

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TCNA: Tile market struggles through pandemic

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ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.60 billion square feet of ceramic tile arrived in the U.S., ceramic tile market significantly vs. last year. FOB factory sales were $975.9 ceramic tile consumption (3Q 2020 YTD) by volume and 40.8% million square feet of ceramic tile, a 4.4% Through 3Q 2020, 1.38

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