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MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. 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. O rland o , F la.— I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Can’t wait for Surfaces 2023 to see the latest/greatest flooring introductions? Among the 2023 highlights? Blue 11 is Benchwick’s latest rigid-core offering, set to debut in 2023. The Windansea collection will be launching along with a custom beach-themed showroom display in early 2023. NaturTrend. Dream Weaver.

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MAY 1, 2023

The FCICA 2023 conference hosted 156 members and 39 exhibiting companies. Closing night of the 2023 FCICA convention featured a Chef’s Race reception where attendees competed in a margarita and salsa making competition, followed by dinner. 20-23, 2023, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. T u cso n , A riz.—FCICA,

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JUNE 26, 2023

C hi c ago —The 54 th edition of NeoCon, the commercial design industry’s premier tradeshow event held here earlier this month, was alight with enthusiastic optimism and collaboration as the show truly emulated its 2023 theme: “Together We Design.” Attendance clocked in well above the last two years. I think design follows that.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient. Oberlin, Ohio—Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient, which was awarded by the Natural Stone Institute. “It Nominations for the 2023 Migliore Award are being accepted until May 20.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. With leadership shared by sons Raj and Rup Shah, MSI was recently projected to reach sales of more than $3 billion and employ over 3,500 people worldwide. Learn more here.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. The post Main Street SOI 2023: Prospects look promising appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This week we asked: What will be your major areas of interest in 2023? We want to make sure the before, during and after sales experience meets each customer’s obtainable expectation. Coming off our best year ever, there are several things we are going to work on in 2023. Jon Dauenhauer, Carpet World Bismarck Bismarck, N.D.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. So that’s telling us our dealers are very optimistic about 2023. Making it an easy sale Mohawk introduced a slate of new resilient products—two launches each across its three master brands.

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MAY 16, 2023

These are some of the terms used to describe the individuals who appear on FCNews ’ People Making a Difference list for 2023 , a yearly roundup of those shaping the industry in some form. A pioneer, an innovator, a forward thinker, a young leader willing to challenge the status quo. Creating value for our customers is our No.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2024

Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales. With approximately 70% of all sales made abroad, Spain currently exports to 189 countries worldwide with a total export sales of more than $3.5

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MARCH 16, 2023

We’re very excited about our laminate products, which is a new category for Johnson,” said John Ousley, vice president of sales and distribution. Inhaus Lamdura Lamdura, a ground-breaking 2022 laminate from Inhaus, has been upgraded for 2023. The laminate category has really started to come back to life.

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APRIL 30, 2024

ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 2.85 billion square feet in 2023, an 8.4% of 2023 U.S. The five countries from which the most tiles were imported in 2023 based on volume were: India (42.6%); Spain -19.4%; Mexico -7.8%; Italy -20.5%; Brazil -18.6%. in 2023, down 4.7% ceramic tile exports in 2023 were 51.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

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.” We work closely with our suppliers to continuously optimize production and efficiency in logistics in our supply chain processes to stay ahead of sales.” But it doesn’t stop there.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Dan Butterfield, vice president of residential sales for Dal-Tile, added, “We are thrilled to be named AR Homes’ Vendor of the Year, and equally proud to be associated with a builder of their stature. “We The post Dal-Tile takes home Vendor of the Year 2023 award appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Execute and follow up in all aspects of the sale—from the start of the sale to getting the order to ordering the material to receiving the material through the installation process. Listen to your employees, to your installers, to your customers, to your sales reps, to other dealers and so forth. Take every bit of it in.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. The post Surfaces 2023: Tile emulates home trends appeared first on Floor Covering News. Designed for mixing and matching as well, Hexley features an ontrend matte finish.

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JULY 5, 2023

This week we asked: How were business sales in the first half? ” —Carlton Billingsley Floors and More Benton, Ark. “We have experienced a softer retail environment during the first half of 2023, but it isn’t all doom and gloom. The post Retailers React: How were business sales in the first half? San Jose, Calif.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

Mohawk took home the big award (Best Overall >$5B) in the Award of Excellence 2023 competition. EF took home the big award (Best Overall <$5B) in the Award of Excellence 2023 competition. We compete against the best in the industry,” said Jeff Meadows, Mohawk’s president of residential sales. “So, G arden C ity , N.

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MARCH 10, 2023

The Psychology of Winning” by Dennis Waitley and “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne Don Karlin, director of broadloom sales, Nourison “I read ‘The Psychology of Winning’ very early on in my career, and it gives specific strategies for goal setting and getting your thoughts into a winning mindset.

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APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

A more-than-respectable 2023. Carnino cited an infusion of sales talent “who are driven and always working to improve their sales” with contributing to the success in 2023. The increase is partly due to higher ticket sales. Given all the negative economic news surrounding 2023, Castle Hayne, N.C.-based

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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. It’s truly inspiring to see so many facets of our business align with the launch of this year’s product catalog,” said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing.

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MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Over the last 10 years, sales of tile from India have increased from a mere 344,000 square feet in 2013 to nearly 405 million square feet by the end of 2023. However, Indian tile producers enjoy substantial government subsidies, which in conjunction with selling excess capacity at dumped prices, has allowed them to flood the U.S.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Shaw has announced several more breakout sessions, keynote speakers and special promotions available to both in-person and virtual attendees of its 2023 SFN Convention , here in just four days. SFN Convention 2023 will deep dive into the consumer journey in a way never seen before. Orlando, Fla.—Shaw

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JANUARY 20, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has released the recipients of the 2023 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Three individuals have received 2023 Natural Stone Scholarships. Francee Alderson, general manager for American Stone in Vancouver, Wash.,

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. The Export Capital Award caps a 2023 full of prestigious recognitions for Atlas Concorde.

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MARCH 24, 2023

In 2023, Karastan LuxeCraft is presenting the Artisan Reserve and Opulent Charm collections that feature 11 new high-end stone and wood styles created with WetProtect for the right kind of waterproof protection. In 2023, Karastan will enhance its LuxeCraft portfolio by adding WetProtect technology to all products.

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JUNE 26, 2023

The soft opening of the showroom is scheduled to begin in early October 2023. Chad Treuthart, the VP of residential sales and showrooms at Virginia Tile, expressed his pride in the team that has been diligently working on establishing the company’s presence in the area for the past five years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2023

Just like every year before it, 2023 has come with its unique challenges and changes—and the sales landscape isn’t exempt from those kinds of shifts. The sales game won’t look the same as it does a year from now, and it can be a big help to get ahead of those transitions early on. Now think of your sales demos.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sessions covered everything from sales strategy to marketing to new in-house technologies. Sales teams, branch managers and warehouse managers worked hand-in-hand to hone their management skills and develop market-specific plans. 2023 and beyond.

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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.” ” —Bob Duke, Floor Magic Damariscotta, Maine “Residential remodel, driven through designers, has been the strongest part of our business in 2023. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

2023 is a very special year for American Olean as it marks our 100th anniversary,” said Hector Narvaez, vice president of distributor sales for Dal-Tile. Dallas, Texas—Established in 1923, American Olean is celebrating it’s 100th year anniversary this year. by two brothers, Malcolm and Roy Schweiker with only six employees.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

“I speak for the entire Tarkett Commercial team when I say we are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition for the second straight year,” said Kevin McGregor, commercial sales vice president, Tarkett North America. “It Working with our Tarkett counterparts, we are poised and ready to pursue the same result and better in 2023!”

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Dallas, Texas— Daltile has named Renovation Flooring the “2023 Daltile Elite Statements Dealer of the Year.” According to Warren, Renovation Flooring was chosen as the 2023 Daltile Elite Statements Dealer Of The Year, because it is a very successful enterprise, and an amazing partner to Daltile.

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