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Panariagroup expands in Portugal with the acquisition of Gresart

Ceramics of Italy

This operation further expands Panariagroup’s production capacity and commercial and distribution presence in Portugal and strengthens Gres Panaria Portugal’s position as the leading ceramic tile producer in the Portuguese market. www.panariagroup.it

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Looking back: Jeff Lorberbaum

Floor Covering News

A major difference from that era was the sales channels. Ceramic tile was limited in its design and sizes; sheet vinyl was an inexpensive product with limited applications; engineered wood was coming into its own; laminate—at that time—was a crude alternative to wood; and LVT didn’t exist. ” Q&A. That wasn’t an easy decision.