Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 27, 2023

In recent months, Del Conca has embarked on a development process involving the expansion and renovation of its production site in Savignano sul Panaro, the historic headquarters of the Pastorelli brand. Part of a €55 million investment plan, the investment has transformed the plant into one of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s largest and most innovative production facilities with a total floor space of 120,000 square metres, including 60,000 square metres under cover.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Designed to elevate the overall shopping experience, Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall is designed to inspire consumers to easily shop and confidently select a color and comfort level for their home. “With a reputation for being extraordinarily clean, exceptionally durable and environmentally friendly, SmartStrand has been installed in more than 11 million

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Chino, Calif.—Sika introduced MB EZ Rapid, a single-component, rapid-drying moisture barrier, adhesion promoter and substrate consolidator for all floor covering installations over critical substrates for residential and commercial applications. Sika MB EZ Rapid is a roll-on moisture membrane designed to mitigate vapor transmission from porous subfloors for all flooring installations.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2023

David Gross. Washington, D.C. — INSTALL appointed David Gross as its new executive director. Gross began his new position on Dec. 1, 2022, upon the retirement of the organization’s previous executive director, John T. McGrath, Jr. , who held the leadership role for 16 years. “This is a very important position that, quite frankly, affects tens of thousands of people’s lives,” McGrath said.

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