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JUNE 8, 2022

In 2021, Vitromex reported that it generated revenues of approximately $204 million. “In Ceramic tile is the primary flooring utilized in Mexico, and the market has grown approximately 11% in pesos per year over the past five years. The post Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Chicago—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will be collaborating for the first time on the 2021 CTDA-NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Program —essentially a survey that provides side-by-side analysis of their performance metrics next to industry averages.

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MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring.

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APRIL 25, 2022

These latest EPDs generate the largest selection of soft and hard surface flooring options with a net-positive carbon impact, according to the company. “At We continually challenge ourselves to design and manufacture innovative products with reduced impact on our planet and our people.

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JUNE 27, 2022

flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. increase in 2021.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Los Angeles— Emser Tile recently announced plans to host a series of virtual events — a virtual product showcase — featuring more than 20 new collections designed for both the residential and commercial markets. Biophilic design also relates to the utilization of sustainable choices that create a circular approach to design.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio— Tarkett released its 2020 Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report. Fully audited by an independent third-party organization, KPMG, this report showcases the company’s ongoing sustainability performance. “In

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Chicago—NeoCon, the world’s leading platform for the commercial interiors industry, is moving dates for the 2021 edition from June 14-16 to Oct. More details and NeoCon 2021 registration will be available in the spring. The post NeoCon moves 2021 dates to October appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta will host the 2021 Southeast Flooring Market with additional safety precautions. There have been 13 major industry events that have taken place since COVID-19 hit (mostly since September 2020), and no major outbreaks were reported. Last year’s event drew more than 1,600 people. That’s not all.

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JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2021 to $7.34 billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows.

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APRIL 26, 2023

Shaw’s corporate sustainability report highlights the company’s progress and focus on putting people at the heart of its efforts. In addition to this progress, the report focuses on the company’s commitment to its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy—putting people at the heart of its efforts.

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MARCH 9, 2021

Los Angeles— Emser Tile launched its Virtual Environment , a new digital tool that features more than 20 new collections for 2021. Also, the hotel bathroom blends dramatic beauty with the inherent benefits of tile for the perfect choice in design today. Flooring products need to be capable of handling anything that life throws at it.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. The post Keynote speakers announced for Flooring Sustainability Summit appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 18, 2021

Despite this crash, carpet still remains the largest flooring segment, accounting for 48.4% of the overall 18.969 billion square-foot flooring market in 2020. Just five years ago, for example, carpet/rugs made up 60% of the flooring industry in terms of volume. Flooring, including carpet, got a share of that spend.

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MAY 28, 2020

That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. Other industry executives report similar experiences and observations. based New Dimension Hardwood Floors. Such was the case with Eugene, Ore.-based Now, all that seems to be accelerating. “In

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MARCH 15, 2021

By Steven Feldman Atlanta—After a few stops and starts, the 2021 Southeast Flooring Market (SEFM) kicked off in earnest here last week amid strict safety protocols. Outside of the four-city Mohawk Roadshows, the event marked the return of in-person regional markets for the flooring industry. We want to sell face to face.’

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MAY 27, 2020

Hannover, Germany—Innovative techniques for the skilled trades, modern approaches to retailing, new inspiration for commercial contracting, plus new materials and forward-looking trends—all of this, and a change of perspective, will be in the spotlight at the next Domotex , to be held here January 15-18, 2021, the show said.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. So, what gives? In fact, purchases of high-end homes in the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The stay-at-home economy continues to buttress the flooring industry as remodeling projects surge. With few exceptions, flooring retailers continue to report strong activity as they enter the final four months of what has been an unprecedented 2020. Brian’s Flooring & Design in Birmingham, Ala.,

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MAY 24, 2022

Colorado Springs— Starnet, the industry’s largest network of full-service, independent commercial flooring contractors, celebrated its 30 th anniversary conference in grand fashion here earlier this month amid a record number of attendees. Ditto for Cheryl Acierno, owner of the Denver-based flooring contracting company that bears her name. “It

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Flooring retailers reported sales of carpet improved sharply last year—in part due to the home renovation surge ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as technology improvements that have created a more desirable product. We were able to design impressively clean visuals that enhanced colors vividly and with great intensity.

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JUNE 9, 2020

That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. Other industry executives report similar experiences and observations. based New Dimension Hardwood Floors. These considerations, suppliers say, factor into the flooring material selection process.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The last leg of the Momentum Roadshows, which took place in Mohawk’s own backyard at its sprawling design center in Calhoun, Ga., With Mohawk’s postponement of its biennial Edge Summit—the most recent initially slated for December of 2021—the company realized it needed to tweak the Momentum Roadshows accordingly. wrapped up on Feb.

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JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. That’s a substantial increase over 2021 when it grabbed 11.5%

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The “show,” of course, was Surfaces 2022 —the first fully vested flooring convention since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Surfaces 2021 took place, it was held in June and lacked the attendance and exhibitor support of typical shows. Judy Rosas, Sergio Rosas Flooring, Valencia, Calif.,

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association representing the interests of 22 member resilient flooring manufacturers, gathered here for its two-day annual board of directors meeting, Oct. 26–27, 2021. “It The post RFCI readies for continued growth in 2022 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “We The show floor was busy all three days of the event. In addition to that, the Natural Stone Pavilion saw some action.

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APRIL 3, 2023

T he crippling shipping delays and logjams that plagued the flooring industry in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and into the early part of 2022 have finally begun to subside. This includes electronics, building materials, apparel, food products and, of course, flooring. in 2022—that’s a 53% increase from 2021.

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JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2021 to $7.34 billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home is among a bevy of flooring retailers seeing robust renovation activity. By Ken Ryan It has been well chronicled that business for the vast majority of flooring retailers have flourished since the stay-at-home economy sprouted from the COVID-19 pandemic. For Anniston, Ala.-based

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JUNE 28, 2022

The stars were aligned for the carpet category in 2021 as a confluence of factors produced gains not likely to be duplicated in the near future. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2021, FCNews research found that overall carpet sales grew 11.5% of the overall 20.148 billion square-foot flooring market in 2021.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Mike Gallman, president of Mohawk Group (second from left) speaks with Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance, during NeoCon 2021. To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. The team continues to push the envelope.

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JUNE 13, 2022

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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APRIL 15, 2021

Chicago— NeoCon organizers said the show will present a new and enhanced version of the Best of NeoCon Awards for the 2021 event, which will be held Oct. 4-6, 2021 , at theMART. We’re excited to launch the new iteration and celebrate the 2021 Best of NeoCon winners at the show in October.”. market since NeoCon 2019.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The manufacturer established the digital program specifically to provide outlets for the contract design community to revitalize their knowledge and renew their well-being while many are still working remotely. Credits available: AIA, IDCEC, HSW; USGBC/GBCI (Self-Reporting). Color + Design Vision 2021: The Visual Age.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

McVey succeeds departing CFO, Bob Bruno, and inaugurates the position of COO for Chilewich , reporting to chief executive officer, John McPhee. He and his teams supported the Americas contract team, group brands businesses and the global operations team following Herman Miller’s 2021 acquisition of Knoll.

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