Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In its 12th annual environmental, social and governance report, Mohawk Industries stressed its commitment to innovating for a better tomorrow through strategic initiatives that are better for people, the planet and the business’ performance. In 2021, Malisa Maynard joined Mohawk as vice president of sustainability. Calhoun, Ga.—In

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 12, 2020

This season’s ceramic tiles are focused on conveying a warm feeling that awaken your senses. The use of color and matte finishes, along with the varying ceramic wall tile reliefs and micro reliefs will set the stage for comfort and well-being. Bestile, Eunoia. In the Raw. … Continue Reading.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 13, 2022

Five years since it was founded, in 2021 Gruppo Italcer presented its first Sustainability Report, a transparent and detailed overview of the main initiatives carried out during the year and the formal obligations undertaken by the company as it looks to the future. www.gruppoitalcer.it. www.gruppoitalcer.it.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

have been reported to have contracted COVID-19. We’re looking toward our December priorities and spring 2021 meeting.”. The post NFA reports no COVID-19 cases post meeting appeared first on Floor Covering News. One was A.J. Boyajian, co-owner of AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring, with three Massachusetts locations.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Following is the 2021 Fall-Winter tile trend report from Ceramics of Italy. Many Italian manufacturers are producing dramatic marble looks with striking colors and heavy veining while a few offer luxurious tiles with gold detailing and reflective surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. Clemson, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

—Radiant heating sales hit growth levels in the first quarter that haven’t been seen in over a decade, according to the “Q1 2021 Industry Report” by WarmlyYours —a manufacturer specializing in electric floor heating. One of the primary conclusions drawn in the report was that floor heating sales were up 31.1%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. In 2021, Vitromex reported that it generated revenues of approximately $204 million. “In Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk billion (2.9

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

Each EPD covers Mohawk Group’s four commercial carpet tile platforms and three commercial LVT platforms. According to the company, an EPD is a comprehensive report disclosing a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle. These reports are third-party certified by UL and based on international standards.

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Floor Covering News

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. And while tile product advances are always evolving, so too are the ways we can effectively communicate with our key audiences.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. ceramic tile market. According to the report, U.S. There was 2.23

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

We anticipate demand strengthening throughout 2021 as major companies facilitate their employees returning to the office.”. Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales.

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Floor Covering News

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. Know your tile products and sell them. Talk about it.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

I’ve been amazed that it just keeps on going,” Penny Carnino, COO of Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood, Tulsa, Okla., ” Grigsby’s is hardly the only retailer reporting sales results that are outpacing 2021—a record year for many flooring retailers. He said his business is currently running 19% ahead of 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

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. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. In 2021, it was $1.85. increase in 2021. With that, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Los Angeles— Emser Tile launched its Virtual Environment , a new digital tool that features more than 20 new collections for 2021. Now more than ever, Emser Tile aims to empower its customers,” said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing. Emser tile noted the highlights as follows: Hotel Environment.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

These cut-pile sales are reported as residential, not Main Street. According to a Congressional Budget Office report, the number of employed Americans won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024—even as the broader economy is expected to fully recover by the middle of 2021. When is it going to slow down?” Christensen asked.

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Floor Covering News

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 Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood during the shutdown.

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Floor Covering News

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 Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood during the shutdown.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

billion in 2021 to $7.34 This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. Commercial and multi-family construction made impressive gains largely driven by pent-up demand for apartments and condos, Dodge Construction Network reported. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

As the pandemic raged on for the next 16 months, it looked as if the 2021 NWFA Expo —slated to take place in what was until recently a still largely shuttered Baltimore—might also be in jeopardy of cancellation. In the end, it turned out to be a stroke of genius. We’re really glad that we decided to show here.”. Common challenges.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2022

It was just what the commercial flooring industry needed following cancellations/postponements of the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On top of that, Starnet reported a record number of spouses and guests at the event, which was held at the sprawling, picturesque Broadmoor Resort and Conference Center.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

As the second quarter begins, dealers are reporting that for the most part business activity has kept pace with previous quarters and, in some instances, has accelerated. “As This led to March being incredibly strong with retail sales up over 20% for the quarter—and we were up 8% when compared to 2021.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the highly anticipated return of CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. The Spanish tile industry surpassed expectations with overall sales increasing by 16.2% since 2021. since last year.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

With few exceptions, flooring retailers continue to report strong activity as they enter the final four months of what has been an unprecedented 2020. While Gregerson’s increase may represent the higher end of what flooring dealers are reporting, retailers for the most part say business is on par with 2019 numbers. By Ken Ryan.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

billion in 2021 to $7.34 This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. Commercial and multi-family construction made impressive gains largely driven by pent-up demand for apartments and condos, Dodge Construction Network reported. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

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. By Ken Ryan. Nuckols, president of the residential division of The Dixie Group.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

While Surfaces 2021 took place, it was held in June and lacked the attendance and exhibitor support of typical shows. While attendance might not have been on par with pre-2020 levels, exhibitors such as Mannington, Mohawk and Inhaus—to name a few—reported strong interest from buyers at the show. Penny Carnino.

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Floor Covering News

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. over the 1.38

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

American factories reported that material, labor and transportation constraints prevented them from operating at full capacity. Speaking of which, no product was victimized by inflation more than ceramic tile, which was up 14% in dollars but down 1% in volume. billion figure reached in 2021. in 2021 and $1.21 over the $6.5

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Early in [2021], there was little investment in office and hospitality segments in particular,” observed Greg Mather, president of Crossville. billion commercial flooring business, rebounded in 2021 as sales were relatively flat after posting a double-digit falloff the prior year. “I Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The company has expanded capacity at each of its eight plants in 2021. First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. For example, MSI is bringing LVT and tile from numerous countries outside of China.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More importantly, he said re-bookings were for TISE 2021 were “very strong,” with the sales office on the show floor packed daily with exhibitors rebooking steadily for next year. “We In addition, many of the TISE 2020 exhibitors booked larger spaces for 2021.”. Reports of laminate flooring’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2020

Participants in the discussion were: Bruce Zwicker, CEO of Virginia Tile. Half of our members believe the impact will last through mid-year; half believe the impact will last until the end of 2020—and 10% of those believe the impacts will go through 2021.”. Also sitting in was Dana Cole, executive director of the Hardwood Federation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Mike Gallman, president of Mohawk Group (second from left) speaks with Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance, during NeoCon 2021. With the visual of soft surface and the durability of a hard surface, this product is 4mm thick and can be installed side by side with most EcoWorx carpet tiles with no need for transitions.

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