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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. 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. With that, the U.S.

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Katie Jensen joins Natural Stone Institute executive committee

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has selected Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary. I hope to continue to provide leadership with my peers as we provide more resources to advance the natural stone industry.”. Katie Jensen.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

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The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities.

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U.S. Stone Industries earns sustainability certification

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Stone Industries, located here, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373). The company has achieved Silver status for its fabrication facility, which processes limestone from raw blocks of stone into usable building materials. Stone Industries. “We

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TISE 2021 touts connection, innovation

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.— The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. Kudos to Informa for officially opening up our industry! New and notable. Attendee reaction.

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Natural Stone Institute opens award entries

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Oberlin, Ohio—The 2021 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open. The association said it opened entries for the Pinnacle Awards, Tucker Design Awards, Industry Recognition Awards and its scholarship program, which are due by July 20. No project categories are required.

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NSF welcomes new board of directors

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomed 10 new industry members to its board of directors for 2023. 2021 NSF board president, and Kent Barnow (U.S. Stone Industries, LLC) will officially end their terms at StonExpo in January 2023. Tony Malisani. Kevin Camarata – president-elect.