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Tile continues downward slide

Floor Covering News

India was the largest exporter by volume to the U.S. The five countries from which the most tiles were imported in 2023 based on volume were: India (42.6%); Spain -19.4%; Mexico -7.8%; Italy -20.5%; Brazil -18.6%. the next highest shares of total consumption by volume belonged to India (14.2%), Spain (12.2%), and Mexico (11.8%).

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

Floor Covering News

ceramic tile manufacturing, are filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the federal government seeking the imposition of substantial tariffs on imports of ceramic tile from India to remedy unfairly low-priced imports that have injured domestic manufacturers and flooded the market with uncertified porcelain tiles.

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Smith & Fong expands palmwood floor offering

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San Francisco—Smith & Fong, a company specializing in sustainable interior finishes, has added six new colors to its award-winning Durapalm line of palmwood flooring. “We We have worked hard to develop a strong supply of high-quality palm from our sources in India,” said Dan Smith, owner.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

Floor Covering News

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Cement Tile Circling the Globe: India

Cement Style

Now India has caught the fever! India’s Surfaces Reporter Magazine devoted a portion of their June 2013 issue to the growing popularity of decorative cement tile in India over the last decade. The article, “Are Decorative Cement Floor Tiles Making a Comeback?” Wilder original design. In the Media'

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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

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In the past year, Arcot has also led an effort to strengthen the association’s relationship with key trade associations and trade shows in his native country of India. Arcot identified opportunities for NSI to develop relationships in India as strong as those which exist with other key stone producing nations.

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Sustainable Clover Villa in India Set Within a Golf Field

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Designed by Mistry Architects , Clover Villa is contemporary home set within a golf course development on the outskirts of Bangalore, India. A reflective pool with skylights that create varying light and shade through the day connects both the floors with its high ceiling, double height windows and accent lights.

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