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2021 CEU Awards presented at TISE 2022

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The 2021 CEU Awards were presented to participating members of the CEU Program at TISE in Las Vegas on Feb. The 2021 CEU Educator of the Year Award was presented to Stone Panels International LLC, a lightweight stone company located in Marble Falls, Texas.

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2021 LVP Selling Guide now available

Floor Covering News

Intro to the 2021 LVP Selling Guide: Fourteen years ago, Floor Covering News pub­lished its first educational supplement, the Re­tailer Guide to Hardwood Flooring , to great acclaim. Arguably one of the more diverse flooring options available, LVP can take on several forms: stone (slate, travertine, marble, etc.)

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Customers share A+ products from 2021

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Caboodle by Anderson Tuftex. Del Rey by Dream Weaver.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

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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Atlas Concorde receives the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year

Ceramics of Italy

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector. The challenging international scenario makes this performance all the more gratifying. “We

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 million units started in 2021 represented a 16% increase from the previous year. When it comes to imports, ceramic tile in 2021 reached its highest level in 15 years, Astrachan reported. tile consumption by volume in 2021, which is up 69.4%.”. By value, 2021 was $2.5

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of 2021 will see that continue. For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Where opportunity lies. Challenges remain.