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Virginia Tile announces new distribution hub

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Indianapolis—Virginia Tile is expanding its operations into Indiana with the opening of a brand-new, all-in-one, full-service branch located here. The new location will feature a state-of-the-art showroom, a user-friendly order and pick-up desk and a fully stocked warehouse of tile and installation materials providing customers with a comprehensive and convenient tile shopping experience.

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Royce Wood Studio

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Located in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside neighbouring the rolling hills of the Peak District and in the hamlet of Toadhole Furnace, the Wheelhouse of Amber Mill is home to the studio and showroom of the glaze extraordinaires of Royce Wood Studio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peter Wood, Royce Wood Studio (@roycewoodstudio) Since 1997 Peter Wood and his team have been wholly focused on ceramic tile and glaze production, creating a large number of unique reactive glazes co

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Stats 2023: Commercial flooring rebounds

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C all it the “year of the comeback.” That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. As businesses reopened, construction and renovation projects activities increased, breathing new life into building interiors.

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Flooring STATS 2023: Dollars see gains, volume down

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Generationally high inflation. A seemingly unending number of interest rate hikes. Disruptions in supply chains. The war in Ukraine that created a global energy crisis. A drop in American consumer confidence. Falling stock prices and unrealized profit forecasts. Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular.

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Dal-Tile takes home Vendor of the Year 2023 award

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Dallas, Texas— Dal-Tile recently received its second Vendor of the Year award from custom luxury homebuilder AR Homes. This is an exceptionally prestigious win, given the level of excellence AR Homes expects from its stable of top-tier suppliers and vendor partners, according to the company. Dal-Tile surpassed other nationally renowned supplier partners such as GE Appliances, Moen, Sherwin-Williams and Carrier to capture this year’s Vendor of the Year title.

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Neocon 2023 shines as commercial rallies

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C hi c ago —The 54 th edition of NeoCon, the commercial design industry’s premier tradeshow event held here earlier this month, was alight with enthusiastic optimism and collaboration as the show truly emulated its 2023 theme: “Together We Design.” Numerous exhibition spaces and private showrooms touted new flooring lines based around collaboration from both a design and narrative perspective.

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Stats 2023: Contract market continues recovery

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C all it the “year of the comeback.” That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. As businesses reopened, construction and renovation projects activities increased, breathing new life into building interiors.

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Louisville Tile acquires American Olean Midwest

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Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile, a leading distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile, has acquired American Olean Midwest, a highly respected tile supplier and distributor. This strategic move aims to further solidify Louisville Tile’s position as a prominent player in the tile industry, expanding its market presence and enhancing its product portfolio.

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Shaw’s Cook named to National Private Truck Council Hall of Fame

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Shaw’s Claude “Ricky” Cook has been inducted into the NPTC Hall of Fame. Dalton—Shaw Industries announced that Claude “Ricky” Cook, a Shaw driver for the past 38 years, has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) Hall of Fame. Cook received the honor for amassing 4.4 million miles without a preventable or moving accident and became the fifth Shaw driver in the NPTC Hall of Fame.

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Mannington Commercial, Mercy Medical Angels renew partnership

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Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial announced its renewed partnership with Mercy Medical Angels , the nation’s largest provider of charitable long-distance transportation to medical care for those in financial need. Since the partnership began in March 2020, Mannington Commercial has donated 3% of the purchase price of each square yard of products from the Bloom Collection.

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COREtec introduces Scratchless mineral core line

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Dalton— COREtec , Shaw Industries’ premium luxury vinyl brand, has developed a new-and-improved mineral core platform with a revamped product collection: COREtec Scratchless. The tagline for the new line boasts: “Everlasting scratch protection. Endless design possibilities.” Consistent with its reputation of continuous innovation, COREtec aims to further cements its leadership position with its new PVC-free products that now offer a 30-year limited residential scratch warranty, improved installa

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Benchwick releases its 2023 comprehensive baseline ESG Report

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New York—Benchwick, a leading provider of innovative home improvement solutions and a full subsidiary of Northann Corp, has released its 2023 comprehensive Baseline ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Report. According to the company, the report underscores its steadfast commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. “Benchwick is proud to release its Baseline ESG Report, which represents a significant step forward in our sustainability journey,” said Jane Sm

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How contractors can beat revenue goals

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I n the flooring industry, consistently meeting or beating revenue goals often boils down to having enough quality sales leads. In a recent Modernize survey of more than 100 home improvement professionals, the challenge of securing quality sales leads emerged as a top concern, following only economic uncertainties and the scarcity of skilled labor. Flooring contractors have an array of sources for leads at their disposal.

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