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TCNA: After decade of growth, ceramic tile market declines in 2019

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FOB factory sales of domestic shipments were $1.33 million starts in 2005, housing starts in 2019 were more than double their level at the beginning of the decade. New Single Family Home Sales. The post TCNA: After decade of growth, ceramic tile market declines in 2019 appeared first on Floor Covering News. of total U.S.

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Pat Oakley named president of Mullican Flooring

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—Pat Oakley has become the president of Mullican Flooring, a leading U.S. manufacturer of hardwood flooring , effective Jan. A veteran of the hardwood flooring industry for more than 25 years, Oakley joined the company, based here, in 2000 as a regional sales manager. He was promoted to national sales manager in 2005.

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Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Architectural Ceramics

As a result, a great feature of porcelain tile is that it makes an excellent flooring option in commercial and residential spaces. From management to sales, or from customer service to the warehouse, each team helps to carry out our day-to-day processes. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability. Results That Matter.

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Mannington’s Keith Campbell to retire at year-end

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He joined the company in 1977 and held a variety of diverse positions in sales, manufacturing and finance. In 2005, he was promoted to director of laminate business and in 2006 he was named director of porcelain tile business. LeGate joined Mannington Commercial in 2009 as a sales analyst.

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John Allen, William M. Bird veteran, announces retirement  

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Bird announced the retirement of John Allen, vice president of sales, effective Dec. Allen, a 46-year veteran of the floor covering industry, served more than half that time with William M. Bird in 1997 as a builder sales manager, before being promoted to sales manager of the South Region and product director in 2005.

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William M. Bird promotes Gary Rudebeck, Jaco Kruger to vp positions

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L to R: Gene Corvino, Jaco Kruger, Gary Rudebeck, John Allen (outgoing vp of sales) Charleston, S.C.—William Bird recently promoted Gary Rudebeck to vice president of sales and Jaco Kruger to vice president of East Bay Supply Co. Bird in 2005, Kruger has enjoyed a successful career within the company. Bird, Gene Corvino.

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Foam Products rejoins NALFA

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—Foam Products Corporation has rejoined The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as its newest associate member. Foam Products was an original member from 2005-2015, according to NALFA. manufacturer of residential and commercial acoustical underlayment products for the laminate flooring industry.