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Ceramic: State of the Industry 2022

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In 2021, ceramic finally saw some relief as the category registered gains for the first time in two years. However, 2022 has challenged that growth as a rocky housing market and ongoing labor shortages take center stage. ceramic tile consumption was down 2% by volume throughout the second quarter of 2022 versus the same time last year.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

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By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Coverings 2022 saw 750 exhibitors and more than 30 countries represented on the show floor. Ceramic market update.

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Coem Sustainability Report 2022: second edition

Ceramics of Italy

Product quality and design go hand-in-hand with sustainable innovation focused on customer satisfaction. L'articolo Coem Sustainability Report 2022: second edition proviene da ceramica.info. This project aims to progressively reduce emissions by utilising alternative energy sources.

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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

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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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Contract: State of the Industry 2022

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D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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Ceramic: State of the industry 2023

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S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Multi-family State of the Industry 2022

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In 2022, many households are expected to move away from cities,” said Sarah Martin, senior economist at Dodge Data & Analytics. NAHB reported the percentage of homes with four or more bed-rooms and three or more bath-rooms rose 45% and 32%, respectively, and closer to 2015 peaks. “We Unit size is also growing. It is likely.