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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. Nothing will make an installation look more dated in 2025 than using man-made, imitative materials created in 2019 and installed in 2021. 6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14. By Megan Salzano.

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Latest innovations in subfloor solutions

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To that end, manufacturers/suppliers of subfloor prep materials are addressing this issue with products and accessories intended to ensure a more professional job. Taylor: Zephyr Two of Taylor Adhesives’ most popular products to address common subfloor issues are the Zephyr moisture barrier and 2025 Universal Primer.

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Mohawk releases 2022 ESG Report

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—Mohawk Industries published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Connections That Create Value , which details the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals, highlights product innovation and shares stories that showcase the work accomplished by thousands of Mohawk employees around the globe.

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LAMINAM JAPAN IS BORN

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The signatures of Laminam CEO Mr Alberto Selmi and Roma Tile President Mr Shigeru Matsushita represent the next step in the partnership between the two companies, which since 2011 has allowed the Italian brand to quickly become a leading player in the ceramic surfaces market in Japan. – Alberto Selmi , CEO, Laminam SpA .

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

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Many supply chain risks remain for products imported from abroad. Challenges include higher inventory costs due to rising interest rates and product stoppages as U.S. products support jobs for American workers and help to fuel the U.S. Also continuing to bring more advanced realism in the category with better-looking products.

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Resilient 2023: Industry-wide challenges mitigate growth

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“A lot of that is because we’ve seen pricing come down, so while square footage may not be off for some, the dollar value’s coming down—you actually got a lower number year over year,” explained Adam Ward, vice president of product management, resilient, Mohawk. Retail prices and costs have come down—we’ve seen deflation across the board.

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Ceramiche Piemme reports turnover growth and makes new hi-tech investments

Ceramics of Italy

The company is reaping the benefits of its new 2021-2025 business plan, which envisages a number of investments over the five-year period, from process and product innovation to the expansion of the sales network.

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