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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. More than just a way to comply with requirements, we hope updates to the standard continue to give quarriers, producers and distributors a roadmap to have greener processes/procedures.”.

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MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 1, 2023

M any flooring retailers experienced a surplus of inventory in 2022 due to supply chain improvements. The following A+ products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high for specialty flooring retailers and distributors in 2022. inches to 75.6

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JULY 11, 2022

Show organizers confirmed attendance at NeoCon 2022 was higher than in 2021, at about 40,000. Chicago— NeoCon 2022, held here last month, was abuzz with optimism as commercial flooring suppliers touted rebounding sales and specifications across key commercial segments in 2022. Commercial’s comeback.

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APRIL 1, 2022

—Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award was presented to Picco Group for their work on the Utopia project in Grand Rapids, Mich. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomes the following industry members to its board of directors for 2022: Board President. Joshua Levinson of Artistic Tile, Inc., Joshua Levinson of Artistic Tile, Inc., Levinson will serve as immediate past president in 2022. “I Rich Katzmann, Stone Services Group.

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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 last year.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

This is an overview of FCNews ‘ Great Reveal 2022. For the full product details, please see The Great Reveal 2022 issue (Jan. 10/17, 2022). More extensive product details are featured in FCNews ‘ Great Reveal 2022 supplement. Engineered Floors. 1-3 in Las Vegas. Indeed, i4F impresses on many fronts.

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JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. Certain Main Street/ Commercial segments, like education, performed very well in 2021 and into 2022,” noted Quentin Quathamer, director of Main Street commercial, Shaw Industries.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

While single-home production is posting double-digit increases over last year, building materials and labor shortages, housing affordability and backlogs are tempering growth prospects for 2022, observers said. Demand remains solid, but housing affordability is likely to decline in 2022 with rising interest rates,” Dietz explained.

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MAY 16, 2022

The list includes household names familiar to flooring industry observers as well as names you may never have heard of—until now. The specialty flooring retailer—you and me—is why Danny and the entire SFN team show up every day. After 28 years in flooring, Jamann joined TDG in mid-2018. And it’s true.

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MARCH 29, 2022

.— Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America , released the winners of the annual Rock Star Award in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rogue Bergerson, tile artisan, Bergerson Tile, Astoria, Ore. Distributor.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Engineered Floors. Fast growing flooring brand keeps pedal to the metal. Disrupting through distribution.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Flooring products. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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JULY 17, 2023

Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.

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JUNE 15, 2022

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is launching a brand-new training module in its regional training program: Thick-Bed Installations. According to the NTCA, this program will debut at America’s Floor Source in Columbus, Ohio on August 26, 2022. Jackson, Miss.—The

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”.

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JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Following is a preview of some of the new product innovations set to launch today at NeoCon 2022. The Ava by Novalis brand will highlight its 2TRZO at NeoCon 2022.

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JUNE 23, 2021

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. Las Vegas, Nev.— New and notable. The June experience had several differentiators from previously held events.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

—MILEstone, the distributed brand of Florim USA, introduced “Plaster 2.0,” a carbon-neutral porcelain tile collection , to North America late last year. The innovative product was selected as a winner for Metropolis ‘s 2022 Planet Positive Awards for the category of Surfaces, Tiles, Materials.

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MAY 3, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has accepted a donation from Artistic Tile Inc., in memory of Steve Slutzah, Westside Tile and Stone, Inc., to support the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT). Thank you, Artistic Tile, Joshua Levinson and NTCA.”

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JULY 25, 2023

That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. The auction will include over 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. It’s a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Natural Stone Foundation announces new board members appeared first on Floor Covering News. Katzmann has served on the board since the Foundation’s origin in 2017 and has witnessed its impact firsthand. Katzmann has served on the board since the Foundation’s origin in 2017 and has witnessed its impact firsthand.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Atlas Concorde, a major global player in the ceramic tile industry with an extensive presence in 130 countries across 5 continents , has further strengthened its position as the industry’s top ranked company in terms of export share in the period 2021-2022.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Las Vegas— MileStone, the distributed brand of Florim USA, will be premiering at Coverings 2022 to be held here April 5-8. In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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JUNE 20, 2022

Chicago—AHF Products showcased its newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio here last week at NeoCon 2022. The AHF commercial portfolio (Parterre and AHF Contract) includes homogeneous sheet, heterogeneous sheet, inlaid heterogeneous sheet, LVT and its new vinyl based tile (VBT).

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MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Heinold agreed it wasn’t just about the numbers but the vibrant energy being felt throughout the show floor. “As O rland o , F la.—

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles. Location: Pavigres.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles. Location: Pavigres.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently named Martin Brookes its president for 2021 and 2022 and its 2020 Tile Person of the Year. Brookes has built a resume of achievements and activities that represent commitment and passion for the tile and stone industry. Martin Brookes. Flowood, Miss.—The

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JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We We expect it to be better this year with the second half being the strongest.”

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JULY 27, 2022

Philadelphia Commercial, leading Main Street brand of Shaw , launched its 2022 Phase II soft surface introductions, including the elegant Redefined Luxury Collection. The post Philadelphia Commercial launches new collection appeared first on Floor Covering News. Dalton, Ga.—

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8%

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JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. Following are the 2022 winners: Carpet. Premier Flooring Center. Välinge’s premium rigid core floor is a game changer in rigid core flooring. The Dixie Group.

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