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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Manchester, NH—CCA Global’s University training program and curriculum have been recognized as one of the top 100 nationwide with a 2021 Training Top 100 designation, awarded by Training magazine. This makes the extraordinary accomplishments of the 2021 Training Top 100 organizations even more noteworthy,” she said. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% in 2021, according to FCNews estimates, while the average selling price rose 7% last year and 12.7% Instead of settling for a standard area rug size, the consumer can have the exact size needed to perfectly fit the room or the area she is covering,” TDG’s Nuckols explained.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

AHF Products has continued to invest in our domestic operations since our inception three years ago,” said Chris King, senior vice president, sales and marketing, AHF Products. “We .; West Plains, Mo.; and Titusville, Pa. We manufacture in eight plants throughout America, and manufacture around 70% of our total volume in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. CEO, Johnson Hardwood. Jason O’Krent.

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MARCH 16, 2023

Other proponents include Brian Parker, vice president of product management for AHF Products, which expanded its portfolio in 2021 to include laminate flooring. We’re very excited about our laminate products, which is a new category for Johnson,” said John Ousley, vice president of sales and distribution.

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MARCH 21, 2022

The company has expanded capacity at each of its eight plants in 2021. What’s more, this increased resilience was designed to outperform both v-groove and traditional ceramic grout applications in terms of wear and tear. The design also allows installers to create staggered patterns while cutting total installation time in half.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. They are partners with integrity that focus on fashion, performance, quality and pushing the limits of design. Their designs are totally custom. What retailers had to say.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Fulfilling the promise of its mission, Fabrica manufactures carpets and rugs for the most demanding segments of the high-end residential and designer market. Masland: “Inspired by Design.” Dixie Home was founded on the premise that fashion and design should not be limited to the high end of the market. Product quality.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

—Mohawk said it will begin to roll out a fully evolved TecWood product line and introduce 100 new SKUs in 2021 in an effort to give homeowners trusted performance and design from a natural hardwood veneer. TecWood will be included in Mohawk’s first national sale event of the year.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

As a company dedicated to exceeding California’s sustainability standards, Bentley will continue to design products to lower our chemicals of concern and carbon footprint. “I’m thrilled to welcome Holly into her new Bentley role,” said Jay Brown, Bentley president and chief operating officer. “As

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

is an easier and more intuitive selling system; it will raise conversion rates, grow overall sales and raise margins. initially started in 10 pilot stores, with results from that test group showing an immediate uptick in sales. tag lines such as “Designer Carpet” replace supplier brand names. Gilbert called 2.0 suggested that 2.0

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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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MARCH 23, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During the Tile of Spain Press Conference, held on the first day of the fair, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) , echoed the strength of Spain’s ceramic sector, reporting on 2022 production, sales and exports figures.

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JUNE 22, 2021

“These guarantee the milling, grade and moisture content of the wood has been manufactured within industry standards and the resulting planks are stable and sound and won’t split, crack or warp when properly installed,” said Brett Miller, vice president of technical standards, training and certification, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking a look at the numbers, through Q2 2021 total U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S. Ceramic residential sales in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2021

By Steven Feldman Amid reports that residential soft surface sales were up about 10% in 2020’s fourth quarter, Mohawk is beefing up all its soft surface brands for 2021 with a bevy of new introductions. Then, we will have a full launch of products inclusive of standard SmartStrand, SmartStrand Silk and patterns.”. EverStrand.

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JUNE 1, 2021

According to Mark Pacacha, national sales manager, Seneca, the retailer and/or distributor should be familiar with which trim and molding is best for each particular customer according to the application and chosen flooring for the project. So, how does a retailer go about cashing in on the healthy margins accessory pieces provide?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

That’s according to research conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), which estimates solid wood floors saw a 20% increase in 2021, ending the year with the highest share rate since 2007. Joinery, by comparison, offers a wood floor with an inlay design inspired by a Japanese woodworking design element.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As of March 1, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed 2.53 The first of the three phases commences June 2021 and will have a capacity of 3 million square feet. Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show , took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We You have to design the property, get permits and arrange the financing—so there is a little bit of a lag.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

Show organizers confirmed attendance at NeoCon 2022 was higher than in 2021, at about 40,000. Chicago— NeoCon 2022, held here last month, was abuzz with optimism as commercial flooring suppliers touted rebounding sales and specifications across key commercial segments in 2022. And I think workplace is definitely a No.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

After the feel-good story that was the 2021 statistical year for carpet—when a COVID-19-led rally helped catapult residential sales to double-digit percentage gains— the pendulum swung the other way in 2022. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 This grew by 6.4% over the next 12 months, to Euro 76.3

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 This grew by 6.4% over the next 12 months, to Euro 76.3

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Jennifer Homeyer is owner of The Design House in Denton, Texas. The International Surfaces Event (TISE) has a rich history for 30 years, and the last decade has been led with Kerry Cree at the helm of booth sales—including booth, sponsorship and digital. Christina Haack: Celebrated designer. By Dana Hicks. By Michael Bejack.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

After the feel-good story that was the 2021 statistical year for carpet—when a COVID-19-led rally helped catapult residential sales to double-digit percentage gains— the pendulum swung the other way in 2022. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The top-line sales are there,” FEI Group’s Howerton said. According to the Census Bureau, single-family permit data has been roughly flat on a seasonally adjusted basis since June of 2021 due to higher development and construction costs. For some builders, though, the demand is palpable.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

F ollowing its COVID-19-induced spike in sales, the residential carpet market is down more than 20% from where it was just two years. Executives agree this change presents an opportunity to sell higher-end, premium fabrics specifically designed for these areas. Shown is Canvas Comfort. million average over the past 25 years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2021

The last few years the hardwood category has lost share to these categories, but hardwood is rebounding and getting back to growth in 2021,” said Brad Williams, vice president of sales and marketing at Boa-Franc, makers of the Mirage brand. sales and marketing, Indusparquet. “In We see wide width demand in 3?4-inch

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2021

—Mohawk Industries was recognized as the most sustainable flooring supplier by Green Builder on its “Green Builder Media 2021 Brand Index.” At Mohawk, we’re ever evolving to meet the latest sustainable needs of all our customers,” said Scott Gibson, senior director of sales operations, Mohawk builder and multi-family.

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MARCH 26, 2021

We started by focusing on the local Los Angeles market, and it generated $10 million in sales in the year 2019,” Guo told FCNews. “We Lions Floor laminate products feature the popular Uniclic locking system and are available in a host of trendy designs. Everything is specified and built to industry standards. A winning formula.

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APRIL 8, 2022

According to the company, the sessions will span eight program tracks: workplace, healthcare, education, facilities, wellness, sustainability, design skills and industry direction; and delve into the topics that are making an impact on the design industry both now and in the future. Eric Kline, director, workplace experience, Adobe.

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MARCH 18, 2024

PureGrain direct digital print DLVT flooring uses digital embossing technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. What’s more, the initiative is designed to change how retailers and manufacturers work together to sell that flooring. These products offer the realistic look and feel of actual wood.

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