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Tile continues downward slide

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imports, followed by Spain (17.4%) and Mexico (16.7%). 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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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

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manufacturers have plentiful deposits of clay and feldspar, an efficient and well-respected labor force, local community support, state-of-the-art equipment and affordable energy—so much so that major exporters from Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico and China have built facilities in the U.S. . “In fact, U.S.

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TCNA: Tile market struggles through pandemic

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imports (by volume), followed by Mexico (17.6%) and Italy (17.2%). of US imports, followed by Spain (23.1%) and Mexico (11.4%). Spain, Mexico, and Italy) were shut down due to COVID-19, which negatively impacted imports. FOB factory sales were $975.9 Spain was the largest exporter to the U.S. (3Q 3Q 2020 YTD) with a 20.7%

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Elite Daltile program hosts conference for members

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Dallas – This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The goal of our Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales.”

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Coverings releases Rock Star Award winners

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Natiely Canedo, Florida sales manager, StoneHardscapes, Ft. Martha Salazar, director of marketing, TCNA – Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Matt Welner, trainer, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Jackson, Miss. Manufacturer. Matteo Calisesi, technical business development, Florim, New York, N.Y. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Dal-Tile highlights ESG accomplishments

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84% — Overall, Dal-Tile has recovered and reused 84% of all process wastewater in its US- and Mexico-based facilities. 11% — Reduced energy consumption by 11% at all sales service centers and distribution facilities. 17% — 2018 to present has seen a reduction in Dal-Tile’s energy carbon footprint by 17%.

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