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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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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. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Coverings 2023 energizes the masses

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Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. Tile market strengthens Much like most other flooring categories, the tile industry held its breath in 2022—unsure how the market might perform amid a questionable economy. “But this year you feel the excitement, you see the foot traffic.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. This requires relentless effort in a number of areas.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. This requires relentless effort in a number of areas.

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

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