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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

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Over the past decade, the 48-year-old company got into the SPC game in a huge way, becoming the second-largest supplier of that product in the U.S. The company continues to grow through innovation, a diverse product assortment and holding true to its core tenet: “Making Dream Surfaces Attainable.” We’ve added new product lines.

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Contract: State of the Industry 2022

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D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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Due to the large increases in freight rates and the Ukraine crisis, which affected raw material and natural gas costs, we saw large increases in the overall cost of ceramic tile,” Raj Shah, president of MSI, told Floor Covering News. Home trends spurred by the pandemic also continue to be a boon for the tile flooring category.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

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The pandemic also made outdoor living even more essential in consumers’ eyes as this became a greater place of entertainment and relaxation.”. Most ceramic suppliers agreed outdoor living was a boon to the ceramic business in 2021 as consumers continued to utilize every space in and around the home.

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Resilient Flooring: State of the industry  2022

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New work-from-home lifestyles also continued to drive consumer spending as many looked to expand their existing homes to feature new office space or outdoor sanctuaries. High single-digit to double-digit growth is possible for the first half of 2022,” said Adam Ward, vice president of product management, resilient, Mohawk. “I

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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

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The coolest part about it is that it allows for an indoor-outdoor living style with a wonderful deck. The ground level is almost fully glazed offering the indoor/outdoor atmosphere. The house had just four weeks of production phase and was delivered to be fitted with wires and piping on site. Shipping container home in Ukraine.

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