Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. As a dedicated leader and timeless volunteer, Arcot of Rugo Stone was recognized as the 2023 Person of the Year.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 1, 2023

In 2023, EnergieKer has obtained UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification demonstrating its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its production processes. EnergieKer’s investments are focused on protecting all environmental resources on every production line and to ensuring compliance with the highest green economy standards.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To accomplish these objectives, a transition to renewable energy sources and a more efficient use of resources is necessary. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following are the 2023 winners: Carpet Tarkett Home Cloud 9 Tarkett Home set out to challenge the belief that polyester carpets can’t be both incredibly soft and highly durable. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

From carpet to resilient, wood and tile, dealers and distributors looking for products with that Made in USA label in 2022 have a plethora of options at their disposal. We have incremental capacity coming online in both 2022 and 2023 to meet increasing market demand,” said David Moore, senior product director, wood and laminate.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

While there are still four months left before the calendar turns, category experts agree 2023 will likely see the first resilient sales decline for the category. The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits. Oneida and Only, Tenn.;

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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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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

Deb’s initiative and commitment to excellence continues to set new standards. In the fall of 2023, Robert and I had the idea of creating a “convention/learning session” strictly for installers that we called “The Summit.” Her willingness to tackle challenges head-on, especially as a female leader, is truly inspiring.

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