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Laminate: State of the Industry 2024

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In addition to that, there were reports of sub-par rigid core products that were not holding up well to consumers’ standards. “The most pressing issue we face currently is the price pressure from cheap, low-end SPC products in the market,” said Alex Shaoulpour, president, HF Design.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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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. 2021 will be a transformational year for FloorForce and its clients.

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Robertson earns FCNews’ Lifetime Achievement Award

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I couldn’t think of anyone more appropriate to take home the 2021 award than Olga, and there is no one more appropriate to be the first woman to be honored with this award. In addition to the standard things that a buying group does, such as pricing and merchandising and marketing, Olga takes a personal interest in each member,” Hill said. “We

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Currently the UK is Portugal’s fifth largest export market after France, Spain, the USA, and Germany. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 We strongly believe that our industry’s success lies in our pride in designing and manufacturing to the highest possible quality standards. This grew by 6.4% million in 2022.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Currently the UK is Portugal’s fifth largest export market after France, Spain, the USA, and Germany. In 2021, sales to the UK reached Euro 71.7 We strongly believe that our industry’s success lies in our pride in designing and manufacturing to the highest possible quality standards. This grew by 6.4% million in 2022.

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Real Wood Coalition: Part 8

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“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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The Real Wood Coalition, part 5

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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. The prognosis is also rosy for Mercier. described as a robust remodeling market. TRIED AND TRUE.

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