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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

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In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural commodities such as wheat and corn, and the conflict has disrupted production and export capabilities.

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What keeps executives up at night 2024

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We have great products, but when foot traffic is slow it doesn’t matter.” Jamie Welborn SVP, product management, soft surface Mohawk “The ever-evolving volatility since the start of pandemic has me paranoid of ‘What’s next?’ It would only take Iran to attack Israel to create a situation in the world where you have oil prices soar.

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NFA members exude optimism

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Newton and other NFA board members agreed that while top-line sales are down for most in ‘23, margins are higher as dealers are selling better goods—and therefore generating higher tickets. I think a lot of us are up over 2019 even though we are down vs. 2022,” said Jason Waggoner, vice president of sales, ICC Floors, Indianapolis.

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People Making A Difference 2021

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Jay has been with Mannington for 29 years, all of them in sales. As seasoned professionals, they were able to strategically plan the production of the 2021 Flooring Markets with safety top of mind after watching similar-sized and larger events convene safely with no outbreaks reported. Products need to be touched and seen in person.

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People Making A Difference 2021

Floor Covering News

Jay has been with Mannington for 29 years, all of them in sales. As seasoned professionals, they were able to strategically plan the production of the 2021 Flooring Markets with safety top of mind after watching similar-sized and larger events convene safely with no outbreaks reported. Products need to be touched and seen in person.

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LAMINAM AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES

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The Italian multinational is now going to the other side of the world to open Laminam Australian, the latest branch to be opened following the 2020 launch of Laminam France and then Laminam Israel. The words of Laminam S.p.A.’s