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APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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MARCH 17, 2023

—Louisville Tile’s chief executive officer, Matthew Saltzman, will be presenting at Coverings 2023 , held here, on April 20. Coverings is the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America. The post Louisville Tile’s CEO to present at Coverings 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The top 10 tile trends provide a sneak peek of the immersive displays being planned for Coverings 2023 , which will take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Orlando—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards this week at the show. The post Coverings announces 2023 Best Booth Awards appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 1, 2023

The FCICA 2023 conference hosted 156 members and 39 exhibiting companies. FCICA recognized Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Bonitz Flooring and DCO Commercial Floors as CIM “Champions” for having 15 or more employees who have attained CIM status. 20-23, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. T u cso n , A riz.—FCICA,

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JUNE 14, 2023

“Most of the market for commercial flooring is healthy and our members expect to have a growth year in 2023,” said Mark Bischoff, president and CEO, Starnet Commercial Flooring. In May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts multi-family building starts to decline by more than 10% annually from 2023 to 2024.

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MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. The Coverings Lounge.

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MAY 31, 2023

Mohawk continues to expand its signature RevWood line to include more colors, designs, performance options and price points. Our hope is that our customers got a taste of these products and are extremely satisfied with them—and that benefit will play itself out throughout 2023.” who might be interested in private label programs. “We

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MARCH 16, 2023

Made in Spain, the product features an AC6 rating for wear and dent resistance—the highest rating currently available—and boasts trendy designs, including wood visuals that offer up to 24 variations before a pattern repeat appears. Brimming at 12mm + 1mm attached IXPE pad thickness, these laminates are designed to last a lifetime.

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MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Since 1969 the show has served as a leading platform for the commercial design industry and boasts myriad learning, networking and educational opportunities for attendees and exhibitors alike across nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space. Following is our NeoCon Preview 2023, a sneak peek of some of those new introductions.

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JUNE 29, 2023

“We all know of the supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, so all things considered, we expected 2022 to be a little worse than it was,” said Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). “By The post Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JULY 5, 2023

Another key channel for laminate flooring in 2022 included design centers and flooring-specific home improvement centers. According to data provided by EPLF, total shipments of laminate flooring to North America was nearly 400 million square feet. Although that translates into a 12.7% reduction in European laminate exports to the U.S.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Daltile’s commitment to quality, innovation and design perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering the best in custom home building. ” Butterfield noted that an additional key to home builders’ success in the current environment is that 95% of the products in our Dal-Tile Builder Studio program are made in North America.

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MAY 15, 2023

We want customers to love the style and design of the products. What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. BOBBY MERIDETH, Flooring America OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla. The post Winning at Retail 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 23, 2023

Ecore’s Heritage Motivate performance vinyl tile (PVT) claimed top honors in the resilient flooring category of this year’s IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards and was selected as a Sustainable Product category winner of the esteemed 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.

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MARCH 19, 2024

“We began implementing it in 2023, as a key component of our modernization strategy. With its introduction, we are proud to be one of the most advanced porcelain tile manufacturers in North America and in a position to gain market share in today’s competitive marketplace.” . “We are excited to be the first U.S.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) April 22-25, 2024.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Made-in-America suppliers agree there are a variety of benefits to their customers, not the least of which is shorter lead times—a timely advantage given the hardship imported LVTs continue to face today. The company manufactures in eight plants throughout America and produces about 80% of its total volume in the U.S.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

—AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of hard surface flooring for the residential and commercial markets , has won a 2023 Good Design award for Armstrong Flooring Natralis Commercial Homogeneous Vinyl Sheet. Natralis is inspired by the landscapes of North America and the “spot” patterns found in nature.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

This week, we asked: What area of your business outperformed expectations in 2023? The work finally came through in 2023.” ” —Mike Foulk, Foulk’s Flooring America Meadville, Pa. While we saw a drop in order numbers, the designer work increased our average ticket by 20%, which allowed us to match our 2022 sales.”

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APRIL 18, 2022

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. During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

1, 2023, Michael Halebian & Co., said Rusty Joyce, commercial president at Tarkett North America. We are looking forward to promoting the Tarkett brand name to architects, designers and end users in a market area that has experienced incredible growth year after year.” Effective Oct.1, Headquartered in Carlstadt, N.J.,

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APRIL 17, 2023

F looring retailers are recalibrating their near-term projections as the anticipated slowdown in 2023 has yet to materialize or has been less impactful thus far. Retailer fears of a 2023 drop-off dates to the second half of last year, when the rate of inflation was soaring to 40-year highs—peaking at 9.06% at the end of June.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Heart pine was really what America was built from,” said Milton Goodwin, vice president. We’ve got a strong legacy that we continue to build on, style and design leadership since 1986. Specifically, Hammel is referring to Pacaya mesquite, which is sourced from Central America, drained of its sap and treated by local artisans.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation. range was released in 2023.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s a message one flooring executive had to say about 2023. Yes, the early forecast for 2023—especially Q1—calls for continued inflationary pressures and high interest rates to suppress retail for the first few months. Our business going into 2023 has the right amount of inventory to service the business. Brian Carson.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

This week, we asked: What area of your business outperformed expectations in 2023? The work finally came through in 2023.” ” —Mike Foulk, Foulk’s Flooring America Meadville, Pa. While we saw a drop in order numbers, the designer work increased our average ticket by 20%, which allowed us to match our 2022 sales.”

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“The global Tarkett family of brands has focused on reducing the organization’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions through environmental management, eco-design, supplier engagement and circular economy solutions,” said Roxane Spears, vice president of sustainability for Tarkett North America.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Workshops will be held in: Calif., Regional trainings will be held in: Ariz.,

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APRIL 12, 2023

These included demos from ARDEX Americas, H.B. FCICA recognized Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Bonitz Flooring and DCO Commercial Floors as CIM “Champions” for having 15 or more employees who have attained CIM status. 20-23, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Tucson, Ariz.—FCICA,

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JULY 17, 2023

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. Mohawk, for instance, has expanded its popular TecWood line to give retailers and consumers more options in 2023.

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JULY 11, 2023

Young professionals working as tile distributors and importers throughout North America are invited to apply. Selected applicants will be treated to a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy to attend the 40 th edition of Cersaie—taking place from September 25-29 at the Bologna Exhibition Centre.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This week we asked: What gives you hope 2023 will be a good year? Here are their responses: The hope I have for the success of 2023 rests with my incredible team members who have worked so hard to overcome all of the challenges of the last couple of years. Bobby Merideth, Flooring America OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Las Vegas—Registration is now open for the ASID Inside Surfaces Tours, a joint venture between The International Surface Event (TISE) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). I am excited to be working with Serena and Wendy and the team at TISE to introduce ASID designers to this innovative surfaces show!”

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