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Latest wood floors run the wide/long gamut

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Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.

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Locking systems tout improved functionality

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It was precisely this mode of installation that made laminate flooring such a new and exciting product category when it first began appearing in retail showrooms in the U.S. It’s one of the best flooring systems available in the market today,” he said. market nearly 30 years ago. It represents a huge savings for manufacturers.”

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Surfaces ’22: Tech innovators help suppliers elevate their game

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Las Vegas—They don’t manufacture or distribute any of the products that floor covering retailers sell. Floors and walls enhanced with True Grout technology not only look like real ceramic, but improve on the real thing by delivering stronger tiles and planks enabling greater design possibilities in any room,” said John Rietveldt, CEO. “Our

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May Employee Milestones

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

In 2008 ARDEX expanded the scope of the Mexican business, and Jorge was promoted into a Sales Manager position. In 2009 Jorge’s job was expanded again, and he became the Regional Sales Manager for Latin America, which includes Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and the northern cone of South America.

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The enduring allure of exotic, imported hardwood

Floor Covering News

Over the past few years, European oak hardwood floors— especially white oak products —have reigned supreme when it comes to in-demand hardwood species. Our customer base still has a significant number of consumers that desire hardwood flooring from Brazil,” said Rick Holden, CEO of Willow Grove, Pa.-based based Derr Flooring.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 This grew by 6.4% over the next 12 months, to Euro 76.3

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 This grew by 6.4% over the next 12 months, to Euro 76.3